TRIPS
DAY TRIPS
Lyric Opera’s “42nd Street” NEW!
Start/end at The Abbey (407 E. St. Charles Rd. Elmhurst)
Cantigny: Museums, Mansions & More NEW!
Start/end at Maryknoll Park
Age: 21 & Up
Spend the day at Cantigny Park in Wheaton where you'll start your
morning with a guided tour of the McCormick House. This historic house
museum features exhibits and extensive gardens. After the tour, explore
the Cantigny Gardens and have lunch on your own at Bertie's Bistro which
features a full lunch menu including soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps.
The day will conclude with time for a self-guided tour of the First Division
Museum. With exhibits and artifacts ranging from early war to present day,
there’s plenty to see. Fee includes transportation, admission to museums
and guide for McCormick House tour. Min/Max: 3/8. (ts)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 27
Age: 21 & Up
You won't want to miss the Tony-winning song-and-dance spectacular
42ND Street at Lyric Opera! “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,”
“You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” and the famed title song, are all
featured in a high-energy, new-to-Chicago production that is as beautiful
to see as it is to hear. Fee includes transportation and Main Floor 5 tickets
to the performance at Lyric Opera. Min/Max: 5/10. (ts)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 29
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
116541 Th June 11 12:15pm-5:30pm $84/$89
Fowler Ridge Wind Farm NEW!
Start/end at The Abbey (407 E. St. Charles Rd. Elmhurst)
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
116535 Tu May 12 10:15am-3:30pm $34/$39
Friday Night Fish Fry at Chessie’s NEW!
Start/end at The Abbey (407 E. St. Charles Rd. Elmhurst)
Age: 21 & Up
Chessie's Restaurant in Barrington is a Classic American eatery housed
in a former train station. Before enjoying their Friday Night Fish Fry,
you'll have some time to explore Ice House Mall & Village Shops, where
Chessie's is located. The Ice House Mall has been a part of the Barrington
community for over 113 years. It was originally built by Bowman Dairy in
1904, and converted to the Suburban Ice Company and then the Jefferson
Ice Company. Work up an appetite exploring the mall and admiring it's
unique architecture or head over to Flesk Brewing Company and try one of
their original brews. Dinner at Chessie's will include Friday Night Fish Fry
with your choice of coffee, tea or soft drink. Fee includes transportation,
fish fry dinner, non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity. Min/Max: 3/8. (ts)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 13
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
116536 F May 29 3:30pm-7:30pm $49/$54
Age: 18 & Up
Fowler Ridge Wind Farm in Benton County, IN is one of the largest
onshore wind farms in the world. Our guide will share a video presentation
of the turbine installations followed a driving tour to a completed turbine
to take pictures and appreciate how large they are up close. A separate
waiver will need to be completed that day. Prior to our tour we’ll stop for
lunch at Good Table Family Restaurant. On our way home, we’ll also make a
quick stop at The Chocolate Shop for ice cream. Fee includes lunch, motor
coach transportation and wind farm tour. Ice cream at The Chocolate Shop
is on your own. Min/Max: 4/8. (ts)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
116544 Tu June 23 9am-6pm $54/$59
Frida Kahlo Exhibit Tour & Lunch NEW!
Start/end at Maryknoll Park
Age: 18 & Up
This guided tour will take you through the Historical Timeline and Photo
Exhibit of the Frida Kahlo collection. Once the tour is completed, you will
have time for additional viewing and to visit the gift shop. We will finish our
trip with a delicious lunch at Reserve 22. Min/Max: 12/15. (ts)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 22
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CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
117012 M June 29 9:30am-2pm $70/$105