Trips and Tours Summer 2010

2010 summer

TRIPS & TOURS

TRIPS & TOURS

ON OUR COVER 3 chicago – the windy city EXTENDED TRIPS

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DAY TRIPS

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FEATURED DAY TRIP mlb road trip

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TO REGISTER: To register for trips or tours contact Roanoke Parks and Recreation, pick up PLAY magazine, or go online to: roanokeva.gov/playonline

See you on the bus, Melida McKee Recreation Coordinator

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Are you itching to go somewhere you’ve never been? If so, then check out our fantastic selection of trips and tours! We’ll take some day trips “Right In Your Own Backyard” to places you’ve been thinking of visiting but just haven’t gotten around to yet. Doesn’t a cup of tea with friends at the White Oak Tea Tavern sound absolutely delightful?

And for you true adventurers, our extended tour offerings can take you north to the Windy City of Chicago, south to the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Mississippi, east to the beautiful state of Maine, and west to the Smoky Mountains. Check your calendars, check the registration deadlines, and pack your bags!

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COVER TRIP

ON OUR COVER I adore Chicago.

It is the pulse of America.

- Sarah Bernhardt

Chicago – The Windy City (18+) Hold on to your hats for this whirlwind of a tour of Chicago! Driving through West Virginia, we’ll spend our first night in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our second day we’ll spend driving through Indiana to our final destination where we’ll check into a downtown hotel in the heart of the city. We begin day three with a guided tour of Chicago. On the tour we’ll visit the “Magnificent Mile” where the rich and famous shop, various skyscrapers and sculptures, several museums, and a zoo. On day four, we will visit the beautiful Sears Tower. Standing at 1,450 feet and 110 stories high, Sears Tower is the tallest building in North America. After breakfast on day five, we’ll mosey on home by Renfro Valley and Knoxville and on into North Carolina. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 998

Dates Aug. 4–8

Day Time Wed–Su TBA

Fee $788–1,356*

The deadline to register is July 6. * Transportation included.

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EXTENDED TRIPS

Witness one of the greatest natural wonders of the earth on this beautiful tour of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls Extended Trip (18+) We’ll start our first day in Gettysburg, Penn., touring the Gettysburg Battlefield. The spectacular Niagara Falls is our next destination where we’ll stay for three days. On our first evening, we will enjoy the breathtaking view of the falls at night with the beautiful colored lights. A guided tour begins the third day and will include the American and Canadian Falls, the Floral Clock, and Horticultural Gardens. In the afternoon we will go to the IMAX Theater for the show “Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic.” You’ll have day four to do as you please. Leaving Niagara Falls on day five, we’ll arrive in Lancaster, Penn., in time to enjoy an Amish feast. Breakfast will be enjoyed on the sixth day of the tour when we’ll head home. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 977

Dates July 6–11

Day T–Su

The deadline to register is June 4. * Transportation included.

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Time TBA

Fee $735–$1,323*

Pennsylvania Dutch Theatre (18+) Upon arrival in Lancaster, Pa., we’ll check into our hotel and get ready to enjoy dinner and a show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, playing “The King and I.” The next day we’ll tour the Amish Country, including stops at an Amish bake shop and a quilt and craft shop.

We will enjoy an Amish feast before seeing our second show in Strasburg – “Joseph.” We’ll start our last day with a quick stop at Hershey’s Chocolate World where we’ll walk through a tropical jungle where cocoa beans are harvested. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure.

Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 990

Dates July 23–25

Day Fri–Su

Time TBA

Fee $493–665*

The deadline to register is June 24. * Transportation included.

Smoky Mountains (18+) Tennessee, here we come! After checking into our hotel in Pigeon Forge, we’ll start our adventure with “Terry Evanswood’s Magic Beyond Belief Theater!” That evening we’ll enjoy a musical dinner presentation at the Black Bear Jamboree. Day two allows some free time to shop in the morning before catching the new Christian musical show “Exalt!” at the Miracle Theater. Enjoy timeless hymns, southern gospel favorites, contemporary Christian hits, exciting worship music and camp meeting songs. We’ll close out the day with “The Comedy Barn.” But that’s not all! Before leaving for home on day three, we’ll catch “Blackwood’s Morning Variety Show” during breakfast. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 1005

Dates Day Aug. 10–12 Tu–Th

Time TBA

Fee $355–470*

The deadline to register is July 12. * Transportation included.

