Trips

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Spots go fast on all our trips and some are already filled up. We do our best to get you the best seats for the best price with a quality trip!  Check our flyers in the Thrive55+ Active Living Center, in our Discover 55+ newsletter or on our Facebook page for added information.

We offer day and extended trips around the USA and abroad. Great for singles, couples, families – there’s something for everyone and all ages. Trips are open to the public.

Questions about a particular trip??  If you just want to know if there is a spot for you you may call 860-441-6785 or if a more specific question call 860-441-6623.  THANK YOU for traveling with us!

Payment must be made upon registering for a day trip. No refunds unless your spot can be filled.

    Groton Recreation and Senior Center day trips

     

     

    Our day trips are open to all!  Residents and Non-residents! 

    Register at  www.grotonrec.com  or call  860-441-6785

    Day trippers our fun was squashed by COVID19 this year but we have already rescheduled several of these trips for 2021. Your patience is greatly appreciated!


    THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021
    HARLEM FEATURING APOLLO THEATER TOUR
    Harlem is so much more than you can imagine! Our unforgettable day will include: Special guided tour of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theatre. The tour is educational, entertaining and inspirational. Take a peek at the wall back stage full of signatures of all the famous musicians and artists that have performed here. Lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque, a popular Harlem restaurant. A guided riding tour highlights the diversity, history and beauty that is in Harlem, from the Harlem Meer in Central Park, the exterior of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, the famous brownstones, the beautiful West side and so much more!! COST: $130pp (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to Driver & Tour Director) Depart: 7am GSC


    TBA SPRING/SUMMER 2021
    BOSTON RED SOX GAME
    Take me out to the ball game! We take a bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play


    TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021
    THIMBLE ISLANDS AND CHOWDER POT
    Delicious lunch at the CHOWDER POT III in Branford, CT. Known for their generous portions of fresh food, the Chowder Pot’s menu features choice of: Baked Stuffed Sole, Baked Salmon, OR Chicken Piccata. New York Style Cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy! Entrée Choice in Advance. THIMBLE ISLANDS CRUISE aboard the Sea Mist takes us along the Rocky Isles off Stony Creek Coast in Branford, CT. See the wonderful estates and learn the stories of these beautiful islands.
    COST: $109 resident (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions, & gratuity to driver) Depart: 11:30am Est, Return: 6pm,
    **NOTE: Approximately 2 block walk to boat from the coach bus on a paved hill.


    Coming Up Fall 2020 (we hope!)
     Elvis at Aqua Turf
     Newport Playhouse Lunch and Show
    Would you like to be part of our TRIPS email group getting updates? Please email Cindy at colsen@groton-ct.gov to be added.

    Register at Groton Senior Center or www.grotonrec.com        860-441-6785

    Our trips are open to the public—residents and non-residents.

     

    Extended Trips Upcoming for 2020

    Extended Trips

    THE ARK ENCOUNTER SEPTEMBER 12- MOTORCOACH
    This journey brings you face to face with Genesis and the life-size recreation of Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum. Cruise through the glorious Allegheny Mountains; experience the charming lifestyle of Amish Country in Ohio and the Mennonite and Amish people of Pennsylvania on this enriching trip.

    NIAGARA FALLS October 5-8, 2020(MOTORCOACH TRIP)
    Hornblower Niagara Cruise
    Skylon Tower, Peller Estates Winery, Oh Canada EH Dinner Show

    SPOTLIGHT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA Oct. 31 -Nov. 8 2020

    Nice, Antique Market, Choices on Tour, Grasse, Fragonard Perfumerie Workshop, St. Tropez, Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting, Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino, Cannes, Antibes, St. Paul de Vence, Nice Flower Market, Eze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

     

    NASHVILLE & THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS HOLIDAY
    FEATURING GATLINBURG & ASHEVILLE DECEMBER 10-17, 2020

    Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Dollywood, Asheville, Biltmore Estate

    2021 Extended Trips
    Quebec Winter Carnival February 4 (bus)
    Southern Charm February 14 (air)
    Hawaiian Adventure February 25 (air)
    Spotlight on New Orleans April 7 (air)
    Shrines of France September 1 (air)
    ARK Encounter September 11 (bus)

     

     

    Call 860-441-6623 or email  colsen@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

    TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH- Trip to THIMBLE ISLANDS

    Delicious lunch at the CHOWDER POT III in Branford, CT. Known for their generous portions of fresh food, the Chowder Pot’s menu features choice of: Baked Stuffed Sole, Baked Salmon, OR Chicken Piccata. New York Style Cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy! Entrée Choice in Advance. THIMBLE ISLANDS CRUISE aboard the Sea Mist takes us along the Rocky Isles off Stony Creek Coast in Branford, CT. See the wonderful estates and learn the stories of these beautiful islands.
    COST: $125 resident (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions, & gratuity to driver) Depart: 11:30am Est, Return: 6pm

    **NOTE: Approximately 2 block walk to boat from the coach bus on a paved hill.

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH- Trip to BOSTON RED SOX VERSUS TWINS BASEBALL GAME

    Departure Time: TBA
    ​Take me out to the ball game! We take a bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play the Minnesota Twins Sox from our Loge Box Section 160 seats. We take our own premium coach bus to the 1:05 pm game. This is a family friendly afternoon game. We have 40 seats only! Cost is $160/resident includes transportation, game ticket and driver gratuity. 40 person max

    THURSDAY, JULY 23rd- Trip to HARLEM FEATURING APOLLO THEATER TOUR

    Harlem is so much more than you can imagine! Our unforgettable day will include: Special guided tour of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theatre. The tour is educational, entertaining and inspirational. Hear the story of the theatre and the legendary people who performed here, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, James Brown, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and so many more. See what it feels like to stand on the stage. Take a peek at the wall backstage full of signatures of all the famous musicians and artists that have performed here. Lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque, a popular Harlem restaurant. Our family style menu will include: Chopped Salad, BBQ Ribs, 1/4 Chicken, 2 Sides, Soft Drinks & Cookies. A guided riding tour highlights the diversity, history and beauty that is in Harlem, from the Harlem Meer in Central Park, the exterior of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, the famous brownstones, the beautiful West side and so much more!! COST: $130pp (Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to Driver & Tour Director) Depart: 7am GSC