TRIPS

Lilacia Park Tour

Moderate Plus

Ages 50+

The Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park is rich in both history and horticulture. It is an 8.5-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips. Learn what makes it so special on this tour by a guide from the Lombard historical society. Whether you’re a history buff or a lilac enthusiast, you will enjoy the journey. A tour of the Victorian house is included, too. Time is scheduled for lunch on your own and visiting the quaint shops in the neighborhood. Trip includes tour and transportation, and a fair amount of walking.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, 04/18.

Wandering Tree Estate in North Barrington

Moderate Plus

Ages 18+

Wandering Tree Estate is a unique wonderland that feels like you’re walking through a dream. Incredible care and extreme attention to detail can be found at every turn. While there, we will receive a guided tour of their expansive model train layouts, both indoors and outdoors. In addition, we will view their beautiful gardens. This is a unique trip you won’t want to miss. There is a great deal of walking so please wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. After visiting the grounds, we will head to lunch at the Wild Onion. We will also stop at Anderson’s Candy shop on the way home. Transportation and lunch are included in the fee. When you register, please choose one entree: pub burger, pastrami sandwich, or chicken salad wrap.

Registration deadline is Thursday, 06/01.

Chicago Botanic Garden

Moderate Plus

Ages 18+

The Botanic Garden opened more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world’s great living museums and conservation science centers. Every year, more than one million people visit the 27 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection. Lunch is on your own at the Garden View Cafe. Trip includes transportation, entrance fee and tram ride.

Registration deadline is Monday, 07/24.

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Galena & Belvidere Mansion Tour

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Enjoy a beautiful summer day in Galena! Come check out one of Galena’s finest mansions, the Belvedere Mansion, built in 1857. Plenty of time for lunch and shopping. Trip includes transportation and mansion tour.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, 7/18.

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Celebrate the hits of Australia’s Sweetheart with an entertaining tribute showcasing Olivia’s most-loved signature songs! From her early hits to her four Grammy awards and her rise to super-stardom in the hit movie musical “Grease” and beyond, Olivia Newton-John is one of the best-selling, most-loved music artists of all time. Enjoy this fun musical trip down memory lane that’ll make your heart sing! Trip includes show, lunch and transportation.

Registration deadline is Monday, 7/10.

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