UPCOMING TRIPS
LEAVE THE TRAVELING TO US!
Payment must accompany registrations for all trips.
Watertown Recreation Department is sponsoring the following trips. For more information please contact Watertown Recreation at (860) 945-5246. Payment must accompany registration.
These trips are open to residents as well as non-residents and are on a first-come first-served basis. We can cancel a trip at any time due to lack of enrollment, so register early. We’ll need the name, the full address (including zip code) and phone number of each person going on the trip. Please be sure to have this entire information ready at the time of registration.
Starting January 1, 2012 all Watertown Recreation bus trips will leave from: Heminway Park School at 37 Heminway Park Road, Watertown, CT 06795
Saturday, January 14 – Sunday, January 15, 2012; Uconn Ladies vs. Villanova
It’s a battle of cats and dogs as the Wildcats take on their rivals Uconn Huskies. Overnight in Philadelphia and a special sports themed city tour with stop at one of Philly’s Famous Cheese Steaks restaurant. Come support the Uconn ladies bring Husky mania to Pennsylvania! This trip will include a *reserved seat to the Villanova Athletic Center (on campus pavilion), *1 night accommodations Holiday Inn Express in Philadelphia *pre or post game-victory dinner *breakfast *sports themed city tour *stop at one of Philly’s Cheese Steaks Restaurant (on own) and *deluxe motorcoach with a tour director.
Location: Philadelphia, Villanova Athletic Center
Tip off: TBD
COST: $245.00/pp twin/triple
$315.00/pp single
Program Code: 131119
Sunday, January 15, 2012; Disney On Ice – 100 Years of Magic
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. No transportation provided. Seats located in Section 102 Row J.
Showtime: 1:00 pm
COST: $24.75
Program Code: 231301
Saturday, February 18, 2012; American Museum of Natural History NYC
Spend a wonderful day at The American Museum of Natural History, one of the world’s greatest museums. You can stand under a 94 foot long blue whale, the largest animal that ever lived, marvel at the most important collection of dinosaurs in the world. Walk through a central African rainforest or feel the rumble of an earthquake. Journey to the Stars: An all new Space Show narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. Travel 13 billion years in to the past when stars were first born. Visit the fiery Sun….
Depart: 8:00 am
ETA: 6:00 pm
Cost: $67.00/pp Adult
$62.00/pp Child Ages 5-12
Program Code: 231331
Saturday, March 17, 2012; Boston Spring Flower Show at Seaport World Trade Center
First impressions do matter! Leave winter behind and come enjoy the 1st breath of spring. The Show will be held at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center and will focus on creating the initial “wow”! factor that welcomes visitors to open spaces… The show features 25 Show Gardens each showcasing unique gardens created by professional landscapes designers. There are 240 vendors with a wide variety of plants as well as everything you and your garden would love to have! Demonstrations, lectures and course the hottest trends in gardening. Then you will have free time to explore the show and have lunch on your own in Quincy Market.
Depart: 7:30 am
ETA: 7:30 pm
Cost: $64.00/pp
Program Code: 131117
Saturday, April 28, 2012; Shopping Trip – New York City
Come along and learn the history of Manhattan’s Fashion District on 7th Avenue… This area still remains the fashion capital for designers, couture houses and showrooms. We will have Dim Sum Lunch in Chinatown. Enjoy several specialties served in an authentic Chinese restaurant. Menu: Dim Sum items, Beef with Broccoli, Orange Chicken, Friend Rice, Mai Fun, Coconut Pudding and Fruit Platter. Learn the ins and outs of haggling with venders in the Chinatown and Canal St area for those special buys we all hear about.. this is your chance to score that great bargain. Final stop will be Century 21 Department Store in lower Manhattan, known as the champion of discount shopping. Designer clothing at remarkable savings!
Depart: 8:30 am
ETA: 7:30 pm
Cost: $79.00/pp
Program Code: 231309
Thursday, May 3, 2012; Michael Jackson World Tour by Cirque de Soleil
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.
THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael's inspirational Giving Tree - the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael's inner world are unlocked - his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.
No transportation provided. Seats are in Section 221 Rows J & K.
Showtime: 8:00 pm
COST: $50.00
Program Code: 231330
Saturday, May 19, 2012; China’s famed Terra Cotta Warriors
Come explore China’s famed Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, arguably the most significant archeological excavations of the past few decades. Discovery Times Square Expo Center will be transformed into ancient China with figures and relics, representing life from 221 to 210 B.C., when China’s first emperor was in power. Featuring close to 100 objects, including 15 terra cotta figures, the exhibition is the largest collection of significant artifacts from China ever to travel to the United States. This trip includes Audio Tour of the Terra Cotta Warriors Exhibit and free time in Times Square the crossroads of the city for shopping & sightseeing.
Depart: 8:00 am
ETA: 6:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/pp
Program Code: 231324
Saturday, June 9, 2012; Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY
The CIA has dedicated itself for 60 years to providing the finest culinary training in the world. Located in St. Andrew-on-Hudson Hyde Park, NY, the CIA has a student body of over 1900 representing every state and many foreign countries. Enjoy a present luncheon in the American Bounty Restaurant. Menu: Bounty Cobb Salad, Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Potato Cake and Spinach, Seasonal Potato & Vegetable, White Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis, Berries and Whipped Cream for dessert, Coffee or Iced Tea. A special visit to the FDR Home, Library & Museum in Hyde Park, NY rounds out our afternoon. Come see the home where the only 4 term United States President lived. Walk the Rose Garden and see the graves of the President and First Lady. This is the nation’s first Presidential Library and the only one to be used by a sitting president.
Depart: 8:30 am
ETA: 6:00 pm
Cost: $87.00/pp
Program Code: 221103
Sunday, July 1, 2012; Tall Ships & the US Navy come to Boston
Tall Ships and Naval Vessels from across the world are coming to Boston to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the role the Constitution played in the conflict! The vessels will be staged throughout the port and along the historic wharves. View the Vessels from the Water, come aboard the lovely Provincetown II for an outstanding 80 minute close-up Narrated Cruise though Boston Harbor. Tall Ships will be staged throughout the Port & along the Historic Wharves. Pre-Cruise Lunch at Maggiano’s famous Italian Restaurant in Boston Outstanding Family Style Menu includes: Appetizers, Salad, Pasta, Main Entrees, Italian Desserts, Beverage… MANGIA!
Depart: 7:45 am
ETA: 7:00 pm
Cost: $102.00/pp
Program Code: 231261
Sunday, August 5, 2012; Lighthouse Cruise – Narragansett Bay
This multi-million dollar Catamaran is state of the art: plush climate controlled interior, outside sun deck, enjoy 3 viewing levels for great views! 90 minute narrated cruise of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island sails from North Kingstown, RI & offers breathtaking sightseeing: 10 Famous Lighthouses along the coastline, 10 incredible Islands, sail under Jamestown and Newport Bridges, view the Newport Naval Base & see the Aircraft Carriers, experience Newport Harbor and fascinating waterfront. This is a cruise you will really enjoy… Prior to our cruise enjoy a wonderful Sunday Buffet Brunch at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, RI. Menu: Chilled juices, fruit salad, breakfast pastries, scrambled eggs, sausage & bacon, home-fries, Texas French toast, chicken francese, penne, vegetables and beverage. Following out cruise visit Wickford, a delightful harborside village that remains much as it was a century ago.
Depart: 8:00 am
ETA: 7:30 pm
Cost: $87.00/pp
Program Code: 333393
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