Travel
Group travel opportunities are offered throughout the year, including trips to museums, sporting events, dinner theatres, casinos, and other popular attractions.
Several overnight trips of two days or longer are offered in partnership with local and national travel agencies.
2023 Trips
All prices based on double occupancy, add $100 for non-members, single, triple and quad rates available for most trips. Small deposit holds your spot on trip and is refundable up to date of final payment. Book early to avoid disappointment! Interesting in booking a trip? Call for details and a brochure.
New England and Cape Cod
Enjoy the tranquil backroads of Vermont, the monumental mansions of Rhode Island, gingerbread cottages of Martha’s Vineyard and the history of Boston while taking in the best autumn colors New England had to offer. Multiple dates available, please reach out to Amanda if interested.
Christmas In Newport • December 6-10
5 days/8 meals: Explore Newport, Rhode Island during the holidays and experience the gloriously decorated Breakers and Marble House mansions, a live performance aboard the Grand Bellevue Dinner Train and a ride on The Polar Express. $2,749 per person double occ.
Christmas Markets Cruise On The Rhine River • December 8-16
9 days/21 meals: Enjoy a seven-night cruise on an Emerald Cruises Star- Ship. Travel to Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Ludwigshafen, Heidelberg plus Kehl and Strasbourg. An Activity Manager will host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes, and evening entertainment on the cruise. All meals are included with a variety of international cuisine. $3,395 per person double occ.
Tournament of Roses Parade • December 29-January 2
5 day/6 meals: See the Grandaddy of all Parades from your reserved seats along Colorado Boulevard. Explore Los Angeles on a sightseeing tour and ring in the New Year in style with a private gala event. Enjoy a fun and lively Tailgate Party while watching the Rose Bowl game on the big screen. $2,599 per person double occ.
Iceland Land of Fire and Ice – March 6-12, 2024
Iceland is a unique destination that offers pristine nature, boasting geysers, geothermal pools, waterfalls and wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture deeply rooted in ancient heritage. Spend five nights in Iceland while exploring this amazing land of fire and ice. This is a special Northern Lights’ Departure with discounted airfare. $3149 per person double occupancy.
*Amanda plans to go on this trip!
Nova Scotia and Canada’s Maritimes July 12-20, 2024
Welcome to Canada’s Maritimes. Home to the world’s highest tides, breathtaking beaches and forests, historic harbors and the freshest seafood, these delightful provinces will give you memories that last a lifetime. Featuring Cape Breton, New Brunswick, and Price Edward Island. Pricing includes round trip airfare. $4,249 per person double occupancy. *Amanda plans to go on this trip!
Nashville, TN – Featuring 3 Fabulous Shows
4 Days/3 Nights – October 2023 $899 Per Person Double Occupancy Package includes lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners including the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre; two additional performances at the Grand Ole Opry & Troubadour Theater, a guided tour of Nashville including a stop at the Parthenon and American Pickers; Country Music Hall of Fame, a self-guided tour of Ryman Auditorium, and RCA Studio B Tour. Also includes a souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes & meal gratitude’s, and motorcoach transportation.
France: Featuring Normandy Beaches
Enjoy some time in Paris before boarding your luxurious river cruise to sail you away on the Seine to the beaches of Normandy and back. This ship will have all of your meals included and first class service with an English speaking crew.
Pacific Northwest and California
From the wilds of Mount St. Helens to the shadow of giants in the Redwoods, fall under the spell of the Pacific Northwest and California. Travel along Oregon’s beautiful coast, making stops at, Yaguina Head Lighthouse, Newport, Bandon and Coos Bay. Explore Oregon’s wilderness on a Rogue River cruise. Visit Redwood National Park’s Avenue of the Giants. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and discover the “City by the
Bay,” San Francisco.
All prices based on double occupancy, add $100 for non-members. Single, triple and quad rates are also available for most trips. Small deposit holds your spot and is refundable up to date of final payment. Brochures are available for each trip. See Mill Race Center Travel department for more information. Insurance is also available on all trips at time of booking.
Day Trips
NEW Coding to help with Day Trips
R – refund available up to 3 days before departure
V – 12 passenger van
B – 8 passenger bus with lift (The vehicle will depend on the amount of drivers we have for a day. If we only have one driver, we will take the van)
L – Lots of walking, standing, or stairs
A – Wheelchair or walker accessibility (Only the bus can accommodate wheelchairs. Some tours we do are historic buildings without access)
Batar in Seymour – Friday, September 15, Friday, October 20
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
Come inside, sit back and enjoy a cool iced tea and delicious lunch in the Geranium Room. You will love the homemade desserts and fresh coffee and tea. We will have small group reservations for several months to accommodate our numbers. Leave MRC at 10:20am return approx. 1:30pm. Max: 7 R,B
Madison Trip – Wed., Sept. 13
Cost: $15m/$25nm plus lunch Explore historic Madison! We will start with a driving tour of the city, stop for a visit to the Lanthier Winery and Gardens, and the three-story Lumber Mill Antique store. (I describe it as a museum with price tags!) Lunch on your own in the historic downtown area. THERE WILL BE WALKING ON UNEVEN SURFACES AND STEPS. Special tour guide Dan Mustard. Leave MRC at 9am
return approx. 4:00pm.Max: 12 R, V, L
Cake Bake – Mon., Sept. 25
Cost: $15m/$25nm plus dessert We will travel to the Cake Bake Shop in Carmel for an elegant dessert only (no lunch this trip) at this beautiful upscale bakery and enjoy some shopping nearby. Leave 11:30am, return approx. 4:30pm. Max: 7, B, L
Streamcliff Herb Farm – Fri., Sept. 29
Cost: $10m/$20nm plus lunch We will enjoy a delicious homemade lunch and then walk through The beautiful gardens and shop for plants or gifts. Leave 10am return
approx. 2:00pm. Max: 12, R, V
Oasis Diner – Tues., Oct. 3
Cost: $10m/$20nm plus lunch We will travel back in time to this historic 50’s Diner with vintage décor, delicious food and desserts. Leave 9:40am, return approx. 2pm Max: 12, R, V
Salem Trip – Thurs., Oct. 26
Cost: $25m/$35nm plus lunch Visit historic Salem, Indiana. We will stop first for lunch at Raquel’s Restaurant then head over to tour the John Hay Center (Stevens Memorial Museum, the Pioneer Village, and the Depot Railroad Museum.) There will
be moderate walking involved. Special tour guide Dan Mustard. Leave 9:45am, return approx. 5:00pm. Max: 12 R, V, L
T.C. Steele Museum & Hard Truth – Fri., Oct. 27
Cost: $20m/$30nm plus lunch We will first take a guided tour of the TC Steele home and then do selfguided tours of the formal garden and site grounds. Afterwards, we will travel to Nashville and enjoy lunch at Hard Truth Restaurant. Leave MRC
at 9:20am return approx. 2:30pm.Max: 8 R, B, L
Hot Glass Workshop – Fri., Nov. 3
Cost: $65m/$75 nm Our instructor will guide us through studio basics and safety and demonstrate what we will be making. We will gather our molten glass, pick our colors, and sculpt it into our own beautiful creation. Must wear closed toe shoes and cotton based clothing. We will be at the studio from 1:30-3:30. Leave MRC at 12:30 and return approx. 5:00pm. Max: 7, B