Trips
*ALL TRIPS WILL LEAVE FROM THEROCKINGHAM COUNTY ADMIN CENTER20 east gay st, harrisonburg, va 22802ITINERARIES:Itineraries are printed on your receipt after you register. For specific questions about trips, please call 540-564-3160. Virginia State FairDOSWELL, VAMaymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park, located in Richmond, Virginia, with many unique experiences for all to enjoy. Stroll through the gardens and arboretum, see native wildlife habitats, feed friendly goats, explore The Robins Nature Center, and visit the Mansion. This trip will require significant amounts of walking. Registration link: Virginia State Fair Fee $30 | Register By May 29 Thursday, July 6 | 8am-6pm Leesburg Premium OutletsLEESBURG, VAJoin us on a trip to the Leesburg Premium Outlets! The Leesburg Premium Outlets includes more than 100 stores making it Northern Virginias most popular outlet destination. Some of the many stores include Kate Spade, Brooks Brothers, Ann Taylor, Coach, Nike, and Under Armour. Trip includes mini bus transportation to the Leesburg Premium Outlets only. Registration link: Leesburg Premium Outlets Fee $20 | Register By September 21 Friday, September 29 | 8am-5:15pm Sight & Sound: Miracle of ChristmasLANCASTER, PAThis holiday season, travel back in time to Bethlehem as the original Christmas story unfolds all around you. Journey alongside Mary and Joseph, a flock of surprised shepherds, and three wisemen—along with their camels! There may be no room at the inn, but God has a lowly stable prepared as the angels announce the coming of the Messiah! Trip Includes your ticket and transportation, meals are not included. Registration link: Miracle of Christmas Fee $120 | Register By October 4 Tuesday, December 19 | 8:30am-11pm Blue Ridge TunnelNELSON COUNTY, VAJoin us on a trip to the Blue Ridge Tunnel in Nelson County, VA. This trip will give participants the chance to view beautiful Fall colors on Afton Mountain as well as explore the 4,273 foot Blue Ridge Tunnel. The tunnel is only accessible via a gravel travel, it is approximately a half mile walk to reach the tunnel. After exploring the tunnel, we will head to Blue Mountain Brewery for lunch before heading home. Trip includes transportation only, meal not included. Registration link: Blue Ridge Tunnel Fee $20 | Register By October 10 Tuesday, October 17 | 9am-2:15pm Wohlfahrt Haus: Fiddler on the RoofWYTHEVILLE, VASet in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Rated PG. Trip includes transportation, ticket and meal. Gratuity not included. Registration link: Fiddler on the Roof Fee $90 | Register By October 12 Thursday, October 19 | 8:30am-7pm Hollywood CasinoCHARLES TOWN, WVLooking for a Vegas-style casino experience? Join us on our trip to Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV. You’ll have your choice from more than 1900 slot machines and 74 exciting game tables. Fee includes mini bus transportation only, participants will be responsible for all other expenses. Registration links: October 27 December 12 January 5 Fee $20 | Register By One Week Prior 9am-5:30pm | Ages 21+ Friday, October 27 Tuesday, December 12 Friday, January 5 Potomac Mills Outlet MallWOODBRIDGE, VAWhether you’re ready to start Christmas shopping or just on the hunt for a good deal this trip will be a great opportunity for you! We’ll drop you off either at Ikea or Potomac Mills Mall, one of the best outlet malls in the area, and you will be free to explore at your leisure. Stores include Burlington, Calvin Klein, Coach, Columbia, Ikea, Lego, Oakley, North Face and many more. Registration link: Potomac Mills Fee $20 | Register By October 30 Monday, November 6 | 8:30am-6pm Gardenfest of LightsLAKESIDE, VAJoin us on a trip to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for the spectacular Gardenfest of Lights event. During this special yearly event the gardens are decorated with millions of Christmas Lights! Food and drinks are also available on site. Trip includes transportation and your ticket, meals not included. Registration link: Gardenfest of Lights Fee $40 | Register By November 1 Tuesday, November 28 | 3:30-11pm DC MuseumsWASHINGTON, DCJoin us on a choose your own adventure to our nations capital. Our 14 passenger mini-bus will drop you off near the National Mall and from there you will be free to explore on your own. Nearby attractions include the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the American History Museum and Natural History Museum. Trip includes transportation only, trip will require significant amounts of walking. Registration link: DC Museums Fee $20 | Register By August 24 Thursday, September 7 | 7:30am-6pm Short Pump Town CenterRICHMOND, VAJoin us for our last shopping trip before Christmas to the Short Pump Town Center. Participants will have the day to explore the malls more than 100 stores for those last minute Christmas goodies! Trip includes transportation only. Registration link: Short Pump Fee $20 | Register By November 30 Thursday, December 7 | 8am-7pm Riverside Dinner Theatre: Jersey BoysFREDERICKSBURG, VAWith phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Enjoy electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Registration link: Jersey Boys Fee $90 | Register By January 17 Wednesday, January 24 | 9am-6:30pm | Arundel Mills Mall & CasinoHANOVER, MDWhether you are eager to hit up the casino or need to get your shopping done this trip is for you! We will provide transportation to and from the doors to this monstrous mall that has one a mile loop of your favorite stores. Stores include Bass Pro Shops, Burlington, Coach, Eddie Bauer, J Crew, Kate Spade, Merrell, Nike and many more! Don’t forget this trip also gives you access to the