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EXTENDED TRIPS

Bring your sense of adventure, and hopefully a little luck, on this fun trip to Biloxi, Mississippi.

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Miss.

(18+) We’re on our way to Biloxi for non-stop fun in the casinos that are rapidly making the Mississippi Gulf Coast known as “America’s Riviera.” Upon arrival, we will check into our home for the next three nights, the Beau Rivage, a beautiful beachfront resort. Each room has original artwork and offers a stunning view of the Mississippi Gulf or the Back Bay. The resort offers a wide variety of elegant retail stores, fine and family dining to suit every taste, and a spa and salon! Days two and three you can enjoy the casino with more than 2,100 slot machines and table games, or simply explore the 26-mile-long beach. And don’t forget the shopping promenade! After breakfast on day four, we’ll pack up and head home. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 1016

Dates Day Aug. 22–25 Su–W

The deadline to register is July 23. * Transportation included.

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Time TBA

Fee $425–597*

New York City – On Your Own (18+) The “Big Apple” – there’s just no other place like it! Lodging will be in Manhattan.

You can shop, sightsee, or go to a Broadway play – whatever you choose to do. This is the perfect trip for the adventurer in you! Some of the places you may want to visit are: Carnegie Hall, Hard Rock Café, Planet Hollywood, Tiffany, the Broadway Theater District, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Lincoln Center and Rockefeller Center. A $100 per person deposit is required to reserve a seat. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 1024

Dates Day Sept. 9–12 Th–Su

Time TBA

Fee $804–1,494*

The deadline to register is Aug. 11. * Transportation included.

Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard (18+) Save your pennies for this seven-day adventure to the eastern shore of Massachusetts.

First stop, northern New Jersey. On day two, we’ll do some shopping in Mystic, Conn., before arriving in Hyannis, Mass. On day three we’ll take a boat ride over to Nantucket where we’ll be greeted by a guide who will review with you what is within walking distance of the dock area for your time on your own. We will enjoy an island bus tour and have plenty of time to sightsee and shop. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks that line Nantucket’s downtown area. We will end the day with a lobster bake. A full day of touring Cape Cod begins day four. We’ll see the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Hyannisport, and have a view of St. Francis Xavier Church. We will end up at “Land’s End,” Provincetown to enjoy the restaurants, shops and galleries, and a Dune tour. On day five we’ll tour Martha’s Vineyard.

Enjoy a down island bus tour of the island. You’ll have time for lunch and shopping on your own in quaint Edgartown. Day six we leave the coast and arrive in King of Prussia, Penn.

Back home on day seven. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 1043

Dates Day Sept. 19–25 Su–Sa

Time TBA

Fee $1,065–1,445*

The deadline to register is Aug. 20. * Transportation included.

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EXTENDED TRIPS

Myrtle Beach Mid-Week Getaway (18+) While everyone else is driving around to look at the fall colors, why not take a little jaunt to the beach? Upon arrival in Myrtle Beach, we’ll have lunch at Broadway on the Beach before doing a little shopping. After checking into our hotel and resting a bit, we’ll attend the Alabama Theatre to top off the day. A tour of Brookgreen Gardens begins day two. You can also explore the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve, and go on a Creek River Cruise on the Springfield Pontoon Boat. The afternoon is free before attending the Dixie Stampede dinner attraction. We’ll have one last chance to shop at Barefoot Landing before heading home on day three. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 1055

Dates Oct. 11–13

Day M–W

Time TBA

Fee $363-$459*

The deadline to register is Sept. 10. * Transportation included.

Forget your troubles and take a mid-week adventure on the beach just to wiggle your toes in the sand.

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Acadia National Park – A Maine Adventure (21+) Join us for a fun-filled week in Acadia National Park, Camden and Boothbay Harbor, Maine, for whale watching, windjammer sailing, sea kayaking, village touring and more!

Classic, rugged Maine seashores, remote coastal islands, rocky inlets, harbor seals, puffins, lighthouses and the Maine maritime traditions will be seen at every turn. We will lodge in Bar Harbor and spend days exploring the mountains, sea and coast of this great national park and nearby coastal towns. We’ll travel to the Boothbay Harbor region for several days as well. September in Maine means fewer crowds, beautiful fall colors and perfectly crisp weather. This small group expedition is designed for adults who enjoy the outdoors and want to do it comfortably. Food and accommodations are excellent! Fee includes lodging, activities, all breakfasts, leadership and transportation.

