All you have to do is sign up and enjoy the trip.
March 19
May 2 & 26
Preregister for all trips in person at the Center or by phone (with VISA or MasterCard).
All trips depart from/return to the Center.
Most meals are an added cost.
All payments must be made at time of registration.
You have several methods of payment: cash, checks made payable to Willamalane, and MasterCard or VISA credit cards.
A Center representative will escort all bus trips.
If you must cancel, please contact us at least three business days prior to the trip. We will be happy to give you a refund. Late cancellations can only be refunded if we can fill your spot from a waiting list.
Give your ideas for trip destinations to Trish Phetteplace or Dorothy Velasco.
On the day of your trip, please park your car on C Street or Water Street.
If you own a cell phone, please bring it on each trip and give your number to the escort.
Please do not wear perfume on trips.
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Click here to go to our registration page for general information about registering for Willamalane programs.
The Travel News is a four-page newsletter that is published quarterly. It will keep you up to date on all the travel opportunities available through the Center. You can receive a subscription at no charge, just by requesting it (4 issues per year).
•Take 10 day-trips and receive $10 credit on your 11th day-trip.
•Escort signs card on trip day.
•Bring completed trip card to registration to receive credit.
•Bonus good for day-trips only.
Whether you’re traveling to the Oregon Coast or the East Coast, we plan all the details. All you have to do is sign up and enjoy the trip. To make sure you have a pleasant day traveling with us, experienced Center representatives escort most excursions to ensure your needs are met.
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Portland The beautiful Grotto, a world-famous Catholic sanctuary,
is a favorite place to visit for holiday lights, but the gardens are a
glorious attraction in the spring. We’ll see both the lower and upper
levels, including an incredible 180° view through the glass wall of
the spectacular Meditation Chapel. We’ll also spend a little time
at the Columbia Gorge Premiere Outlets in Troutdale. Some walking. Food
is an added cost.
5/15 . . . Th . . . 8:30a-5:30p . . . $34
Salem Enjoy a relaxing one-hour scenic cruise on
the Willamette Queen riverboat, reminiscent of the days when Willamette
River travel was only by steam-powered sternwheelers. We’ll have
time for lunch and shopping in downtown Salem, and a visit to the lovely
garden at Deepwood Estate. Food is an added cost.
5/21 . . . W . . . 9a-5p . . . $39
Grants Pass This trip was a favorite last year. The Center cares
for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. On 24 acres next to the Rogue
River, animals include baby squirrels, rabbits, bobcats, black bears, and
grizzly bears. Birds range from hummingbirds to eagles. This fascinating
tour requires extensive outdoor walking. Food is an added cost.
5/30 . . . F . . . 8:30a-6p . . . $35
Newport Learn about the mysteries
and joys of underwater life at this OSU study center, one of a handful
of centers nationwide designated as a Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center.
You’ll see some amazing creatures
and marvel at their survival abilities. Also enjoy a walk on the beach
and poking into attractive shops. Food is an added cost.
6/5 . . . Th . . . 8:30a-5:30p . . . $32
Elkton Take an enchanting stroll among hundreds
of butterflies in the flight room at the Butterfly Pavilion and learn about
plants that attract butterflies. Walk through the 4.5-acre Native Park
and the Cracked Pot Herb Garden. Check out plants, artwork, and gifts at
the Gift Shop. We’ll have
a good local lunch and will stop to see Fort Umpqua, currently under
reconstruction. Food is an added cost.
6/14 . . . Sa . . . 9:30a-3:30p . . . $23
Here and There This mystery tour is really different and lots
of fun! We’ve
never done it before. As a general rule we don’t repeat any of our
mystery tours. A little walking is involved, so dress casually and wear
comfortable shoes. Food is an added cost.
