**** TRIP DEPOSIT DUE FEBRUARY 21st ****

Thursday, September 15

Depart McPherson and travel by luxury motorcoach to Austin. Check-in to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The downtown hotel is nestled on the shores of Lady Bird Lake with close access to Sixth Street, and South Congress for entertainment, dining and shopping. Plus it has beautiful views, and several dining options.

Board the Dinner Cruise on Lady Bird Lake and enjoy the night skyline with a 2-hour cruise, a delicious fajita dinner and ice cold margaritas.

Friday, September 16

We will begin the day with the Twisted Texas Keep Austin Weird Tour that departs from our hotel at 10:00 am and will return at 12:30. Tour includes “weird local lore, memorable residents and hidden secrets.” Local musician onboard to add to the tour. Stops at graffiti street art places for great picture moments. See Sixth Street, Capital Building, South Congress, UT, live music venues etc. Short walking tour of Lady Bird Lake and photo op of Austin Skyline. 

Optional Tours (Additional $125 paid at time of trip deposit)

• The Brew Bus Tour 3-6:30 pm. Limited to first 32 signed up. The tour includes three of Austin’s famed craft breweries, live music on board the bus, and a full meal from a local food truck along the way.
• Austin Eats Happy Hour Tour (walking) 4-7 pm. Limited to first 14 signed up. Indulge in an eclectic array of cuisine and cocktails at 4-5 of the East Side's best restaurants, food trucks and cocktail bars.

So much to experience! Here is a link to Visit Austin to check out more ideas.

Saturday, September 17

Daytrip to Fredericksburg Immerse yourself in history at this authentic German town founded in 1846. After a short "Intro to Fredericksburg" you are off to explore the boutiques & shops, restaurants, historical sites (Pioneer Museum, National Museum of the Pacific War, Vereins Kirche Museum in the center of Marktplatz) and 10 downtown wineries! 

Return to Austin and enjoy the evening to do as you want. The hotel has live music from local musicians at the Marker 10 restaurant at our hotel from 5-7 pm.

This might also be the perfect time to take in the Ghost Walk Austin! This walking tour is offered at 8 pm both Friday and Saturday nights. Click on the link to make your reservations.

Sunday, September 18

It's Your Free Day! It is also the Pecan Street Festival! Twenty-four blocks of Sixth Street will feature over 300 artists and original artisans, three stages of live music, and a wide variety of ethnic and regional food. Free admission to the festival. While you are in the Sixth Street area, check out the colorful and bustling array of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, including the famous Iron Cactus.

There are so many other things you may also want to consider for your free-day like swan paddle boats, kayaks or an electric donut boat if you want to get out on the water. Relax by the hotel's pool or hot-tub, try out the hike & bike trail, or check out more restaurants and music venues.

Monday, September 19

Travel back to McPherson by luxury motorcoach while swapping stories of your adventures.

Say you will join us! Sign up by February 21, 2022

@ the McPherson Chamber of Commerce, 306 N. Main, McPherson

Please pay by check or cash. A 3% fee will be added for credit card payments.