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 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.
Wonders of Australia and New Zealand – Amanda is going!
February 26-March 13, 2025
16 days; $8,999 per person double occupancy
Visit the other side of the world with our holiday to the ‘must see’ cities in Australia and New Zealand. Experience the Outer Barrier Reef, take a stroll through Australia’s modern cities, see famous Bondi Beach and tour Sydney’s unmistakable Opera House. Revel in the unspoiled natural beauty of New Zealand and cruise through gorgeous Milford Sound. Waterfalls, fjords, cosmopolitan cities…you’ll experience it all on this unforgettable adventure.
London and Paris • May 14-22. 2025
Free air fare extended to September 30, 2024.
9 days; $4,299 per person double occupancy
Enjoy two panoramic city tours of London and Paris, an excursion to Leeds Castle and the Cliffs of Dover and learn about life in a château at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Visit the regal Palace of Versailles on this 9 day tour of London and Paris.
Montana and Glacier National Park • July 5-12, 2025 (new date)
8 days; $4249 per person double occupancy. The awesome grandeur of Glacier National Park is on display from the comfort of a historic Red Bus travelling along the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road. Cruise through Waterton Lakes National Park and follow in Lewis & Clark’s footsteps to the Gates of the Mountains.
Yellowstone and Jackson Hole • September 20-26, 2025
Free Air Fare extended to September 30, 2024.
7 days; $3,699 per person double occupancy The beauty of Yellowstone National Park comes to life with the natural wonders of Old Faithful, the Norris Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Tour scenic Grand Teton National Park, take a scenic float trip on the Snake River and discover treasures of the Old West in historic Jackson Hole.
Danube Explorer with Oktoberfest • September 19-29, 2025
Free Air Fare extended to September 30, 2024 – Amanda is going!
Prices vary based on cabin selection. Visit five countries: The Czech Republic • Germany • Austria • Slovakia • Hungary and enjoy a 7-night cruise in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. We will end the trip in Munich with reserved seats in a traditional Oktoberfest tent- where we can enjoy the festivities and participate in one of Munich’s most famous traditions!
Treasures of Tuscany • April 30-May 9, 2025
10 days; $5,749 per person with air fare from Indianapolis double occupancy. $7,598 for single occupancy. Explore the artistic wonders of Florence, stroll through the medieval charm of Lucca and Pisa, hunt for truffles in San Miniato, master the art of pasta-making in San Gimignano, savor world-famous cheeses in Pienza, and indulge in the rich culinary traditions of Siena and Arezzo.
Baja California Cruise • January 27-February 3, 2025
Free Air Fare is deposited by July 31, 2024
The beauty and excitement of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula is the highlight of this land and cruise adventure. Spend three nights in San Diego, see the famed Hotel del Coronado and visit Balboa Park, the Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Then, spend four days cruising the Pacific Ocean along the Baja coast with stops at Catalina and Ensenada. Pricing is double occupancy, includes transportation to the airport and roundtrip airfare from Indianapolis. Inside: $2899, Outside: $2979, & Balcony: $3099
Alaska’s Inside Passage Cruise • August 26-September 3, 2025
9 days, 22 Meals. Prices vary based on cabin but start at only $3,449! Want to do Alaska but can’t do almost 2 weeks? This is a great option with one night in Vancouver before getting on a cruise through the beautiful inside passage. We will explore Vancouver, Inside Passage Northbound, Tracy Arm Inlet, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, and Ketchikan!
Contact Amanda Coleman for additional information or to register for any of the trips listed above at travel@millracecenter.org or 812-376-9241 ext. 215.
To register for these trips contact the Mill Race Center office at 376-9241.
Bus Trips
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.
Washington, DC: April 10-15, 2025
9 MEALS. Stay 1 mile from all the major sites! Experience the beauty and magic of spring at the annual cherry blossom festival. As delicate pink petals blanket the trees, parks and streets transform into a picturesque wonderland, inviting visitors to revel in the fleeting beauty of nature. Join the celebration with traditional food, music, and dance, and witness the stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom. Whether you’re strolling through a tranquil garden or participating in lively festivities, the cherry blossom festival offers a mesmerizing experience that captures the essence of renewal and beauty.
Hilton Head, Savannah and Charleston: September 21-27, 2025 ONLY NEED 30 to go!
Let’s enjoy a trip along the beautiful coast! We will explore Hilton Head Island with its beautiful beaches and history. We will enjoy breakfast daily, 1 lunch at Paula Dean’s famous restaurant and 3 dinners while we embark on this trip. We will tour the Parris Island Museum, Savannah History Museum, River District and more! Pricing is $1,549 per person.
Day Trips
Kopper Kettle Friday, September 13
Cost: $10m/$15nm lunch on own Let’s have lunch at the beautiful Kopper Kettle! Leave MRC at 10am return approx. 2:30pm. Max: 12
Not Just Popcorn & The Willard Tuesday, September 17
Cost:$15m/$20nm+lunch on own Leave MRC at 9:40am and tour Not Just Popcorn and then go to The Willard for lunch. Return at approx. 2:00pm. Max: 12 (walking)
Oasis Diner Monday, September 23
Cost: $10m/$15nm plus lunch We will travel up to Plainfield to enjoy lunch at Oasis Diner. Leave MRC at 9:50am/ return approx. 2pm. Max: 12
Huber’s Orchard & Winery Friday, October 4
Cost: $15m/$20nm+lunch on own We will drive down to Borden, In to visit this great Orchard. We will eat lunch at Starlight Café on the property. Visit the farm market and grab your apples and other fall goodies. Leave MRC at 10:00am return at approx. 4:30pm.Max: 12 (lots of walking)
Dawson’s On Main & Indiana Medical History Museum Thursday, October 17
Cost:$20m/$30nm+lunch on own First stop will be lunch at Dawson’s On Main before we head over to the Indiana Medical History Museum for a guided tour. Leave MRC at 9:40am return at approx. 3:00pm. Max: 12 (stairs & walking)
Windjammer Grill and Chocolate Moose Monday, October 28
Cost: $10m/$15nm + lunch & dessert on own We will travel to Bloomington to enjoy a delicious lunch at Windjammer restaurant that sits on beautiful Lake Monroe. On the way back home we will stop at Nashville to have dessert at Chocolate Moose. Leave MRC at 10:00am return at approx. 3:00pm.Max: 12
