Adult Travel and Tours
Trips are open to all ages unless otherwise noted. A responsible adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.
Departure/return locations: LC = Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue Activity Key
1 = Light Physical Activity - Minimal Walking/Stairs Involved 2 = Moderate Physical Activity - Walking/Stairs Involved 3 = Heavy Physical Activity - Maximum Walking/Stairs Involved
Pheasant Run Play and Lunch Activity level 2
There’s no place like home for the holidays! Woody Allen once said “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans…” Spanning three decades, join two empty-nesters as they welcome home their children for the holidays - a priest, an aspiring actress, & a former star athlete. Dreams are crushed, relationships develop, unresolved issues surface, yet old family traditions remain. Join in this family comedy as you watch two parents hilariously and emotionally adapt to the change around them. Lunch will consist of soup, turkey, ham or pasta and a dessert. Deadline to register is November 20.
Age: All ages R/NR: $64/$66 Min/Max: 25/54 Location: Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL
Class # Date Day Time 275028-01 12/5 TH
Trips include: Depart LC at 11:30 am and returns 4:30/5:00 pm
Fall Treats Brown Bag Tour Activity level 2
Step back in time and observe the fascinating lifestyle of the Amish while traveling the picturesque back roads of Shipshewana and Elkhart County in Northern Indiana. On this guided brown bag tour, learn about the area, history, traditions and customs of these “plain people”. Each participant will receive a Brown Bag to stuff with seasonal goodies as we celebrate the fall season! Lunch at Yoder’s is included. Deadline to register is September 23. V
Age: All ages R/NR: $78/$80 Min/Max: 25/54 Location: Northern Indiana
Class # Date Day Time 275024-01 10/7 M Depart LC at 6:30 am and returns 5:00 pm
Chicago Broadway Theater and Lunch at Petterinos Activity level 2
The Master of the Art recalls the adventure and romance of Julia and Paul Child’s journey of discovery to Paris during the 1950s. From the bistro where Julia fell in love with food, to the kitchen table where she recreated everything learned during cooking class, to a room where Paul was grilled by U.S. agents about alleged Communist contact, this is the story of a larger- than-life culinary icon and her remarkable husband as they struggle to find themselves as Americans abroad. Deadline to register is September 11.
Age: Adult R/NR: $80/$82
Min/Max: 15/30 Location: Chicago, IL
Class # Date Day Time 275027-01 9/25 W Departs the LC at 9:00 am and returns at 7:00 pm
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October 2013 - Polar bears of Churchhill. This is the iconic wildlife adventure where you can come face-to-face with the largest predators on earth - the polar bear. Learn about the people of the north and take a dog sled ride among other activities.
October 2013 - China. Visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Xian Warriors, hold a panda bear, cruise the Yangtze River and see the Shanghai acrobats and much more.
December 2013 - Christmas in New England. Enjoy a Christmas concert by the world famous Boston Pops, visit the incredible Newport Rhode Island Mansions all decked out for the holidays, and experience the beauty of New England to get you in the spirit for the holidays.
January 2014 - Southern India and Sri Lanka. Go on a tiger safari, visit incredible temples, see the largest animal to ever roam the earth (Blue Whale), see sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach, visit cave temples, and experience unique cultures.
February 2014 - Vegas beyond the Strip. This is a nature trip with neon nights. We will visit Death Valley and Great Basin National Parks, Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire noted for their incredible rock formations and wildlife. You will stay some of the nights on the strip in Vegas and a Vegas star-studded show is included in the trip.
This is just a sample of the trips Bill will be leading. Other trips in 2014 include Greece, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, Black Hills, African Safari, Ireland, Scandinavia, Canada by Rail and India.
Chicago White Sox Bingo, Buffet and Game Activity level 3
Come and enjoy a day at US Cellular Field! Participants first play bingo for various prizes while enjoying an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet. Following Bingo, watch the White Sox take on the Minnesota Twins. Deadline to register is August 30. V
Age: Adult
R/NR: $60/$62 Class #
Min/Max: 30/30 Location: Chicago, IL
Date Day Time
175012-01 9/18 W Departs LC at 10:00 am and returns at 4:30 pm or one hour after the game
Extended Travel
William Ball, TV host of the popular public television series Journeys In India will tell tales of his travels as well as introduce the trips he will lead this year and next for Downers Grove Park District. Join us for an entertaining evening and a chance to learn about the travel opportunities that await you! For more information, contact Bill at 847.543.6729.
Date: 9/4 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Lincoln Center
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