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The Town of Vienna plans a variety of fun and interesting day trips for adults ages 55+. Enjoy museum and garden tours, performances, flower shows and more. All trips for adults ages 55+ depart from the Vienna Community Center. Bus trips include gratuity for drivers. Register for trips via WebTrac, using the trip number, or in person at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, SE.
All of our trips feature activity level icons as guides to the type of itinerary and level of challenge you can expect to encounter while traveling with us. Please refer to the Programs and Events Guide for the activity level for each trip so you can make sure you find the right trip for you. If you require an accommodation to participate on a trip, please call 703-255-7801.
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has arrived, and it promises to be among the most significant commemorations in the nation's history. Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday by visiting historic sites, witnessing reenactments, and touring the residences of individuals who played a pivotal role in gaining our independence.
Winter Trips
Gunston Hall
Thursday, January 22
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Gunston Hall was built between 1755 and 1759. The plantation home of George Mason, a key figure in the American Revolution, located in Mason Neck, Virginia. George and Anne Mason's stylish home showcased the Mason's wealth and prominence. During our guided Mansion tour, we will explore the complexities of Col. Mason's life as a family man, community leader, and founding father, and discover the lives of all the people who lived at Gunson Hall. Lunch will be on your own at Glory Days Grill.
Activity #351512 A-1
Fee: $52 residents/$65 non-residents
Gadsby's Tavern (this trip is full)
Thursday, February 26
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum in Alexandria, Va. consists of two buildings, aca. 17785 tavern and the 1792 City Tavern and Hotel. In those seven short years, the young Republic began to take shape through the conversations and choices being made in these tavern spaces. Named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808, the tavern businesses were central to Alexandria's port-based economy, offering spaces to dine, entertain, and spend the night. Notable patrons that enjoyed this hospitality included George and Martha Washing, Thomas Jefferson, and the Marquis De Lafayette. We will explore life in the new Republic and learn more about the many people of the tavern with an expert guide. We will enjoy a rich and flavorful plated lunch in one of the elegant Colonial dining rooms of the historic Gadsby's Tavern. Lunch is included in the trip fee. Please note: About 70% of the Gadsby's tour involves ascending /descending 1-2 flights of stairs; unfortunately, there is no elevator.
Activity #351562 A-1
Fee: $90 residents/$112.50 non-residents
"Liberty or Death"-Historic Richmond (this trip is full)
Thursday, March 12
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, is one of America's most important historic sites, where-swayed by Patrick Henry's powerful argument-the delegates made a decision that changed the course of history, lighting the spark of the War for Independence. We will join Patrick Henry inside St. John's Church as he tells the story of his life and government in colonial Williamsburg. We will witness Henry's most famous speech "Give me liberty, or Give me death!' inside the place where it happened. Our next stop will be the Capitol of Virginia for a guided tour. The Capitol of Virginia was designed in 1785 by Thomas Jefferson. It is the first American State Capitol designed after the Revolutionary War and the first public building in the New World to be constructed in the form of a classical Roman temple. A plated lunch at Tarrant's Downtown is included the trip fee. This trip requires a significant amount of walking and standing.
Activity #351563 A-1
Fee: $114 residents/$142.50 non-residents
"Little Women" at Riverside Theatre (this trip is full)
Wednesday, March 25
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is staging the production of "Little Women: The Musical" based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel and follows the lives of the March sisters as they navigate love, ambition, and loss. The musical features songs like "Sometimes When you Dream," "More Than I am," and Take a Chance on Me." Before the show we will enjoy a three-course, chef prepared meal. The ticket price includes transportation, the meal and the show.
Activity #351564 A-1
Fee: $143 residents/$178.75 non-residents
Spring Trips
Colonial Annapolis Walking Tour & Harbor Cruise
Wednesday, April 8
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Experience the people and places from over 250 years ago. Annapolis played a key role in gaining our independence and forming the country we know today. Our tour will be less than 1 mile of walking through the Historic District of Annapolis. We will visit the State House, once the capitol of the United States. We will see several Georgian mansions, visit St. Anne's Parish, the Hammond-Harwood House, and the Paca House, hear about the rivalry between the U.S. Naval Academy and St. John's College and learn about everyday life in colonial Maryland. Approximately halfway through the tour we will stop for lunch at Galway Bay Restaurant. After our tour we will enjoy an afternoon cruise on the Chesapeake to hear the history of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis’ role as a historic seaport, the region’s waterways, and catch a glimpse of the Bay Bridge. Lunch is included in the trip fee. This trip requires a significant amount of walking outdoors
Activity #441236 A-1
Fee: $129 residents/$161.25 non-residents
"Call To Arms" at the National Museum of the United States Army
Wednesday, April 22
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Step into history through the powerful exhibition “Call to Arms” commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This landmark display features rare Revolutionary War artifacts from the original colonies, England, France, and Canada. Our docent-led tour includes personal artifacts, digital maps and life-size dioramas, offering a deeper understanding of the Revolutionary War Soldier experience, exploring what they were fighting for and why they served. Lunch will be on your own at the Museum Café.
Activity #441237-A1
Fee: $58 residents/$72.50 non-residents
Lady Camellia & Tall Ship Providence Dockside Tour
Wednesday, May 6
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy beautiful waterfront scenery in Old Town Alexandria, a lovely spot for our afternoon tea at Lady Camellia to include tea sandwiches, scones, croissants, pastries and choice of tea. After our tea we will walk to the Alexandria dock to climb aboard the original Tall Ship Providence for a historical dockside tour of the ship. Travel back in time to 1776 where you will join the crew, meet Captain John Paul Jones, and begin your training as a member of the Continental Navy. We will visit the quarterdeck, the main deck, the captain’s cabin, and the hold. After disembarking, we will head to the Naval History Theater for an exclusive showing of the short film, Providence: Dawn of the US Navy, produced especially for Tall Ship Providence and featuring four subject matter experts and many beautiful shots of the ship at sea. Please note: There are a few steps that must be climbed down at the end of the ship’s gangway to board the ship. Climbing ladders are the only way to move between the decks.
Activity #441238-A1
Fee: $133 residents/$166.25 non-residents\
Monticello
Wednesday, June 3
8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Come with us to Charlottesville, Va. and delve into the life, interests, achievements, and legacies of the U.S.'s 3rd President-Thomas Jefferson. Our guided experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. We will learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. There will be time on your own to join one of these other tours with your ticket: The Slavery at Monticello Tour and Seasonal Gardens & Grounds Tour. Lunch will be on your own at the Monticello Café featuring grab-and-go options and made-to-order sandwiches, salads, shareable plates, and desserts. This trip requires a significant amount of walking on mixed surfaces of brick, asphalt, and crushed gravel.
Activity #441239-A1
Fee: $112 resident/$140 non-resident
Philadelphia 250
Wednesday, June 17
7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Join us in celebrating our nation’s historic milestone and explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today. Our day in Philadelphia will include docent-led guided tours at the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall and the Museum of the American Revolution. Lunch will be on your own at the Delegate's Cafe. This trip requires a significant amount of walking. Individuals must be able to keep up with the group. Transportation will be a 55-passenger coach bus with a restroom.
Activity #441240-A1
Fee: $128 residents/$160 non-residents