"The Bus Stops Here"
Day Trips and Extended Trips
Click Here to View Our Brochure (815) 786-8044
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.
DINNER THEATER TRIPS CASINO TRIPSLUNCH 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.
ALIANO'S RESTORANTE
Batavia, ILThe Aliano brothers, Mario and Phil, are bringing classic dishes to Batavia showcasing their taste of Italian cuisine. Guests will experience “Old Country” recipes and the passion and warmth of Italian hospitality. “Everyone feels like family at Aliano’s Ristorante”. Each dish is homemade and authentically prepared with fresh ingredients. Buon Appetito! Specials include Italiano Baked Cheese Panzerotti and Aliano’s Gondola (Baked Calzone). Prices range from $7 to $10 for sandwiches, $12 to$18 for entrees.
ADULTS
351922.1 Thursday, June 20
$12 / $14 NR
Park District van departs at 10:00 a.m. Approximate return by 4:30 p.m.
CHEZ MOI Geneva, IL
Chez Moi (pronounced Shay Mwah) is an inviting, French-inspired CAFÉ featuring traditional bistro seating, full-service dining room, carry-out bakery, and one-of-a-kind crępe station. A unique breakfast/lunch menu is available featuring Quiches, Croissants, Sandwiches, Salads, Galettes and Crepes. Prices range from $4 to $10. Specialty drinks include Sparking Lemonade, Diabolo Menthe/Fraise, fruit juices Latte’s Macchiato, and Cappuccino. Although French inspired, the food is actually quite familiar - ham and cheese, tuna or egg salad are used in several menu selections.
ADULTS
351924.1 Thursday, July 18
$12 / $14 NR
Park District van departs at 10:00 a.m. Approximate return by 4:30 p.m.
ROCKFORD TAP HOUSE Downers Grove, IL
ADULTS
351925.1 Thursday, August 15
$12 / $14 NR
Park District van departs at 10:00 a.m. Approximate return by 4:30 p.m.
SOUTHERN CROSSROADS AT CIRCA 21 Rock Island, IL
A joyous, hilarious, and frequently touching production set in the midst of the Great Depression, Southern Crossroads follows a traveling family of singers and musicians who arrive at their new gig in Virginia finding the doors locked and theatre out-of business. Knowing, however, that the show must go on,” this gifted family of musicians decide to bring entertainment to the locals regardless, treating them (the audience) to an old-fashioned, high-spirited Southern jamboree with songs like “Mountain Dew,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “House Of The Rising Sun,” “Keep On The Sunny Side,” and :Midnight Special,” and many more! This wonderful dinner playhouse, located in Rock Island, IL, offers a great theater performance, a wonderful meal and scrumptious dessert that is served at intermission.
352035.1 Wednesday, August 21
$74
Park District van departs at 9:15 a.m. Approximate return by 5:00 p.m.
STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
This is a NEW concept in going to the movies. Located in Wheaton, IL this movie theater offers dinning right in the comfort of your reserved seat. Menu items are ordered from your seat with a push of a button. Servers deliver your selections before and during the movie. At the time of this publication the movie selection is not available. There may be a chance that Man of Steel (the Superman movie filmed in Sandwich and Plano) will be playing. The name of the movie will be not be available until the Thursday before the trip. The fee includes transportation and the cost of the movie. Menu selections will be “on your own”.
Adults
Code: 351901.1 Sunday, June 23
$18 / $20 Out of District
Motor coach departs at 11:30 a.m. with approximate return at 5:00 p.m.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MUSEUM
Springfield, ILThe movie was a hit over the winter. Now experience this fantastic museum, located right here in Illinois. This museum is a wonderful experience for all ages. Children are welcome, accompanied with an adult. Abe Lincoln comes to life as history is told throughout this amazing museum. The holographic and special effects theaters will entertain, educate, and mesmerize visitors with ghostly images, live actors and high action. It is unlike any other in the United States, featuring high tech exhibits, interactive displays and multimedia programs, as well as a reproduction of the White House as it looked in 1861. Before leaving Springfield, a tour of Lincoln’s tomb is included. The day concludes with a drive through Oak Ridge Cemetery to see the World War II, Korean Memorial and Vietnam Memorials. Meals are “on your own”. There is Subway inside the museum and a few restaurants within walking distance. Motor coach transportation is included. If time permits there will be a comfort stop on the way home. All ages pay the same fee. Please register by June 14th.
