Spring Guide 2024

Adult 50+

Chicago Multi-Cultural Food Tour You are in for a treat (several of them, in fact!) as we embark on a culinary adventure and tour different neighborhoods and cuisines of the Windy City. Our cultural diversity sets Chicago apart from many other U.S. cities and nowhere is that more evident than our food. Bring your appetite! We start the day in Chinatown, a rich and vibrant neighborhood steeped in tradition. While here, you will enjoy your favorite appetizers at one of our favorite restaurants! Time permitting, you may also stroll along the main street to take in the sights and sounds of Chinatown! Next up is a stop in the quaint neighborhood of Little Italy. Immerse yourself in the exquisite aromas and multi-layered flavors of Italy as you enjoy a savory sampling of some traditional favorites! Our day concludes in Greektown, one of Chicago’s most recognizable neighborhoods. Fanciful dessert and authentic flaming cheese (Saganaki) await as you are transported to the Mediterranean. Opa! 29551-00 April 29 M/9:00 am-4:30 pm $117(M)/$125(NM) RAAC Old Joliet Prison Tour This is a 90-minute walking tour of the Old Joliet Prison led by docents and trained tour guides from the Joliet Area Historical Museum. This tour talks about the general history of the site from when it was first opened in 1858 till its closure in 2002. This historic tour is a great introduction to the Prison and its history. This tour takes you into the East and West Cell Houses, North Segregation, Cafeteria (inmate dining room) and the Chapel. Lunch will be on your own at Joliet Route 66 Diner after the Old Joliet Prison tour. 29552-00 April 16 Tu/8:30 am-2:45 pm $65(M)/$73(NM) RAAC Navy Pier and Tall Ship Windy Join us for a day of sightseeing at Navy Pier Chicago. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on your own; some shopping and free time. You can see the city from the Navy Pier Centennial Wheel while we are there, if you can handle it! Tickets would need to be pur chased on your own. We will meet at the dock of Tall Ship Windy at 3:00 pm and enjoy a 90-minute, narrated, interactive sail on Lake Michigan. Afterwards, we will depart for home with great memories of pirates and our maritime adventures! 29553-00 May 15 W/9:30 am-6:00 pm $98(M)/$106(NM) RAAC

Day Trips

Underground Railroad Tour Explore Ottawa’s rich history of the Underground Railroad on this fascinating tour. A tour guide will join us on the bus as we discover how Ottawa played a crucial role in helping possibly thousands of slaves find their way to freedom in Canada through this network of secret routes and safe houses. Learn about the ingenious use of the Illinois & Michigan Canal in transporting slaves and the dangerous journeys they made on foot by the cover of night. You will also delve into the only pre-Civil War court documentation of a trial regarding the Fugitive Slave Law, the Federal Court Case of John Hossack & James and Joseph Stout. You will also hear about the local Sundown Towns and Ottawa’s inclusion in The Green Book, the African American Travel Book. Meet former slaves who risked everything to escape the tyranny of slavery and chose to make Ottawa their home. This insightful tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Lunch at Red Dog Grill is included. Meal choices will be chosen at a later date. 29550-00 April 3 W/8:00 am-3:30 pm $80(M)/$88(NM) RAAC explore the city of Chicago, suburban areas, and even nearby states. Our trips happen year-round, so take a look and get ready to explore with us! * Please arrive a half hour prior to the start time listed. Buses and Park District vans will depart on time! M=50+ Club Member | NM= Non 50+ Club Member Take a trip with the Dundee Township Park District and meet some new friends along the way! Adults 50+ years are invited to enjoy trips together to enjoy new experiences, special events, restaurants, performances, and some overnight trips to exciting locations. We often

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