1002.200 9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM & MEMORIAL
Saturday, April 18th
Bus Departs Rec. Dept.: 7:30am
Bus Returns: 7:00pm
Fee: $133
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country's
principal institution concerned with exploring the
implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the
impact of those events and exploring 9/11's continuing
significance. Multimedia displays, artifacts and narratives
commemorate the lives of the victims of both the 2001 &
1993 attacks. Enjoy lunch on your own at Brookfield Place,
an upscale food court in the heart of Lower Manhattan.
1002.201 COME FROM AWAY AT THE MAJESTIC
THEATER
Saturday, May 30th
Bus Departs Rec. Dept.: 10:30am
Bus Returns: 6:00pm
Fee: $160
Come From Away is a heartwarming and uplifting musical
that tells the true story of 7,000 passengers who were
stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, after
the events of September 11, 2001. This musical highlights
the generosity and warmth of the real-life townspeople who
welcomed strangers into their homes and hearts. With an
amazing score and unforgettable performances, the show
has garnered critical acclaim, winning the Tony Award for
Best Direction of a Musical and a Grammy Award for Best
Musical Theater Album.
Enjoy a pre-show lunch at Storrowton Tavern Carriage
House in West Springfield, MA.
Menu: Salad, Advance Choice of: Pot Roast OR Baked
Scrod with Cracker Crumb, Vegetable, Potato, Dessert &
Coffee
1002.202 FREEDOM LIBERTY CRUISE
W/ CHELSEA MARKET
Saturday, June 27th
Bus Departs Rec. Dept.: 7:30am
Bus Returns: 6:45pm
Fee: $139
Board the New York Waterways catamaran and enjoy
the Freedom Liberty Cruise. See the most famous NYC
harbor landmarks: including up-close views of the Statue
of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Freedom
Tower, Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and more.
Enjoy amazing Manhattan skyline views and a wonderful live
narration about the legends & lore of Manhattan Island. This
60-minute cruise features both indoor seating and openair
decks, allowing for great photo opportunities -and a
relaxing and informative way to take in some of NYC’s most
iconic sights - from the water! Free time for lunch on your
own at Chelsea Market - an iconic food hall marketplace
located in the Meatpacking District.
General Information
- All trips are subject to change in price and itinerary.
- Day tour cancellation policy applies to all Wallingford Park & Recreation day tours operated by Friendship Tours Inc. Any passenger that cancels a reservation 7 days or less prior to departure will not be eligible for a refund. We will examine cancellations on a case by case basis to determine any exceptions to this rule.
- Please note the Recreation Dept. will make every effort to send a representative from the office to see off the trip to and from our destination and to hear any complaints, concerns and or recommendations. It should be understood that this person is not a tour guide.
- Please retain the same seats throughout the trip.
- A tip for the coach driver is included in the trip fee.
- Please contribute only if you wish since the gratuity is included in the trip fees.
- Trips are rain or shine, unless the tour company cancels.
- Many trips involve walking tours; either with a tour guide or on your own.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.