Adults
Code: 352034.1 Friday, June 28
$51
Time: Motor coach departs at 7:00 a.m. with approximate return of 7:00 p.m.
TALL SHIPS / CHICAGO MATCH CUP
Navy Pier, Chicago, ILNavy Pier's east end will be transformed to showcase the best of Chicago Match Cup and a fleet of majestic and historic tall ships. Participants will have the opportunity to board and tour the Tall Ships at dockside or take a sail on Lake Michigan on select Tall Ships for an even more unique experience. Enjoy seating areas, hospitality areas, special family friendly activities and live commentary to enjoy the thrills on the water. On-board tours include a meet and greet with professional sailors. The Chicago Match Cup Finals and Award Ceremony will be on Sunday. They will compete for their share of the $100,000 prize money purse and points earned toward the Tour's overall World Championship worth $175 million in prize money - the richest in the sailing world. The sailing matches will take place just feet from the edge of Navy Pier. The trip includes transportation and admission into the Tall Ships festival area. All food, or "sail-aways" or other Navy Pier activities are "on-your-own". The group will be on their own to discover other areas of Navy Pier, as desired. The trip is available for all ages, however, children must be accompanied by an adult.
All Ages
Code: 372036.1 Sunday, August 11
$38 per person
Motor coach will depart at 10:00 a.m. with approximate return at 7:00 p.m.
CHICAGO CUBS / PHILLIES GAME
This is a "Senior Savings" day at Wrigley Field. Participants ages 65 and over receive a discounted price. Cheer the Cubs to victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fourteen tickets are available at regular price so friends and family can accompany seniors. Put on your Cubby Blue and join us for a great afternoon in the Friendly Confines! Game time is 1:20pm.
Adults
Code: 372000.1 Friday, August 30 $45 for Seniors
Code: 372000.2 Friday, August 30 $67 all others
Time: TBA
For Ages 21 and Above
FOUR WINDS CASINO
Four Winds is the largest premier casino in the Midwest! Only a 2 1/2 drive, this newer casino offers over 3,000 of the most sought after slots from penny to $100. Table games include Blackjack, PaiGow Poker, Craps, 3 and 5 card poker, roulette and more. Four Winds has the only World Poker room in the Midwest. Groups will receive $15 instant slot credit and $10 food credit. Food credit can be used in any of the food outlets, except the Cooper Rock Steak House. Gratuity is not included in the price of the buffet.
Adults
Code: 352010.1 Thursday, August 8
$33
Motor coach departs at 8:15 a.m. with approximate return at 6:30 p.m.
COWBOY BOOTS AND BLUE SUEDE SHOES
A Nashville Elvis Tribute! This motor coach tour is an exclusive Fancy Free Holidays Tour. Nashville is home to a large amount of Elvis Presley history and passion and in August will welcome fans and Elvis Tribute Artists from all over the world for three days of brotherhood, celebration and music. Sharing Elvis music and history with fans and keeping Elvis' memory alive is the goal of each Tribute Artist as they perform a wide variety of Elvis music from the 50's through the 70's. The first day after arriving in Nashville, dinner and entertainment is included aboard the General Jackson. On day 2 enjoy the included breakfast, a self-guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and in the afternoon enjoy the "Nashville to Memphis Elvis Tribute Artists Showcase” at the Silver Dollar Saloon and Hard Rock Cafe. The evening is at your leisure to explore downtown Nashville. Day 3 includes breakfast, a self-guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium followed by a second day of showcases at Silver Dollar Saloon and Hard Rock Cafe. Dinner and the Copy Cast show is included at the Hard Rock Cafe. The accommodations are at the Maxwell House Hotel, Nashville for all 3 nights. The deposit is $181 per person, which includes a $81 premium for Trip Cancellation /Interruption Insurance. Without the insurance the deposit is $100.00. All checks are made out to Fancy Free Holidays. Credit cards will be accepted and called into Fancy Free. The fees are per person, the rate for double is $1094.00 per person, the single rate is $1,299.00. Home pick-up and return is available for Sandwich residents.
Adults
Code: 353600.1 Thursday - Monday, August 8 - August 12, 2013
$1,299.00 Single $1,094.00 Double