If you have the opportunity to take this tour (or send your child on this tour) then you will not…read moreregret it. I went on it in 2016 and have wished that I could do it again every summer since. I am even hoping that I can become a counselor in a few more years. The owners are great people. The tour has been running for so long that they know what they are doing and what stop/activities are big hits. This allowed me to see so much of the country that I would not have otherwise.

From the owner: The Grand Western Tour has been a pioneer in creating memorable summer adventures for high school…read morestudents. We took our first busload of students from North Carolina to California in 1964 -- and have been doing it every year since.

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in the heart of Downtown Greensboro. It…read moreopened in 2010. The museum offers guided, self-guided, and virtual tours if you can't make it to Greensboro. I've done the guided tours and the self-guided tours. With the guided tour, you are provided with background information as you go through, and directed to specific things in each gallery. With the self-guided tours, you start with a video overview of what you will see in each gallery, then you go through the museum at your own pace. One tour isn't better than the other; it just depends on what you prefer. This museum is special in that it is located inside the 1929 F.W. Woolworth building, where the 1960 sit-ins at the lunch counter began. The L-shape lunch counter and the 69 stools remain where they were in 1960. This is where you first enter the galleries. Standing in front of the lunch counter where history was changed is unforgettable. The late Phil Freelon and his firm, the Freelon Group, handled the historic renovation and turned the building into a museum. Eisterhold Associates designed the interactive exhibits. The renovation and preservation made sure that many of the 1929 features remained. From the terrazzo floors to the plaster coffered ceilings. to the lunch counter, to the original stools, to the art deco stairway, to the basement, to the exterior red and gold Woolworth sign. The original dorm furniture is located in the basement. It was the planning room for the NC A&T students. The Hall of Shame is also located in the basement. It is very graphic and difficult to view, but it is so important to see these images, as you will never forget them. Segregated Greensboro shows the segregated signs and vending machines, advertising and The Green Book. The churches played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, as this is where they planned. Freedom Songs helped build courage before protests. There are interactive exhibits, and you can try a literacy test to suppress voting. The museum shifts from the dark side to successes. You will see mugshots of 1,200 peaceful protestors. Most of these are from other protests after the sit-ins, paying tribute to those who fought for equality. You can read about the legal triumphs after the sit-ins. After reading about other protests in the country, make sure to read through some of the names on the Wall of Remembrance, especially those you haven't heard about before. The last gallery has many black-and-white, tile-sized photos that form a mosaic of President Obama. They represent the power of community. It is a reminder that everyday people can bring change. Photography is not allowed in the museum galleries because much of the content is copyrighted. I take a lot of photos, so this was initially a challenge. But after a while, I just got so immersed in the exhibits.

Informative museum led by knowledgeable staff. Highlight was original Woolworth counter from iconic…read moresit-in. Note that protective face masks are required and no photography is allowed. I'd give 5 stars if I could have taken photos.

Great experience. Richard was on point all day and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more 3/30/2019. Keep up the good work

I went on an NC Grape Escape tour for my birthday, and I highly recommend booking with this local…read morebusiness!! It took me awhile to find an affordable wine tour option in the Piedmont/Yadkin area, and Grape Escape delivered exactly what we were looking for. Our driver, Paula, let us make our own vineyard itinerary. She picked us up at 10am on a Saturday, and we visited five vineyards in the Swan Creek area before returning around 6pm. Paula clearly knew all of the vineyards well and was able to make good recommendations at each place. She was friendly with all of the vineyard staff and helped us get a tasting table at each venue, making it a standout experience. My favorite part about our tour is that all of the wine tastings are included in the tour cost, so you don't have to worry about paying at each place. You pay everything up front, and Paula takes care of the rest! We visited Shadow Springs, Windsor Run, Dobbins Creek, Raffaldini, and Piccione vineyards. Out of the five, I highly recommend incorporating Windsor Run and Piccione into your NC wine tour! I also can't recommend booking with NC Grape Escape enough...they were exactly what we wanted.

My friend Debbie and I went on the Pennsylvania 3 day tour. Lynda Wolfe was our Tour guide and…read moreStephen was our driver. They did a fantastic job. We met some great people too. We are looking forward to the 2027 book coming out so we plan our next trip.

I recently chaperoned my grandson's 5th grade Washington DC trip this March 2026. We were on the…read more3rd bus which was driven by Mabel Jones. Ms. Mabel is the sweetest and kindest person I've ever met. She was so kind and just an all-around funny person to be around. The ride was so smooth and enjoyable. It takes a special person to do what she does, and she is fantastic at it. This woman was a God sent on this trip. She is very professional, neat and cares about her job.

Inclement weather left our small side street completely impassable, and with an important business…read moretrip approaching, I reached out to Black Tie Transportation (after calling several companies). Stan answered and immediately put me at ease -- patiently walking me through the services, answering my questions, and assuring me I'd be well taken care of. Randy arrived a bit early, looking sharp and thoroughly professional. He handled my gear with care and got me safely to the airport despite the challenging conditions. When I returned, I spotted that same unmistakable professional presence in the arrivals hall -- James assisted with my luggage, and we were soon on our way to pick up my pet and head home. From the initial phone call through exceptional service in difficult weather, the entire experience was outstanding. I highly recommend Black Tie Transportation. These gentlemen are the definition of professionalism -- courteous, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. It shows in every aspect of the service they provide.

Black Tie Transportation was so easy and great to work with. They responded to my emails quickly,…read morethey called to confirm reservations and were where exactly on time. would work them anytime!

Mr. Allen and his company was absolutely amazing. They were so attentive to my family and our needs…read moreduring our trip. Both drivers were pleasant and friendly. They got us to our destination and back safely and efficiently. Mr. Allen is so accommodating and his customer service is out of this world. I would pick him Every time! Great company and great owner and bus.

From the owner: We are a charter / tour bus company that provide safe and comfortable transportation services for…read morecorporate events, schools, churches, sports teams and family reunions.

Could use some better AC CLEAN THE SEATS…read more Love it quite exquisite Beautiful Goated Wonderful

I recently went on the Honolulu, Hawaii trip and it was amazing. Our tour director Phyllis did an…read moreincredible job - making sure that all 24 guest were well taken care of and if any accommodations needed to be made she was right on it. I love her dearly and feel like she is part of my family. We had the best group of people on this trip and everything was just a blast. It was a perfect balance between activity and free time. I really enjoyed the flying trip :) We got to see some of the most incredible places.

I just came off a trip to Tunica MS, with Francis Tours and we used your company and your…read morewonderful, skillful, patient, driver Nichole. She went out of her way to accompany us in anyway we asked. That young lady kept us safe and drove with profession and road safety. Loved it and am suggesting you all to others in my church for their reunions and other needs. Next year for my family reunion I will also call upon you all to service us or have my cousin Mary Francis reset the service. Again can't say enough about how impressed I was. JoanE

This is a really cool new concept that has been added to Durham. We were glad we went when we saw…read morethis advertised through Offline Premium. Brandon was really funny and knowledgeable on Durham history that I never would've known otherwise. Definitely a fun option for Durham natives or tourists! We will definitely check it out again this summer with visiting friends or family.

I'm not going to write much for this review because you need to experience this for yourself. We…read moredid the Rated-R Comedy History Tour and it was both informative and hilarious. It is BYOB on the bus and there is one stop for about 10-15 minutes during the 1.5 hour tour. We ended up grabbing a beer at the Accordion Club during our stop. This is a must do if you live close to the area or are visiting.