Trips & Tours
For a PDF version of our
2012 Spring/Summer Brochure, click HERE.
To Register for any Trips or Tours, download this form and return it by mail or in person to the Staunton Recreation Administration Offices located in Montgomery Hall Park.
TRIPS & TOURS
Choose Your Trip: Busch Gardens OR Colonial Williamsburg
Get away for a day and spend it on an adrenaline high or reliving American history! We’re heading to Williamsburg where you can choose to spend the day at Busch Gardens or at Colonial Williamsburg. Drop off/pickup at both locations. Leave the driving to us! Check out the prices for each place online, or give us a call.
Sunday, April 15
Depart GHPG at 7am Return around: 8pm
Price: $26 (*includes transportation only*)
Register by: April 6
Zipline at Bryce Resort
Everyone had SUCH a good time last trip, we must offer this again! The exciting ride consists of ten zip line platform stations connected by over 3,000 feet of cable traversing down the ski slopes and through the woods. At speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, riders will experience the thrill of flying through the trees and sailing across the open ski slopes. As high as 65 feet above the ground, we’ll work our way from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Let’s get the adrenaline pumping!
Saturday, July 14
Depart GHPG at 1:15pm
Return around 6pm
Price: $55 (includes transportation & ticket)
Register by: July 4
Treetops Canopy Tour
See the forest like you never have before, a way that is otherwise inaccessible. Move from tree to tree using a network of platforms and skybridges. Fast moving zip lines will take us soaring through the tree tops for a thrilling ride over rugged terrain. Treetops Canopy Tour at the New River Gorge was listed as one of the top 10 Zip Lines in the country by USAToday Travel.
Saturday, August 11
Depart GHPG at 9am
Return around 9pm
Price: $172
Register by: May 1
*Lavender Fields Herb Farm
Let’s once again visit this beautiful farm nestled in Glen Allen, VA. The farm sells over 200 va-rieties of USDA Certified Organic herb plants and a gourmet selection of organic vegetable plants. We’ll have lunch- a classic turkey and ham club with basil/ oregano herb mayonnaise on the side- take a short tour of the farm then take a class on floral designing with herbs and how to not let those beautiful herbs go to waste. Browse the gift shop and then top off the day with afternoon tea. Dress for the outdoors, wear walking shoes, bring a hat and please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Wednesday, May 30
Depart GHPG at 9:45am
Return around 6pm
Price: $66 (includes transportation, brunch, tea, class and tour)
Register by: May 21
*Shopping Trip: Short Pump & Trader Joes
With over 200 stores to explore, this open air 2-story shopping center has it all, from Nordstrom’s to Crate & Barrel. Afterward, we’ll head over to Trader Joe’s to peruse their ever unusual, unconventional and interesting prod¬ucts. From guacamole to greek chicken to low calorie lemonade, they’ve got it all at great prices!
Friday, June 22
Depart GHPG at 8:30am
Return around 8pm
Price: $24 (includes transportation)
Register by: June 15
Hagerstown Outlet Shopping
There are over 100 stores to explore in this Maryland open air shopping center which means over 100 ways to get into trouble. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, but other than that-sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
Saturday, August 18
Depart GHPG at 8:30am
Return around 8pm
Price: $26 (includes transportation)
Register by: August 10
*BrewRidge Trail
Put your tastin’ caps on, it’s time to try some new hops. We’ll head to 3 different local breweries to taste the seasonal beer they have on tap and take a tour of their facility. Grab your friends, let’s make a day of it! Food is recommended and available for purchase at each brewery.
Saturday, June 30
Depart GHPG at 12pm
Price: $24 (includes transportation only)
Register by: June 22
* Denotes possible departures at Waynesboro Park
and Ride.
