Adventures in Travel - Day Trips in Illinois and Indiana

Special Day Trips in Illinois and Indiana

For more than 25 years, Travel Discoveries has been instrumental in arranging special day trips, short breaks and three day excursions for both individuals and organizations. While many of our special outings include our friends and associates in Iroquois, Newton, and surrounding counties, we also provide helpful information and creative getaway ideas to clients all over Illinois, Indiana, and the Midwest.

If you would like assistance in planning a group trip or short break, please feel free to contact us today. Otherwise, our upcoming events for local residents are listed below. All Day Trips leave from the First Christian Church at 546 North 6th Street in Watseka, Illinois, unless otherwise stated or arranged in advance.

Tunica-Casino Capital of the South & Memphis- Home of the Blues March 22-26, 2010

A spring getaway to Tunica casinos, Memphis and Graceland with most meals included.

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International Quilt Festival in Chicago, Saturday, April 17, 2010

Join us as we travel to the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Il to attend the “World’s Fair of Quilts”. You will not only have the opportunity to view quilts from around the world, but there will be over 100 classes offered throughout the day such as hand and machine piercing, quilt finishing, painting, printing, dyeing and scrap quilting.

Depart Watseka First Christian Church at 8:00am and return home about 6:00pm. Cost for transportation and entry to the show is $55.00.

Contact Travel Discoveries 815-432-6121

Billy Elliot the Musical – Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Based on the smash hit film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy’s dream to realize his ambitions against all odds. Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval from his struggling family, This is one of the most celebrated musical’s in history- winner of 10 Tony Awards including best Musical 2009. Music was composed by Elton John.

Depart Watseka First Christian Church at 11:00am and return at 8:00pm. Cost for ticket (lower balcony seating) and transportation is $89.00.

Billy Elliot is playing at the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre, Chicago

Shrek the Musical – Saturday, August 21, 2010

Based on an Oscar winning Dreamworks film, Shrek brings to life the ogre who started it all. “Featuring a score of 19 new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, this musical si fun for all”.

Depart Watseka First Christian Church at 11:00am and return about 8:00p. Cost for ticket ( lower balcony seating) and transportation is $115.00.

Shrek is playing at the Cadillac Theatre in Chicago.