Trips & Excursions
It's time to hit the road and travel to some of the most exciting destinations on the East Coast. The trips sponsored by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission have a reputation for being as varied as they are inexpensive and are known for attracting congenial, energetic repeat travelers. It's just a matter of time before you're hooked too. But register early, seats go faster than we can say "Welcome Aboard."
Trips & Excursions for all areas are now listed in SMARTlink!
NORTHERN AREA 2007/2008 TRIPS & EXCURSIONS - Times and itinerary subject to change.
All Northern Area Trips depart from and return to: College Park Airport, 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Maryland
All trips are self-sustaining, therefore, refunds for all trips will be made only if your place can be filled or the trip is cancelled. Medical reasons cannot be used for refunds unless your spot can be filled.
Due to the full tour itinerary, stamina, independence and self-care are necessary. Participant must be able to maintain group pace.
Trips depend on sufficient registration; specific registration deadlines may apply.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Classic Crooners on Stage in Lancaster
This musical production celebrates all the iconic songsters like Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Rosemary Clooney. It recaptures the famous evenings with the Rat Pack when Frank, Dean and Sammy owned Las Vegas. They had the looks, the voices and the bands to boot … and so does the American Music Theatre with an orchestra that would make Tommy Dorsey proud. Time will be given for a little shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village. Lunch is included prior to the show at Miller's all-you-can-eat restaurant for great shrimp, carved meats, salads, Pennsylvania Dutch foods, gourmet desserts, ice cream and more.
SMARTlink #110631
Fee: Resident $88; Non-Resident $105
Departure Time: 8:30 am
Return Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Champagne Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a wonderful early dinner at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant for delicious Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes, Lobster Tails or other great entrée selections. After dinner, we will board the Dockside Express in St. Michaels for a romantic 90-minute sunset cruise with the attentive crew that will keep your glass full of complimentary champagne, beer, wine or soda. Enjoy a spectacular sunset on the Chesapeake Bay, making it a great way to end a perfect day!
SMARTlink #110653
Fee: Resident $110; Non-Resident $132
Departure Time: 2 pm
Return Time: 10 pm
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Patrick Henry Reenactment, Canal Cruise
Spend a wonderful afternoon in your reserved seat in historic St. John's Church in Richmond for a reenactment of Patrick Henry's most famous speech at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of 1775. Professional actors attired in colonial era clothing will portray ten of the "founding fathers" who participated in the animated convention debates culminating in Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. The reenactment is preceded by a patriotic music program performed on a rare Adam Stein organ. Tour also includes a 35-minute narrated canal boat tour of the James River's Kanawha Canal. Fee includes lavish Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Jefferson Hotel.
SMARTlink #110800
Fee: Resident $98; Non-Resident $117
Departure Time: 8 am
Return Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Dolphins, Birds & Whales - Cape May, NJ
Join us as we head to Cape May, New Jersey for a 3-hour Dolphin, Bird and Whale Watch cruise on a new 75-ft. long and 30-ft. wide catamaran, specifically designed for non-obtrusive, up close viewing of whales and dolphins. The catamaran is a smooth and stable marine observation vessel. Experience all that nature has to share on the land and in the sea and the skies. A full snack bar serving sandwiches, snacks, ice creams will be available for purchase, but an early dinner will be included at one of Cape May's great restaurants. Don't miss this fun trip.
SMARTlink #110827
Fee: Resident $125; Non-Resident $150
Departure Time: 7 am
Return Time: 10:30 pm
Saturday, June 28, 2008
New York City Botanical Garden, Tram & High Tea
Travel to New York City and tour the grounds of the 250-acre NYC Botanical Gardens, considered to be the most beautiful natural terrain and gardens in the world. Tour includes a tram tour to see dramatic rock outcroppings, a river, waterfall, rolling hills, ponds, and a 50-acre remnant of the forest that once covered the city. Bring your camera for the outstanding Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, perennial gardens, rock gardens as well as superb collections of daylilies, orchids, landscape by famous designers as well as the largest Victorian glasshouse conservatory in the nation. Tour includes lunch in the garden and at the end of the day an elegant 5-course Victorian Tea at the Lady Mendl's Tea Salon, rated the best and most romantic in New York City.
SMARTlink #120169
Fee: Resident $145; Non-Resident $174
Departure Time: 6:30 am
Return Time: 11 pm
Sunday, July 6, 2008
MAMMA MIA! The National Theatre, D.C.
Join us as we travel to D.C. to the National Theatre to see the feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! It's a must-see show with timeless songs such as Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream and other great ABBA hits ingeniously woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Audiences are dancing in their seats and having the time of their lives at this irresistible musical. Trip includes matinee show ticket and dinner at Georgia Brown's restaurant, known for its Southern charm and country cuisine at its best.
