Explore our One-Day excursions ranging from theatre shows, crab feasts, casinos, train rides and much more!!!
Travel today to our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. and spend a delightful day walking amid the most popular places to view the Cherry Blossoms. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring and the blooming of the cherry trees along the Tidal Basin, while commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington, D.C.
Come aboard Odyssey Cruises, offering Washington's most unique dining and entertainment experience. Nowhere else will you experience the combination of nautical breezes, scrumptious cuisine, attentive service, monumental views, and the elegant atmosphere offered aboard a true luxury vessel.
Back by Popular Demand! The Sight & Sound Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania presents one of the Bible's most epic sagas - "MOSES". The last time this production was presented at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania was in 2015.
Travel to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and spend an afternoon with the cast of "Sister Act". "Sister Act" tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look - a convent!
Join us in this charming home-like atmosphere for a relaxing and enjoyable SereniTea Luncheon with friends or family.
Enjoy a 2-hour buffet lunch cruise on the Potomac River, while taking in the amazing 360-degree views of the nation's capital from the boat's observation decks. View Washington's famous Cherry Trees, and the district's iconic landmarks
A stellar cast of FOUR exciting performers present the legendary hits of FOUR of the most iconic musical styles in pop music history. The dynamic stars of Four By Four perform these instantly recognizable classic pop songs in full staged and choreographed production numbers.
Travel with Gunther Tours to the Mount Hope Estate & Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania in Northern Lancaster County for a fun, interactive, culinary "Who-Done-It?" Following our murder mystery adventure, we’ll visit the Mount Hope Estate Winery & Shop for a tasting of selected Mount Hope's wines.
Welcome to The Old Farm House Tea Room located in the quaint town of Thomasville, Pennsylvania in York County for a Tea Luncheon. Relax and enjoy the warm friendly service, and the beauty and quite charm of this Victorian styled farmhouse.
Based on the 1984 movie, "Footloose" tells the story of teenager Ren McCormack moving from Chicago to the small town of Bomont, a small southern town where Reverend Bomont has outlawed dancing.
Celebrate the Music and Memories of the Legendary Kenny Rogers with the band that backed Kenny Rogers for 40+ years from Carnegie Hall to Grand Ole' Opry, playing to over 40 million fans. The show "Through the Years" is a way to honor Kenny and keep his legendary career alive.
Today's day trip is to the National September 11 Memorial Museum, which was completed and opened to the public in 2014. The National September 11 Memorial Museum is an educational and historical institution honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 and serves as the country's principal institution for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring the continuing significance of September 11, 2001.
The National Cathedral Flower Mart is Washington, D.C.’s annual outdoor festival for garden enthusiasts and families. The Flower Mart features annuals, perennials, landscape exhibits, Olmsted Woods and Garden Tours. The Flower Mart encircles the Washington National Cathedral with its tents and includes more than 50 booths offering gardening items, handbags, jewelry, and much, much more!
Come celebrate spring and the upcoming summer season with a trip to the beach and the 3-mile boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland for the annual Springfest celebration! Springfest is four days of delicious food, free live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City's famous Boardwalk.
Welcome to Historic Chesapeake City, Maryland, the "Hidden Treasure of the Chesapeake" for the start of a "New Day Tour"! Upon our arrival, we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Schaefer's Canal House. Steeped with local history and surrounded by many breath-taking views of the C & D Canal, Schaefer's Canal House is more than just a restaurant and marina, but a place where people come to share stories, be with friends and family, and to create memories. Following lunch, we climb aboard th
Welcome aboard Watermark Cruises luxury custom yacht for a Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses Cruise. A "Lighthouse Keeper" will narrate your cruise on the Chesapeake Bay tour and take you back to the days when the Sandy Shoal Lighthouse, Thomas Point Lighthouse and Baltimore Shoal Lighthouse were "manned" in order to keep the vessels warned of danger.
Travel to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and spend an afternoon at one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States. Enjoy acres of lush gardens, woodlands, and meadows in the Brandywine Creek Valley.
Today's day trip to New York City features 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up view of the Statue of Liberty. We embark on a 2-½ hour Circle Line Around Manhattan Island Cruise aboard Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises.
Aretha Franklin's iconic career spanned six decades, inspiring and influencing generations of aspiring musicians and vocalists. In her life, she recorded countless classics, garnered 18 Grammy Awards, and earned the #1 spot as Rolling Stone Magazine's list of The Greatest Singers of All Time.
