Motor Coach - Runways, Waterways, Pathways

Adventure is waiting in the wings of Greene County, Ohio.

Our aviation history, scenic highways and majestic waterways will thrill the young and the young at heart.

Day 1

The National Museum of the United States Air Force and The National Aviation Hall of Fame
3 hours
The oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world tells the story of aviation from the Wright Brothers' first flight to the undefeated Stealth Fighter. Experience the Cold War of the 1950s and 1960s. See the impact of this struggle on the American way of life, for example: bomb shelters and the space race. Make arrangements upon your arrival to take the shuttle to the Presidential Plane hanger. Walk through the retired Air Force One and other presidential planes.

The Hall of Fame honors pioneers in the field of aviation. While visiting, try docking with the Hubble spacecraft in one of the simulators. All ages will enjoy the interactive exhibits.

Free admission. Allow time for an IMAX movie. Group discounts available.
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Huffman Prairie Flying Field & Interpretive Center
1 hour
It was here that the Wright Brothers learned how to fly. See where the brothers successfully mastered the mechanics of controlled, powered, heavier than air flight. Visit the interactive Interpretive Center. A National Park Ranger will bring history to life! Free admission.
www.nps.gov/daav/home.htm

Check in to your choice of Greene County’s group friendly hotels to relax a short time then on to dinner. For assistance contact the Greene County CVB at (800) 733-9109.

Dinner at Young’s Jersey Dairy
1-1/2 hours
Step back in time to the family farm. If time permits, arrange for a wagon ride around the farm and be sure to stop in the petting barn to visit and pet the baby animals. In The Golden Jersey Inn restaurant, you will enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal, cooked using Ohio farm products. For dessert, try one of the 30 plus homemade ice creams made right there on the farm, and you will want time to browse through the gift shops.
www.youngsdairy.com

Day 2

Depart the hotel after breakfast for a day full of adventure.

Morgan’s Rafting Adventure
10am-1pm (includes lunch)
Float peacefully down the Little Miami River in a large guided non-capsizable raft at Morgan’s Rafting Adventures. As you float along, your guide will share fabulous tales and knowledge of the natural world that surrounds you. Enjoy the gourmet picnic lunch on the banks of the River at a private bungalow complete with modern comforts.
www.morganscanoe.com

Ft. Ancient State Memorial
2 hours
Surrounded by 2,000 year old earthen walls, Ft. Ancient was created by the Hopewell Indians, also know as the Mound builders. Be sure to visit the interactive museum where your guide will take you through three major historical periods in American History spanning 15,000 years.
www.ohiohistory.org/places/ftancien/

Back to the hotel for a short rest before departing for dinner.

The GREENE Town Center
2 to 3 hours
Enjoy Southwest Ohio’s newest shopping and entertainment attraction. The Greene features a diverse array of retail, restaurant and entertainment venues in a pedestrian friendly ‘Town Square’ setting. Tree lined promenades, street level store fronts and a superior tenant mix promises to make your evening enjoyable.
www.thegreene.com