2025-Winter Spring-Guide-WEB

TRIPS

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPRINGTIME MAY 2-8

Stroll colorful gardens during Biltmore Estate’s annual Festival of Flowers. Spring awakens the heady scents and glorious sights as blooms burst forth from a variety of flowers, which add pastel colors to the garden’s palette. Be pampered by Vanderbilt hospitality as guests at the Village Hotel on the estate grounds in Asheville, North Carolina. Sip award-winning wines at the Biltmore Winery and tour the magnificent Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home. Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy great entertainment at America’s #1 theme park – Dollywood and relax at Dolly Parton’s beautiful DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Experience the excitement of Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry and the amazing Opryland Hotel!

Earth Week VOLUNTEER DAY Celebrate Earth Week with the Downers Grove Park District and beautify your local parks for spring! Volunteers will help prepare the parks for the season by mulching trees, picking up sticks and debris, and by removing trash at each location. Gloves, tools and staff assistance will be provided. Please dress for the weather and to get messy. All volunteers will receive light snacks and an oak seedling to plant at home. Individuals, organizations or volunteer groups are invited to lend a hand! A signup form will be available at dgparks.org beginning April 1. Age: 12+ Fee: Free Locations: Fishel Park, Loy Park and Whitlock Park Day Date Time 4/26 SA 10:00am-12:00pm

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 6 nights deluxe hotel accommodations 11 meals: 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners Deluxe motorcoach transportation All attractions, tours, admissions Luggage handling throughout tour All tips and taxes Premier local guides American Classic Tour Director

PRICES: $3,298 Double occupancy per person $4,298 Single occupancy per person Home pickup and return service available for extra fee

To make a reservation or for more information, call 847.548.3333.

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