The public is invited to join the Noblesville Parks Department this year as they visit several popular destinations in Indiana and Chicagoland through its annual bus trips. Reserve your spot early and join the fun on the following trips:
Friday, March 31: French Lick Winery & Casino. Join the Parks Dept. on this trip to French Lick, Ind. The trip will include a tour of the new distillery onsite, wine tasting and spirit tasting along with a souvenir wine glass and shot glass at the French Lick Winery as well as free time to spend shopping or at the casino. Cost is $60 per person. The bus will leave Forest Park Inn at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 9 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23: Shipshewana Flea Market. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to search for great bargains at the Shipshewana Flea Market. Cost is $46 per person. The bus will leave Forest Park Inn at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 8 p.m.
Friday, July 7: Taste of Chicago at Grant Park. Taste of Chicago is the nation’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Cost is $50 per person plus the cost of food tickets that day. The bus will leave Forest Park Inn at 7 a.m. and will return at approximately 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25: Brown County shopping/sightseeing. Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage as you shop the quaint shops in downtown Nashville, Ind. Cost is $40 per person. The bus will leave Forest Park Inn at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2: Christmas Shopping in Chicago. Knock out a chunk of your holiday shopping with the numerous stores and shops in the “Windy City.” This trip always sells out, so beat the rush and register today. Cost is $50 per person. The bus will leave the City Hall parking lot at 7 a.m. and will return at approximately 11 p.m.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registrations are now being accepted for all trips. Pre-registration is required and recommended no later than two weeks prior to the trip while seats are still available. If the parks department does not have the required number of participants for a trip by the deadline, the trip will be cancelled and fees will be refunded. Bus trip fees include transportation to and from trip location only unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register, call the parks office at (317) 776-6350, or visit www.noblesvilleparks.org.