2025 Trips & Tours

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to over this special 10 day trip to Italy in October/ November 2025

A No obligation Trip Information session 

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 

John O'Leary Adult Community Center

4 Church Street, Merrimack, NH 03054. 

2:00 pm

October 29th - November 7th, 2025  

Double Occupancy - $4,999 pp
Single Occupancy - $5,999 pp
Triple Occupancy -  $4,949 pp

Embark on a captivating journey that takes you from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Discover the rolling hills of the scenic Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. Explore medieval hill towns and visit Assisi,  the birthplace of St. Francis. Spend time at a historic winery in the  heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a chef-led cooking class with  lunch. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence. See glass transformed into exquisite art on Murano Island. Linger in iconic  Venice for 2 nights. Journey to the shores of glamorous Lake Como.  Encounter a land rich in history, culture, art and romance.  

Trip Highlights include:   

• Rome, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona,  Florence, Chianti Winery & Cooking Class, Venice, Murano Island,  Lake Como         

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers MA

Merrimack Residents; $98.00 pp 

Non Residents $140.00 pp

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the Merrimack Senior Citizens Club to offer this special dinner show bus trip. 

Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels as they present an impassioned

homage to their beloved Emerald Isle. This gloriously evocative journey will captivate audiences and have

them clapping their hands, wiping their tears and stamping their feet. Escape to Verdant Valleys and

Heathery Highlands. Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies Feel your heart pound to raucous rhythms of the champion Celtic Knights Dancers. 

Immerse yourself in Ireland’s infectious influences

across the Wild Blue Ocean to the Amber Waves of Grain and Beyond. Headed by the powerhouse creative team direct from Ireland and featuring award winning Irish and World Champion Singers, Dancers

and Musicians. Celtic Angels Ireland is a theatrical feast for all. With over 30 Irish traditional and

contemporary tunes masterfully intertwined and performed fully live by the Trinity Ensemble, the

Heavenly Celtic Angels and the Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers, the spectacular Celtic Angels

Ireland is guaranteed to entertain and delight.

Price includes motorcoach transportation, driver gratuity, Ticket to the show, luncheon with choice or corned beef and cabbage or baked Schrod meal choice, salad, dessert and coffee or tea.

Online registration is not available for this trip. Click on the link below to download the registration form.  Spaces are limited please register early. 

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

9:00am - 4:00pm

$45.00 pp

Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday, March 13th and test your luck as as we travel down to the Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Massachusetts.

You don’t need to be an experienced game player to enjoy this trip. There is something for people of all skill levels. As part of registration fee, all participants will receive a $20.00 free slot play coupon.

The bus will depart from Twin Bridge Park in Merrimack (485 Daniel Webster Highway). at 9:00 am and will departs Casino at 2:30 pm to return at approximately 4:00 pm.

This trip is open to both residents and non-residents so bring all your friends! All participants must be pre-registered and seats are limited!  

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to over this special 9 day trip to Holland & Belgium in April 2026.

A No obligation Trip Information session will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at: 

John O'Leary Adult Community Center

4 Church Street, Merrimack, NH 03054. 

2:00 pm

Dates: April 14th - 22nd, 2026

Rates:

Lower Outside Double Occupancy - $4,499 pp

Middle Outside Double Occupancy - $4,999 pp

Upper Outside Double Occupancy - $5,699 pp

Suite Double Occupancy - $7,699 pp

Lower Outside Single Occupancy - $6,199 pp

Middle Outside Single Rate - $7,199 pp

Upper Outside Single Rate - $8,599 pp
Suite Single Rate - $12,599

Savor springtime in Holland and Belgium with a cruise that features blooming tulip fields and iconic windmills. Enjoy a canal cruise in the heart of Amsterdam. Stop in Arnhem, the favorite summer retreat of the Dutch royal family. Step into medieval times during a Bruges walking tour. Explore Kinderdijk and see Holland’s iconic windmills. Relax as you make your way along picturesque scenery and visit beloved cities such as Amsterdam and Bruges. Visit Keukenhof Gardens, home to more than 7 million tulips.  

