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Explore the quilt-making heritage of America’s Heartland, journeying from Kansas City to Hamilton and beyond. Visit
renowned quilt museums, indulge in fabric-shopping sprees, and discover picturesque covered bridges. Savor local
cuisine and connect with fellow quilters on this unforgettable adventure through the heart of quilt country.
AMERICAN HEARTLAND QUILTS
JUNE 5 – 11, 2024
$2650 Per Person/Double Occupancy
+ $825 Additional/Single Occupancy
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
6 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling
9 MEALS
American breakfast Bdaily, 1 Lunch L, 2 dinners D
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as
outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions,
and special features are shown in bold.
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Return transportation to Omaha Airport (OMA)
Iowa Quilt Museum
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time throughout the trip
Iowa Quilt Museum
established by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, before
heading to your Des Moines hotel for a relaxing
evening and dinner at your leisure.B
DAY 5 DES MOINES – WINTERSET – LINCOLN
Return to Winterset for a guided excursion of the
iconic covered bridges featured in the classic film,
The Bridges of Madison County. Next, discover
more than 40 acres of orchard and produce gardens,
then delve into the world of prairie plants while
savoring a farm-to-table lunch at the historic
Wallace Farm. Later, arrive in Lincoln, Nebraska,
and spend your free evening exploring the lively
Hamilton, Missouri
Haymarket district for al fresco dining or browsing
local art galleries for quilting inspiration.B L
memories, addresses, and plans for future quilting
adventures with your newfound friends.B D
DAY 6 LINCOLN
Tour the International Quilt Museum, where you’ll
explore exhibitions and visit the preservation
laboratory. Browse the museum’s gift shop for
unique patchwork gifts and memorabilia, then satisfy
your quilting cravings at Cosmic Cow Fabrics and
Quilting. Send off your newly acquired treasures at
the post office on your afternoon free time. Tonight,
celebrate your amazing journey at our customary
Farewell Dinner. Afterward, gather to exchange
DAY 7 LINCOLN – OMAHA – TOUR ENDS
Stop by the Country Sampler Quilt Shop where
fabric-stocked shelves and sale tables make for
wonderful last-minute discoveries. Next, enjoy lunch
and shopping in Omaha’s charming Old Market.
Transfer to the airport and embark on your journey
home, cherishing the unforgettable memories from
your extraordinary quilting adventure. Stay connected
with your new quilting friends and let the inspiration
from this trip guide your future projects.B
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick-off Welcome Meeting
• Old City Market, Kansas City
• Kansas City Shop Hop
• Missouri Star Quilt Co.
• Missouri Quilt Museum
• Amish Country Store & Bakery
• Winterset, Iowa
• Iowa Quilt Museum
• Airing of the Quilts Festival
• Bridges of Madison County Covered Bridge Tour
• Piece Works Quilt Shop
• Farm-to-Table Lunch at Wallace Farm
• International Quilt Museum Guided Tour
• IQSC Preservation Room Tour
• Cosmic Cow Fabrics and Quilting
• Country Sampler Quilt Shop
• Old Market, Omaha
• Customary Farewell Dinner
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
KANSAS CITY: Hampton Inn KC Downtown/Crossroads
CHILLICOTHE: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
DES MOINES: Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
LINCOLN:
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Haymarket
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
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