📢 This trip is sold out! Call the Trips & Tours office for waitlist options at 360.586.6181 ext. 126‍

Join us as we head out to the rolling hills and farmlands of the Chimicum Valley. To start our afternoon off right, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at the beautiful Finnriver Cider Garden. After lunch, our knowledgeable Finnriver tour guide will lead us on a stroll through Finnriver’s organic fields and orchard. The 1/2 mile loop around the orchard and cider barns is interwoven with stories of farm history and cider making. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste and savor several farmcrafted ciders and fruit wines.

Picnic lunch is provided. Beverages will be available for purchase at the Cider Garden.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟠Moderately Difficult

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, picnic lunch, guided tour and tasting and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 9:30 am

Lacey 10:00 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

6:00 pm

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Join us for a day of baseball, stadium food, sunshine and good times. Fast-paced but a little more relaxed than the major league games, the minors are a blast for baseball fans of all ages. Join us to see our home team, the Rainiers, a Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, take on the El Paso Chihuahuas at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma.

We’ve got great seats, so bring a friend and make a day of it. Our tickets include a special BBQ buffet.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: 

🟡 Moderate

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, BBQ buffet lunch, admission to the game and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 9:30 am

Lacey 10:00 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

4:30 pm

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Enjoy the fall foliage on this exploration of two local gardens known for their autumn colors. First, we visit Soos Creek Botanical Garden, where trails, ponds, and changing autumn colors create a serene setting for exploration. Next, we’ll visit the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum, offering a stunning display of autumn foliage and peaceful woodland trails . Along the way, we will enjoy a relaxed lunch together.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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⚠️The activity level of this trip will vary depending on your choice of activities. See T&T staff for more details.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟡 Moderate or 🟠 Moderately Difficult

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, garden admissions and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 9:00 am

Lacey 9:30 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

5:00 pm

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📢 This trip is sold out! Call the Trips & Tours office for waitlist options at 360.586.6181 ext. 126

Experience Seattle from a whole new perspective aboard the Bay Lady, an 85 ft schooner that was custom-built for charter sailing. On this cruise departing from Pier 62 on the iconic Seattle waterfront, we’ll sail through the scenic waters of Elliott Bay. Be sure to keep an eye out for local marine wildlife, including harbor seals, seabirds, and perhaps even an orca whale. After our sail, we’ll hop back on the bus, stopping on the way home for a late lunch.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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⚠️Multiple sets of steep steps must be maneuvered to board and get around the ship.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟠 Moderately Difficult

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, cruise admission and fees and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 8:30 am

Lacey 9:00 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

5:30 pm

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Indulge your sweet tooth on this delicious behind-the-scenes experience at Maeve Chocolates in Tukwila!

Discover how chocolate is transformed from cocoa bean to chocolate bar during a guided factory tour. From a bird’s-eye view of the bustling factory floor, watch chocolate-making in action before sampling an array of delectable flavors. This engaging and flavorful outing is perfect for chocolate lovers eager to learn, taste and explore. We will have lunch together after our tour and tasting.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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⚠️IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This tour includes navigating a somewhat steep flight of stairs.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟡 Moderate

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, factory experience and tasting and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 8:00 am

Lacey 8:30 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

4:00 pm

📢 This trip is sold out! Call the Trips & Tours office for waitlist options at 360.586.6181 ext. 126

Come along on this private tour that dives into the intriguing history of Port Townsend’s early years. Guided by knowledgeable docents from the Jefferson County Historical Society, this walking tour draws from some of the more infamous, mysterious and salacious accounts of the past. You’ll have free time in the picturesque downtown of Port Townsend to shop the unique stores and funky boutiques after the tour. We’ll start our day with breakfast together at a local cafe on the way out of town.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟠 Moderately Difficult

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, guided tour fees, museum admission and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 8:00 am

Lacey 8:30 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

6:00 pm

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📢 This trip is sold out! Call the Trips & Tours office for waitlist options at 360.586.6181 ext. 126

Discover the art of glassblowing with a hands-on workshop at Central Glass Works, a locally owned studio in the heart of Centralia.

Just in time for Autumn decorating, you’ll create your own unique glass pumpkin under expert guidance. We’ll enjoy lunch together at McMenamins Olympic Club Pub, a charming eatery known for its upscale pub food and relaxed atmosphere.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟢 Easy

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, glassblowing workshop fees and supplies and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Lacey 10:30 am

Olympia 11:00 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

4:30 pm

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Get ready for some holiday magic! The Holiday Festival and Market at the Tacoma Dome is the perfect way to jump start your holiday spirit! At this mega holiday market, you will find unique gift ideas, home décor, handmade arts and crafts, specialty foods, holiday inspiration and more! Enjoy the holiday music while exploring the decorative Main Street Stroll. We’ll have breakfast together at a local cafe before heading into the festival.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟢 Easy

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, festival admission and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 9:30 am

Lacey 10:00 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

4:00 pm

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📢 This trip is sold out! Call the Trips & Tours office for waitlist options at 360.586.6181 ext. 126

Velkommen til Poulsbo! Join us for a charming day trip to Poulsbo, Washington’s “Little Norway”! We’ll start the day at The Valley Nursery, the locals’ favorite for garden inspired gifts. After that, you’ll have plenty of free time in the heart of Poulsbo to browse unique shops, visit the local heritage museums and walk along the waterfront. A perfect outing to enjoy Poulsbo’s delightful blend of shopping, culture and small-town charm!

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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⚠️IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The activity level of this trip will vary depending on your choice of activities. See T&T staff for more details.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟡 Moderate or 🟠 Moderately Difficult

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 8:30 am

Lacey 9:00 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

5:00 pm

📢 This trip is sold out! Call the Trips & Tours office for waitlist options at 360.586.6181 ext. 126

Discover an immersive outdoor art experience in Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: A Field Study, where eight whimsical giant troll sculptures hide among towering evergreens, winding trails and native wildlife habitats at Northwest Trek.

This is a highly anticipated exhibit and should not be missed! We’ll have lunch together after our troll adventure.

We have tables reserved at a local restaurant. *You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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⚠️IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The activity level of this trip will vary depending on your choice of activities. See T&T staff for more details.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟡 Moderate or 🟠 Moderately Difficult

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, admissions and fees, and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 9:00 am

Lacey 9:30 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

4:30 pm

With almost 400,000 square feet of shopping space and a 600 seat restaurant, IKEA is more than just a store…it’s an experience. You’ll have lots of time to browse the shopping center at your own pace and have a delicious lunch at the IKEA Swedish cafe. Save a little extra shopping energy because we’ll be stopping at the Almond Roca Factory for a very sweet shopping experience on the way back home.

*You are responsible for paying for your own meal.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

🟢 Easy

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INCLUDED:

Transportation, trip planning, and snack.

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DEPARTURE:

Olympia 9:00 am

Lacey 9:30 am

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APPROXIMATE RETURN:

4:30 pm

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