American National Bank Presents:
Colorado Vintage Rails & Trails
9 Days • July 9 – 17, 2016 • Tour 13122
Tour Highlights:
Cody Park Railroad Museum
Golden Spike Tower
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
San Juan National Forest
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
U.S. Air Force Academy
Pike’s Peak Cog Railway
Garden of the Gods
Arabia Steamboat Museum
12 Meals
Day 1, Saturday
Sit back, relax, and get to know your fellow travelers as we make our way to tonight’s accommodations in Lincoln,
NE.
Day 2, Sunday
In North Platte, Nebraska, a unique experience awaits us at the Cody Park Railroad
Museum. The only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on public display is located
right here, a city born in 1866 when the Union Pacific stretched its rails across the prairie,
racing to complete the first transcontinental railroad. We continue on to the Golden Spike
Tower where the history of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Bailey Yard are explored.
Our day ends in Fort Morgan, CO. B
Day 3, Monday
We have a thrilling day ahead of us as we start out with a scenic ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Completed
in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel for its time.
Today, the Loop is once again a popular tourist attraction and an exceptional way to see the Clear Creek Valley. We
overnight in Grand Junction, CO, where we will also have an included dinner this evening. B, D
Day 4, Tuesday
This morning we enjoy a leisurely drive through Colorado’s beautiful scenery following along the Gunnison and
Uncompahgre Rivers arriving in Silverton by early afternoon. There will be
time to enjoy lunch on your own and take advantage of unique shopping
opportunities in the town’s false-fronted buildings recalling the Wild West.
We then board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad which is
powered by a coal-fired steam locomotive. Starting in Silverton and
following the Animas River through the mountains of the San Juan National
Forest, we behold ruggedly majestic scenery. The train’s destination (and the
location of our hotel accommodations for tonight) is Durango, CO, which
began as a mining and smelting center during the gold and silver booms.
Dinner is included this evening. B, D
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Day 5, Wednesday
Today we travel to Canon City, CO, where we board the
Royal Gorge Route Railroad. During this round-trip
excursion, relax into comfortably cushioned high-back seats
with expansive windows that showcase the pristine views
throughout one of Colorado’s grandest canyons. Step
outside on the open-air car for a fresh-air moment where the
up-close-and-personal nature of this 1,000-foot deep and ohso-narrow canyon will remind you of the awesome beauty
produced by our good friend, Mother Nature. B
Day 6, Thursday
This morning we tour the U.S. Air Force Academy (subject to availability) in Colorado Springs. The Academy offers
a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for
leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Next we take a ride on Pike’s Peak Cog Railway
climbing to the top of Pike’s Peak – a “must-see” when in this area. We remain in Colorado Springs for the night. B
Day 7, Friday
Before departing Colorado Springs, we visit the stunning Garden of the Gods where we find an abundance of plant
and animal life as well as magnificent red sandstone rock formations. Before checking into our Salina, KS, hotel we
enjoy dinner at one of the area’s popular restaurants. B, D
Day 8, Saturday
Today we travel to our first stop in Kansas City, MO – the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Visitors have the one-of-akind opportunity to experience the everyday objects that made life possible for pioneers in the 1800s. It is the largest
single collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world. We continue on to our overnight accommodations in Osceola,
IA, and enjoy a farewell dinner with our fellow travelers. B, D
Day 9, Sunday
Today is spent traveling to our home destinations as we talk about all the wonderful sights and sounds we enjoyed over
the past eight days. B
Tour Cost Per Person:
$1765 – Double
$1680 – Triple
$1590 – Quad
$2260 – Single
A cancellation option is available at a cost of $50 per person and needs to be included with your down payment.
Cancellation option covers a full refund of your tour cost minus the $50 if you need to cancel due to personal
injury, personal illness or death in the family up to and including the morning of departure.
 A down payment of $100.00 per person (plus cancellation option, if selecting) is required with your reservation.
 Final payment is due by May 25th, 2016.
 Price is based on payment by check. If payment is remitted by Visa or MasterCard, a 4% processing fee will be added
to the full price of the tour.
For reservations, please contact Nancy Adkins at American National Bank (920) 885-2710.
Nationwide Travelers · 1103 South Lynndale Drive · Appleton, WI 54914 · (920) 734-5620 · (800) 236-5511