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Day One

10 a.m. - Tour the Bucyrus Historical Society Museum
11 a.m. - Revisit the “Doo Wop Days” & see a memorial to Elvis
               at Carl's Gas Station & 50’s Memories
Noon -   Enjoy fine dining at the Belle Hoffman House for lunch
1:30 p.m. - Visit D. Picking Company, the last hand-hammered copper kettle maker in
               America View the renowned artist Eric Grohe’s two murals, "American Crossroads "
               & "The Light Mural”
3 p.m. - Tour the historical Harvey School, operating 1876-1918
4:15 p.m. - View Grohe’s “Liberty Remembers Mural”
5 p.m. -  Check into the Holiday Inn Express
6: 45 p.m. - Enjoy a delicious dinner at Gus's Grill and Grogg.
 
Day Two
 
9 a.m. - Hot continental breakfast. Tour Advanced Fiber Technology to see how newspaper is
              recycled into industrial products
          10:30a.m.. - Experience the construction of high-powered speed boats at Checkmate Boats
11:30 a.m. - Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Norton's Flower Shop
12:15 - Enjoy a boxed lunch from Carle’s Market or Wendy’s at Lowe-Volk Nature Center
            Relax in the park’s nature room, stroll the trails or see the creature show
2:30 p.m. - Pull into Miller’s Drive-In for a root beer float
3 p.m. - Stop by the T&OC Station and gift shop
3:30 p.m. - Return to your hotel for a little “R and R”
4:30 p.m. - Visit an original underground speakeasy and enjoy our “Roaring Twenties Live”   
                   play put on by the BTBV members and the Bucyrus Little Theater 
6:30 p.m. - End the day with great food and entertainment of your choice
8:30 p.m. - Retire for the night
 
 
Day Three
 
9 a.m. - See how old furniture is refurbished at Ridgeton Restoration & Antique Shop
10 a.m. - Shop at Cooper's Mill and Country Store, then watch the production of their
               famous, old-fashioned jelly and apple butter
11:15 a.m. - Drive through Aumiller Park to hear the music of our beautiful Carillon Tower
Noon -   Eat a home cooked lunch at Woodlawn UM Church
1:30 p.m. - See the breath-taking stained glass dome of our Crawford County Courthouse,
                  circa 1854
2:15 p.m. - Hear the story of the Historic Presbyterian Doll Collection and view the new mural
                  of Noah's Ark, painted by local resident Barb Dolch
3:30 p.m. - View Carle's Bratwurst being made by hand. Shop their German Market store and
                   take home some brats.

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