SMARTlink #120174
Fee: Resident $165; Non-Resident $198
Departure Time: 12:15 pm
Return Time: 8 pm
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A Summer Day On Chincoteague Island, VA
Chincoteague Island is a perfect place to be on a summer day. It's Virginia's only resort island and perhaps the most beautiful island on Virginia's Eastern Shore. We'll tour Chincoteague's Live Pony Center, the only breeding center with descendents of the famous "Misty", and have an opportunity to interact with the ponies. The center also has many collectibles, antiques and a great gift shop. Included on tour is a stop at the Bed & Breakfast where in 1947 Marguerite Henry wrote the beloved book - "Misty of Chincoteague". You'll have time on your own for lunch and to explore the island's unique shops and restaurants. An early dinner will be included in Berlin at the Atlantic Hotel's wonderful restaurant.
SMARTlink #120217
Fee: Resident $100; Non-Resident $120
Departure Time: 7 am
Return Time: 9:30 pm
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Atlantic City Cruise and Brunch
This is what to expect on this wonderful summer tour. You'll delight in a wonderful country club champagne brunch at the beautiful Seaview Resort in Galloway, NJ just minutes from Atlantic City. Enjoy a dazzling selection of culinary creations including made-to-order omelets and waffles, smoked salmon, jumbo shrimp, prime rib and Virginia baked ham, 3 seasonal chef-created entrees, hand-rolled sushi and sashimi, delectable desserts including a Godiva chocolate fountain and more. After brunch, stroll the boardwalk or go to a casino, and then it's off for a lovely sightseeing cruise through the ocean inlet and back bays.
SMARTlink #120168
Fee: Resident $108; Non-Resident $130
Departure Time: 7 am
Return Time: 8:30 pm
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Baltimore's Best Hidden Treasures
Spend a day discovering a few of Baltimore's hidden treasures. A ride through Baltimore's countryside will take you to the best family-style restaurant in Maryland. The Friendly Farm Restaurant serves an abundance of delicious food with all the sides and appetizers served family-style and your choice of one entrée: filet mignon, crab cakes, fried chicken or fried shrimp. Don't miss eating some of their famous deep-fried sugar rolls. Afterward, visit Baltimore's oldest example of colonial Georgian architecture - Mount Clare, a 1760 home built by one of Maryland's leading patriots, can you guess who? We'll stop at the Elizabeth Seton House and Chapel where she lived in 1808 with her three daughters. French architect Maximilian Godefroy designed the house and gothic style chapel with beautiful stained glass windows. The final stop is Vaccaro's in Little Italy, for the creamiest and best gelato on the planet.
SMARTlink #120186
Fee: Resident $88; Non-Resident $106
Departure Time: 9:30 am
Return Time: 5:30 pm
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Newseum, Lincoln Cottage, Wolfgang Puck's Restaurant, DC
Tour the new 250,000 sq. ft. Newseum and its up-to-the-second technology. View the 9/11 gallery that includes a tribute to photojournalist William Biggart, who died covering the attacks. Enjoy the digital theatre featuring a 3-D film with special effects and motion-controlled seats creating a 4-D experience for a journalistic trip through time. Tour includes the newly restored refuge home of President Lincoln and his family during his presidency along with a fabulous dinner at Chef Wolfgang Puck's newest and latest restaurant in the nation's capital.
SMARTlink #120177
Fee: Resident $93; Non-Resident $112
Departure Time: 1 pm
Return Time: 8:30 pm
Friday, September 12, 2008
All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast, St. Michaels
An early departure for this tour gives you time on your own for browsing and shopping in the quaint seaport town of St. Michaels, Maryland. Your private crab feast includes freshly steamed crabs, shrimp, fried chicken, Eastern Shore corn-on-the-cob, fresh vegetables and dip, sliced garden tomatoes, cole slaw, potato salad, cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, brownies, and unlimited soda and iced tea. The day would not be complete without a complimentary hand dipped ice-cream at a local parlor. En route home, you will have an opportunity to purchase Eastern Shore crab meat at a local crab packing company.
SMARTlink #120893
Fee: Resident $88; Non-Resident $106
Departure Time: 8 am
Return Time: 6 pm
Thursday-Friday, September 25-October 3, 2008
Great Lakes, Milwaukee, Mackinac Island
This tour has it ALL for a great vacation. You will visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a city tour and stay 2 nights at the historic Pfister Hotel, tour the Pabst Mansion of the famous brewing family, tour the most beautiful art museum with the first Santiago Calatrava - designed building in the country, 2 nights at the Victorian Inn at Bay Harbor on the Shores of Lake Michigan and great views of Little Traverse Bay, 2 nights on Mackinac Island via ferry cruise across Lake Huron, staying 2 nights at the famous and historic Grand Hotel with a magnificent front porch thought to be the longest in the world. This 9-day tour includes 8 nights accommodations, 18 meals, round-trip deluxe motorcoach transportation, all taxes, ferry cruises, admission, tours, gratuities. Driver gratuity is $30 per person for this tour. A $500 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Balance due May 1, 2008. Trip insurance highly recommended.
SMARTlink #111037
Fee: Resident $2,290 (Double Occupancy), $2,845 (Single Occupancy); Non-Resident $2,748 (Double Occupancy), $3,414 (Single Occupancy)
Departure Time: 6 am, 9/25/08
Return Time: 9 pm, 10/3/08
CENTRAL AREA 2007/2008 TRIPS & EXCURSIONS - Times and itinerary subject to change.
