Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism Department

Bus Trips, Tours and Cruises

Philadelphia Flower Show

• When: Friday, March 8, 2013
• Departure Time: 9:30am
• Arrive Home: 10:00pm
• Depart From: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
• Cost: $68.00/per person - Happy Timer's Members $64.00/per person

Happy Timers Members: Make checks payable to Happy Timers and mail form in or drop it by the Happy Timers office.  (500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804)

Take a trip to the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show, “Brilliant!” – a celebration of contemporary culture, design, gardens and landscapes of Great Britain. This year's show will focus on London and how it has influenced the modern world. Exhibits will be inspired by both the historical and contemporary landscapes and floral designs of Great Britain and lift up the extraordinary passion the English have for gardening. We will arrive just in time for lunch and leave the city at 6pm; this allows you to enjoy the show at the best viewing time (after 3:30pm). Price includes transportation, flower show ticket and bus drivers tip

Noah at Sight and Sound Theatre

• When: Friday, March 22, 2013
• Departure Time: 10:00am
• Arrive Home: 10:30pm
• Depart From: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
• Cost: $126.50/per person - Happy Timers Members $121.00/per person

Happy Timers Members: Make checks payable to Happy Timers and mail form in or drop it by the Happy Timers office.  (500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804)

Noah is back at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA and you don't want to miss it. Join the millions of people from all over the world who have seen this one of a kind, awe-inspiring, family experience. Embark on a journey with Noah and his family as they uphold the call of God to build a boat in a land that has never seen the rain! Then watch as hundreds of animals enter and live inside the great ark that surrounds the audience on three sides of a 300 foot stage. 40 foot tall sets, toe-tapping songs, professional actors and a message of hope make Noah a must see! Price includes transportation, show ticket, late lunch and bus driver's tip.

A Day in New York City

• When: Saturday, April 13, 2013
• Departure Time: 6:30am
• Arrive Home: 11:30pm
• Depart From: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
• Cost: $65.50/per person - Happy Timers Members $60.00/per person

Happy Timers Members: Make checks payable to Happy Timers and mail form in or drop it by the Happy Timers office.  (500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804)

Spring is a great time to visit NYC! Enjoy the day on your own. Take in a show, shop, spend the day sightseeing. The choice is yours. You will spend the day on your own doing what ever your heart desires. We drop you off as close to 51^st and Broadway as possible. Price includes transportation and bus driver’s tip.

Visit Hyde Park, NY

• When: Monday, April 22 - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
• Departure Time: 6:30am
• Arrive Home: 9:30pm
• Depart From: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
• Cost: $465.75/per person (based on a double occupancy) - Happy Timers Members $460.00/per person (based on a double occupancy)

Happy Timers Members: Make checks payable to Happy Timers and mail form in or drop it by the Happy Timers office.  (500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804)

Day 1: Welcome Aboard! Join your fellow adventurers on this three-day experience in Hyde Park, heart of the Hudson Valley and gateway to the region’s Great Estates. Our first destination is Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt’s restored home, commemorating her humanitarian ideas. We will arrive at our motel with time to relax before heading to the Culinary Institute of America for a tour and dining adventure.
Day 2: We will start our day with breakfast at our motel and then we are off to Vanderbilt Mansion. After visiting this beautiful mansion built for Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt, we will view or experience (the choice is yours) the Walkway Over the Hudson. The walkway is a 1.28 mile long, 212 feet tall pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River. It is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world. You can take a short walk and take in the view and turn around and get back on the bus.  Then its time for lunch, before visiting the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This home is FDR’s birthplace and is known as “The Summer White House.” Finally, we will enjoy dinner at one of the local diners before returning to our motel.
Day 3: We will start the day with breakfast at our motel then head to Highland Falls, NY for a guided tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Informative and fun, there is no better way to experience the sweep of America’s history than with a tour of West Point. Historic figures such as George Washington, Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and even Benedict Arnold have all walked these grounds and contributed to West Point’s story. Along with the history and stories, you will enjoy the breathtaking vistas of the Hudson Highlands, one of the most scenic spots in the Northeast. We will enjoy lunch before heading home with many memories of our fun-filled trip.

Price includes transportation, snack on the way to Hyde Park, admission to Val Kill, Tour & Course Dinner at the Culinary Institute of America, two nights accommodations, baggage service, two breakfast buffets, admission to Vanderbilt Mansion, lunch in Hyde Park, Walkway Across the Hudson, admission to the home of FDR, dinner in Hyde Park, guided tour of West Point, lunch in Highland Falls, dinner on the way home, taxes and gratuities.

A deposit of $125 is due upon registration and the balance is due by March 15, 2013.

Virginia International Military Tattoo

• When: Sunday, April 28, 2013
• Departure Time: 7:30am
• Arrive Home: 9:30pm
• Depart From: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
• Cost: $117.50/per person - Happy Timers Members $114.50/per person

Happy Timers Members: Make checks payable to Happy Timers and mail form in or drop it by the Happy Timers office.  (500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804)

The call of the trumpets, the beat of the drums, the wail of the pipes – the mighty sounds of the Virginia International Tattoo! Centuries-old Scottish tradition with a 21st century American soul. With 850 international performers, including many of your favorite groups from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, the Virginia International Tattoo is a perfect show for people of all ages and interests! The 2013 Tattoo will thrill with music, majesty, and might. Price includes transportation, breakfast buffet, naval base tour, tattoo ticket, dinner on the way home, tax and gratuities.

For more information on these trips, please contact Karen McInturff at 410-548-4900 x113 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .