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.

Extended Trip: The Colorado Rockies

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Groton

August 12th to August 20th

Featuring National Parks and Historic Trains

Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.

9 Days /11 Meals

Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623 for more trip information

Amazing Extended trips in 2023

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Groton

Sign up now to join us Tuesday, August 2 for the trip presentations on these amazing extended trips in 2023!

Italian Vistas March 25 — April 06, 2023

Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento, Choices on Tour, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Lake Maggiore, Stresa 13 Days / 16 Meals. Trip presentation Tuesday, August 2nd 2:00 pm

Spotlight on New Orleans February 26 — March 02, 2023

French Quarter, Choices on Tour, New Orleans School of Cooking, Beignets at Café Du Monde, Swamp Tour, Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters, Jazz Revue 5 Days / 6 Meals Trip presentation Tuesday, August 2nd 1:00 pm

Day trip: Saratoga Races Wednesday, July 20th

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Groton

And we’re off to the races! Step back into history a the Saratoga Race Course and place your bets while you watch the races in style.

Your price includes: Roundtrip transportation on a premium motor coach with driver gratuity included plus Reserved Grandstand seating at Saratoga Race Course- Cheer on your favorite horses from the covered grandstand. We plan to depart at 7:00 am with a approx. return time of 9:30 pm. $87 per resident/ $97 per non resident.

Day Trip: Saratoga Races

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Groton

Wednesday, July 20th

And we’re off to the races! Step back into history at the Saratoga Race Course
and place your bets while you watch the races in style. Your price includes:
Roundtrip transportation on a premium motor coach with driver gratuity included
plus Reserved Grandstand seating at Saratoga Race Course- Cheer on your
favorite horses from the covered grandstand.

We plan to depart at 7:00 am with an approximate return time of 9:30 pm.

$87 per resident/$97 per non resident.

We are going to the races! SARATOGA RACES Wednesday, July 20th

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Groton

Please join us on our July day trip to the SARATOGA RACES! Depart 7:00 am /Return approx. 9: 30 pm

$87 per resident/ $97 per non resident that includes:

Roundtrip transportation on a premium motor coach with driver gratuity included
General admission to Saratoga Race Course
Reserved Grandstand seating – Cheer on your favorite horses from the covered grandstand.