"The Bus Stops Here"
Travel Program
(815)
786-8044
Open to everyone!
The
Sandwich Park District offers a wide variety of travel programs for adults.
Whether you enjoy plays or dinner theater, shopping trips or casinos, there is
something for everyone! Our program coordinator, Christine McMahon, will
act as your hostess and will make sure you have an enjoyable experience,
whatever you choose.
Please consult our program
guide for a listing of all currently offered trips and check the registration
tab for policies concerning all trips.

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LUNCH
BUNCH TRIPS
DINNER THEATER
TRIPS
CASINO TRIPS
LUNCH BUNCH - GENERAL INFORMATION
Register for our Lunch Bunch outings and enjoy food, fun and
fellowship. Each trip is a wonderful opportunity to try different restaurants
you might not venture to on your own. Our fee includes park district van
transportation and escort. The meal cost and gratuity are "on your own". As time
permits, browsing in area shops is included. NOTE: A step stool is used to enter
and exit the park district van.
LUNCH BUNCH - Turf Room
# 3034.201
North Aurora, IL Thursday, June 19
Lunch Bunch trips are available for adults that like being out and about and
experiencing new restaurants. Van transportation is provided.
Participants select and pay for their own menu selections. Menus are
distributed en route so participants can get an idea of what to order upon
arrival. If time permits, browsing in area shops is included. A
minimum of 9 participants is required for these trips. Please note, a step
stool is used for entering and exiting the van. The menu selection for the
Turf Room includes, lobster pot pie, baja chicken lasagna, a "flat iron" steak
option, specialty salads and homemade dessert. Prices range from $8.95 to
$20.95 for entrees and $6.95 and up for desserts.
$12 per person/$14 non resident
Depart at 10:00 a.m. Return approximately at 4:30 p.m.
LUNCH BUNCH - Urban Grille
#3035.201
Geneva, IL
Thursday, August 28
Burgers, city-style, at this newer Geneva, IL restaurant never tasted so
good! According to the restaurant's owner, the most popular food in the
United States is the hamburger. A menu was created to glorify the burger
and it is offered in a myriad of ways. Choose between beef, turkey,
salmon, chicken breast, or organic veggie and then choose how to have it cooked.
. .wood-fire grill, char-broil, or simply grill it! Now choose your bread.
. . specialty white, wheat, ciabatta, or focaccia. Then choose between 17
cheeses, a sauce and toppings. Other sandwiches, salads, pizza and
specialty entrees are available also. Prices range from $7.95 for
sandwiches to $20.95 for entrees.
$12 per person/$14 non resident
Depart at 10:00 a.m. Return approximately at 4:30 p.m.
DINNER THEATER
TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Piper's Alley Theater, Chicago
You are invited to the wedding of Tony and Tina
at Piper's Alley Theater in Chicago. This trip includes motor coach
transportation, a champagne toast, an unlimited Italian lunch buffet and wedding
cake for dessert. This audience-participation production satirizes an
Italian-American wedding in which the audience becomes involved in every facet
of the wedding from the ceremony to the reception. As a guest, you will
get involved with hilarious cast of 32 larger-than-life characters just as you
would at your own family's wedding. How much you participate is completely
up to you. Be prepared for a truly unforgettable afternoon filled with
many other surprises and antics that are sure to entertain. The meal
includes pizza bread, honeymoon salad, baked mostaccioli, pasta primavera and
Italian sausage with peppers and onions. The meal is served around 1:15
p.m. Have a late breakfast or mid-morning snack before the trip).
This show is 2 1/2 hours long.
For Adults
#3001.101
Wednesday, May 7
Motorcoach departs at 10:30 a.m. Approximate return by 5:30
p.m.
$65 per person
WHITE FENCE FARM & MESTA'S MUSICALS
God Bless America! Watch history unfold in this musical tribute to our
country. Robert and Lori Mesta, with their son, Elliott, sing a variety of
patriotic songs and portray historical figures to celebrate our nation.
This dynamic multimedia presentation honoring our country and those who served
will make you proud to be an American! The famous White Fence Farm chicken
dinner is included and is served family-style with homemade corn fritters,
cottage cheese, cole slaw, kidney bean salad, a baked potato, homemade chicken
gravy, choice of beverage and vanilla ice cream for dessert.