Come join Gunther Tours today in a celebration of the United States Naval Academy Graduation Commencement Week on board the "Harbor Queen" for a special Blue Angels Demonstration Cruise. Our Blue Angels Demonstration Cruise will take you out on the Annapolis Harbor for the best seats in town to enjoy the Blue Angels Demonstration Cruise. There is no better way to see these elite Navy pilots perform!
Be part of this suspenseful and lighthearted evening filled with great food, excitement, interactive entertainment, and the fellowship of friends old and new, while cruising along the Choptank River. Enjoy a delicious dinner consisting of a crab cake & prime rib combo platter, garden salad, potato of the day, green vegetable, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.
Travel with Moses on his quest, witness his personal transformation, and see the course of history change. Journey back in time with your whole family as you witness the moment God first speaks to Moses at the burning bush. Experience God's awe-inspiring power as you sit in the midst of the parted Red Sea.
Called the "Sweetest Place on Earth," Hershey, Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to celebrate the colors of Spring. We begin our adventure with a visit to Hershey Gardens, created by Milton S. Hershey in 1937. Upon our arrival enjoy a self-guided tour of these magnificent gardens overlooking the town of Hershey.
Today's show will be The Gold On Girls . . . "Up The Creek On A Paddlewheeler," a hilarious parody based on the original television show "The Golden Girls". Your favorite ladies from the '80s are throwing a party, and you're invited!
Come aboard the "Chelsea Lane Tyler" for a delightful cruise across the Tangier Sound to Smith Island, and discover the tranquil lifestyle found in living on this island in the Chesapeake Bay.
Travel to Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania and spend an afternoon with the cast of "The Honky Tonk Angels". Before the show enjoy a delicious family style lunch at Hickory Bridge Farm in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania.
Today's show will be The Gold On Girls . . . "Up The Creek On A Paddlewheeler," a hilarious parody based on the original television show "The Golden Girls". Your favorite ladies from the '80s are throwing a party, and you're invited!
Upon our arrival at the estate located in northwest Washington, D.C., you will enjoy a docent-guided tour of the tranquil landscaped gardens which are part of the twenty-five acres estate grounds. A delicious lunch is included at Merriweather Café following the garden tour.
This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star and cultural icon whose impact shaped the history of music and culture. Elvis: The Musical spans from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi to his triumphant 1968 "Comeback Special" and his ascent to be "The King."
Today we escape to the charming seaside resort town of Cape May, New Jersey. This historic Victorian seaside gem is America's original seaside resort and one of the most beautiful spots in the country.
All Jersey born and bred, these four exceptionally talented guys bring a wealth of musical experience ranging from Broadway to operatic credits to the stage. The Jersey Boys seamlessly perform some of opera and pop's greatest hits of Josh Groban, Abba, Elton John, Queen, Kool and the Gang, and of course the best that Jersey has to offer, from Sinatra to Valli to Springsteen, and Jersey girl Whitney Houston.
Travel with Gunther Tours to the quaint Victorian town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh River Gorge. Jim Thorpe has been called the "Switzerland of America" due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture; as well as the "Gateway to the Poconos".
We begin our adventure in Annapolis, Maryland at the Amish Farmers Market. Next we travel to Grasonsville, Maryland and the Fisherman's Crab Deck. Following our crab feast, settle back for a relaxing ride to Wilmington, Delaware for an enjoyable 4-hour visit at Delaware Park Casino.
Come aboard and celebrate "Independence Day" on the "Dorothy-Megan", a working replica of an authentic paddlewheel riverboat, for a Fireworks Crab Feast Cruise on the Choptank River. After dinner relax and enjoy the Festive Fireworks Display put on by the City of Cambridge
The festival brings together 200 of Americas finest traditional craftsmen, and features fascinating demonstrations and plenty of special treasures you can purchase. You will also be able to enjoy mouthwatering PA-Dutch food and non-stop entertainment that includes live music and dancing, comedy, country auctions, parades and bands!
Come aboard the "River Lady", a working replica of an authentic 19th-century Mississippi paddlewheel riverboat for a delightful 3-hour lunch cruise on the beautiful Toms River. Following our cruise, we visit Historic Smithville Village, a colonial-style country village featuring 60 unique shoppes and boutiques.
