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.

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:  8:00 am
Estimated Return:  7:30 pm
Cost: $103.00/pp
Program Code: 333392

​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

Saturday, March 20, 2020
​Boston Flower & Garden Show
Come and enjoy the first breath of spring! The show will return to Boston under the direction of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and will be held at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center. You’ll find hundreds of new products, cutting edge designs by professional florists and the region’s top amateur floral arrangers and horticulturalists assembled in a vibrant display.
The Flower Show has an always been a kickoff to the spring season. The center will be transformed into a wonderland of flora, with stunning exhibits, stimulating scents, soothing sounds and tantalizing texture. Following the show we’ll spend time at Boston’s famous Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall.
 
Depart: 7:00 am
Estimated Return: 7:00 pm
Cost: $84.00/pp
Program Code: 131117

Saturday, April 25, 2020
West Point Dress Parade
West Point Academy invites you to view the famous Dress Parade conducted with great pomp and circumstance on the parade grounds. The Cadets march in full uniform, in cadence with the military music, presenting arms in unison. Lunch at the Hotel Thayer for a Bountiful Buffet. Wonderful assortment of salads, hot & cold entrees and delicious desserts. Guided tour of West Point highlights: Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Hudson River lookout.
 
Depart: 7:30 am
Estimated Return: 7:00 pm
Cost: $112.00/pp
Program Code: 131338

Saturday, May 16, 2020
Plymouth Plantation
America is poised for an anniversary of national significance, the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony! The newly restored Mayflower II is returning to Plymouth Harbor in 2020. Visit the Mayflower II, the re-creation of the ship that brought the colonists to new Plymouth. Stop at “The Rock” where the Pilgrims landed and take in this famous waterfront. Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet at Plimoth Plantation. All your favorites: Roast Native Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Potatoes, Cape Cod Cranberry Sauce, Fruit Cobbler for dessert, more. Afternoon visit America’s premier Living History Museum - Plimoth Plantation. Experience a recreation of the daily lives of these early colonists & the native Wampanoag. It is living breathing history 400 years in the making.
 
Depart: 7:30 am
Estimated Return: 7:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/pp
Program Code: 231206

Saturday, June 27, 2020
Thimble Island Cruise – Chowder Pot II
We’ll start our day at the CLINTON CROSSING PREMIUM OUTLETS for discount shopping. 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.
THE 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. *Approx 2 block walk to boat from the coach on a paved hill

Depart: 9:15 am
Estimated Return: 5:30 pm
Cost: $107.00/pp
Program Code: 131115

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