Tuesday May 1st, 2012 - Annapolis May Day and Naval Academy and lunch at Buddy's
We will start the day with a walking tour of the Annapolis Naval Academy to see the history, architecture and traditions of the Academy as well as particulars on midshipman life.
We then head into town where for May Day many of the homes and businesses celebrate Spring with flower baskets on their front doors. This tradition originated in Rome in 238 B.C. and was revived here in 1956.
Will will have the Seafood Lunch Buffet at Buddy's before letting you have time on your own to shop and explore the city and docks. Depart Astro Shopping Center- Kirkwood Hwy Newark-8:30am We will leave Annapolis at 3:30 to return. cost: $69 includes roundtrip transportation, Academy tour and seafood buffet.

Sunday, May 6, 2012 - Peddler’s Village Strawberry Fest
Craftspeople gather to show their wares & demonstrate their skills. Enjoy a variety of strawberry treats including chocolate dipped strawberries, pastries, strawberry shortcake, jam and fritters. Take home strawberries too. Live entertainment and strawberry pie-eating contests add to the enjoment of this traditional Spring celebration.

Depart Astro Shopping Center- Kirkwood Hwy Newark-7:45am; Fairfax S/c by ACME Rte 202 - 8:15am cost: NEW LOWER PRICE FOR 2012 $42

Wednesday, May 9, Sunday May 19, 2012 NYC on your own
over 7 hours in NYC
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Did You Know? Creative Travel can get you individual tickets to most shows on/off Broadway. Orchestra/Front Mezz only.
cost: $55

Fri, May 17, 2012 Green Dragon Flea & Farmer's Market
A favorite destination in Ephrata in the Pennsylvania Dutch region. Over 400 growers, merchants & craftsmen selling their new, used, antique wares and fresh products. A very large and extensive indoor and outdoor market is sure to have something for everyone.

Depart Astro Shopping Center- Kirkwood Hwy Newark-7:15am; Fairfax S/c by ACME Rte 202 - 7:45am

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Rhubarb Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Lancaster
'There are plenty of activities for young and old, families and couples alike. See the fastest rhubarb cars in the world’s only rhubarb race-car derby. Savor the tastiest homemade rhubarb desserts at our Best Rhubarb Dessert baking contest. Dance down Pepper Lane to our Rhubarb Stroll (mini parade) featuring costumed characters, musicians, pink ladies and more. '
Listen to the music, shop at some great shoppes, eat some great PA Dutch foods and of course you can try the contestant's entries into the rhubarb bake sale contest.
Depart Astro Shopping Center- Kirkwood Hwy Newark-8:30am; Fairfax S/c by ACME Rte 202 - 9:00am We will leave Kitchen Kettle at 3:00PM to return cost: $45 each or 2 for $80 or 4 for $140 ($35 each 4 or more)

Thursday, May 24, 2012 - The NY Botanical Garden tour and lunch
See spectacular seasonal exhibitions inside a landmark glasshouse that also features a tropical rain forest and cactus-filled desert with plants that can be seen nowhere else in New York. Explore 50 diverse gardens and plant collections across 250 acres of year-round beauty throughout the National Historic Landmark landscape, including 30,000 magnificent trees. You can also discover the 50-acre Native Forest, Rock Garden, Home Gardening Center, and so much before spending a little time to shop in the Garden is where you’ll find unique and distinctive merchandise, enticing gifts, and inspiration for both home and garden.

Depart Astro Shopping Center- Kirkwood Hwy Newark-8:00am; Fairfax S/c by ACME Rte 202 - 8:30am We depart the Garden at 4:00PM to return. cost: $92 includes roundtrip transportation, full access garden pass Tram Tour and lunch.