Tour suggestions for seniors visiting the Mid West
 

A couple in their late 70's will be visiting me from abroad for a month May/June and would like to take a tour for a few days - not self drive. They loved the canyon etc out west but don't want to go that far this time. Any suggestions? Thanks.

What do they like - culture or scenery?

I don't know what part of the Midwest you are interested in. There are several tours in the Ozarks and Branson. Lots to do in St. Louis or Chicago. Many tour companies go to Branson.

I don't know details, but I've heard of tours/cruises on the Mississippi. They sounded fascinating.

Also, check with local colleges and community/senior centers. My grandparents used to go on bus trips all the time (east coast, though, so I don't have any specific suggestions), and that's where they found the information.

I don't know of any specific tour companies, but there are probably some for anything -- it depends where you are in the Midwest, but I would suggest Tennessee (beautiful country with the Smoky Mountains and Nashville for city interest), or going the other direction, upper Michigan including Mackinaw City, Great Lakes, even up in Canada if you want. If they like nature, those might be good, but I would do Tennessee. It really depends where you live if you only want to be gone a few days as I think the Midwest could be anyplace between Ohio to Kansas, from Canada down to Arkansas, and that's a big area.

Thanks for the responses. We are in central Ohio. Thinking maybe Williamsburg if I can find a tour or maybe Gatlinburg area. Ozarks may be too far.

Lee why won't you ask them what they would like to see and what are their intersts.

It always amazes me what people define as the "midwest". When I read that questions I immediately thought of where I live (Illinois) as part of the midwest...is Ohio also considered the midwest....where then is the west? Is Mississippi the line of determination? If so...then the West IS bigger than the East! <BR> <BR>(I have heard that Kansas and Nebraska are part of the Midwest, that the Rockies are the determination line and West of the Rockies is The West.) How confusing! <BR>:-) <BR> <BR>Sheli

Sheli: <BR> <BR>In answer to your question, the term "midwest" means different things to different people. I've seen the term defined to mean states as far west as Nevada, as far south as Arkansas, and as far east as Pennsylvania. <BR> <BR>Personally, as an Ohioan, I prefer Ohio to be considered as part of the midwest, or as a "Great Lakes State," along w/Illinois. I DON'T like "mid-east" (makes it seem like we're next to Syria!) or "mid-central." <BR> <BR>Lee: <BR> <BR>In regard to your question, many seniors around here go to Windsor for the casino. Also, many foreigners seem to want to see Niagara Falls (although neither Niagara Falls or Williamsburg is in the midwest!). Look in the Travel section of the Sunday Dispatch, as well as contact some local senior organizations, or even Ohio AAA. <BR> <BR>You might want to consider day trips instead of a tour. You could go to Ohio Village, Sauder Village (west of Toledo), Longaberger Village, or Roscoe Village (both east of Columbus). All of these would be easy day trips, and might be less exhausting for your guests.

Another thought is the Lake Erie Islands, Put-In-Bay, Kelley's, or Pelee and the Lakeside-Marblehead area. Go midweek when the crowds are non-existent. Or, northern Michigan, Petoskey, Traverse City, Upper Peninsula and take in Makinaw Island.

To: XX <BR> <BR>*LOL* Never had thought of the whole Mid-East idea! That would be a bit disconcerting! <BR> <BR>Sheli