Department of Parks and Recreation
Seniors - Travel
55+ Travel
Love to travel near and far. Whether it's a trip across the River to see the newest exhibit, or a trip across the Atlantic to see Europe, Arlington County 55+ Travel welcomes you to join us. Bring along a friend, or make a new one, we have a friendly group who always welcome a new traveler. Don't worry; we take care of all the details such as tickets and transportation. We always send along a friendly travel volunteer to ensure that all the pieces fit together and to assist if any problems arise.
Day Trips by Bus
Board the bus at one of several senior locations...and enjoy a sociable trip with all the details taken care of! Arlington Senior Adult Travel conducts more than a dozen day trips every month. Trips are advertised in the Arlington 55+ Guide. The first step in your journey: register for the Arlington County 55+ Pass. Call 703-228-4744 with any questions (TTY: 703-228-4743).
You can sign up at seniors centers, usually on the second Monday of the month, or you can call in your reservations the day following the Senior Center sign ups, starting at noon on 703-228-4748 to register.
Beginning in March, you will have the opportunity to register for our many day trips online. Be sure to get your online password prior to March, so you can be one of the first to register for our popular trips. Questions, or want to obtain your password, call 703-228-4744
Questions about how to sign up for Arlington 55+ trips? Please call 703-228-4748.
Selected Day Trips (see additional details and trips in the 55+ Guide)
Fri., Mar. 9 - Philadelphia Flower Show and Lunch at Moshulu
Philadelphia, PA: Immerse yourself in the tropical beauty of Hawaii as you stroll through this year's Flower Show. You'll see towering volcanoes, fields of orchids, romantic beach scenes, hula fests, even a surfer's retreat re-created in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The day's South Seas theme continues with our visit to the tall ship Moshulu for a delicious lunch.
MAD 8:10am, LR 8:30am, returns 9:30pm
$101 resident/$107 non-resident- Tues., Mar. 20 - Montpelier Mansion Tour and Tea
Orange, VA: Take a self-guided tour of James Madison's lifelong home, lovingly restored to its period splendor. You'll learn more about our fourth president, who many called the "Father of the Constitution," and his wife, Dolly, the original Washington hostess. Then enjoy a delicious afternoon tea served in the mansion's elegant south wing. (Many steps on house tour.)
LR 11:20am, AH 11:35am, returns 3:30pm
$45 resident/$51 non-resident - Tues., Mar. 27 - FedEx Field Tour
Landover, MD: This is a trip all Redskin fans won't want to miss. See the home of Washington's favorite team, from the ‘Skins' locker room to the Owner's Club Suites. It is a great behind the scenes view of this state-of-the-art stadium. We'll enjoy a box lunch at FedEx before heading home.
MAD 9:50am, LR 10:10am, returns 2:25pm
$51 resident/$57 non-resident
Heads up travelers!
No refunds are granted on any trips which require meal reservations, tickets or chartered transportation unless staff is able to sell your reserved space. "48 hour prior to trip departure time" notice is required for a refund on all other day trips. Bus leaves PROMPTLY from each site at specified time. Return times are estimated. If you have a problem on the morning of the trip, call 703-228-4748. You need a 55+ Pass to travel with us (except for first-time guests).
Don't Wait! Registration has already opened for the following trips, but there may be space available. Sign up now for the following trips:
- Jan. 21: La Cage Aux Folles at Kennedy Center
- Jan. 25: Wal-Mart and Wegman's Trip
- Jan. 28: Morrison House for Royal Tea
February and March Early Registration:
- Feb. 8: Fiddler on the Roof at Riverside
- Feb. 9: Maymont Flower Show
- Feb. 29: Anglo-Saxon Treasure Hoard
- Mar. 2: Frederick Douglass House Tour
- Mar. 11: Josephine Tonight! At Metro Stage
- Mar. 27: FedEx Field Tour
Don't get left behind. Get on the bus and travel with AC 55+ Travel!
CONTACT US
Office of Senior Adult Programs
703-228-4744 Main
703-228-4743 TTY
Email
Lubber Run Center
300 N. Park Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
SENIORS
• Activities
• Fitness
• Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP)
• Programs
• Senior Centers
• Social Opportunities
• Travel
SENIOR CENTERS
Arlington County has six Senior Centers that offer a variety of programs and services - check them out!
FLOURISHING AFTER 55
“Flourishing After 55” especially invites adults just entering their retirement years to enrich this phase of their lives. Come and explore the possibilities in the Flourishing After 55 section full of information, or use keyword “flourishing” when you enter the Arlington website.
RESOURCES ON AGING
When you are looking for assistance for yourself or a loved one, the Arlington Agency on Aging is an excellent resource for information and referrals. Please call 703-228-1700 for more information.
• Arlington Agency on Aging
• Directory of Services for Arlington Senior Adults
• SeniorNavigator: VA's Resource for Health and Aging
• Social Services for Seniors
• Transportation Resources for Seniors
