Explore: Trips
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Auburn SuperMall Shopping Tour
Tu 8/6 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $8 Members $18 Non-Members It's been awhile since we've taken this rolling shopping party on the road. This time, we are off to explore everything the SuperMall in Auburn has to offer. Billed as the largest Outlet Collection in the Pacific Northwest, the mall features a mix of top-brand outlets as well as traditional stores. Don't forget to stop in and visit our friends at Gosanko Chocolate. Try the Tiger Fudge; you'll thank us later! After you've shopped until you are ready to drop, we will lunch together at a nearby restaurant. 
Flying Heritage Museum
Tu 8/20 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM $20 Members $30 Non-Members We're off to Everett's Paine Field to explore the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. The aircraft, vehicles and artifacts in the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum are a testament to the era's engineering skill and humanity's spirit during the world conflicts of the 20th century. On rotation in the working hangars are military artifacts from the United States, Britain, Germany, Soviet Union and Japan, acquired and restored with unparalleled authenticity to share with the public. After enjoying the museum, we'll lunch together at a local eatery. Alki Log Home Museum
Th 9/5 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $15 Members $25 Non-Members Known as the "Birthplace of Seattle", we're off to visit the Log House Museum of the Southwest Historical Society. Together, we will explore this gem located one block from scenic Alki Beach. The museum is situated in a restored 1904 log building surrounded by native plant gardens. The current exhibit is "Welcome Home", the third part of the three-part series called "Telling Our Westside Stories." Afterward, we will visit the beach and lunch together at an Alki favoriate. St. Demetrio's Greek Festival
F 9/20 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $15 Members $25 Non-Members The St. Demetrios Greek Festival has been a Seattle tradition since 1960. Our group is off to take in the festival and surround ourselves with traditional Greek food, music, dancing and culture. You'll get the chance to sample homemade Greek delicacies from lamb to calamari and loukoumathes to baklava, all freshly prepared. The festival offers great shopping, Greek wine tasting, and docent led church tours. Seattle's Greek Festival is a full day of fun! |
Dane's Magical Mystery Tour
W 10/09 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $6 Members $16 Non-Members Are you adventurous? Like a good mystery? Fancy a trip on the wild side? We are off to visit a super-secret-squirrel place that only this writer knows about. Grab your bestest trip buddies and climb aboard the Magical Mystery Bus while we take you "somewhere" out there! Please dress in warm layers and bring your appetite... 
Cle-Elum & Roslyn WA
W 10/30 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM $10 Members $20 Non-Members Touring the historic mining towns of Cle-Elum and Roslyn is always fun and interesting, and is like stepping back in time. Chock full of shops, museums, art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops, these two towns are experiencing a second life as tourist getaways. Don't forget to visit Maggie's Pantry and we'll stop in at the Roslyn Café. It won't be a trip over the mountains without stopping in at our most favorite-ever pie place. Issaquah Candy Stores Tour
W 11/6 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $6 Members $16 Members Would you like to feel like a kid in a candy store once again? This trip is for all you candy lovers out there and we know who you are! We'll visit three very popular candy shops in Issaquah; See's Candies, Boehm's Chocolates and the new Candy Mache store located in the Issaquah Highlands. After touring the candy stores, we'll lunch together at Tutta Bella restaurant. 
Foss Museum & Lunch at Johnny's Dock
Th 11/21 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM $8 Members $18 Non-Members On this trip, we will explore a part of our region's extraordinary maritime heritage and learn how the people, boats, and industries that built the heart of Tacoma have shaped this historic waterfront. Our visit to the Seaport will let us experience the iconic Balfour Dock building thru maritime exhibits that showcase the history of the region and the life residing in and around the Foss Waterway. Afterwards, we'll lunch together at Johnny's Dock restaurant. |
Mini-Vacation to Leavenworth, WA
Tu-Th 9/24-9/26 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $65 Members $75 Non-Members We are off to enjoy the fall colors and all that the town of Leavenworth has to offer. This mini-vacation will give you a chance to relax and unwind, and you will have ample time to enjoy the fall colors and to explore all the shops, restaurants and entertainment. Get yourself a little taste of Bavaria without having to buy a plane ticket! |
27th Annual Gingerbread Village
Th 12/5 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM $10 Members $20 Non-Members The Seattle Sheraton supports Juvenile Diabetes Research by hosting the 27th annual Gingerbread Village celebration. Each year, a team of local architects, pastry chefs from the Sheraton and children collaborate to build an elaborate gingerbread village to raise funds and support a world without Type 1 Diabetes. After enjoying the village, our group will lunch together at Ivar's. |
MSSC TRIP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Trips must be paid when the reservation is made. We accept cash or checks. We do not accept phone reservations. Sign-up may start early for certain trips, check the trip description at our front desk.
- You may register yourself and other people for any trip. Fees are based on the membership status of each person. All trip fees are due at time of sign-up.
- MSSC members receive preferential rates on trip fees.
- Trip participants are required to provide emergency contact info along with medical information. Forms are sent with the escort so we can act effectively on your behalf in case of an emergency.
- Refunds and credits are not given if the participant cancels their reservation.
- Refunds or credits will be issued if MSSC cancels a trip due to the trip not meeting the minimum number of participants or because of severe weather. Extended trip cancellations may vary. See Program Coordinator.
- Arrive 20 minutes early. We cannot accommodate late arrivals.
- On center trips, center transportation must be taken in both directions. We leave and return as a group.
- SVT can provide transportation to and from MSSC. Please make arrangements through the SVT office.
- Each trip destination may vary in handicapped accessibility and ease of mobility. Participants needing special care are required to bring a chaperone (who must also pay the trip fee). See Program Coordinator.
* See details regarding single room supplement †† Does not include admission fee