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Trips
City of Salem Parks, Recreation & Community Services Trips 2013
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Thursday, June 13 – Charlie Thomas and the Drifters…..$55 per person
The Drifters were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. They made it into charts on 36 occasions, scoring 10 hits with 23 of their songs but most importantly, they cracked the more prestigious Pop charts 37 times! This show features some of the greatest hits of the 50's and 60's that topped the musical charts and propelled the Drifters to Fame. Don't miss out! Show includes: Luncheon and Show. This is a drive on your own event at the Danversport Yacht Club. Checks made payable to Best of Times.

Wednesday, June 19- Saugus Iron Works....$4.00
Join us for a fun day trip to the Saugus Iron Works. Quench your thirst for local history, culture and the outdoors as you stroll the beautifully restored and preserved Saugus Iron Works. Space is limited to 12 seniors so please do not wait to register.

Saturday, July 27- Casablanca by the Sea........$64.00
Depart in the morning on board your luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach. A delicious lunch is waiting for you at Dunstan School Buffet with "Over 100 Items"! Today's special treat will be a 90 minute cruise on the Bay View Lady. You'll experience Portland's picturesque islands, lighthouses, Civil War Forts, fishing boat, and seals basking on the rocks in Casco Bay on this wonderfully narrated cruise. After the cruise enjoy free time shoppinng on Portland's newly renovated Old Port. Checks made payable to Fox Tours.

Thursday, August 1- Martha’s Vineyard…..$79.00
Travel to the slip of sand called Cape Cod. You’ll first arrive in Falmouth to board your ferry, the Island Queen. On arrival to Martha’s vineyard, a native guide will provide a tour on board his bus across the Island. From Oak Bluffs, famous for its brightly painted Victorian gingerbread cottages to Edgartown, you’ll experience Martha’s Vineyard’s Charm and Beauty! After a delicious dinner at the Old Country Buffet, you’ll return home at approx. 7pm. Tour Includes: Island Tour, Shopping time in Edgartown, Island Queen Ferry, Dinner at Old Country Buffet and luxury Silver Fox Coach. Checks made payable to Fox Tours.

Thursday, Aug. 15 – Broadway and the Feast....$85 per person
Join us as we bring a bit of Broadway to the beaches of Maine. We transform one of Maine's best known facilities for lobster, fosters into our very own theatre! Best of Times own stage, lighting and sound system creates the show experience our customers have come to expect. Experience one of Maine's finest traditions at one of it's finest locations. Our show this afternoon features the dynamic duo of The Chimenti's. They bring Broadway to life in a very special and unique way. Don't miss out on a great day that combines great food, great entertainment, and great fun in one great day! Ticket includes: Meal (Whole Boiled 1 1/4 lb lobster, Clam Chowder, Fresh Steamed Mussels plus more! or 1/2 BBQ Chicken is available as lobster Alternative), Transportation and Show! Check made payable to Best of Times.

Thursday, Sep. 8 – A Sinfully Sweet Sunday....$75 per person
Give into temptation on this special day and indulge in all the goodness chocolate has to offer! Begin your day at Buffet Brunch at Giorgio's Restaurant, followed by a stop at Swan Chocolates to sample indulge and learn about chocolate (each of us will receive a special take home goodie to enjoy!). Tour Amheuser-Bush Brewery where we will learn the history of the company and have a tasteful of beer. Also we will visit the Budweiser Clydesdales in their Old World-Style Hamlet, one of the most beautiful settings for these majestic horses. PLUS! in the end there will be a surprise "Mystery Stop"! Ticket includes: Transportation, Sunday Brunch, Brewery Tour, & Local Touring with a Best of Times Guide. Checks made payable to Best of Times.

Saturday, September 21- Bourne Scallop Festival Cape Cod Canal Cruise........$64.00
Get on board for one of our tastiest adventures, a day filled with fresh air and fun, great food and friends, all located in Buzzards Bay, Massachussetss. You will enjoy a traditional scallop dinner or, as an alternative entrée, herb roasted chicken. Then spend time at the Bourne Festival itself. The cuisine and entertainment are always terrific! Your captain will provide a very interesting narrative on the Canal during your ninety minute cruise. Tour includes: admission to the Bourne Scallop Festival, choice of scallop or chicken dinner, narrated ninety minute Cape Cod Canal cruise, and luxury motor coach. Checks made payable to Fox Tours.

Sunday, Sep. 29 to Monday, Sep. 30 –
9/11 Memorial in NYC and West Point Academy.... $299 per person Double/Triple Occupancy/ $359 per person Single Occupancy
For details please see flyer available at Salem Park and Rec. Center.
Price includes: Round Trip Transportation, Hotel Lodging, Two (2) Meals (1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast), Dinner Theatre Show, Touring, All Admissions and the services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Director. For more details please see Fay Ventouris  at the Salem Community Center or Call 978-744-0924 x25.

Thursday, Oct. 10 – Fall Foliage Day Trip..... $69.95
Enjoy a guided tour and visit to the Cathedral of the Pines in the hills of southwestern New Hampshire, a luncheon at JP Stephens (choice of roast top sirloin or backed Scrod or Sautéed apple walnut chicken breast), a visit to Smith's Country Cheese in Winchendon, MA and a visit to Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA. At Red Apple Farm everyone will receive a gift of the Red Apple's delicious Apple Dumplings to take home! Price includes: Transportation, luncheon, touring and service of a Best of Times Tour Guide. Checks made payable to Best of Times.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Liza & Judy Together Again.... $79.00
Enjoy a wonderful tribute show to Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. This amazing show has performed to sold out audiences in Theatres all across America, some of the best known casinos in Las Vegas & Atlantic City, as well as over 96 sold out shows at the Legends in Concert Theatre in Southern California. Don't miss your opportunity to see this amazing show from our Best of Times stage! Price includes: Transportation, Luncheon and Show.  Checks made payable to Best of Times.

Saturday, Dec. 7- New York City Christmas Shopping & Sightseeing…...$49.00
On arrival in New York, stops will be made at both Rockefeller Center and Macy’s. Many Christmas displays, including the Rockefeller Center and Tree, all aglow, will be on display in stores and in the streets for your viewing pleasure. Visit one of Broadway’s exciting shows, attend one of New York’s famous museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or enjoy shopping and sightseeing on Fifth Avenue! Tour Includes: Motor Coach Transportation and NYC Map and Attractions List. Checks made payable to Fox Tours.

Sunday-Monday, Dec. 8-9- Holiday Magic featuring the North Polar Express and New York City......$319 Double/Triple Occ.
$369 Single Occ.
We begin our journey at Mohegan Sun Casino after a day of trying our luck head to our accomodations at the Mystic Hilton. Tonight, following a lovely dinner in the Grand Ballroom, we head to Essex CT where we'll board our locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journeyy to the North Pole. On board the "North Pole Express Train" we will celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate and sugar cookies. On day two we will begin our day with full hot and heart All-American buffet breakfast at he hotel before leaving for NYC & Radio City Music Hall. See the lights of Rockefeller Center and their Christmas tree in full color display plus more! We will have approx. 3 hours for shopping and lunch on our own on 5th Avenue. Checks made payable to Best of Times.


**All Trips are open to all ages & individuals of all communities**

For more information please call Fay Ventouris, 978 744-0924 x25 or


 
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