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Day Trips



General information in regards to Day Trips:
  • Registrations must be made before the deadline date.

  • Trips are subject to cancellation if the minimum requirement is not met.

  • Trips depart from and return to the City Hall parking lot (next to the Post Office) unless otherwise noted.

  • Travel times are approximate.

  • Travelers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult on each trip.

  • REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN.

  • Registration fees must be paid in full when registering.

  • Registrations are accepted on a first come, first paid, first served basis.

  • Trips are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. The Parks & Recreation Department will attempt to notify registered participants.

  • No stops will be made for individual transportation needs.



  • Delaware Bay Fishing Trip

    Come aboard the Miss Shyanne, with Captain David Russell leading the way into the Delaware Bay's best fishing spots.  This special rate includes pole and bait!  Things for you to bring include sunscreen, bug spray, camera, motion sickness preventative, and food & drinks.  (Tips for the mate are appreciated and are not included in the fee.)  Board the boat at 193 Davidson Street, Bowers Beach, DE at 6:30 am.

       

      Session F2

      Days:  Sunday

      Dates:  Oct 10

      Board Time:  6:30 am

      Location:  Bowers Beach

      Activity Fee:  $45


    New York City Bus Trips

    This is a wonderful time to explore New York City. Participants will be taken to NY City via motorcoach and dropped off in the vicinity of Radio City Music Hall to explore and shop on their own.  

     

    The bus will leave the City Hall parking lot promptly at 7 AM. We will depart from NYC at 7 PM and return to Dover approximately 10:30 PM.   

     

    Minimum of 35, maximum of 45.   Please note the bus trip policy on the Registration Information page.  We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or miss the bus.

     

      Activity #Trip 3

      Day:  Saturday

      Date:  August 21                         

      Departure Time:  7:00 am

      Depart:  City Hall Parking Lot                    

      Activity Fee:  $35

     

      Activity #Trip 4

      Day:  Saturday

      Date:  September 11                                

      Departure Time:  7:00 am

      Depart:  City Hall Parking Lot                    

      Activity Fee:  $35

     

      Activity #Trip 5

      Day:  Saturday

      Date:  November 6                      

      Departure Time:  7:00 am

      Depart:  City Hall Parking Lot                    

      Activity Fee:  $35

     

      Activity #Trip 6

      Day:  Saturday

      Date:  December 4                      

      Departure Time:  7:00 am

      Depart:  City Hall Parking Lot                    

      Activity Fee:  $35


    Philadelphia Flower Show 2011

    2011 Philadelphia Flower Show

    “Passport to the World”

     

    The 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show will transport visitors to the beautiful City of Lights ~ the capital of art, fashion, food and love.  A blooming “Springtime in Paris” will greet guests with a bucolic park scene along the Seine.  Flowering trees, lilacs, roses and borders of lavender will lead visitors through gardens inspired by the Tuileries.  In the distance, a daring Moulin Rouge atmosphere will  pulse with cabaret performances, spectacular flower sculptures and carousel topiaries.

     

    Activity Fee includes bus transportation and admission ticket.

     

      Day:  Wednesday

      Date:  March 9, 2011                   

      Departure Time:  8:00 am

      Depart:  JW Pitts Parking Lot

      Return Time:  4:00 pm                  

      Activity Fee:  $37




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