#6006.201
Thursday, June 26. Motorcoach departs at
10:30 a.m. Approximate return by 5:00 p.m.
$55.00 per person
TRIPS
SHOWTIME IN THE SMOKIES
The beauty and splendor of the majestic Smokey
Mountains for 6 wonderful days! Tour includes a guided tour of the Great
Smokey Mountains, live Smokies entertainment including the Smith Family Theater,
Black Bear Jamboree, Dollywood Music Park, the Biltmore Estate, and Nashville
sight-seeing including the Ryman Auditorium, the Nashville Best of Country Music
Show and dinner. This Mayflower tour includes 9 meals, 4 dinners and 5
breakfasts. Hotel accommodations are at the Baymont Inn, Music Road Inn
and Hotel and the LaQuinta Inn. Mayflower catalogs and flyers are
available at the Sandwich Park District office which include all details of the
trip.
For Adults
September 21
Motorcoach departure time to be announced
$979 per person double occupancy, $969.00 per
person triple occupancy
Click here to download a registration form
CHICAGO CUBS VS. COLORADO
ROCKIES
Registration for Games begin May 1st.
Holy Cow! It's another great day at Wrigley
Field. Join in the fun rooting the Cubbies to victory. This trip
includes terrace reserve seats and deluxe motorcoach transportation.
Participants will depart from the motorcoach on Waveland Avenue, within a block
of the Gate "K" entrance. An elevator is available for those with limited
walking ability. A short distance from the entrance, once on the second
floor, cement stairs (without handrails) are used to access the seats in the
terrace reserve area.
#6000.201
Sunday, June 1 Motorcoach
departs at 9:30 a.m. with approximate return at 7:00 p.m.
$57 per person
SHIPSHEWANA
Shipshewana, Indiana
Located in Northern Indiana, in the heart of
Amish country, the flea market has over 900 vendors and offers something for
everyone. Participants will have the whole day to explore the market, or
the many quaint country shops, offering quilts, crafts, antiques and more.
Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and remember to respect the
religious beliefs of the Amish. No photos, please. Transportation
only is provided with lunch on your own. NOTE: Due to the distance
we will be traveling, quick comfort stops will be made along the way. A
light morning snack and bottled water are provided.
For Adults
# 3000.101
Tuesday, June 3 Motorcoach
departs at 5:30 a.m. Return
approximately at 8:30 p.m.
$35 per person
GREAT TASTES OF CHICAGO
Experience the culinary delights of Chicago - as
diverse as the city itself! Join in the fun of this fascinating and
delicious world from creation to consumption. Tasting at all stops
included. Locations include an ethnic bakery, a wonderfully scented shop
of spices, a chocolate boutique, a unique shop that specializes in different
olive oils and vinegars, a nut & sweet shop and a grocery emporium. A
gourmet lunch is included and is prepared by graduate chefs of a premier
culinary school. Discover the fascinating curriculum of the school and how
students are educated in every aspect of food from American Regional to
International cuisine and how the culinary field is growing in may ways.
Participants must be able to stand in the same location for a short periods.
This tour does not require walking long distances but participants must be able
to move easily on and off the bus.
For Adults
#6005.201
Tuesday, June 17
Motorcoach departs at 7:30 p.m. and returns at approximately 5:30 p.m.
$68 per person
ARCHITECTURAL RIVER TOUR
This popular tour is back! Chicago Line
Cruises are docked right at street level on McClurg Court thus providing easy
on/off access to and from the boat. View the magnificent architectural
structures, the new residential areas and learn the history behind a 2,800 acre
lakefront that is the envy of cities around the world. Box lunches from
Fox a Obel are included. Please select one of the following items:
Mayberry Chicken Salad, Turkey Sandwich, Cranberry and Brie Sandwich, a Fox & Obel
Club Sandwich, a Double Take Salad or a Fox & Obel Cobb Salad. The
sandwich meals include house-made kettle chips, whole fruit and dessert.
