Travel & Trips

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Highlight Programs

Historic Homes of the Laurel Highlands, PA: Friday, October 10
We will travel to the beautiful scenic Laurel Highlands of Southwest Pennsylvania during the full fall colors. Our first stop is the Nemacolin Castle, the historic homes of the Bowman family. Built in 1789, the 22 rooms furnished with antique furniture and household items, represents architectural trends and family living the past two centuries. The journey continues to the Cochran Home, a magnificent restored Victorian home and the Cochran Church reminiscent of a European Cathedral. Our final stop is Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater, a must see even a second time.
Registration Deadline: Oct. 10 or until the bus is full.
#2008.417
Time: Charter Bus Departs from Hudson United Methodist Church at 26000 Hudson-Aurora Rd.
at 6:45 a.m. & returns 10:30p.m. (approx. times)
Fee: $89 per person (includes transportation, admission and lunch)

Medieval Feast – The Castle Riverside, Cambridge Spring, PA: Sunday, October 26
The Riverside Inn, situated on the picturesque banks of French Creek, has been in continuous operation since 1885. It was built to accommodate wealthy patrons during the exciting “mineral water boom” in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The Inn was restored to its original beauty and offers a host of afternoon and dinner shows. Join us for an afternoon of excellent food and great entertainment at the Medieval Feast at the Castle Riverside.
Registration Deadline: October 18 or until the bus is full.
#2008.418
Time: Charter Bus Departs from Hudson High School at 11:30 a.m. and returns 8 p.m. (approx. times).
Fee: $82 per person (includes transportation, matinee and lunch)

Holiday Shopping at IKEA, Pittsburgh: Friday, November 7
Details: Join us as we head to Pittsburgh for a shopping excursion to the famous IKEA store. Buy everything from kitchen gadgets, sofas, chairs, artwork, rugs, linens… at unbelievable savings and SAVE THE $99 SHIPPING FEE for most items!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24.
#2008.419
Time: Charter Bus Departs from Hudson United Methodist Church at 26000 Hudson-Aurora Rd. at
9 a.m. & returns 6:30 p.m. (approximate time)
Fee: $49 person (includes deluxe motor coach)

Christmas at TARA, Sharon, PA: Saturday, November 29
Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a delightful tour; the perfect mix of shopping, historic mansions and good food. Our shopping consist of stops at Reyers (the world’s largest shoe store with over 300 famous brands), Daffin’s Candies (the world’s largest candy store and home of the magnificent chocolate kingdom) and the Winner (the world’s largest off price fashion store). The Winner offers fantastic prices on designer merchandise, with hundreds of designer-brands. Our mansion tours will visit the Buhl Mansion and Tara. The Buhl Mansion is a beautifully restored Victorian home turned into a bed and breakfast. It also serves as a living gallery, displaying a wide variety of American, traditional decorative arts. Tara is a beautiful re-creation of the famous plantation in ‘Gone With The Wind.’ It is a Greek Revival style antebellum mansion built in 1854. This wonderful depiction of majestic beauty is filled with antiques and memorabilia. Both homes will be decorated for the holidays.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 21 or until the bus is full.
#2008.420
Time: Charter Bus Departs from Hudson High School at 8:15 a.m. and returns 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $78 (includes transportation admissions and lunch at Tara)

Christmas Concert at Severance Hall: Saturday, December 13
Details: Bring family and friends to Severance Hall to hear traditional Christmas favorites by the Cleveland Orchestra and choruses. Seats will be on the main floor for an 8:00 p.m. show. Dinner will be at Nido Italia in Little Italy.
Registration Deadline: December 5 or once bus is full.
#2008.421
Time: Bus departs from Hudson High School at 4:30 p.m. and returns at 11 p.m. (approx. times),
Fee: $108 per person (includes transportation, main floor ticket & dinner)

Discover Tuscany: April 21 - 30: Presentation on Sept. 24
Your adventure begins in Rome. This evening, get acquainted with your fellow travelers during a festive welcome dinner with regional foods, traditional music and fine Italian wines. Enjoy a relaxing 6-night stay in Tuscany, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Academy Gallery and Michelangelo’s famous statue of “David”. Sample delectable wines during an included wine tasting near Florence. Visit the breathtaking historic city of Siena. Enjoy a guided tour of historic Assisi, in the porvice of Perugia, and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, a World Heritage Site containing famous frecos by world artists.
Includes 10 Day stay, 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners.
Trip highlights included fully guided tours of Rome, Assisi, Basilica of St. Francis Montecatini Terme, Florence, a Tuscan Feast in San Gimignano, Siena and Wine Tour.

There will be a slide presentation by Collette Vacations for anyone who is interested in this opportunity on Wednesday, September 24 in the Walker Building. The presentation is free of charge but you will still need to register with Parks and Rec. at 330-562-4333.
#2008.571
Fee: $3,029 (includes Land, Air and Taxes out of Cleveland. 10% commission)