Travel with us
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.
Summer trips
Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center (this trip is full)
Thursday, July 10
12:30-5:30 p.m.
Les Misérables has changed the world of musical theater. Now, Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Boublil & Schönbergs's Tony Award®–winning phenomenon returns to the Opera House. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the musical tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Bring money for optional lunch or snacks on your own in KC Cafe before the show or at intermission.
Activity #141559-A1
Fee: $109 residents/$136.25 non-resident
Million Dollar Quartet at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (this trip is full)
Tuesday, August 5
10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre presents Million Dollar Quartet which tells the true story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins having a jam session on the last night of Sun Records, the label that launched their careers. With hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “I Walk the Line,” this electrifying musical brings together four icons in one unforgettable show. Experience the raw energy and iconic hits that defined a generation. Lunch will be on your own prior to show at the Old Town Winchester Walking Mall with cafes and quaint shops.
Activity #141560-A1
Fee: $102 residents/$127.50 non-resident
Saturday Night Fever at Toby's Dinner Theatre (this trip is full)
Wednesday, September 3
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tony Manero, a Brooklynite paint store clerk, spends his weekends at a local disco, where he moonlights as the king of the dance floor. When he and mesmerizing dancer Stephanie enter a dance competition, the pair’s professional partnership blossoms and challenges both to reflect on what’s important in life amidst rising social tensions and disillusionment. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER transports you back to the era of disco balls, platform boots, and white suits. Burn, baby, burn! Included in your ticket fee is a 25-item salad bar, carving station, and a plentiful buffet.
Activity #141561-A1
Fee: $130 residents/$162.50 non-resident
White House & Library of Congress (this trip is full)
Wednesday, September 17
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Our tour of the White House will include the public rooms in the East Wing and the Residence, which include the Vermeil Room, the Library, the China Room, the Blue Room, Red Room, Green Room, the State Dining Room, and a view of the White House Kennedy Garden. Secret Service Officers are stationed along the tour route and are available to answer questions about each room’s history, art, furnishings, current uses, and beyond. Lunch will be on your own at Old Ebbitt Grill (a 10-minute walk). Our next stop will be the Library of Congress for a self-guided tour of the Library’s public spaces and Main Reading Room Overlook.
Activity #141562-A1
Fee: $47 residents/$58.75 non-resident
Mature Adult Adventure Daze
Do you still have the adventurous spirit you had when you were a kid? If you are an active older adult who finds joy in the outdoors and nature, then these exciting trip experiences are just for you! Come have fun, form friendships and be ready for adventure. Fee includes transportation, a morning snack, and a one-of a-kind aluminum water bottle. These are physically challenging activities. You should be aware of your fitness, health status, and skill level before registering for these trips. Please always consult your doctor before beginning a new program, especially if you have any chronic or recurring conditions. These trips are limited to the first 10 participants, so register early.
Bowling at Pinstripes Bethesda
Tuesday, August 19
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
It's time to see your competitive side! Come play a timeless classic game with a modern spin. Pinstripes offers a from-scratch Italian-American menu ranging from salads, wood-fired pizzas, pastas, entrees, and of course desserts. The full menu and beverage selection is available to order through our server so we can relax on their leather couches, watch tv, and cheer our group on! Bring money for lunch.
Activity #141556-A1
Fee: $25 residents/$31.25 non-resident
Sunflower Picking at Burnside Farms (this trip is full)
Thursday, August 21
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Experience the beauty of the sunflowers at Burnside Farms in Nokesville, Va. where you can wander through vibrant sunflower fields, explore a sunflower maze, and enjoy their farmer’s market. Pick from over 30 varieties of sunflowers! Short, tall, big, small, bi-color, yellow, orange, red, and even white sunflowers! Three pick-your-own sunflowers are included with your ticket, as well as a couple stems of cosmos and zinnias. Lunch will be on your own at the Black Sheep at 2 Silos
Activity #141555-A1
Fee: $20 residents/$25 non-resident
Double 8 Alpaca Ranch (this trip is full)
Monday, August 25
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Meet alpacas, llamas and our other farm animals in person! Our hour-long tour includes an education on alpacas and llamas and we will get a chance to feed them treats. We will learn about the history of alpacas and llamas and the differences between them. The farm also has 2 gentle horses, chickens, farm dogs for us to meet on a 32 acre farm in Hillsboro, Virginia. There is a Johnny Porta Potty onsite and a hand-washing station. Lunch at The Local Cut is on your own.
Activity #141557-A1
Fee: $20 residents/$25 non-resident
Wolftrap Park History & Garden Walk
Wednesday, August 27
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join a Master Gardener for a fun and interactive 45-minute tour of the Wolftrap Woodland Garden. Native gardening in a natural setting will be explored. The wildlife living in the garden will be identified as the stream is crossed, trails are followed, and wetland is explored by stepping across log steps. Then we will be joined by a National Park Service Ranger for a one-hour walking tour of the Park and the original buildings from its establishment. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for grass and uneven surfaces. Lunch will be on your own at Capo Italian Deli.
Activity #141558-A1
Fee: $10 residents/$12.50 non-resident