Upcoming Bus Trips
Passion to Travel then Escape with us!

The Parks & Recreation Department offers an array of bus trips in the winter, spring, summer and fall to many destinations throughout greater New England and beyond. All trips require payment in full at the time of registration. A complete name and address is required for all registrants. Registrations may be made in person or by mail at the Parks and Recreation office located at the Old Heminway Park School, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, CT 06795. Checks are to be made payable to THE WATERTOWN PARKS & RECREATION. If you have an emergency situation and cannot attend please call the Parks & Recreation Department as soon as possible for a possible refund. If the trip is cancelled you will receive a full refund. All bus trips depart from and return to the Old Heminway Park School, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, CT 06795. Seating on the motorcoach is not assigned, but is first come, first seated. Smoking is prohibited on the motorcoaches. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the motorcoaches.
Note: In order for trips to be able to run they may be shared with other groups requiring one or more pick-ups enroute to the destination. For further information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860)945-5246.

Sunday, August 4, 2019
​Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees
Grab your mitt and put on your favorite baseball cap as we spend the day at Yankee Stadium. We root, root, root for the home team as the Boston Red Sox invade Yankee Stadium. This trip includes deluxe motorcoach, reserved ticket to the game and include a hot dog & beer, soda or water. Reserved seating in Main Level Section 232A.
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Depart: 2:00 pm
Game Time: 7:05 pm
Estimated Return: 2:00 am
Cost: $145.00/pp
Program Code: 332222

​​Sunday, December 15, 2019
​Christmas in Newport
Come visit two of the most magnificent mansions - the Marble House and Breakers. Sunday Brunch at the Atlantic Resort. The Glitter of Gold – The Sparkle of Silver.
The Breakers is the grandest of Newport’s ‘cottages’ and is the sumptuous mansion of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Upon arrival everyone receives an audio guide so you can walk through at your leisure listening to the story of the mansion. Enjoy magnificently decorated rooms, poinsettias, charming ornaments, trees and wreaths…. Enjoy a delightful Sunday Brunch at the Atlantic Resort, a beautiful new hotel on the water in Middletown, RI. Sample menu: Salads, Omelet & Carving Stations, Selection of Hot & Cold Entrees, Breakfast & Lunch items, Pastries & Beverage. Marble House is the magnificent mansion of William Vanderbilt and is inspired by Versailles. Exquisite marble Corinthian columns with holiday decorations fill the mansion with beauty. Audio guide is included so enjoy an exceptional tour as you explore the mansion.
 
Depart: 7:30 am
Estimated Return: 7:15 pm
Cost: $107.00/pp
Program Code: 131320
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
BIG E WORLD TOUR
CONNECTICUT DAY!! Guests enjoy free entertainment, major exhibits, the Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Storrowtown Village, animals, rides, shopping, & foods from all around the world!
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Depart: 9:00 am
Leave Big E: 6:15 pm
Estimated Return: 8:30 pm
Cost: $40.00/Includes bus and fair admission
Program Code: 331114

Saturday, November 9, 2019
A Taste of Italian in New York
New Itinerary for 2019 includes lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant! Here’s a chance to visit 3 New York Food ‘Hot Spots’... all in one fun day! Stop at 3 locations to eat, shop & bring home your Italian food favorites! ZABAR’S UPPER WEST SIDE: Gourmet Market with cheeses, breads, meats, smoked fish, cooking gadgets, coffees, teas, and New York bagels plus lots of international foods. CARMINE’S UPPER WEST SIDE: Sit and indulge in an Italian lunch served family-style at this famous restaurant - be amazed by the enormous portions! ARTHUR AVENUE in the BRONX: Some consider this the real Little Italy of New York for bread, pasta, sausage, and pastries. Arthur Avenue Retail Market is a covered Italian market bringing together under one roof all the Italian food specialties you could want. Bring a cooler!
 
Depart:  TBA
Estimated Return:  TBA
Cost: $103.00/pp
Program Code: 333392

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​Saturday, October 5, 2019
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Lunch will be at the Fitzwilliam Inn in Fitzwilliam, NH located near Mt Monadnock. The inn has been an anchor in the community for over 200 years. The present innkeepers are pleased to welcome you for a lovely sit down luncheon. Menu: Salad, Choice of Chicken Piccata OR Maple Salmon, Vegetable, Potato, Dessert & Beverage. Entrée Choice in Advance: Covered Bridges (or “Kissing Bridges”) are practically a trademark of New England life. They can reflect the town that they reside in, the artist or architect that designed them or the period in which they were built. Grab your camera and come explore several of them with us on a Guided Driving Tour of Covered Bridges in Southern New Hampshire with our local guide. We complete our day with a stop at Kringle Candle in Bernadston, MA a beautiful flagship store with over 100 white candle fragrances. Be sure to stop at their Christmas Barn & Chocolate Cottage.
Depart: 8:00 am
Estimated Return: 7:30 pm
Cost: $102.00/pp
Program Code: 333430

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