Course No. 566

Dates Day Sept.10-18 F-Sa

Time TBD

Fee $1,295 *

Deposit, $400 due July 15. Deadline and balance due Aug. 13. * Based on double occupancy.

Yellowstone National Park Winter Adventure (21+) Yellowstone National Park in the winter is an incredible experience of geysers, elk, bison, thermal rivers, mountains and snow! Join us on this up-close and personal trip to our country’s most famous park and watch it come to life as wildlife and geologic marvels are exposed right outside your door at Old Faithful Village. Food and accommodations are excellent on this seven-day adventure with activities designed for beginners that include hiking, wildlife observation, cross country skiing and relaxing. Fee includes lodging, activities, all breakfasts and leadership. Price does not include airfare.

Course No. 995

Dates Day Jan. 26–Feb. 1 W–Tu

Time $1,395*

Fee

Deposit, $400 due Oct. 15. Deadline and balance due Nov. 15. * Based on double occupancy.

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DAY TRIPS

Discover the treasures of the Roanoke Valley through our “Right In Your Own Backyard” (“RIYOB”) series of day trips!

RIYOB – “On The Market” (18+) Mark your calendar for a monthly trip downtown to stroll the City Market. Gather locally grown fruits and vegetables or a bouquet of fresh flowers. We’ll arrive early in the morning and leave before it gets too hot. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your grocery bags!

Course No. 1068 1069 1070

Dates June 16 July 14 Aug. 18

Day W W W

Time 9–11 a.m.

9–11 a.m.

9–11 a.m.

Fee $5 $5 $5

Departure Location: Morningside Manor The deadline to register is two days before each event.

RIYOB - AAF Tank Museum Tank Battles (18+) Join us for a thrilling time at the American Armoured FoundationTank Museum in Danville. See radio control tankers battle for control of a Belgium town. Tankers from all over the U.S. come to this 6,000-square-foot battlefield to see who will be the victor!

Course No. 1071

Dates June 26

Day Sa

Time 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Fee* $26.50

Departure location: Former Ukrop’s parking garage, upper level The deadline to register is June 21. *Price includes ticket

RIYOB – White Oak Tea Company (18+) Save the day for a lovely journey with your friends to the White Oak Tea Tavern near Fincastle. We’ll enjoy their specially brewed tea along with lunch in the historic Cloyd House, circa 1783. You’ll be able to peruse the exquisite selection of teas in the tea shop and buy some to take home. Lunch is at your expense. Check out their menu on their Web site, www.whiteoakteas.com.

Course No. 1072

Dates June 30

Day W

Time Fee 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $20

Departure location: Former Ukrop’s parking garage, upper level The deadline to register is June 23.

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Monticello & Michie Tavern (18+) Upon arrival in Charlottesville, we will go to Michie Tavern, one of the oldest homesteads in Virginia. Dine on hearty midday fare in the Tavern’s Ordinary where you will be greeted by servers in period attire. Afterwards, we’ll tour the Virginia Wine Museum and the Meadow Run Grist Mill. We’ll save the best for last with a tour of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Tours at Monticello range from the intimacy of Jefferson’s private suite of rooms to the sensations of his gardens, orchards, and vineyards, to the stories of slaves who worked and lived on the plantation. Balance is due 30 days prior to departure.

Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in payment forfeiture.

Course No. 997

Dates July 31

Day Sa

Time 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fee $115

Departure location and time: TBA The deadline to register is July 1.

RIYOB – Ingles Farm (18+) Take a stroll back in time and see how routine work was done on this working farm in nearby Radford. A variety of work will be performed and explained. Come and explore the cabin of William and Mary Draper Ingles, learn about current preservation efforts, and trace the history of Ingles Ferry.

Course No. 997

Dates July 31

Day Sa

Time 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fee $115

Departure location: Former Ukrop’s parking garage, upper level The deadline to register is July 9.

Grab your friends and have a cup of tea with us at the White Oak Tea Tavern near Fincastle.

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FEATURED DAY TRIP MLB Road Trip (5+, under 17 with adult at least 21 years of age) Join us for another exciting trip to the Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C., to see the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves. Trip includes a ticket to the baseball game and transportation to and from Washington, D.C. Course No. Game 810 Nationals vs. Braves

Dates Day Sept. 25 Sa

Fee $65

The deadline to register is Sept. 3.

Let us take you out to the ball game.

Hot dogs not included.

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