Jokes in Jamestown
Where else can you find two museums dedicated entirely to the art and history of comedy? Historic, Jamestown, NY, the home of Lucille Ball!
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$429 per person (Double Occupancy)
$529pp/Single - $399pp/Triple - $379p/Quad
Where else can you find two museums dedicated entirely to the art and history of comedy? Beyond the humor, the charming and historic Jamestown, NY and its surrounding area are full of a variety of fun experiences, restaurants, cultural activities, and outdoor adventures to delight the whole family. The National Comedy Center is a state-of-the-art and highly personalized cultural destination celebrating the art of comedy. Laugh and learn about the greats, from Chaplin to Seinfeld and SNL to modern-day memes, via more than 50 interactive exhibits and immersive experiences. At the nearby Lucy-Desi Museum, find costumes, props, unseen footage, and more, all honoring Jamestown’s hometown hero.
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Departure Info:
Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 7:00am
Pet Smart, Crossgates Commons - 7:30am
Sunday, August 18:
Today we hit the road to Western New York and the city of Jamestown. Upon our arrival, we will visit The National Comedy Center. Celebrate the art of humor, from early Vaudeville to Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan, and the latest viral memes. More than 50 immersive exhibits let you battle your friends as to who can keep from laughing the longest, perform live stand-up karaoke, and insert yourself into classic comedic scenes. USA Today named it the “Best New Museum '' in the country and TIME Magazine named it one of its “World’s Greatest Places”. Their newest multimedia exhibit is entitled “Carl Reiner: Keep Laughing.” The Center became the home of Reiner’s expansive career archives in 2021, with the Reiner family donating creative papers, scripts, and artifacts spanning a seven-decade career as a writer, director, producer, author, and performer. Our accommodations are at the Holiday Inn Express Jamestown (716-484-7829) which features an indoor pool and the rooms offer a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and hair dryer. We will stop by the hotel to check in and freshen up before dinner at The Tropicana Club. Enjoy dinner in a replica of Ricky Ricardo’s nightclub from I Love Lucy while watching a classic episode of the show on the big screen.
Monday, August 19:
After a hot breakfast (included) this morning at the hotel, we’ll enjoy a Guided Bus Tour of Lucy’s hometown that includes a friendly and knowledgeable step-on guide who will take you to places of significance in Lucille Ball’s life in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. Aboard your motorcoach, you will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, larger-than-life I Love Lucy murals, legendary Lucy statues, Lucy’s final resting place and much more. Next, we’ll head to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum. The Luci-Desi Museum celebrates the lives, careers and legacy of the “First Couple of Comedy” and the incredible impact they had on the world, as well as the pioneering role and remarkable influence that I Love Lucy had on the world. Recreate your own Vitameatavegamin commercial, watch unaired scenes, and view props and sets from the classic television show I Love Lucy, starring Jamestown native Lucille Ball. We will depart at 12pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at 6pm. One stop each way.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Crossgates Commons | Pet Smart Crossgates Commons 161 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY |
| Yankee Trails | Yankee Trails 569 Third Ave. Ext, Rensselaer, NY |
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