Our one-day trips offer a fantastic opportunity to explore incredible destinations without the need for an extended getaway. These trips are open to all adults but geared towards 50 and older, so invite your friends for a day of adventure and discovery.
Upcoming Trips
Welcome Spring with a Day of Inspiration at the Billy Graham Library
Tuesday, March 31
Step into the 40,000-square-foot Billy Graham Library and explore the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most influential public figures of the 20th century. This unforgettable visit takes you on a journey from Billy Graham’s humble farm beginnings to his role on the world stage as an advisor to presidents, a global traveler, and a voice heard by millions.
Nestled on 20 beautifully landscaped acres in Charlotte, North Carolina, just miles from his childhood home, the barn-shaped library offers a compelling blend of history, personal storytelling, and cultural impact. Journey at your leisure through immersive multimedia exhibits, photographs, and memorabilia, and you’ll gain insight into the life, times, and far-reaching influence of a man who helped shape modern American history.
- Charter motorcoach transportation
- Lunch on your own Dairy Barn
- General Admission Ticket
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $81/Residents $96/Non-residents
Additional Information
Trip Registration
Cedar Creek Gallery’s 57th Annual Spring Pottery & Glass Festival
Saturday, April 11
Cedar Creek Gallery is a haven for art lovers year-round, but it truly comes alive during the Spring Pottery & Glass Festival. Watch nationally recognized artists transform raw materials into stunning works of art right before your eyes, and enjoy an up-close look at their techniques and creative processes through glass blowing, pottery, wood turning, and more.
In addition to incredible artist demonstrations, guests can wander through the beautiful gardens, purchase plants, and receive tips and advice from knowledgeable horticulturalists. Explore the gallery featuring the work of over 200 local and national artists and round out the day with live music and delicious offerings from food trucks.
- Lunch on your own at the food trucks
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $20/Residents $35/Non-residents
Additional Information
Trip Registration
Sunday, April 26
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of delicious dining and dazzling theatre at the sweeping, soulful musical Bright Star!
Travel to Sanford, NC, Temple Theatre. Bright Star is a musical about a literary editor and a World War II soldier who discover a secret that changes their lives. The show is set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s. When Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
- Lunch on your own downtown Sanford.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $53/Residents $68/Non-residents
Additional Information
Trip Registration
Registration Information
- You must register for the Active Adult Yearly Trip Registration before you can register for any trips.
- Register on RecLink
- Register by calling an Active Adult Center:
Five Points Center for Active Adults: 919-996-4730
Walnut Terrace Center: 919-996-6160
Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults: 919-996-4720 - All trips depart from Anne Gordon Active Adult Center, 1901 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
- For trip questions and/or registration, contact Carmen Livingston at 919-996-4734 or carmen.livingston@raleighnc.gov
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