Join Chartiers Twp Parks & Recreation for Active Adult BUS TRIPS this year! All trips leave from the Community Center and are on a motorcoach bus with a bathroom on board.
Blennerhassett Island Day Trip 5/6/25
We are headed to Parkersburg, WV where we will visit the Blennerhassett Museum. Attendees will take a ferry ride to the island, go on a guided tour at the Blennerhassett Mansion, take a horse drawn carriage ride around the island, and have a boxed lunch at the park.
When: Tues. May 6th, 2025; bus departs at 8:15am
Cost: $85 due upon registration
Behind the Scenes Benedum Tour, Oakmont Bakery, and Comedy Bus 6/5/25
Join us for a special 60 minute guided behind the scenes tour at the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh! Next, we head to Oakmont Bakery where attendees can self-pay for lunch and purchase goodies to take home. After lunch, we will head back to Downtown Pittsburgh for a private 90 minute tour on the open-air Burgh Bus, hosted by a local Pittsburgh comedian. This tour is no joke... except for all the ones that will have you in stitches!
When: Weds. June 4th, 2025; bus departs at 8:15am
Cost: $65 due upon registration
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 7/2/25
Step back in time with a bus trip to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens! Discover the beauty and history of this grand estate, featuring a stunning mansion, breathtaking gardens, and rich stories of the past. After the guided tour, we’ll see the Butterflies of North America exhibit, housed in a screened butterfly habitat on property. After touring the Stan Hywet facilities, we will head to lunch (included) at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron.
When: Weds. July 2nd, 2025; bus departs at 8:15am
Cost: $90 due upon registration
Quecreek Mine Site & Flight 93 Memorial 8/7/25
Explore the history of the dramatic 2002 rescue at Quecreek Mine Site and learn about the miners’ incredible survival story. Don’t miss this opportunity for an informative and inspiring visit! After the visit, we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch (included). In the afternoon we will head to Flight 93 National Memorial. This bus trip offers a chance to remember the heroes of 9/11, reflect at the memorial, and learn about their incredible bravery.
When: Thurs. Aug. 7th, 2025; bus departs at 8:15am
Cost: $75 due upon registration
Cuyahoga Valley Train Ride
“All Aboard!” It’s time to ride the rails through the scenic Cuyahoga National Park as a park ranger narrates on one of the oldest excursion railways in the USA. Relax as the train weaves thru the Cuyahoga Valley and races along the rushing Cuyahoga River.
When: October - Date TBD
Cost: TBD
NOAH, Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA 11/20/25
Join us for an unforgettable bus trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA, to experience Noah! Watch the biblical story come to life with stunning sets, live animals, and incredible performances in this breathtaking musical production. Before the performance, we will stop at Kitchen Kettle Village, a walkable village of local cooks, quilters, and shopkeepers, where travelers can buy lunch (not included) and shop.
When: Thurs. Nov. 20th, 2025; bus departs at 7:30am
Cost: $150 due upon registration
Dickens Victorian Village in Cambrige, OH
Step back in time with a festive bus trip to Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio! Stroll through charming, life-sized Victorian scenes, enjoy the holiday spirit, and experience the magic of Christmas in this enchanting winter wonderland. Trip includes guided tour of Downtown Cambridge, admission to the glass museum, tea and four course dinner with Queen Victoria, and a viewing of the courthouse light show.
When: TBD - DECEMBER
Cost: $90 due upon registration