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Southern Area Trips & Excursions

  • Trips are self-sustaining, therefore, refunds for trips can be made only if your place is filled or the trip is cancelled. Medical reasons cannot be used for refunds unless your spot is filled. The Southern Area Trip Coordinator must approve all refunds.
  • Trips depart from and return to (unless otherwise noted): Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Information: 301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030.
  • Trips depend on sufficient registration; specific registration deadlines may apply.

 

 

 

 

friday, april 6, 2012
Departs: 6 am; Returns: 10 pm

Busch Gardens
Join us for a day at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. Enjoy thrilling rides, fabulous shows, charming villages with a combination of European flair and high-flying action. Fee includes transportation and admission.
All ages
SMARTlink #768164
Fee: Resident $80; Non-Resident $96


 

thursday, april 26-friday, april 27, 2012
DEPARTS: 8 AM; RETURNS: 7 PM

Pennsylvania Amish Lands Trip
Join us for a fun, 2-day, 1-night trip to the Pennsylvania Amish lands. We'll attend 'Jonah' at Sight & Sound's Millennium Theatre; visit Turkey Hill for a tour; and enjoy a delicious smorgasbord dinner at Shady Maple. We will also visit Bird-in-Hand Farmer's Market, shop at the Rockvale Square Outlets, and experience a guided tour of the Amish Lands. Fee includes transportation; 1-night lodging; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, admissions to 'Jonah' and Turkey Hill.
Ages 18 & up
SMARTlink #768167
Fee: Resident $233-$306; Non-Resident $279-$367


Saturday, may 12, 2012 
DEPARTS: 8 am, RETURNS: 8 pm
Doo Wop at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Join us for the best doo wop of 2012 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. The show features: Shirley Alston Reeves; Jay Siegel's Tokens; Lou Christie, The Chantels; The Vogues; Kathy Young, and Frankie Ford. Before the show, have lunch on your own at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Fee includes transportation and admission.
Ages 18 & up
SMARTlink #772915
Fee: Resident $95; Non-Resident $114


saturday, may 26, 2012
DEPARTS: 10 am, RETURNS: 8:30 pm

Linganore Wine Festival
Travel to Linganore Winecellars for their Annual Spring Wine Festival.  Enjoy live bands, a winery tour, and sample (at no additional cost) different wines. Wine, food, jewelry, clothing, paintings/pictures and a variety of artist hand works will be available for purchase. Fee includes admission, wine tour, and wine tastings.
Ages 21 & up
SMARTlink #768119
Fee: Resident $66; Non-Resident $79

 


Registration for the following Summer Session trips begins May 14 for Prince George's County residents and May 21 for all others.

 

monday, july 9, 2012
DEPARTS: 12 pm, RETURNS: 9:45 pm

Fishing Trip
Come join us to cast a rod in the waters of Maryland - go  evening fishing! Local fish in these waters include: bass, trout, perch, croaker, flounder and blues. Fishing is relaxing, enjoyable and some say therapeutic.  Why not make this a fun trip just for you. Fee includes fishing fee and transportation.  Additional cost for rod rental and bait.
Ages 18 & up
SMARTlink #875665
Fee: Resident $60; Non-Resident $72 

 


saturday, june 16, 2012
DEPARTS: 10 am, RETURNS: 5 pm

Kennedy Center: "Memphis"
Join us to see Memphis, the 2010 Tony award winning musical. This hot Broadway musical bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. The show tells the story about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world, and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Fee includes admission and transportation.
Ages 18 & up
SMARTlink #865765
Fee: Resident $83; Non-Resident $100

 


 

wednesday, june 20, 2012
DEPARTS: 8 am, RETURNS: 6:30 pm

Southern Maryland Crab Feast & History Tour
Join us as we journey through southern Maryland, stopping at the Surratt House Museum and Dr. Samuel A. Mudd's House. These are the paths traveled by John Wilkes Booth after the assasination of President Lincoln. We'll continue our journey to our final destination - Captain John's Crab House. Established in 1963, a true southern Maryland restaurant with a family-friendly atmosphere.  Enjoy a 3-hour crab feast of Maryland blue crabs, Maryland crab soup, country fried chicken, fried clam strips, baked fish, mashed potatoes/gravy, salad bar, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, potato salad, green beans, dessert, tea and soda. Fee includes admissions, feast and transportation.
Ages 18 & up
SMARTlink #865915
Fee: Resident $83; Non-Resident $100

 


 

friday, august 10, 2012
DEPARTS: 8 am, RETURNS: 10 pm

Sesame Place
Sesame Place, the nation's only theme park based on the award-winning television show, has over 14 acres of fantastic family fun including dry rides, wet water rides and many other activities and attractions including their newest land adventure, Elmo's World. There are stage shows and the Rock Around the Block musical parade. Throughout the park will be sightings and greetings of Sesame Street memorable characters such as Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie. Sesame Street Place is for all ages. Fee includes admission and transportation.
Ages 2 & up
SMARTlink #866067
Fee: Resident $75; Non-Resident $90


 

thursday, august 30, 2012
DEPARTS: 5:30 am, RETURNS: 11:30 pm

U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
Join us to watch some of the best tennis and tennis athletes in the world at the 2012 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. Your courtside Arthur Ashe ticket allows you to sit at all of the tennis courts including at the Louis Armstrong Court, the Grandstand Court and the side courts. Feel the excitement and experience and enjoy tennis at its best.
Ages 18 & up
SMARTlink #865965
Fee: Resident $177; Non-Resident $213