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.

    Satursday, January 27th, Trip to Trip to UConn Women basketball at Gampel Pavilion

    Posted on January 3, 2018 by Groton

    Game time is noon.  Via coach bus we travel to Gampel Pavilion at the Storrs UConn Campus to see our home team UConn Women Basketball team play against Tulane. Game time is noon.  Departure time TBA.    $ 79/resident

    Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public.
    An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.

    Payment is REQUIRED to register for any day trips.

    Monday, March 19th to Tuesday, March 20th- Overnight trip to MOUNT SNOW, Vermont

    Posted on January 3, 2018 by Groton

    Overnight Snow get away at Grand Summit Hotel.  Includes Transportation, hotel, sleigh ride, dinner, breakfast. $382 pp Dbl /Tpl occupancy.  Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for details

    Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public.
    An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.

    Thursday, March 22nd to Tuesday, March 27- Trip to Washington, DC

    Posted on January 3, 2018 by Groton

    COLLETTE trip- Air fare included, 6 Days – 8 Meals – 5 Breakfast, 3 Dinners  Highlights:  US Capitol Building Tour, World War II Memorial, White House Visitor Center, Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Washington National Cathedral, Ford’s Theatre.   Double  $2,299pp

    Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public.
    An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.

    Sunday, May 6th to Sunday, May 13th- Trip to California Coast

    Posted on January 3, 2018 by Groton

    COLLETTE trip -Air fare included, 8 Days – 10 Meals: 6 Breakfast and 4 Dinners   Highlights: San Francisco, Choice of Cruise on San Francisco Bay or City Tour of San Francisco, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey, 17 Mile Drive, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Wine Country, Hollywood, and San Diego.  Double  $3,549pp

    ​Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public.
    An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.

    Thursday, December 14th- Trip to Stocking Stuffer Trip in Central Mass

    Posted on November 30, 2017 by Groton

    Receive a Christmas stocking to fill up with a gift from each of our Holly Days stops: Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Delicious lunch awaits us at the Old Mill in Westminster, Hebert’s Candy Mansion in Shrewsbury, and then Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn in Spencer.

    Depart: 9:15 am Estimated Return: 7pm

    Deadline for this trip is December 11th. $107/resident

    Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public. An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.