We begin our adventure in Annapolis, Maryland at the Amish Farmers Market run by Amish and Mennonite families from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The markets goods range from delicious foods to organic produce, as well as desserts and snacks to handmade quilts and crafts. Next, we travel to Hurlock, Maryland and the Suicide Bridge Restaurant.
Travel with Moses on his quest, witness his personal transformation, and see the course of history change. Journey back in time with your whole family as you witness the moment God first speaks to Moses at the burning bush.
Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite orphan is back on stage at Totem Pole Playhouse. Annie is a hopeful, plucky red-headed orphan who charms everyone's hearts in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.
Travel today to our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., and spend a delightful afternoon with the cast of "THE LION KING" at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, and gazelles leap! The entire savanna comes to life and, as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises out of the stage. This is "THE LION KING".
For a special day of entertainment and gaming excitement travel to Atlantic City, New Jersey to see a matinee performance of Smokey & Me: The Celebration of Smokey Robinson at the Circus Maximus Showroom at Caesars Casino. As the story goes, Smokey Robinson, known as "The King of Motown" and one of the producers of Motown: The Musical, went backstage on opening night to look for the handsome young actor who portrayed him in the show.
Coney Island offers a festive atmosphere for great family fun and plenty of places for delicious foods including; Nathan's Famous Hog Dog's, Ruby's Bar and Grill, the famous Grimaldi's Pizza and more for the entire family to enjoy!
Today we will experience a truly unique and "Wild" Safari ride. At Lake Tobias Wildlife Park you'll come face-to-face with some of the friendliest and craziest animals you'll ever meet! We board specially designed, open-air land cruisers that will transport you across 150 acres of rolling countryside, where you'll come nose-to-nose with herds of wild and exotic animals from around the world.
There is so much to see and do at the Bronx Zoo, it is impossible to get bored! You will see more than 4,000 animals, all in their natural habitat, plus enjoy a day of fun-filled rides and attractions. Your "Total Experience" ticket includes the Bronx Zoo's premium attractions including; the Bug Carousel, Congo Gorilla Forest, Sea Lion and Penguin Feedings, Wild Asia Monorail, Children's Zoo, Unlimited Zoo Shuttle, and Butterfly Garden.
The musical captures a singular moment when four major talents came together to become a red-hot rock 'n' roll band!
Today we travel across the Chesapeake Bay to Dorchester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center Museum and a crab feast at Suicide Bridge Restaurant.
Welcome aboard the "Dorothy-Megan", a working replica of an authentic paddlewheel riverboat, for a sightseeing cruise on the Choptank River and then enjoy a 2 hour crab feast dining at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant.
"Jukebox Jive" is a music variety show that celebrates the biggest hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with music, comedy, and lots of surprises all built around the theme of a Jukebox. Travel back in time to experience the greatest hits from artists such as the Beatles, Elvis, and Jerry Lee Lewis when the Jukebox was the center of the fun, and learn more about the fascinating history of some of your favorite hits.
Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon High Tea Luncheon in Lititz, Pennsylvania followed by stops at Stauffer's Cookie Outlet and Brown's Orchard & Farm Market.
Gunther Tours travels to the Green Dragon Market as it comes alive every Friday morning in the little country town of Ephrata, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. Next, a delicious lunch is at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.
Today we travel across the Chesapeake Bay to Virginia's Eastern Shore to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, "Home to Assateague's Wild Ponies" for the start of a "New Day Tour"! Upon our arrival, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at Bill's Seafood Restaurant. Please provide a meal choice when making your reservations. Your choices are Fresh Grouper, Crab Cake Sandwich or Turkey Club Sandwich.
Come aboard the "Choptank River Queen", a working replica of an authentic Stern Wheeler Riverboat, for a special BINGO Lunch Cruise. Pull up your seat, take out your BINGO accessories, make yourself comfortable and get ready for an exciting afternoon of BINGO play and much more! Before the hour-long BINGO bonanza begins, relax and enjoy the fellowship of friends old and new while cruising along the Choptank River enjoying a delicious crab cake & fried chicken combo platter lunch.
Today we escape across the Chesapeake Bay to the quaint historic village of St. Michaels, Maryland located on Maryland's picturesque Eastern Shore. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Crab Claw Restaurant and following lunch, we climb aboard "The Patriot", a working replica of a 1930's Steam Ferry for a 75-minute narrated sightseeing cruise on the Miles River.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the abiding images of America, and Ellis Island is one of the country’s most important historic sites. Spend the day visiting one or both of these two landmark national parks. We will board Statue Cruises at Liberty State Park located in New Jersey to make our way to the islands, and as a bonus we are treated to a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline en route.
