Multi-Day BusTrip
I Love Lucy - 75th Anniversary Celebration Tour
October 11-15, 2026
5 Days/4 Nights
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the greatest TV comedy of all time - I Love Lucy. There's no better place to celebrate this milestone than in Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, New York, where Lucy's and Desi's legacy is preserved and celebrated through world-class museums, tours and experiences. This is a special year, and to celebrate - there will be Lucy & Ethel impersonator's at certain events -
I am told that people love to come dressed up as their favorite
"I Love Lucy" character -
so if you have that favorite look - bring it! Fun for all!
Included:
4 Night Stay @ Hampton Inn & Suites, Jamestown, NY
Chautauqua Belle Boat Ride
Grape Discovery Center with Exclusive Chef Demonstration
Local Lighthouse Tour with Lunch
Picnic at the Pavilion with local band and Open bar
National Comedy Center
Lucy Desi Museum
Robert H. Jackson Museum and Pizza Party
Anniversary Celebration Gala Dinner @ Harbor Hotel
(4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
Sun.10/11 - Leave Queens, NY with stops for (lunch on your own) as we travel to Jamestown for a 4 night stay at Hampton Inn & Suites, Jamestown. Don't forget to bring a bathing suit as they have an indoor pool - sorry they don't have a bar on site but you are more than welcomed to BYOB.
We will stop for an included dinner. (D)
Mon.10/12 - Start your day off with a Hot buffet breakfast served at the hotel before heading to the "Chautauqua Belle Steamboat" for a picturesque experience on Chautauqua Lake. This historic vessel is an authentic classic sternwheeler steamer providing you with a chance to step back in time while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Then it's off to the "Tropicana Club" for lunch - A replica of Ricky Ricardo's nightclub from the
"I Love Lucy" show. Watch a favorite episode of "I love Lucy" while dinning.
After lunch - we will have a "Lucy Town Tour" on our bus with a step on guide, the tour, includes Lucille Ball's childhood homes, larger-than-life outdoor murals and her final resting place. Dinner will be included this evening. (B,L,D)
Tues. 10/13 - Start you day off with a hot buffet breakfast at the hotel before heading off to the "Grape Discovery Center" with Exclusive Chef Demonstration. The Grape Discovery Center is a must-see-visit. Learn about this unique climate, geography and rich history of the grape cultivation.
While there - we will have Gourmet chef, Tim Murphy, for a fun & lively culinary demo where his featured grape takes center stage. Watch how grape seed salad dressing can transform a simple salad or pasta dish. With plenty of laughs, tasty samples and easy ideas to try at home, it's an entertaining and delicious experience you won't want to miss.
Then it's off for a Local Lighthouse Tour with a light fare lunch included.
The lighthouse on Lake Erie is a marvel of maritime engineering and a testament to the rich history of the region.
After our visit - A classic dinner cookout! Serving hamburger or hotdog, a homemade summer side, chips, dessert and exclusively for the Lucy Celebration, an open bar at the on-site bar!
For your entertainment one of the favorite local bands will be playing, getting you up and dancing! -
Now, if you're not exhausted - we'll end our day with the "National Comedy Center" filled with all things comedy. This place showcases collections and artifacts from legendary artists including Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Johnny Carson, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, The Smothers Brothers, Betty White,
Don Rickles, George Carlin and many more, plus Iconic shows including Saturday Night Live, Laugh-In, The Tonight Show and beyond. (B, L, D)
Wed. 10/14 - Start you day off with a hot buffet breakfast at the hotel before heading off to the "Lucy Desi Museum" with a special guided tour celebrating the lives, careers, and legacies of the “First Couple of Comedy,” and their incredible impact - this museum features exact re-creations of studio sets from the TV sitcom including their NYC apartment & Hollywood hotel suite. You will see screen-used costumes and props, Emmy Awards, scripts and much more. Maybe enjoy an opportunity to perform your very own "Vitameatavegamin" commercial!
After our visit - we're off to the "Robert H. Jackson Museum" and Pizza Party - This is a unique institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of
Mr. Jackson, a prominent lawyer, U.S.Supreme Court Justice and chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials defending human rights. Lunch will be served at this museum.
This evening, the big "Anniversary Celebration Gala Dinner @ Harbor Hotel" where we will have a joyful night of costumes, dancing, music, surprises & celebration in honor of the show's 75th Anniversary before heading back to our hotel. (B, L, D)
Thurs. 10/15 - End our journey with a hot buffet breakfast before boarding our bus for our journey back home carrying wonderful memories, new friendships and a deeper appreciation for Lucile Ball, her hometown and the timeless joy she brought to the world. (B)
Price: $1485.00 pp
We take National Credit Cards
Deposit $100.00 per person
Balance due by July 5th
Insurance available for purchase and must be purchased with initial deposit to be covered for any existing medical conditions
(Insurance price is priced according to age)
Call the office for a quote 516 223 6302
DebBoss56@aol.com
Bus Leaves: Pt. 1 @7:30am, Pt.2 @7:40, Pt. 3 @7:50, Pt. 4 @8:00
Return Thurs. approx. 7pm
