Day Trips

What's better than watching a top notch musical performance of Footloose? Enjoying a gourmet lunch at the same time!  That's what you'll do at this all new trip to the iconic Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre!

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Trip Details 

• Date: Wednesday, March 1
• Approximate Times: 6:45 am - 5:30 pm
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 
• Fee: $109 per person
• Includes: 
  • Deluxe-motorcoach transportation
  • Premium seat tickets 
  • Buffet lunch 
  • Access to a cash bar and cash dessert bar

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable. 

A first-class visit to Holland, MI with beauty, fun and culture wrapped into one exciting day! 

Trip Details 

• Date: Friday, May 5
• Time: 7 am - 7 pm
• Location: Holland, MI
• Fee: $115 per person
• Includes: 
  • Deluxe-motorcoach transportation
  • An elegant lunch at Boatwerks on the shores of beautiful Lake Macatawa
  • Shopping in the trendy and historical downtown
  • Tulip tour at Windmill Island and Window on the Waterfront park
  • Wine tasting reception at Local Pour

NOTE:  This trip involves considerable walking.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

No need to travel overseas to visit the Old Country!  Join us for a fun-filled day of food, history, and culture in Chicago's thriving Polish Village.  

Trip Details 

• Date: Thursday, June 1
• Approximate Times: 7:45 am - 5 pm
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Fee: $135 per person
• Includes: 
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation to and from Chicago, IL  
  • Tour of St. Hyacinth Basilica, the heart of Chicago's Polish Village
  • Docent-led tour of The Polish Museum of America
  • Visit to Kolatek's Bakery
  • Family-style lunch at Staropolska's followed by shopping time on Milwaukee Ave 

NOTE:  This trip involves considerable walking.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

Be a bleacher bum with Valpo Parks as we travel to Wrigley Field to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Chicago Cubs.  Game time is 1:20pm.

Trip Details 

• Date: Friday, June 16
• Approximate Times: 10 am - 6:30 pm
• Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL 
• Fee: $109 per person
• Includes: 
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation to and from the game
  • Snacks for the ride
  • Bleacher seat ticket to the game
  • $25 concession credit that can be used with mobile ordering!

NOTE: that this trip involves considerable walking.  Group will be let out at the bus parking area, which is about a 15 minute walk to the field.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

Join us for the oldest rivalry in baseball as the Chicago Cubs take on the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field!  

Trip Details 

• Date: Wednesday, July 26
• Approximate Times: 3:30 - 11:30 pm
• Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
• Fee: $175 
  • Kids 13 and under and  Adults 60+ must call to register for a discounted rate by May 31.
• Includes:
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation to and from Chicago & snacks for the ride
  • Ticket to the game
  • 2 Hour access to the Patio Party including unlimited buffet, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Registration: February 1st until sold out.  Age discounts only available until May 31.

NOTE:  This trip involves moderate walking. 

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

 A masterpiece of art and nature, guests will view hundreds of species of plants and flowers along with one of the most comprehensive collections of outdoor sculptures in the world.  

Trip Details 

• Date: Thursday, August 3
• Approximate Times: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Fee: $75 per person
• Includes:
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation to and from Grand Rapids, MI
  • Guided walking tour of indoor gardens
  • Guided tram tour of the outdoor sculpture park and gardens
  • Lunch on your own at the James & Shirley Balk Cafe on site.

NOTE:  This trip involves considerable walking.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

Explore the beauty of the Chicago Botanic Garden's 28 gardens and four natural areas.  Situated on 385 acres, it boasts six miles of lake shoreline and a renowned Bonsai Collection.  

Trip Details 

• Date: Friday, September 22
• Approximate Times: 7:30 am - 5 pm
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Fee: $99 per person
• Includes:
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  • Lunch in private room at the gardens
  • Tram tour of the gardens
  • Time to explore on your own                                                     

NOTE:  This trip involves considerable walking.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

See history brought to life on stage as Hamilton the musical returns to Chicago!  This Tony award winning musical will keep you on the edge of your seat as it tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.  Breathtaking vocals, masterful choreography, and a moving story come together to delight audiences at the Nederlander Theatre.

Trip Details

• Date: Wednesday, October 4
• Approximate Times: 11 am - 5:30 pm
• Location: Nederlander Theatre, Chicago, IL
• Fee: $195 per person
• Includes:
  • Deluxe Motorcoach transportation
  • Boxed lunch
  • Main floor orchestra seat ticket

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer. Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

Take a step back in time on this full day tour of life in Amish Country!  You'll shop, eat, and explore before taking in a top-notch show at the Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee.

Trip Details 

• Date: Thursday, November 2
• Approximate Times: 6:45 am - 4:30 pm
• Location: Nappanee, IN 
• Fee: $125 per person
• Includes:
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  • VIP Amish tour and shopping time
  • Family style meal
  • Ticket to Ring of Fire:  The Music of Johnny Cash                                       

NOTE:  This trip involves moderate walking.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

Fill your holiday season with cheer..... and treats!  This Christmastime bakery tour in Milwaukee is the perfect chance to sample desserts from different ethnicities while also hearing about their rich hisotry.   

Trip Details 

• Date: Friday, December 1 
• Approximate Times: 6:45 am - 6 pm
• Location: Milwaukee, WI 
• Fee: $135 per person
• Includes:
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  • Visits to 4+ local bakeries with treats, samples, and shopping time at each location
  • Lunch at On The Clock restaurant
  • Fully narrated tour including the history of Christmas holiday traditions of the Polish, Germans, Italians, and more!                                   

NOTE:  This trip involves exiting and entering the bus multiple times and moderate walking. 

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in.  An email with more detailed times and  information will be sent out as the trip gets closer. Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.

Tony Award winning best musical, The Lion King, returns to the Cadillac Palace Theatre.  Join Valpo Parks for the first day trip of 2023 as we travel to Chicago for a matinee performance.

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Trip Details 

• Date: Saturday, January 14
• Approximate Times: 11:30 am - 8 pm
• Location: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago, IL
• Fee: $175 per person
• Includes: 
  • Deluxe-motorcoach transportation
  • Ticket the the show
  • Snacks for the ride
  • We will stop at a food hall in Chicago where dinner will be available for purchase.

NOTE:  This trip involves moderate walking.

Plan to meet at Foundation Meadows Park, 3210 N. Campbell St., for check-in at 11:30-11:45am.  Bus leaves promptly at noon.  Return is scheduled for approximately 8pm.  Day Trip registrations are confirmed with full payment and are non-refundable.