The salads include a French roll, whole fruit and a house-made dessert. A
water bottle is included in both choices. REMEMBER: Tips for the
motorcoach driver and the historical docent is not included in the fee.
#6008.201
Tuesday, July 15
Motorcoach departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 5:00 p.m.
$62 per person
FONTANA WISCONSIN LOBSTER
BOIL
Join in this social gathering right on the
lakefront in the village of Fontana, Wisconsin. Live music plays all day.
More than 2100 meals are served. Over 1500 tables and chairs are set up
for this event under large tents along the lakefront. The fee only
includes transportation. A short stop to purchase advance tickets will be
made before arriving at the festival. The 12/14 oz. lobster tail usually
costs between $26 - $29. The 14 oz. rib eye steak meal tickets are
approximately $19 to $21. Serving begins at 3:00 p.m. Everyone with
a ticket is guaranteed a meal.
#3036.201
Saturday, July 26
Van departs at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6:30 p.m.
$12 per person
BREWERS VS. CHICAGO CUBS
Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI
Registration for Games Begins May 1st
It's time to head to Miller Park, not to cheer for the Brewers, but to show
support for the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy a fun fan bus ride to Milwaukee and an
afternoon of America's favorite past-time. Miller Park offers escalators,
elevators and ramps for easy access to all seats. The departure time
allows for an early arrival time and the seats are reserved terrace lodge
seating located in section 231 beginning with row 16. Section 231 is along
the 3rd base visitor's side. Be sure to wear sunscreen as the seats are
not under a canopy.
#6001.201
Thursday, July 31
Motorcoach departs at 8:30 a.m. with approximate return at 9:00 p.m.
$62 per person
THE DANCING HORSES
Delevan, Wisconsin
Participants will be amazed! Several different breeds of horses are
featured that will grace the arena with their own style. Each horse is
powerful and majestic, in superb physical shape, very agile and highly
intelligent and of course just simply beautiful! Just like the title says,
the horsed do dance. Each performance is choreographed and costumed. . . .
a spectacular revue with all the elements of a Las Vegas show. The finale
ends with the Dancing Waters, a kaleidoscope show production of water igniting
into fountains of lights and special effects leaving the audience spellbound.
A wonderful full hot buffet lunch including soup and salad is included at the
wonderful Lakelawn Lodge Frontier Restaurant. Limited walking ability is
needed for this day trip
For Adults
#6008.201
Friday, August 8
Motorcoach departs at 9:30 a.m. Return at approximately 5:00
p.m.
$61 per person
ELKHORN ANTIQUE FLEA
MARKET Elkhorn, Wisconsin
An Antiquer's Delight!! This antique and
flea market is one of the Midwest's greatest shows. Over 500 dealers are a
part of the market offering a large range of merchandise from furniture
in-the-rough to fine refinished. There is also glassware, pottery,
advertising paraphernalia, linens, decoys, dolls and everything in between.
Vendors are located throughout the Walworth County Fairgrounds utilizing space
in buildings and in the grassy area along the paved walkways. This trip
provides transportation and entrance fees to the antique market. Meals are
"on your own". Food vendors offer a large variety of snacks, sandwiches,
turkey legs, corn and more!
For Adults
#6009.201
Sunday, August 10 Motorcoach departs
at 7:30 a.m. Return at approximately 5:00 p.m.
$27 per person
CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS.
SEATTLE Registration for
Games Begin May 1st
Enjoy the evening at U.S. Cellular Field.
Cheer the White Sox to victory over the Seattle Mariners. Seats are
located in section 153 near the concourse, concessions and "facilities".
Gather your friends and family for a "grand slam" good time. Game time is
7:11 p.m. Motorcoach transportation and ticket are included in the
price.
#6003.201
Monday, August 18 Motorcoach
departs at 4:00 p.m. with return at approximately 11:30 p.m.
$44 per person
LIFESTYLES OF CHICAGO'S
RICH AND FAMOUS
Experience the lives and legacies of Chicago's
wealthiest. Learn how they made their fortunes, visit one of their
glorious churches and enjoy a walk through Chicago's newest centerpiece,
Millenium Park, funded by Chicago's wealthiest! Today these magnificent
places are open to everyone!. This tour is guided by "My Kind of Town"
tours. Plenty of time will be allowed at Millenium Park to accommodate
those with slower walking ability. Park benches can be utilized often
during the tour, as well. (Of course, our first stop off the bus will be the
washrooms!) Lunch is included in a beautiful atrium setting surrounded by
a waterfall, towering green plants, sculptures and sunlight. Bring a
friend and a camera and enjoy a day in Chicago!
