Revolutionary Trails: Washington Crossing

Duration: 3 Days | Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner

 

Trip Highlights:

 

“Ten Crucial Days” Sightseeing Tour

Explore the historic sites and byways where George Washington and the Continental Army reversed a losing streak, winning three battles in ten crucial days. Led by a leading expert on the American Revolution in New Jersey, you’ll look over the banks of the Delaware River, where thousands of troops, horses, and canons crossed on a wintry night, and you’ll explore battlefields in Trenton and Princeton, where Washington rallied his troops for surprise victories over British and Hessian soldiers. Our December trip will include the extra excitement of seeing hundreds of reenactors rehearse the crossing of the Delaware. Specific sites include Washington Crossing Park, Site of the 1st Battle of Trenton Monument, Old Barracks Museum, 2nd Battle of Trenton Battlefield at Mill Hill Park, Princeton Battlefield State Park, and Princeton Battle Monument.

 

Princeton, NJ

Immerse yourself in the highlights of Princeton, the site of a crucial Revolutionary Battle and the new nation’s first capital. After, enjoy time on your own in this great university town where you can explore at your own pace. Stroll through Princeton’s picturesque campus, browse the charming shopping district, or visit the historic grave of Aaron Burr. With so many unique spots to discover, you can shape your time in town however you’d like. We’ll offer shuttle service between Princeton and the hotel, giving you the freedom to enjoy dinner at your choice of local restaurants, including many that feature fresh, farm-to-table cuisine.

 

Abma's Farm (or Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm)

On our October and November tours, you’ll visit Abma's Barnyard Zoo in Hillsborough, NJ, where you’ll meet a variety of farm animals and see firsthand how they grow produce, hay, and straw, and raise their own livestock and chickens. For our December trip, we’ll visit Hidden Spring Lavender and Alpaca Farm. Enjoy the chance to feed the alpacas and browse unique holiday gifts in their charming farm shop.

 

Tour & Tasting at Flounder Brewery

Central Jersey is earning a fast reputation for wine and beer making! At Flounder Brewing, sample a flight of beer at this family-owned brewery, nestled within the historic walls of a more than 250-year-old barn. Flounder fuses passion for crafting quality beer with an unwavering commitment to providing unforgettable experiences. Steeped in tradition and rooted in innovation, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere where every visit is a celebration of exceptional brews, such as "Hill Street Honey" and "Lunatic Belgian."

 

Cheesemaking and Farm Tour at Cherry Grove Farm

New Jersey earned its nickname, the Garden State, during the nation’s founding—and Central Jersey continues to thrive as one of its most vibrant agricultural regions. At Cherry Grove Farm, a family-owned gem set on nearly 500 acres of preserved farmland, you’ll get a true taste of this legacy. Enjoy a guided tour of the farm, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cheese-making lesson led by award-winning artisan cheesemakers.

 

Hopewell Valley Vineyards

Hopewell Valley Vineyards is a winery dedicated to the creation of handcrafted wines by blending Old World traditions with New World flair. Enjoy brick oven pizzas named for wines, and a private wine tasting led by the owner of Hopewell Valley Vineyards, near the quaint Borough of Pennington.

 

Lunch at Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette

You’d be hard pressed to find a more charming American town than quaint Hopewell Borough, complete with a historic Victorian-era train station across the street from Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette, where we’ll enjoy our first meal of the trip. It may look like a local lunch joint, but Aunt Chubby’s also is a top-notch farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh, local ingredients while serving as a community gathering place.

 

Meal Information:

 

Lunch on day one is included at Aunt Chubby’s in Hopewell Borough

Travelers will order off a special lunch menu with soup, sandwiches, burgers and quiche, plus dessert from a sumptuous selection. Also included are soft drinks, coffee, and tea.

 

Dinner on day one is included at the Chauncey Hotel

Dinner will be served buffet-style and features salad, vegetables, potatoes, herb-stuffed chicken breast, and stuffed shells. Also included are dessert, coffee, tea, and soda.

 

Lunch on day two is included at Cooper’s Riverview

Lunch is served buffet-style and includes salad, bread, chicken, meatballs or roast beef, pasta, vegetables, cookies, and soft drinks.

 

Lunch on day three is included at Hopewell Valley Vineyards

Our final lunch will be a vineyard-made brick oven pizza and a wine tasting at Hopewell Valley Vineyards, which takes advantage of the excellent soil and growing conditions of the Garden State near the charming Borough of Pennington.

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know:

• The tour begins at the Chauncey Hotel near Princeton, NJ - 1 Chauncey Rd, Princeton, NJ 08541 at 11am. There is no pickup service offered on this tour.

• This trip includes motorcoach transportation on a deluxe STARR tour bus

• A Starr Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at the hotel is included.

 

Accessibility:

• Due to the nature of the attractions and terrain throughout this itinerary, this trip is not recommended for those who need walking assistance.

The Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center (Princeton, NJ)

 

The Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center is a state-of-the-art full-service hotel on former farmland, surrounded by wide open space, walking trails, and the beauty of Central Jersey. The large lobby area includes a roaring fireplace and a casual bar area to enable friendly conversations. Hotel features a fitness center, indoor pool, complimentary parking and WIFI. Bar opens nightly from 4 to 10pm. Guest rooms feature a patio or balcony, mini-fridge, iron/board, coffee maker, and are smoke-free.