PrimeTimers | Day Travelers

Please notify staff at lease two weeks prior to the trip if you use a walker or wheelchair to enable us to secure proper transportation.

Fabyan Villa Museum

& Japanese Garden Ages 21+

Join us for a day of taking in beautiful Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature while strolling the winding path of this 100-year-old site. When visiting the Villa Museum, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, you will discover the Fabyans’ uniquely fascinating legacy. This trip will have a fair amount of walking involved. Please bring a water bottle and sunblock for the trip. Trip includes tour and entrance fees, and transportation. Lunch is on your own at a nearby restaurant. RB

Location: Geneva, IL

Registration deadline: May 13, 2023

154001-1A Th 6/22

9:00A-4:00P $29

Wandering Tree Estate Tour Ages 18+ or 6-17 w/Parent

All Aboard train and garden lovers! This exceptional estate features the best of both worlds containing vast gardens and various train layouts. The property has several gardens to explore including quaint English-inspired rose gardens, to a Japanese garden with waterfall. After touring the botanical gardens, patrons can check out the expansive train models. This venue is home to two train layouts. The outdoor layout, known as The Gloree and Triumphant Garden Railway, runs on over 10,000 square feet of land. After you are astounded by the outdoor model, it will be time to head inside into the Harvey Silets Memorial Chicago Model Railroad Museum. The indoor train museum has O-scale trains that run through a replica of the City of Chicago. You can expect to find Union Station, the Chicago Skyline, the underground L subway system, Millennium Park, and so much more. This outing can be a unique trip for yourself or for grandchild and grandparent combo. Fee includes entrance fees and transportation. Lunch is on your own at a nearby restaurant. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. RB

Location: North Barrington, IL

Registration deadline: June 6, 2023

154012-1A Th 7/6

Durant House Museum

8:30A-3:30P $40

Pickling Party & Tour Ages 18+

In 1837, Bryant Durant moved from Massachusetts to northern Illinois. The prairie farmhouse was constructed just prior to his marriage to Jerusha Shurtleff in 1843. The Durant’s had six children, all of whom were born and raised in the little brick house. Our tour includes a private Pickling Party. The homestead will be filled with aromas of vinegar, spices, and herbs during this program. Visitors will be shown the importance of certain tasks of pickling that allowed foods from spoiling. They will get to ask questions and learn pickling techniques that they can bring home to preserve all their summer produce! This program will be presented in the 1840’s hearth room and in the 1880’s Victorian kitchen. Trip includes transportation, tour, and pickling class. Lunch is on your own at a nearby restaurant. RB

Location: St. Charles, IL

Registration deadline: June 13, 2023

154010-1A Th 7/13 9:00A-4:00P $30

Pride of Oregon Boat Cruise & Lunch Ages 16+

Join your friends on this relaxing river cruise with lunch while sailing on the Pride of Oregon riverboat! Trip includes a relaxing summer river cruise, lunch, and transportation. The sail length is 11:30A-1:30P. Enjoy a beautiful day on the Rock River cruising and watching for the eagles overhead. Fee includes transportation, lunch and cruise. Lunch entrée selections are: 1) Pork Tenderloin OR 2) Baked Cod and both are served with vegetable, starch, dessert, and beverage aboard the Riverboat while cruising. RB

Location: Oregon, IL

Reservation deadline: July 18, 2023

154210-1A F 8/18 9:00A-4:30P $60

Midway Village Museum Tour Ages 21+

Ranked by visitors as a top attraction, Midway Village Museum prides itself as a unique experience combing history, heritage and the exhibition of artifacts to create an unforgettable, educational visitor experience. Attendees will get to visit both the main museum center and have a guided tour through the Victorian Village. The Main Museum Center offers visitors 20,000 square feet of interactive exhibits related to many aspects of life in early Northern Illinois and Rockford’s development and economic impact. The tour of the Victorian Village is comprised of 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era, as well as several beautiful 19th Century gardens that depict life in Northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. This trip includes entry into the museum and transportation. Lunch is on your own at a nearby Restaurant. RB

Location: Rockford, IL

Registration deadline: July 28, 2023

154151-1A M 8/28 9:00A-5:00P $25

The Four C Notes

& Jacob Henry Mansion Ages 21+

The Four C Notes were created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago’s long running production of JERSEY BOYS. The Four C Notes are the Midwest’s ONLY tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! Lunch Menu: Pasta Trio ~ Cheese Manicotti, Fettuccini Alfredo & Spaghetti & Meatballs. Served with a Garlic Bread, Fresh Tossed Garden Salad, Warm Rolls, Whipped Butter, Entree, Dessert, Coffee or Tea. Tickets are limited for this trip. Fee includes transportation, show and lunch. RB

Location: Joliet, IL

Registration deadline: August 11, 2023

154002-1A Th 9/28

9:00A-5:30P $72

For questions regarding Day Travelers, please contact Recreation Supervisor, Ruth Brackmann at ruthb@warrenvilleparks.org.

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