Welcome to "Moulin Rouge!" The Musical! Enter a "euphoric, gasp-inspiring" (The New York Time) world of splendor and romance, of "eye-popping spectacle and off-the-charts energy!" (The Hollywood Reporter). Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up-extravaganza.
Today we escape to the charming seaside resort town of Cape May, New Jersey. This historic Victorian seaside gem is America's original seaside resort and one of the most beautiful spots in the country.
This funny, yet heartwarming, musical tells of the story of a part-time bartender/singer who falls for a career-minded tourist. Hear the most loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "Fins," "Volcano," "Margaritaville," "It's Five O'clock Somewhere," and many more!
Travel with Moses on his quest, witness his personal transformation, and see the course of history change. Journey back in time with your whole family as you witness the moment God first speaks to Moses at the burning bush. Experience God's awe-inspiring power as you sit in the midst of the parted Red Sea. Feel the celebration of the Israelites as they brush past you on their path to freedom.
Most often thought of as a Motown recording act, the classic group sound of legendary R&B recording artists The Spinners has never lost its universal appeal. Throughout the years they have sold millions of records and topped both the Pop and R&B charts with smash hits like "I'll Be Around," "One of a Kind (Love Affair)," "Then Came You," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "It's a Shame," and "Rubberband Man."
Travel with Gunther Tours to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery for a public tram tour of the cemetery followed by a delicious lunch at Buca di Beppo in Washington, DC
ROOT'S Market is filled with bakeries, delis, butchers, local and imported produce, handmade crafts and much more! Also, bargain hunters will enjoy browsing at variety of vendors offering antiques, collectibles, estate jewelry, household items and more at the Root's Old Mill Flea Market. After our market visit, we depart for East Earl, Pennsylvania. Upon our arrival, we enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.
The town of Jim Thorpe is bursting with history, romance, and family fun adventure! You will have leisure time to explore the charming shops, local boutiques, antique shops, Main Street merchants, restaurants, pubs, and art galleries, all within walking distance. Lunch is on your own. Next you will be surrounded with the colors and splendor of autumn in the Pocono Mountains on a 45-minute excursion on board the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
Sunfest is four days of delicious food, free live entertainment, hayrides on the beach, and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.
Located in the Eastern Shore of Maryland's oldest county, Chestertown, was founded in 1706 and served as a major port of entry during colonial time, and it is here we will climb aboard the "River Packet", a 65-foot classic yacht for a 90-minute fall foliage boat cruise on the Eastern Shore's historic Chester River.
Today's trip on the Wilmington & Western Railroad will take you back to a time when the diesel locomotive travel ruled the rails. Sit back, relax and enjoy the clickety-clack of the rails, while you find yourself surrounded by the colors, splendor and beauty of autumn.
Jay White, a Las Vegas headliner, will masterfully re-create the legendary stage persona of Neil Diamond, one of the world's best-loved musical icons! His 8-year run headlining on the Las Vegas strip is the longest ever by a solo tribute artist.
We travel to Wilmington, Delaware for an exciting "Autumn Leaf Train Ride Excursion" from Wilmington to Hockessin, Delaware, and surround yourself with the colors, splendor and beauty of autumn. Before our train ride, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Golden Corral in Elkton, MD
Walton's Mountain Museum is not just a museum, it's home! There is no place like this in the whole world! Following our tour, we depart for historic Michie Tavern, an authentic 1784 pub in Charlottesville, Virginia.
View Washington's famous and iconic landmarks such as the Jefferson Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women's Memorial and National World War II Memorial. Before the tour enjoy a delicious authentic family style Italian dinner at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant.
dst dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful crown molding, expansive lawns peppered with gardens, oversized patios, landscaped terraces, and tasteful stonework.
Your holiday day trip to Hallam, Pennsylvania, nestled among the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, begins with a festive atmosphere at The Front Porch Tea Room. This Victorian hill top home, built in the center of town, will be decorated to set the mood for a wonderful holiday experience with displays of lights indoor and outdoor, feature a decorated antique sleigh on the outside patio that will serve as the perfect backdrop for your own photographic memories, and once inside the tea room, several
It's the time of year to be dazzled and delighted with musical merriment! The American Music Theatre presents an original show, "The First Noel". Celebrate the magic and splendor of the holiday season at American Music Theatre's exhilarating new production "The First Noel".
