Great Escapes
Passport to Adventure 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Great Escapes
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VIP Tour - National Capital Radio & Television Museum and Lunch
VIP Tour of the National Capital Radio & Television Museum and Lunch at Rip’s Restaurant. Written up several times in the Washington Post, and featured on WETA’s “Around Town,” this museum in Bowie, MD, has been described as “One of the ten best museums in Maryland.” See how radio evolved from the Marconi era to satellite radios, Watch early TV shows on restored vintage TV sets. On a mutually convenient date, Executive Director Brian Belanger will provide a VIP tour of the museum and lunch at nearby Rips Restaurant.
Value: $160.00
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Canoeing Lesson
One day tandem flat water canoe lesson for one to three boats by certified American Canoe Assn. instructors. Location may be C & O Canal where you may rent a canoe, or at another site of your choosing in the metro area.
Value: $50.00
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National Portrait Gallery: Tour and Lunch
So much is new and exciting at the National Portrait Gallery:
  • Dancing the Dream:a history of American dance;
  • Youssef Karsh: American Portraits: men and women who have left their mark on the world;
  • 3rd triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition winners (48 placed from more than 3000 entries);
  • Mr. Lincoln: Washington: A Civil War Portfolio;
Value: $80.00
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Kreeger Museum Admission Tickets
Enjoy complimentary admission to the Kreeger Museum, a collection of paintings and sculptures of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as traditional African art objects and examples of Asian sculpture.  There are 90-minute docent-guided tours given on Tuesday and Thursday, reservations are required.  Friday and Saturday the museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There are six tickets in this offering.
Value: $60.00
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B & B in Southern Arizona
Up to four-night stay for two in our casita in Green Valley, AZ.. Former Cedar Laners offer home base for exploring Southern AZ.  Views of the Santa Rita Mountains and lots of local tourist attractions.
Value: $300.00
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George Washington Mount Vernon Tickets
Enjoy four daytime complimentary tickets to visit George and Martha Washington's Mount Vernon.  Tour the mansion house and estate, which includes more than a dozen outbuildings.  Guests can visit the mansion, stroll four gardens, hike the forest trail, and explore the Pioneer Farm, a four-acre working farm.  Mount Vernon is open every day, including all holidays.
Tickets expire on 12/31/2014.
Value: $68.00
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Tudor Place Tour for Six
Guided tour of historic Tudor Place in Georgetown for you and five friends. 
Must be used before January 1, 2015.
Value: $60.00
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Washington Monuments Cruise for Two
Two VIP Vouchers for "Washington by Water Monuments Cruise".  Behold the splendor of America's monuments and the city of Washington aboard a narrated cruise on the Potomac River.  Stopovers are allowed with roundtrip tickets, so there is time to shop, dine, sightsee or attend cultural events in either Alexandria or Georgetown, then board a later cruise returning to the original departure point.  Sunset, evening and moonlight of the illuminated monuments are especially popular.  Enjoy the pace and beauty of the river and its unique views of Washington DC.
Must used by October 31, 2014.
Value: $52.00
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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo Gift Certificate
A gift certificate good for admittance of one adult and one child to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo in Thurmont, Maryland.
Certificate is valid until August 31, 2014, and are not valid with any other discounts or during specials events and holidays.
Value: $28.45
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Hiking on the Appalachian Trail followed by a Barbecue Lunch - A Fixed Price Event
Eight people can join us on May 10, 2014 at our rugged cabin on the side of South Mountain in Boonsboro. We'll meet at the Appalachian Trail-head parking area off Route 40 and hike to Annapolis Rock. This is a popular spot where we can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area, including Greenbrier Lake. Then we'll hike back to the parking area and drive to our cabin where you can relax while we prepare a delicious lunch. Total hike is about 4.5 miles, with some steep areas, but no real rock climbing. You can wear tennis shoes, but you might be more comfortable in hiking boots!
Value: $35.00