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Always … Patsy Cline
Mary Prince Lewis 804-678-9750 [email protected] www.hovtour.com
Tour sites associated with the legendary singer Enjoy the hit musical “Always … Patsy Cline”
She was born Virginia Patterson Hensley into a blue collar family and before her untimely death she became
an international sensation known as Patsy Cline. She was the first female inductee into the Country Music Hall
of Fame and more than 50 years after her death she still has an active fan club with tens of thousands of
members. Winchester was Patsy Cline’s hometown and there are still lots of places with direct associations.
There’s plenty more to see and do (and eat) in and around Winchester, and we’ll finish up in Fredericksburg
with an evening at the theater enjoying the popular musical Always ... Patsy Cline.
Welcome Reception and Patsy Cline Exhibit The beautiful Winchester Welcome Center is the setting for our reception
welcoming the group. The center has its own exhibit on Patsy Cline in
Winchester with memorabilia and photographs. Let’s begin with some tasty
refreshments and howdy-do’s with representatives from Winchester Tourism.
DAY ONE, Wednesday - Arrive in Winchester, VA:
Check in to the George Washington Hotel One of the jewels of the Shenandoah Valley, the George Washington Hotel has
been welcoming guests to Winchester since 1924. A $30 million renovation
has taken the hotel to its original grandeur and far beyond. Now a Wyndham
Grand Hotel (and Wyndham’s 2011 Hotel of the Year), the George
Washington features the best in modern amenities coupled with the traditional
touches that have made it a local legend.
Dinner at the Bonnie Blue Bonnie Blue is an adorable vintage gas station that Patsy Cline no doubt
stopped at a few times. Today it is a wonderful restaurant and market with a
devoted local following. House specialties include delicious barbecue and
smoked meats.
Mary Prince Lewis 804-678-9750 [email protected] www.hovtour.com
Always Patsy Cline
Visit the Patsy Cline House
DAY TWO, Thursday - Winchester:
Patsy lived in this house from 1948 to 1953 and resided here when her career
as a country singer first took off. The house has been returned to its 1950s
appearance and contains period pieces throughout. Open a kitchen cabinet and
you’ll find items you remember from your grandparents’ house.
Marker Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery We know you’ll want to take some Shenandoah Valley goodies home with you
and this is the place to source them. Jams and jellies, local honey, in-season
fruit and vegetables, pies, bread, fudge, apple cider and Virginia wine are
among the delectables to choose from.
Free Time and Lunch On Your Own Downtown
Grave of Patsy Cline It is appropriate that we pay our respects to Patsy Cline while we are here in
her hometown. She’s buried under a humble bronze marker and her grave has
been visited by countless fans since her death in a plane crash in 1963. The
nearby bell tower was funded by Loretta Lynn, Dottie West and other friends.
Driving Tour of Patsy Cline Sites A local expert will hop on the bus with us and conduct an entertaining driving
tour of Winchester sites associated with Patsy Cline. We’ll see the classic
façade of Handley High School, the studios of WINC radio where Patsy
performed live early in her career, Gaunts Drug Store where she worked as a
waitress and more.
Years ago Winchester turned its main downtown street into a pedestrian mall.
Take some time for a relaxing stroll, some boutique shopping and a good lunch
(we’ll have suggestions for you). George Washington once walked these
famous streets … but didn’t have as much fun as you will.
Dinner with Patsy Tonight we’ll be in the Grand Ballroom of the George Washington Hotel for a
lovely dinner and special entertainment by Patsy Cline herself - well, a Patsy
Cline impersonator, that is. She’ll sing some of Patsy’s best and favorite songs
and give us a delightful evening of entertainment.
Mary Prince Lewis 804-678-9750 [email protected] www.hovtour.com
Always Patsy Cline DAY THREE, Friday - Winchester to Fredericksburg:
Trolley Tour of Fredericksburg After a scenic morning drive we’ll arrive in the incomparably historic town of
Fredericksburg. We’ll get a good introduction aboard a modern-day trolley on
a tour of downtown and quaint neighborhoods. Beautiful homes, some dating
to the colonial period, churches and stately downtown architecture line the
streets.
Shopping and Lunch on Your Own Downtown Downtown Fredericksburg is filled with art galleries, antique shops, boutiques,
restaurants and cafes – and best of all, it’s easily walkable. Stop for a cool treat
at Goolrick’s Pharmacy, home of America’s oldest soda fountain, browse the
galleries for something wonderful to bring home and pick one of our chef-
owned restaurants for a scrumptious lunch.
A. Smith Bowman Distillery Immerse your senses at A. Smith Bowman Distillery, producer of fine hand-
crafted spirits. The aroma of fine distilling spirits greets you upon entering the
tasting room and the tour takes you behind the scenes revealing the process of
making whiskey, vodka, gin and rum. Taste the latest small batch whiskeys and
vodka and visit the gift shop to choose a bottle or two to bring home.
Dinner and Theater Performance: Always ... Patsy Cline Riverside Center for the Performing Arts hosts national touring companies as
well as excellent regional talent in a classic dinner theater setting. Tonight we
will be together and enjoy great food followed by a performance of the hit
musical Always ... Patsy Cline. Patsy’s life and music are brought vividly alive
in this popular performance - a proper “dessert” to top off our tour.
DAY FOUR, Saturday - Fredericksburg to Home:
Kenmore Estate and Gardens A trip to Fredericksburg is not complete without a visit to Kenmore. George
Washington’s sister Betty lived in this Georgian beauty. A Colonial “gentry”
home, Kenmore is famous for its stunning plasterwork ceilings, some of the
finest in America. The gardens are designed based on popular Colonials styles
and were the inspiration for the first Historic Garden Week in Virginia in 1929.
Head for Home