ACAA | DAY TRIPS

ACAA DAY TRIPS

All of our trips require moderate walking and a few stairs. Excursions with a next to the trip name usually include a walking tour of the venue or there will be a significant amount of walking required. Note the day trips marked with the indicate trips at high altitude over 8,000’. Please note that if participants plan on bringing a walker or wheelchair or need special handicapped accessibility seating or dietary considerations, they must notify the front desk when they register to ensure accommodations can be met. Please note that indicate a payment/cancellation deadline. Return trip times are approximate.

EXCURSIONS

MARDI GRAS CASINO IN BLACKHAWK

Hop on board a luxury motor coach as we travel up the hill to the Mardi Gras Casino in Blackhawk. Extras to be received for our group include $10 in free play after you earn 300 points and $15 food credit at the Bourbon Street Cafe. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41350 Nov. 3 • Wed., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $28 ($22 Resident)

COLORADO COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW

The 18th annual Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show is coming to the Colorado Convention Center this November 5-7. This is the same fabulous show you looked forward to at the Denver Mart. You’ll find 450 booths of art, handmade items, specialty foods, glass work, metal art, jewelry, clothing, home & holiday décor and so much more! Fee includes entrance fee, escort and transportation. 42761 Nov. 5 • Fri., 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. • $55 ($44 Resident)

LEGALLY BLONDE @ JESTERS DINNER THEATER

Legally Blonde is a 2007 musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach. The story is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle Woods, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. Fee includes lunch, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 41944 Nov. 7 • Sun., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $90 ($72 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Oct. 21

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FORNEY MUSEUM

The Forney Transportation Museum is a transportation museum located in Denver. It is named after the founder, J.D. Forney, who started Forney Industries, Inc., in Fort Collins. The museum maintains a collection of approximately 500 exhibits. Its early years were focused on antique automobiles, but the focus soon expanded to other modes of transport. The museum has a slogan, “Anything on Wheels,” and includes the following items: Big Boy Locomotive #4005, Amelia Earhart’s ‘Gold Bug’ Kissel and the Forney Locomotive 0-44T. After the tour, we will head to the Denver Stockyard Saloon for lunch (lunch is on your own). Fee includes admission, tour guide and transportation. Note: Large bags or purses not allowed in the museum. 44288 Nov. 18 • Thu., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $48 ($38 Resident) • Payment/Cancellation Deadline: Nov. 3

SHOPPING AT PARK MEADOWS MALL

Park Meadows opened in 1996 and is the largest mall in the Denver metropolitan area. This will be a great time for getting a start (or finishing) your holiday shopping. With so many stores to choose from you will find just the perfect gift for that special someone (or your wish list!) Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants or the food court. Fee includes escort and transportation. 42763 Nov. 30 • Tue., 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. • $24 ($19 Resident)

HAMMOND’S CANDIES & GREAT SCOTT’S

Ever wonder how lollipops, candy canes and other Hammond’s treats are made? Bring your curiosity and your sweet tooth for a tour of their factory. Watch as treats are pulled, twisted, shaped and packaged by hand – just like they have been since 1920. After our tour and shopping time we will head over to Great Scott’s Eatery for a lunch which is locally owned and operated. They strive to serve fresh, local products with fast and friendly service. They partner with many other local favorites like Aspen Baking who delivers bread fresh daily, Boyers Coffee who locally roasts their special blend, Paisano Sausage and Durango Zuberfizz Cola. Menu range: $10-20. Fee includes escort and transportation. 42801 Dec. 1 • Wed., 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $30 ($24 Resident)

GEORGETOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado residents and visitors for 58 years with their annual Christmas Market. Experience Christmas the way it was 100 years ago in the Old West. Saint Nicholas attends in traditional dress, as do Victorian carolers and dancers. There is a daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Sixth Street in historic downtown is lined with twinkling lights and holiday reefs. Lunch on your own at the many cafes or tour one of the museums. Be sure to dress appropriately for the mountain temps and possible snow on the ground. This trip may not be suitable for participants in wheelchairs or with walkers. Fee includes escort and transportation. 42787 Dec. 4 • Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • $50 ($40 Resident)

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SCROOGE @ JESTERS DINNER THEATER