Trip Highlights include:   

• 7-Night River Cruise, Amsterdam with Canal Cruise, Keukenhof Gardens, Arnhem, Middelburg, Belgium Waterways Scenic Sail, Bruges, Antwerp, Kinderdijk Windmills    

* We will be recording the session so even if you cannot attend, but want  to learn more, sign up and we will send you the link afterwards.   

Thursday, April 24th

Time: TBA

Residents: $99, Non--Residents: $141

Come & join the Merrimack Senior Citizens Club & Merrimack Parks & Recreation as we travel down to the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers Mass for this special luncheon & show. 

The quintessential girl group, The Supremes emerged as Motown’s leading female artists. Starting out as The Primettes, the group consisted of original

members Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Betty McGlown. The Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown’s acts and the most successful American vocal band, with 12 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The Supremes were twice nominated for a Grammy Award—for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording (“Baby Love”, 1965) and Best Contemporary Rock &

Roll Group Vocal Performance (“Stop! In the Name of Love”, 1966). Three of their songs were added to the Grammy Hall of Fame: “Where Did Our Love Go” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” (both 1999) and “Stop! In the Name of Love” (2001). The group was named as one of eight recipients to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023.

Trip Includes:

• Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
• Plated Luncheon Meal Choice:Stuffed Breast of Chicken or Baked Schrod
• Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads
• Dessert, Coffee/Tea
• Show Ticket
•  Meal Tax & Meal Gratuity

Thursday, May 22nd

Time: TBA

Residents: $99, Non--Residents: $141

Come & join the Merrimack Senior Citizens Club & Merrimack Parks & Recreation as we travel down to the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers Mass for this special luncheon & show. 

The Doobie Brothers are considered one of America’s most influential bands and have endured the test of time performing for more than 50 years. The Doobie Brothers’ legacy has been built upon not just hit records, but also an unrivaled commitment to musical integrity and a steadfast allegiance to their enthusiastic fan base.

The National Touring show Takin’ It To The Streets is the ultimate Doobie Brothers tribute show. This incredible concert performance covers all of The Doobie’s great hits and an occasional deep track or two with stunning accuracy. The Doobie Brothers concert experience doesn’t get any better than Takin’ It To The Streets. With amazing vocal skill and

top notch musicianship, this show will knock your socks off when they grace our Best of Times Travel Stage!

Trip Includes:

• Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
• Plated Luncheon Meal Choice: Baked Stuffed Chicken or Baked Haddock
• Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads
• Dessert, Coffee/Tea
• Show Ticket
•  Meal Tax & Meal Gratuity

Saturday, June 7th

6:00 am - 11:30 pm

$85.00 pp

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, a city so nice they named it twice! Want to see New York but don’t want to drive and spend half the day looking for parking? At last, a chance for you to get away!

Here is your chance to go shopping, spend the day sightseeing, take in a show, or visit New York’s world class museums. From the latest fashion on Fifth and Madison Avenues to quaint antique shops in Greenwich Village, from the world’s largest department stores to discount and bargain shops, the Big Apple has it all!

Join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, June 7th. Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 6:00 am and we will arrive in New York City around 10:45 am where you will be dropped off at Rockefeller Center. You will have until 6:30 pm to explore the city on your own at your own pace. Trip will return to Merrimack at approximately 11:30 pm. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited!

Trip is open to both residents & non-residents. Participants under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by an Adult. 

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to over this special 10 day trip to Italy in October/ November 2025

October 29th - November 7th, 2025  

10 Days, 12 Meals

Double Occupancy - $4,999 pp
Single Occupancy - $5,999 pp
Triple Occupancy -  $4,949 pp

Embark on a captivating journey that takes you from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Discover the rolling hills of the scenic Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. Explore medieval hill towns and visit Assisi,  the birthplace of St. Francis. Spend time at a historic winery in the  heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a chef-led cooking class with  lunch. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence. See glass transformed into exquisite art on Murano Island. Linger in iconic  Venice for 2 nights. Journey to the shores of glamorous Lake Como.  Encounter a land rich in history, culture, art and romance.  

Trip Highlights include:   

• Rome, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona,  Florence, Chianti Winery & Cooking Class, Venice, Murano Island,  Lake Como         

The Deadline to register for this trip is: April 30, 2025.   

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