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.

Upcoming 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.

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!

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.

Greece – October 16-24, 2024
Visit the ancient Parthenon with a local guide and enjoy a city tour of Athens. Learn the art of olive oil tasting on Mykonos and enjoy a free day on Santorini for relaxation or independent exploration. Twin rate is $4449 and single is $5248 per person. Pricing includes roundtrip airfare from Indianapolis.

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.

Bus Trips

Ark Encounter & Creation Museum – April 30-May 2, 2024
Travel back in time to meet Noah and his seven family members! Walk through three decks of the massive ark, featuring incredible craftsmanship and beautifully fabricated teaching exhibits. Venture through biblical history stunning exhibit, botanical gardens, a planetarium and more at the Creation Museum. View Cincinnati’s skyline as you glide smoothly on the mighty Ohio. Dine on delicious German fare in traditionally-decorated rooms at the Hofbrauhaus. Enrichment for the mind, body and soul is waiting in Kentucky and Ohio. $689 per person double occupancy.

Christmas at The Biltmore House – December 2-5, 2024
Take a step back in time for an elegant 1895 Christmas! Illuminated with candles and soft lights, the Biltmore House appears as it did Christmas Eve 1895, when it was officially opened by George Vanderbilt. View the home by candlelight, then return in daylight to tour Antler Hill Village and massive grounds of the estate.

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)

Rafters – Friday, March 8
Come and join us for wonderful food and a great atmosphere at Rafters at the Seasons Lodge in Nashville. Leave MRC at 10:30am return at approx. 1:30pm.Max: 12

Indy’s Family Restaurant & Candy Kitchen – Monday, March 18
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own. Lunch and then a demonstration at the Candy Kitchen. Leave MRC at 10:05am return at approx. 3:00pm. Max: 12

Knuckle Sandwich Restaurant – Friday, March 22
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
We will have lunch at this popular 50’s and 60’s diner which has a fun 50’s themed menu. Leave MRC at 10:20am return at approx. 1:30pm.Max: 12

Crossroads Restaurant & Milan 54 Hoosiers Museum – Tuesday, March 26 – L
Cost: $15m/$20nm lunch on own
Lunch at Crossroads Restaurant which is being featured on America’s Best Restaurants and then we will head over to Milan 54 Hoosiers Museum. Leave MRC at 10:00am return at approx. 3:30pm.Max: 12

Stahl’s Restaurant & Marion Kay Spice Store – Wednesday, April 3
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
Lunch at Stahl’s Restaurant in Brownstown and then a stop at the Marion Kay Spice Store. Leave MRC at 10:00am return at approx. 2:30pm.Max: 12

Stories Restaurant – Friday, April 12
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
We will travel to Stories Restaurant in Greensburg near the famous courthouse tree. The restaurant is known for its delicious home cooked food and homemade pies. Leave MRC at 10:15am return approx. 1:30pm. Max: 12

Linda’s Log Cabin Restaurant & Jennings County Historical Society Museum – Friday, April 19 – L
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
Lunch and then a trip to the Jennings County Historical Society Museum. Leave MRC at 10:30am return at approx. 2:30pm.Max: 12

The Wild Olive & The Nashville House – Monday, April 22
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
We will stop and learn all about olive oil and taste test a variety of options. Feel free to shop in the store. Next will be a lunch stop at The Nashville House. Leave MRC at 9:50am return at approx. 2:00pm.Max: 12

Kingfish Restaurant & Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville – Wednesday, April 24 – L
Cost: $20m/$30nm lunch on own
Lunch Kingfish restaurant followed by a tour of the Howard Steamboat Museum. Leave MRC at 10:00am return at approx. 4:30pm.Max: 12

Gray’s Cafeteria – Wed., May 1
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own
Let’s have lunch at a classic café! Wednesday is free piece of pie day with entrée purchase! Leave MRC at 10am return approx. 1:30pm. Max: 12

Derby Dinner Shows

Derby Dinner Shows are a part of day trips. Register in office. These are separate from the travel department and all registration is done in the office.

Sweeney Todd – Wed., March 13 – Matinee Buffet
$55 members, $65non-members
A witty and infamous tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. This thrilling and award-winning musical has shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world! Leave MRC at 10:15am return approx. 5:30pm. Max: 11 R,V,L