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.
2021 Trips
All prices based on double occupancy, add $80 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.
All trips are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions. If a trip is changed by Mill Race Center or the providing company, all money will be refunded. Trip insurance is highly recommended, and can be purchased for $75 per trip..
September 25, 2021 – Yellowstone & Jackson Hole Wyoming
Enjoy free airfare on this trip to Yellowstone and Jackson Hole Wyoming when booked by November 30, 2020 with Mayflower Tours. See Old Faithful and Grand Teton National Park including an authentic ranch BBQ and float trip down the Snake River! 2 full days in Yellowstone and 2 full days in Jackson Hole plus a day in Salt Lake City.
Savannah, Jekyll Island, Beaufort and more! September 27-October 2, 2021
Southern Charm awaits as we tour Savannah with trees dripping with Spanish Moss and beautiful fountains in the squares. We will also tour the Mansions of Yesteryear on Jekyll Island, eat the world’s best shrimp on St. Simon’s Island and see the Queen of the Carolina Sea Island, Beaufort. We will also have time at Parris Island, training ground for many of our Marines and more. This trip is a must for lovers of all things Southern Coastal. $725 double, $942 Single. Add $100 nonmembers. Travel insurance available.
October 8, 2021 – Eastern Gems of Europe Cruise
Mayflower and Emerald Cruises present a leisurely cruise down the Danube through Bucharest, Transylvania, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary and Budapest. Trip includes a 7 night cruise and 2 nights in Bucharest. European Splendor and History await! Luxury accommodations, most meals and sightseeing with choices of activity levels included!
Chattanooga Choo Choo October 11-14, 2021
Pardon me Boys, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo we are going on in October? Yes! Yes! Three exciting train rides are included in this adventurous trip to Tennessee. We will also be going to Famous Ruby Falls, Rock City and taking a Southern Belle dinner cruise! Includes bus transportation, all rides and accommodations plus most meals! $759 double$958 single NTA insurance available. This one sold out fast in 2020 so call for Availability!
The Christmas Trip is here! Lancaster Christmas, Featuring Sight and Sound Theater: Queen Esther November 28-December 2, 2021.
Join Us for Holiday Lights and Delights as we travel by luxury motor coach to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Downhome country cooking and simple pleasures await as we tour Amishland, USA with stops at Kitchen Kettle Village, an Amish bake shop and craft farm. This trip features the AMAZING Sight and Sound Theater production: Queen Esther and a trip to Longwood Gardens decorated for the Holidays. We end our tour with a stop at Hershey to stock up on holiday treats! $699 per person double, $899 single includes transportation, 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners.
Treasures of Europe with Collette, March 24-April 5, 2022
Highlights: London, Paris, Seine River Cruise, Train rides across the countryside and through the Chunnel, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Italian Vineyard experience, Michelangelo’s David, Rome and the Colosseum plus much more!
13 days, 16 meals, 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners included.
Per Person rates” Double $4349, Single $5149
Washington DC April 20-26, 2022
Springtime in Our Nation’s Capital. Guided Tours of the Monuments and Memorials including WWII, Vietnam Veterans, Lincoln, Smithsonian, Capitol Hill and MLK, Jr sites. Both day and night tours, plus Arlington Cemetery, The NEW Museum of the Bible, Mount Vernon and more. Includes accommodations, transportation by motor coach, 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners plus admissions and guides. $849 double, $1148 single, add $100 nonmembers. Travel insurance available and recommended.
NEW Trip! Holland Tulip Festival! May 3-5, 2021
includes lodging, transportation, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. A short drive to Michigan will inspire all things Dutch! Windmills, tulips, wooden shoes, parades and much more! This is a fun, short trip with minimal bus time. Great for those new to motor coach travel and flower lovers! $499 per person double, $658 single. Travel Insurance available and recommended.
New Trip! Black Hills of South Dakota! June 2-14, 2021
Including Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Custer State Park, a cruise on the Wisconsin Dells, Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Deadwood, Mt Moriah and so much more! See the great plains of the West and larger than life monuments. Price includes transportation, lodging, 12 breakfasts and 11 dinners, admission to all attractions as listed on brochure, shows and more. $2259 double add $899 single. Travel Insurance available and recommended.
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Brunswick! NEW DATE July 11-23 2022.
Unbelievable 2019 pricing!
We will travel through Maine to Halifax and explore the beautiful vistas of Peggy’s Cove, Hopewell Rocks, the Bay of Fundy and so much more. You must have a passport for this trip! $1665 double occupancy member price, $2389 single. Travel Insurance available and recommended. Very popular trip, sign up today!
It’s Another Mystery Trip! August 14-19, 2022
Includes 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 1 boxed lunch, 3 dinners, admissions to fascinating and fun adventures, motor coach transportation and more! This trip does include boat rides and some stairs/uneven terrain. $959 double, $1278 single. Nonmembers add $100.
Boston, Salem and Cape Ann, September 14-20, 2022
Join us for an East Coast adventure exploring the historic areas of Boston, including the famous Faneull Hall and Quincy Market. Walk in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers at Trinity Church, Boston Common, The USS Constitution, JFK Library and more! We will also get a guided tour of beautiful coastal Massachusetts, Salem, Lex-ington and Concord. $829 double, $1158 single. Nonmembers add $100. Includes 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, hotels, tours, motor coach transportation and more!
