Royal Gorge - Parents Weekend Excursion
Parents, how do you plan to spend your free day with your Cadet during Parent’s Weekend? The AOG has teamed up with one of our True Blue Businesses to create a fun and unique opportunity for the whole family! Join TravelMore, LLC and the AOG as we explore the Royal Gorge by train, including lunch and a special return reception before your Cadet must return to the Academy. What better way to explore Colorado and your Cadet’s new home, than to travel and dine under the world’s highest suspension bridge and along the Arkansas River?!
Experience the beauty of Colorado and the Royal Gorge by taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Spend your free day with your Cadet and family traveling under the world's highest suspension bridge, along the Arkansas River!
Train Excursion includes:
- No-fuss trip planning by Marianne Black, expert travel agent and owner of TravelMore,LLC - an AOG sponsor!
- Boarding Pass
- Pick-up at Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton hotel, a short drive from the South Gate of USAFA
- Lunch in the Royal Gorge Train Dining Car
- Transportation to and from Canon City, Colorado
- Return reception with light snacks
Here is the extra information she just sent up:
The trip includes round trip transportation to/from the the Royal
Gorge Route Train in Canon City, 3 hour train ride with full lunch,
gratuities and return. The trip will depart at 0930 and return about
1700. The cost is $97 per person.
The Royal Gorge Route runs along the Colorado River through scenic
areas and past the Royal Gorge Bridge - the highest suspension bridge in the world!
The train route will not be near any of the recent wildfire burn areas. You have a choice of seats in the Vintage train car (limited 1st come) or the Dome car.
Please specify your preference with reservation. The Vintage car has
full windows on both sides and the Dome car has glass dome windows on
both sides and overhead for full 360 viewing.
Lunch will include Baby Green Salad, choice of entree (specify with reservation), dessert, and beverage (coffee, tea, or soft drink). There will be a full service bar available in the car at an additional cost. Entree choices are Roasted Heirline Chicken Breast in a whiskey butter sauce, Roasted Pork Osso Bucco, Fresh Salmon with Pesto, or Vegetable Napoleon.
Please send choices of seating and entree to reserve your space.
Checks can be made out to TravelMore and mail it to:
TravelMore, LLC;
PO Box 88466;
Colorado Springs, CO 80908.
My phone is 719-337-4508 .
You may contact me for all your travel needs by email or phone.
Deadline for reservations is July 21, 2012.
Only $97 per passenger - Don't miss the opportunity to see Colorado like you never have before and experience the sights with your Cadet!
Register here to receive details and pricing information.


















