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The Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter (Eastern Departures)

Departing from Eastern North Carolina - Wilmington, Raleigh, Durham & Greensboro

Day 1

HUNTINGTON, WV • DINNER:

This tour is designed especially for our friends in Eastern North Carolina. Taking a beautiful ride through the mountains of West Virginia, we end our first day in Huntington, home to Marshall University. Our dinner tonight is provided by Marshall Hall of Fame Café. Serving handcrafted food, we can relax, enjoy Marshall’s hometown hospitality, and eat until we’re stuffed! (D)
Day 2

CREATION MUSEUM • STARGAZER PLANETARIUM • DINNER • PURPLE PEOPLE BRIDGE:

After breakfast, we travel to Answers in Genesis Creation Museum. The museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Walk through the Garden of Eden, see life-size dinosaurs, and enjoy the Special Effects Theatre. Lunch is on our own at the Museum before taking our seats at Stargazer Planetarium where we learn about the heavens from a biblical perspective. Hofbrauhaus, is our destination for dinner. Steeped in Bavarian tradition, the German dishes are exactly what we would find in the heart of Bavaria. Later, we visit Newport on the Levee and can stroll across the Purple People Bridge, a one-of-a kind walking bridge, for great views of the Ohio River. Now, it’s time to check into our hotel. (D)
Day 3

ARK ENCOUNTER • LUNCH – EMZARA’S KITCHEN • HUNTINGTON, WV:

Today begins at the Ark Encounter. Explore at your own pace and experience the life-sized Ark. Built according to the dimensions given in the Bible, the Ark Encounter has dozens of exhibits within this unique attraction bringing to life the biblical account of Noah’s Ark. Learn how Noah and his family could have fit and cared for the animals on the Ark. Emzara’s Kitchen holds a full buffet of various foods for our included lunch. Late this afternoon, we depart and travel to Huntington for our overnight stay. (L)
Day 4

NEW RIVER GORGE • HOME:

Grab a good breakfast before we leave because the adventure is not finished! On our way home we visit The New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center where you can experience the beautiful views of the gorge and bridge. The back deck of the center offers a two-mile view southward into the park. We continue home stopping for lunch, arriving home this evening, ready for our next adventure.
The Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter (Eastern Departures)
Departure Dates
4 Days
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MEALS INCLUDED
Continental Breakfasts: 3
Lunches: 1
Dinners: 2
Activity Level: 3
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