The Central Area Trips Program offers two convenient locations to meet the bus: Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville and Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Drive, Bowie.
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 Central Area Trip Coordinator must approve all refunds.
Trips depend on sufficient registration; specific registration deadlines may apply.
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Broadway at the Hippodrome: The Color Purple, Baltimore, MD
The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to overcome adversity. This story of hope is set to a joyous score featuring Jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues. Partake in a Champagne Brunch at Pisces Restaurant, located in the Hyatt Regency, with wonderful views of the Inner Harbor. (Fee includes transportation, brunch and rear orchestra seating for matinee show)
SMARTlink #112128
Fee: Resident $165; Non-Resident $198
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 9:30 am
Return Time: 5 pm
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Glen Echo Park: Then & Wow!
Glen Echo, Maryland
Celebrate Glen Echo's past and learn about current programs at this annual festival. See the historic trolley car; learn about the park through exhibits and programs. Take a ride on the historic carousel, play games popular in years past or take dance lessons in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom. Musical entertainment, dance demos and roving performers will enhance the day!
(Fee includes transportation only! Food purchases on your own at the festival. Rides and some activities will require ticket purchase.)
SMARTlink #119431
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 9 am
Return Time: 5 pm
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Crab and Clam Bake
Crisfield, MD
The 32nd Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake is recognized as one of Maryland's finest seafood festivals. The All-You-Can-Eat menu includes steamed crabs, fresh fried fish, clams served steamed, fried and raw bar style, French fries, corn on the cob, watermelon and all the beverages you can drink. A stop at a local produce market will be made during the trip.
(Fee includes transportation and admission to event)
SMARTlink #119432
Fee: Resident $65; Non-Resident $78
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 11 am
Return Time: 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Adventure Tour
Annapolis, MD
Take a once-in-a-lifetime tour of this National Historic Landmark, the last screw pile lighthouse left in its original location offshore in the Chesapeake Bay.
The tour includes orientation at the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Interpretive Center in Annapolis, a 30-minute boat ride to the lighthouse, an on board docent-led tour, and a 30-minute return boat ride. SPECIAL NOTE: This tour involves physical exertion including transferring from the boat to climb a steep ladder to access the lighthouse through a small trap door. Restroom facilities are not available during the 3-hour tour. Physical stamina and balance is a must!)
Enjoy lunch after the tour in downtown Annapolis followed by time on your own to visit the local shops.
(Fee includes transportation, 3 hour guided lighthouse tour and lunch.)
SMARTlink #119433
Fee: Resident $100; Non-Resident $120
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 8 am
Return Time: 5 pm
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Redskins Training Camp
Ashburn, VA.
Calling all football fans of the burgundy and gold! Travel with us to Redskins Training Camp to get a glimpse of the players as they gear up for the season.
(Date to be confirmed upon release of 2008 training camp dates.)
(Fee includes transportation only!)
SMARTlink #119436
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 11 am
Return Time: 6 pm
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Nationals Ballpark and National Harbor
Washington, D.C. and Fort Washington, MD
Experience two new local venues both sharing the shores of the Potomac River. Start off with a guided tour of the new Nationals Park, home to the Washington Nationals Baseball Team. Next, it's off to board the water taxi for a jaunt across the Potomac to the new National Harbor complex. Here you will enjoy the amenities, catch the evening sunset and view a spectacular light show.
(Fee includes transportation, lunch, and tour. Dinner on your own at the National Harbor.)
SMARTlink #119434
Fee: Resident $65; Non-Resident $78
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 11 am
Return Time: 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Allenberry Playhouse
Boiling Springs, Pa.
Travel to southern Pennsylvania to partake in a delicious Sunday Brunch at Allenberry Resort. Then take a short walk across the property to the playhouse for the matinee performance, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Set in New York in 1922, follow the trials and tribulations of a young girl from Kansas who comes to the Big Apple in search of a new life for herself.
(Fee includes transportation, Sunday Brunch and matinee show.)
SMARTlink #119435
Fee: Resident $80; Non-Resident $96
Age: 18 and up
Departure Time: 8:30 am
Return Time: 7:30 pm
SOUTHERN AREA 2007/2008 TRIPS & EXCURSIONS - Times and itinerary subject to change.
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.
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Baltimore Harbor Mothers Day Cruise
Bring the family along to celebrate Mom's special day! Enjoy the beautiful view from the enclosed, climate-controlled deck of the Bay Lady while delighting in a scrumptious brunch buffet.
SMARTlink #113689
Fee: Resident $105; Non-Resident $126
Departure Time: 9:45 am
Return Time: 5 pm
Saturday, June 27, 2008-June 29, 2008
Hampton Jazz Festival
Join us for 3 days and 2 nights full of fun, dancing, and great music as we enjoy a variety of jazz, R&B, and blues artist at the 41st Annual Hampton Jazz Festival. Fee includes, transportation, lodging, 2 complementary breakfasts, 2 lunches, and admission to the Hampton Jazz Festival.
SMARTlink #113705
Fee: Resident $450; Non-Resident $540 (Double Occupancy)
Departure Time: 12 noon (Friday)
Return Time: 10 pm (Sunday)
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