Daytrips

Let us take the worry out of driving and planning as you enjoy a full day of entertainment, education, and fun.  Prices for daytrips include tickets, admission, guided tours, meals (unless noted), tips, transportation, and a tour escort.  Trips depart from Antioch Park in the lower level of the north parking lot.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time for motorcoach boarding.

Cancellation Policy:  Pre-paid ticket costs and a $5 processing fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Within seven days of trip, cancellations are non-refundable.  

Day Trip: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
We’re off to see…Wamego! Experience a guided tour of the Columbian Theatre. See rare paintings from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Next, marvel at the Oz Museum while exploring over 2000 items on exhibit from the movie. After lunch, enjoy wine tasting and shopping at the Oz Winery.
1 - 10 ½ hr. event - $85 (includes lunch)
9448               Antioch Park       8/11     Wed     7:30 am          FULL - Accepting Waitlist

Day Trip: Weston - Handpicked in the Heartland
Travel to Weston, Mo. Tour Green Dirt Creamery and Farm as well as enjoy a cheese tasting. After lunch, visit Weston Orchard and Vineyard for a tour of the grounds, apple picking, and delicious cider and donuts.
1 - 7 hr. event - $89 (includes lunch)
14134               Antioch Park       9/2     Thu     9:30 am          FULL - Accepting Waitlist 

Day Trip: Excelsior Springs- Textile to Mercantile 
Travel to Excelsior Springs to learn how this woolen mill from the 1800s operated and processed wool, spun yarn, and wove cloth. Enjoy a walking tour of the Watkins family home, mill, and museum. After lunch, tour the Hall of Waters. Please note there will be substantial walking on gravel pathways for this tour. 
1 - 9 hr. event - $74 (includes lunch)
14131               Antioch Park       9/23     Thu     8:15 am

Day Trip: Boonville - River, Rails, Trails, and Haunted Tales
Learn about Boonville’s history starting with Lewis and Clark’s expedition, steamboat and railroad travel, and pioneer wagon travel on the Santa Fe Trail. After lunch, gear up for a tour and spooky tales of the Old Jail and Hanging Barn. 
1 - 10 hr. event - $83 (includes lunch)
14130               Antioch Park       10/14     Thu     7:00 am

Day Trip: Abilene-All Aboard the Smoky Valley Railroad
Hop aboard the Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad train and take a narrated history ride to the Enterprise turnaround depot before heading back. After lunch, venture to Old Abilene Town for a guided tour and some haunted history. 
1 - 12 hr. event - $92 (includes lunch)
14129                Antioch Park       10/28     Thu     7:00 am         FULL - Accepting Waitlist

Day Trip: Joplin- 20th Century Innovations on Route 66 
The early- to mid-20th century was full of brilliant minds and innovations, including the development of Route 66. Travel to Joplin, Mo. to see Thomas Hart Benton’s last signed large-scale work, visit the Mineral Museum to hear about the city’s mining history, and tour the George Washington Carver Museum and National Monument.
1 - 12 hr. event - $84 (includes lunch) 
14132               Antioch Park       11/18     Thu     6:30 am

Day Trip: Hiawatha- Once Upon a Time in Hiawatha 
Step back in time at the Brown County Museum and take a guided tour of the military room, bridal gown hall, auditorium and medical room. After lunch, enjoy a step on guided tour of the famous Davis Memorial at Mount Hope Cemetery. Along the way, enjoy the Jesse James Antique Mall, in St. Joseph, Mo.
1 - 9 hr. event - $73 (includes lunch)
14135               Antioch Park       11/30     Tue     8:00 am

Day Trip: Lindsborg- A Swedish Holiday 
God Helg (Happy Holidays) from Lindsborg Kan., otherwise known as “Little Sweden.” Ignite your holiday spirit during the St. Lucia Festival. Delight in the cultural traditions, food, and festivities of this charming Swedish town during this cheerful time of year. 
1 - 12 hr. event - $89 (includes lunch) 
14133               Antioch Park       12/11     Sat     6:30 am          FULL - Accepting Waitlist 

Day Trip: Independence- An Opulent Victorian Holiday 
Feast the eye on the spectacularly decorated Vaile Victorian Mansion. Take a guided tour of the property and hear stories behind various treasures within. Enjoy music being played live by a pianist as holiday spirit abounds. After, enjoy lunch and a tour at the Bingham Waggoner Mansion and Estate.
1 - 8 hr. event - $79 (includes lunch)
14136               Antioch Park       12/16     Thu     9:30 am