6/20 . . . F . . . 9:30a-3p . . . $19
Aurora Who can resist strawberry shortcake
and ice cream? The Old Aurora Colony Museum is sponsoring its 38th annual
Strawberry Social. Enjoy delicious refreshments, wool spinning demonstrations,
free entrance to the museum, and live music. We’ll also stop at Fir
Point Farm where you can purchase fresh produce. Cost includes refreshments.
Lunch is an added cost.
6/22 . . . Su . . . 9a-4:30p . . . $32
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No outdoor trips are currently scheduled.
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Imperial
Cities and the Passion Play in Oberammergau, GermanyExplore the charming, historic Imperial cities of Central Europe. Combine
great sightseeing, traditional entertainment, authentic Mozart dinner concert,
and Passion Play performance. Highlights include Vienna, Budapest, Prague,
and Salzburg. This world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, which takes
place every ten years, sells out months in advance. In order to reserve
tickets and hold a spot on this tour, a $100 deposit is required at this
time. Deposits will be refundable until final payment due date. More information
to follow as it becomes available.
Time, cost, and dates TBA (currently reserving for July, 2010)
Tour America’s “Second City,” Chicago, including the intriguing
Field Museum. In Door County, Wisconsin, explore charming coastal villages and
savor an authentic Fish Boil! Delight in picturesque Michigan’s Mackinac
Island Grand Hotel. Since automobiles are not allowed, explore the Victorian-style
island in a horse-drawn carriage. Frankenmuth, an enchanting Bavarian-style town,
features the world’s largest Christmas store. At the amazing Ford Rouge
Factory Tour in Southfield, tons of raw materials pour into one side of the complex
and polished autos roll out the other. Highlights: Millennium Park, Green Bay,
Charlevoix, Henry Ford Museum, and more.
6/6-15 . . . F-Su . . . Time TBA
Twin $2,799 . . . Single $3,799 . . . Triple $2,769.
Cancellation insurance available at an additional cost of $120, due at time of
deposit. Deposit of $100 due at registration.
Tour the “Bluegrass State” including
a trip through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Biltmore Estate
owned by the Vanderbilt family, and entertainment at Nashville’s
Grand Ole Opry and the Wildhorse Saloon. A visit to the birthplace of Abraham
Lincoln and famous Churchill Downs, with a stop at a working horse farm,
and a Star Cruise showcase this beautiful countryside. Highlights include
Pigeon Forge, Asheville Country Tonite Theatre, Kentucky Horse Park, museums,
and more.
10/7-14 . . . Tu-Tu . . . Time TBA
Twin $1,999 . . . Single $2,499 . . . Triple $1,969.
Cancellation insurance available at an additional cost of $140, due at
time of deposit. Deposit of $100 due at registration.
Trip presentation Monday, May 12 at 10 a.m.
“American Venice,” San Antonio, offers sidewalk cafes, historic
architecture and the Riverwalk decked out with over 120,000 luminaries.
Explore the Mission San Jose, King William District, Aztec Theater, and
Alamo. Visit specialty shops in the German settlement of Fredericksburg.
Enjoy entertainment and dinner at the authentic Bandera Dude Ranch in Luckenbach.
Create Tex-Mex cuisine with a private cooking class.
12/7-11 . . . Su-Th . . . Time TBA
Twin $1,529 . . . Single $1,829 . . . Triple $1,499
Cancellation insurance available at an additional cost of $60, due at time
of deposit. Deposit of $100 due at registration.
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5/28-29 . . . CANCELLED
This event is amazing! Three days of Dixieland, Ragtime, Blues,
and lots of Swing in six different Medford venues. You’ll have a
pass that gets you into any performances you choose. Free shuttles take
you to all the venues, and one with a dance floor is in our hotel, the
Ramada Medford and Convention Center. We’ll also offer an optional
field trip. Breakfasts and snack included; 3 lunches and 2 dinners not
included.
10/10-12 . . . F-Su . . . 9a-6:00p
$225 per person double occupancy
($60 extra for single room. We try to provide roommates but cannot guarantee.)
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