Gunther Tours welcomes you to see "Miracle of Christmas" at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre & have lunch at the Bird-in-Hand Restaurant. Board our Deluxe Motor Coach and enjoy the show! Back by popular demand, experience the unfolding of the most astounding story on earth ever known - the birth of Jesus Christ in human form!
The Christmas Spectacular features classic show stopping numbers including the iconic "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers", the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity", the dynamic "New York at Christmas", and be delighted and dazzled as Santa flies high overhead, and much more!
Travel to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and spend an afternoon with the cast of "A Christmas Carol". You will be magically transported to Victorian London, 1843. Dickens reminds us that, even for a crusty curmudgeon like Ebenezer Scrooge, it's never too late to change.
We travel to Wilmington, Delaware for an exciting "Santa Claus Express Train Ride Excursion" on the Wilmington & Western Railroad. Before the train ride enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Goleden Corral in Elkton, Maryland. Happy Holidays!
The Christmas Spectacular features classic show stopping numbers including the iconic "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers", the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity", the dynamic "New York at Christmas", and be delighted and dazzled as Santa flies high overhead, and much more!
It's the time of year to be dazzled and delighted with musical merriment! The American Music Theatre presents an original show, "The First Noel". Celebrate the magic and splendor of the holiday season at American Music Theatre's exhilarating new production "The First Noel".
The Doo Wop Project will get you into the Holiday Spirit! Hear old school Holiday Classics like The Drifters "White Christmas," The Temptations' "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons version of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" along with "Doowopified" contemporary hits like "This Christmas" and "Last Christmas."
An outstanding example of a French chateau in the style of Louis XVI, you will tour the former Du Pont estate decked out for the holidays with Christmas trees, hand-painted ornaments and antique decorations. Before our tour enjoy a delicious lunch at Buckley's Tavern, a neighborhood tavern and restaurant located in the heart of historic Centreville, Delaware.
Welcome aboard Gunther Tours as you Christmas shop at the largest holiday show in the country, over 500 specialty shops selling a wide array of exclusive, unique gifts for family and friends.
Experience the unfolding of the most astounding story the earth has ever known - the birth of God's son in human form. Join Mary and Joseph at their betrothal, and experience with them the astonishing angelic announcements, that the long-awaited Messiah would be born as their son.
We have arrived at Koziar's Christmas Village, a spectacular seasonal attraction that has become a Christmas tradition for multiple generations. At your leisure stroll along the Christmas Village pathways lit by more than one-half million Christmas lights adorning buildings, gift barns, and the landscape. Before our visit to Koziar's we stop in East Earl, Pennsylvania for a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord,
Travel to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and celebrate the yuletide season with a night-blooming garden of half a million brilliant lights. Before our visit enjoy a delicious dinner at Buckley's Tavern, a neighborhood tavern and restaurant located in the heart of historic Centreville, Delaware
"The First Noel" is American Music Theatre's original show, featuring the secular and sacred holiday songs you know and love, with all-live performances by a sensational cast of singers and dancers, as well as the remarkable American Music Theatre Orchestra. Before the show enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl, Pennsylvania. Happy Holidays!
We will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Hotel Bethleham, which has been restored to its original 1922 grandeur. Following lunch, we will visit one of the top holiday markets in the world, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem.
Come celebrate the joys and wonder of the holiday season with a million lights and a million smiles at Peddler's Village! Thousands of tiny white lights outline the Village buildings, while trees and shrubs are adorned with multi-color lights in shades of teal, peach, and fuchsia.
Step aboard our automotive-powered sleigh and begin our holiday season celebration with a ride to Sandy Point State Park for a visit to Lights on the Bay, a drive through Christmas light display. Lights on the Bay features more than 60 spectacular animated and stationary holiday light displays. Next, we take a leisurely drive to Festival of Lights in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Experience the unfolding of the most astounding story the earth has ever known - the birth of God's son in human form. Before the show enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl, Pennsylvania. Happy Holidays!
Your holiday day trip to Hallam, Pennsylvania, nestled among the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, begins with a festive atmosphere at The Front Porch Tea Room. This Victorian hill top home, built in the center of town, will be decorated to set the mood for a wonderful holiday experience with displays of lights indoor and outdoor, feature a decorated antique sleigh on the outside patio that will serve as the perfect backdrop for your own photographic memories, and once inside the tea room, several