All trips involve some walking, stairs and many have boat cruises. If you have concerns about accessibility, please contact Edie personally to discuss potential accommodation. $75 refundable deposit holds your spot with final payment due 2 months before trip departure. Insurance is available and recommended for each trip. More information and flyers available at the MRC office.
Special Tours with Colette
Call Edie at 812-376-9241 for more information, brochures, and to register.
Shades of Ireland with Collette Departing October 6, 2021
Highlights….Dublin ● Irish Evening ● Choices on Tour ● Kilkenny Waterford ● Blarney Castle ● Killarney Jaunting Car Ride ● Ring of Kerry ● Farm Visit ● Limerick ● Cliffs of Moher Galway ● Castle Stay. 10 Days ● 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts ● 5 Dinners Per Person Rates: Double $3,249; Single $3,949
Reflections of Italy with Collette Departing November 8, 2021
Highlights….Rome ● Colosseum ● Assisi ● Perugia ● Cortona ● Florence Chianti Winery & Cooking Class ● Venice ● Murano Island ● Milan ● Choices on Tour. 10 Days ● 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts ● 1 Lunch ● 3 Dinners Per Person Rates: Double $3,349; Single $4,049
Magical Christmas Markets of Austria and Germany with Collette, Departing December 2, 2021
Highlights….Innsbruck, Choice on Tour, Seefeld, Carriage Ride Salzburg, St. Peter’s Restaurant Oberammergau, Munich, Christmas Markets. 8 Days, 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners. Per Person Rates: Double $2,499; Single $2,899
Tropical Costa Rica with Collette, Departing February 14, 2022
Highlights….San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero. 9 Days, 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners. Per Person Rates: Double $2,349; Single $2,849
Collette & Mill Race Center present: Greece Island Hopper
11 Days ● 13 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS… Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, Acropolis, The Parthenon, Myko-nos, Santorini Island Tour, Ancient Akrotiri, Oia Village, Wine Tasting and more! Only $4999d/$5999s if signed up by November 21, 2021. Go to link for full bro-chure! https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1073773
Mill Race Center and Collette present… Discover British Landscapes with Optional 3-Night Paris Post Tour Extension September 11 – 20, 2022
10 Days ● 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS… Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London and more! $3799d/$4399s. Sign up by March 10, 2021. Go to link for full brochure: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1073781
Mill Race Center and Collette present… South Pacific Wonders with Optional 3-Night Fiji Post Extension October 5-19, 2022
15 Days ● 22 Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS… Christ-church, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Merino Sheep Farm, Choice on Tour, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House and so much more! A trip of a lifetime for $7449d/$8549s if signed up by April 5, 2021. Check this link for full brochure: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1073777
Day Trippers
Each Day Tripper adventure priced individually based on cost/admission fees, meals not included unless noted. Also you must note any food or accessibility concerns at time of reservation as not all venues can accommodate special requests.
Hike & Picnic at Versailles State Park – Thursday, September 16
Hike and Picnic at Versailles State Park with Connie Kelley. Leave MRC at 10am return at 2:30pm. Bring a sack lunch and beverages. Connie will share her knowledge of the history of the shelters, ruins and park as you hike the paths and eat lunch in the park. $12 per person.
Gasthof Village & Restaurant – Thursday, September 23
Join us for an Amish experience! Authentic Amish restaurant and gift shops. Thursday, September 23. Leave MRC at 9am return at 5pm. Lunch and shopping on your own. $25 members/ $35 non- members.
Finlay Market & American Sign Museum – Wednesday, October 20
Finlay Market and American Sign Museum, Cincinnati. Enjoy lunch on your own and the famous Finlay Market, one of America’s oldest continuously operating city markets. After-ward wander the nostalgic halls of the American Sign Museum viewing hundreds of neon and promotional signs in a charming village setting. Keep a sharp eye out for a sign from Columbus! $35 per member/$45 non-member includes admission to the museum and transportation. Leave MRC at 9am return at 4pm.
Wilstem Ranch in Paoli – Monday, October 25
Pet an Elephant? Hug a Giraffe? Why not? Let’s go to Wilstem Ranch in Paoli to see the animals up close in a whole new way. We will enjoy a small group encounter with elephants then, after lunch, we will pet Giraffes and get a selfie to show our friends. An amazing day full of one of a kind experiences! $85 members, $95 non -members. Includes transportation and encounters. Lunch on your own in the area. Leave MRC at 9am return at 4pm.
Derby Dinner Theater Proudly Presents: Agatha Christies Mousetrap! – Thursday, October 28
Dinner and a mystery! What could make for a more delightful evening? Another hit from the undisputed queen of mystery, Agatha Christie! This superb thriller will keep you guessing until the dramatic end. A treat for any mystery-lover! Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and entertainment. Adult beverages, tipping and dessert not included. $65 member $75 non-member includes show, dinner and transportation. Leave MRC at 4:30pm return at 11pm.
Transportation to the Indianapolis Symphony Coffee Pops Series!
Fridays: Sept 17, Oct 22, Jan 21, 2022, Feb 11, March 18, April 29 and June 3
Transportation cost $20 per person per concert.
Let us do the driving and parking so you can enjoy the music!
Bettin’ Buddies
New lower transportation rate! Only $20!
Monday, September 13 – Rising Star
Wednesday, November 10 – Hollywood Casino
Leave MRC at 9am return at 4pm. Must bring State ID Card or Driver’s License.
Call 812-376-9241 to reserve your spot!