A musical version of the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” The Jesters has been doing this production every year for over 20 years! Twenty years of Christmas Past, Present and Future as only Charles Dickens can convey in a new way! Don’t miss this classic. Fee includes lunch, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 42788 Dec. 5 • Sun., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $90 ($72 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Nov. 18

IRON SPRINGS CHATEAU CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

A musical comedy melodrama followed by a holiday sing-along and Vaudeville-style holiday musical revue. Fee includes dinner, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. Dinner Entrée selections (choose 1 from the following): Old Fashioned Pot Roast, Herb Roasted Chicken, Baked Salmon or Vegetarian. 42819 Dec. 11 • Sat., 4:45-11:30 p.m. • $99 ($79 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Nov. 24

DINNER AND LIGHTS

This annual driving tour is always a sell out! Start off with a delicious dinner at The Olive Garden then hop on board our bus for a scenic ride through Denver and Aurora, to see the wonderful light displays that help to make this the most wonderful time of the year! Fee includes escort and transportation. Dinner is on your own. 43693 Dec. 15 • Wed., 4-9 p.m. • $31 ($25 Resident)

WHITE CHRISTMAS @ BOULDER DINNER THEATER

Recapture the holiday magic with White Christmas at BDT this holiday season! This smash Broadway musical based on the Irving Berlin film starring Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby will definitely make your holidays merry and bright. Singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis join sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties — his quaint country inn is failing. So what’s the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that’s sure to put Waverly and his business in the black! Fee includes dinner, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 43553 Jan. 6 • Thu., 4:30-11:30 p.m. • $145 ($116 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Dec. 2

SOUND OF MUSIC @ CANDLELIGHT DINNER THEATER

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteeen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain Von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Fee includes lunch, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 43695 Jan. 16 • Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $110 ($88 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Dec. 13

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DINING ADVENTURES

CRACKER BARREL

This American chain of restaurant and gift stores has a Southern country theme. The extensive menu includes such items as seafood, burgers, salads, daily specials, breakfast items, chicken, turkey and more. Then spend some time in the gift store and maybe pick up a special gift for someone. Fee includes escort and transportation. Lunch is on your own. Menu range: $8-$15. 43698 Nov. 16 • Tue., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • $21 ($17 Resident)

CINZZETTI’S

This unique restaurant is unlike any other! Nearly 20,000 square feet has been transformed into a ‘Tuscan Villa’ where your will find yourself sitting in one of five dining rooms, roaming throughout a piazza where trained chefs are preparing fresh Italian food at 14 cooking stations, up to 80 items on display and yours for the asking! Then after dinner enjoy the selections for the dessert stations where fresh baked treats and 16 flavors of ice cream will top off your meal! Fee includes escort and transportation. Dinner is on your own. 43699 Nov. 22 • Mon., 4:15-7:30 p.m. • $21 ($17 Resident)

TEA AT THE LUMBER BARON INN

The Lumber Baron’s Victorian parlor makes the perfect setting for a holiday tea. All decorated for the season, enjoy the sights as you partake of a delicious afternoon tea in the parlor which includes tea, finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. Then take a tour of this unique B&B that once was a private home over 100 years ago! Fee includes tea, tour, gratuity, escort and transportation. (Not handicapped accessible on top two floors.) 44237 Dec. 8 • Wed., 2:15-5:30 p.m. • $83 ($66 Resident) • Payment/Cancellation deadline: Nov. 24

IMPERIAL CHINESE

A premier Chinese/Seafood Restaurant in Denver, Imperial Chinese has been a local favorite spot for years! The Imperial Chinese Restaurant is famous for its spicy Szechwan dishes. It was first to introduce the sesame chicken to Denver and its flavorful version is still the best. The melt in your mouth Chilean sea bass in black bean sauce, stir-fried Dungeness crab, steamed whole striped bass and continuous addition of new Chinese dishes keep loyal diners coming back. Fee includes escort and transportation. Lunch is on your own. Menu range not available at time of printing. 44080 Dec. 9 • Thu., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $21 ($17 Resident)

HICKORY HOUSE

Located in Parker, the Hickory House is a taste of BBQ heaven! Ribs, Steak, Smoked Meats, Wings and more will make it hard to choose what to eat! Fee includes escort and transportation. Lunch is on your own. Menu range: $8-$24. 44082 Dec. 21 • Tue., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $21 ($17 Resident)