BUS TRIPS
These trips are being offered in Mansfield, Ashford, Coventry, Ellington, Tolland, Willington and Windham. If you live in any of those towns, please register in their Parks and Recreation department. Everyone else is welcome to register with the town nearest to them. The pick up location for people registering in Mansfield and Windham will be the commuter lot behind the Eastbrook Mall on Frontage Road. The pick up location for people registering in all other towns will be at the Exit 68 Commuter Parking Lot, Tolland next to Dunkin Dounuts.
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Bronx Zoo
Saturday, May 12th
(Register by May 1st)
The coach bus will leave~the Tolland Commuter Lot at exit 68 off Rte #84 at 7:30 am; we will leave the zoo at 4:30 pm and stop for dinner on the way home. Return time is approximately 8:00 pm. Register early this popular trip always fills.
Fee: (includes the coach bus and your ticket to the zoo.)
Adult $65
Child/Senior (ages 2-12 or 65 and up) $60.
Children under age 2 are free at the zoo, (bus only) $35.
The Bronx Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the world covering more than 265 acres. It is home to more than 4000 animal species. Your POP pass (pay one price) includes the exhibits, attractions and special rides. You will want to experience the Zoo Shuttle, Bengali Express Monorail, Skyfari Cable Car (one way) Children’s Zoo, World of Darkness, World of Reptiles, Jungle World, Tiger Mountain, Congo Gorilla Rain Forest and the Butterfly Gardens. It is hard to see this entire amazing zoo in one day. Bring your camera, your best walking shoes and your lunch if you want or you may purchase it at the zoo.
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James Taylor at Tanglewood
(Registration deadline is June 15th)
Wednesday, July 4th
Tanglewood presents The Essential James Taylor, featuring Mr. Taylor with his extraordinary band of musicians. Fireworks will follow the July 4th concert. Register early. Tickets are expected to sell out. We will not have a stop on the way to Tanglewood. The show starts at 7:00 pm. The grounds open at 4:00 pm. We will arrive shortly after 4:00 pm. There are plenty of places to buy dinner inside, but you are welcome to bring in food, coolers, wine, etc. There is no cooking allowed on the grounds.
Bus Information: The coach bus will leave~the Tolland Commuter Lot at exit 68 off Rte #84 at 2:00 pm; we will return approximately at midnight ( 2 hours after the fireworks are over)
Fee: $57 for everyone (fee includes bus and lawn ticket to show)
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Whale Watch
July 21st
(registration deadline is July 7th)
Watch Humpback Whales breaching, Minke and other species of whales playing, swimming and feeding in their natural environment in the Atlantic Ocean. This 4-hour boat tour along Camp Cod Bay offers spectacular scenery, so bring the kids, cameras, and have fun. Additional information about and maps of Plymouth will be available to all participants.~
The coach bus will leave~the Tolland Commuter Lot at exit 68 off Rte #84 at 7:00 am; we will leave Plymouth, MA at 4:30 pm. Register early this popular trip always fills.
Location: Plymouth, MA
Fee: $55 for ages 3+
(Includes the coach bus and your ticket on the Whale Watch. Meals are on your own.)
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