Live! Casino that adjoins the mall. Fee includes mini bus transportation. Registration links: October 5 November 21 Fee $20 | Register By One Week Prior Thursday, October 5 | 8am-7pm Tuesday, November 21 | 8am-7pm Virginia BeachVIRGINIA BEACH, VAJoin us on one of our most popular trips to Virginia Beach! This is a no-frills trip that will get you to the beach on the cheap! Participants will enjoy a nice lunch along the coast before being free to explore the beach on their own. This trip overlaps with the International Sand Sculpting competition ($7 cash entry fee not included in your trip cost). Trip includes transportation only, meals not included. Registration link: Virginia Beach Fee $30 | Register By September 22 Monday, October 2 | 7am-9:30pm Fall Foliage TourSKYLINE DRIVEJoin Rockingham County Parks and Recreation on a scenic drive through the Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive. You will have the opportunity to see beautiful scenic views, changing fall colors and a delicious meal at the Big Meadows Lodge. Trip includes transportation and admittance into Shenandoah National Park, meal not included. Registration link: Fall Foliage Tour Fee $20 | Register By October 3 Tuesday, October 10 | 10:30am-3:30pm Hagerstown Premium OutletsHAGERSTOWN, MDJoin us on a shopping trip to Hagerstown Premium Outlets. Hagerstown Premium Outlets® is a village style shopping center that is easily accessible from the DC area, Baltimore, Southern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day at over 60 designer and name brand outlet stores including Coach, Guess, Kate Spade New York, The North Face, Under Armour, Columbia Factory Store and more. They host retailers ranging from jewelry to women's apparel to sporting goods. They also have many dining options in their food court or top off your shopping experience. Registration link: Hagerstown Premium Outlets Fee $20 | Register By October 6 Friday, October 13 | 8am-6pm Historic JamestownJAMESTOWN, VAJoin us on a trip to Historic Jamestown. Guests will have the chance to explore the grounds and take advantage of daily guided tours and activities that are included with your ticket. Trip includes transportation and your ticket to enter Jamestowne, no meals included. Please note that this trip will require a significant amount of walking. Registration link: Historic Jamestown Fee $60 | Register By October 31 Tuesday, November 14 | 7am-7:30pm Busch Gardens Christmas TownWILLIAMSBURG, VAThe World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park is once again transformed with over ten million twinkling lights, one of the largest holiday displays in North America. Enjoy heart-warming holiday shows and classics such as Santa’s Workshop, the Christmas Town Express and ‘Twas that Night ice skating show. Over 20 rides and coasters including NEW Pantheon™, the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, pair thrilling moments with holiday cheer. Trip includes transportation and your ticket which includes one meal inside Busch Gardens at select locations. Registration link: Christmas Town Fee $120 | Register By October 13 Thursday, December 21 | 11-12am Blue Ridge Parkway TourBLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, VAJoin us on a trip to enjoy the Fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will head up I81 before beginning the scenic part of our tour in Waynesboro, VA on the Blueridge Parkway. We will head South for about an hour with stops at various overlooks along the way. We will then head back North with a lunch stop at the locally famous Kathy’s diner in Staunton for lunch. Trip includes mini bus transportation only, meal not included. Registration link: Blue Ridge Parkway Tour Fee $25 | Register By October 13 Friday, October 20 | 9am-2:15pm Wohlfahrt Haus: Christmas CarrolWYTHEVILLE, VACharles Dicken’s beloved characters come to life with a Wohlfahrt Haus twist in “A Wohlfahrt Haus Christmas Carol.” Scrooge, a wealthy miser goes on a journey Christmas Eve night with four ghosts to examine how his choices and actions in the past and present will affect his future as well as the true meaning of Christmas. Registration link: Christmas Carrol Fee $90 | Register By November 23 Thursday, November 30 | 8:30am-7pm Luray CavernsLURAY, VAJoin us on a trip to the spectacular Luray Caverns. Participants will enjoy a lunch at Southern Kitchen in New Market, VA before continuing over the mountain to the caverns. While there we will have a guided caverns tour followed by the chance to tour the car museum and other attractions at your own pace. Trip includes transportation and your ticket to Luray Caverns, lunch not included. Registration link: Luray Caverns Fee $38 | Register By November 2 Thursday, November 16 | 11am-3:45pm Riverside Dinner Theatre: Miracle on 34th StreetFREDERICKSBURG, VAA holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre masterpiece, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street follows Kris Kringle as he takes on the cynics in this beloved holiday classic. Single mother Doris Walker doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. When their neighbor, Fred Gaily, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works, Doris is not impressed. But when it turns out that Macy’s Santa may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts. Filled with humor, spectacle, and such beloved songs as "Pinecones and Hollyberries," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," and "My State, My Kansas," this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment. Includes your ticket, meal and transportation. Registration link: Miracle on 34th Street Fee $90 | Register By November 29 Wednesday, December 6 | 9am-6:30pm |