#6012.201
Tuesday, August 19
Motorcoach departs at 7:30 a.m. and return is at approximately 5:30 p.m.
$67 per person
CHICAGO CUBS VS.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Holy Cow! It's another great day at Wrigley
Field. Join in the fun rooting the Cubbies to victory. This trip
includes terrace reserve seats and deluxe motorcoach transportation.
Participants will depart from the motorcoach on Waveland Avenue, within a block
of the Gate "K" entrance. An elevator is available for those with limited
walking ability. A short distance from the entrance, once on the second
floor, cement stairs (without handrails) are used to access the seats in the
terrace reserve area.
#6002.201
Sunday, August 24 Motorcoach
departs at 9:30 a.m. with approximate return at 7:00 p.m.
$57 per person
CASINOS TRIPS
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For Ages 21 and Above
FOUR WINDS CASINO AND RESORT
Trip is full. . . Waiting List Only
Experience the excitement of the
premier casino in the Midwest on January 2, 2008. The motor coach will
depart at 8:30 a.m. and return about 6:30 p.m. Located in New Buffalo,
Michigan, about a 2 1/2 hour drive, this casino offers over 3,000 of the most
sought after slots ranging in denominations from 1 cent to $100.00. All
the popular table games are available, too. If poker is your game, Four
Winds has the only World Poker room in the Midwest. New guests to the
casino will receive a W-Club Card with $10 instant slot credit, valid only on
the slots and $10 in loyalty play which is valid for food, retail or slot play.
Participants that are already W-Club members will receive $10 loyalty and $5
instant slot credit. Registration must be complete by December 28. In cast
of inclement weather (roads are snow or ice covered or there is a threat of
extreme weather), the trip will be postponed to another date.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Motorcoach departs at 8:30 a.m. Return approximately 6:30 p.m.
$28 per person
POTOWATOMI BINGO/CASINO
The casino's grand lobby lights up the night sky with a faux
flame atop a 120 foot tower, symbolic of the Potowatomi tribe role as "Keeper of
the Fire". Native natural themes combine with all the elements of a world
class entertainment experience to provide guests with Las Vegas-style gaming.
Slots, table games or bingo. Choose whatever you like best! This day
trip package offers round-trip transportation, a free lunch buffet and loads of
gaming excitement. The matinee bingo session is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. Participants will arrive at the casino early enough to have lunch
before the Bingo session. A photo I.D. is required on the day of the trip.
A $10 gaming voucher is earned when 50 points are accumulated on your player
card.
#6024.101 Friday, June 6
Motorcoach departs at 8:30 a.m.
Approximate return by 6:30 p.m.
$28 per person
ISLE OF CAPRI
Bettendorf, Iowa
Great slots of fun! This attractive and spacious riverboat offers the most
current gaming opportunities. Participants will receive a $3 off food voucher
valid at Calypso Buffet or Trade Winds Deli plus a $10 gaming voucher. To
activate the $10, a personal pin number is required. The pin number is entered
right at the machine and the $10 is credited to the player card as play begins.
Announcements will be given on the motorcoach before entering the Isle.
# 6022.201 -
Friday, July 25
Motorcoach departs at 7:45 a.m. Approximate return by 6:15 p.m.
$23 per person
WILD ROSE CASINO
(formerly the Mississippi Belle II Casino)
New and exciting, the Wild Rose Casino (formerly
the Mississippi Belle II casino) has a new building and a new location!
Great gaming, great food and great fun! New slots, new tables and more.
Participants will receive a free lunch buffet. The Mississippi Belle II
player card points will be transferred to the new Wild Rose card. Please
indicate your card number at the time of registration.
#6023.201 - Friday, August 15
Motorcoach departs at 8:00 a.m. with approximate
return at 6:00 p.m.
$23 per person