Thursday, September 13, 2012

FALL MYSTERY TRIP EXPLORES FT. WAYNE

There is something for everyone in the northeast part of the state as the High Street Travelers enjoyed a wonderful day in the town General "Mad" Anthony Wayne founded in 1794 at the apex of three rivers.

The group was treated to a back stage tour of the historic and magnificently restored Embassy Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Theatre lovers should return to take in a Broadway show or a concert performed by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic .

Just around the corner on S Calhoun street  are more than 1,200 plants classified in over 500 species at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Gardens. Waterfalls, orchids and palm trees in the Tropical Garden provide a soothing South Seas feel, while the Desert Garden goes dry with 72 different types of cactus. Four outdoor gardens blossom with ornamental grasses, rhododendrons, trees, shrubs and blooming perennials.

A delicious lunch was provided at the old gas factory, Don Hall's Old Gas House, a city landmark since the 1950's with a view of the St. Mary's River. The chocolate lovers in the group (anyone you know?) were thrilled at the next stop - DeBrand Fine Chocolates. The kitchen tour allowed for tastings of the artisan vanilla and chocolate marshmallow house specialties. AND, the creme de la creme... our final stop was the POPULAR  and distinctive quilted patterned bag mega-business VB. I LOVE my new luggage tag.
This trip sold out very quickly... Watch for the Spring trip details and sign up so you don't MISS out next time!  dh