Please Note-
The Helen Curtis Able bus is handi cap accessible and we welcome wheelchairs. If using a wheelchair the sign up process is different and you must call 617-796-1506. We will register you over the phone.
Blue Garden- Rhode Island
August 21, 2025
The Blue Garden is exquisite and was originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to create a secret garden inspired by shades of blue. Flowers in a variety of blue hues and shades reflect the sky and ocean. Situated in Newport RI, being invited to the garden was the most anticipated summer season event of all. We invite you to join us on June 19th. Our tour begins at 11:00 a.m. and we will stop on the way home for lunch at Provencal Bakery and Café. Participants will purchase lunch on their own.
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Summer Day Trip to Newport Rhode Island-
Boat Ride and Sightseeing
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Great shopping, outdoor dining, live music and twinkling harbor lights make this the best place to experience your visit to Newport. Passengers will be dropped at Bowmen’s Wharf to enjoy shopping and dining on their own. Enjoy one or more of the many dining selections offered. Next, we are off for a summer boat ride! The Coastal Queen offers narrated boat tours of magnificent Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay on its daily Scenic Bay Cruises. This vessel offers maximum comfort with great sightseeing views from every seat. Guests will enjoy views of local lighthouses, forts and harbor estates.
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Heritage Gardens- Sandwich MA
July 24, 2025
Visit Our Beautiful Cape Cod Gardens & Museums Offering 100 Magnificent Acres, Family Fun, American Automobile Collection, & Museum Exhibits. Within our peaceful confines you’ll find walking trails, outdoor discovery opportunities, gardens that invite lingering, and exhibits to expand your understanding of art and history. Heritage offers up-close experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. See our gorgeous collection of vintage automobiles. It’s a place of joy and fun. It’s a place to make lasting memories. And it’s a place you’ll want to visit again and again.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH OR ADMISSION.
PARTICIPANTS WILL PURCHASE ADMISSION UPON ARRIVAL AND YOU MAY EITHER BRING A LUNCH OR PURCHASE FOOD ON SITE.
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New Bedford Harbor Cruise
August 14, 2025
New Bedford Harbor, a vital local resource, is widely recognized for its marine and military heritage. The New Bedford seaport is the largest protected harbor (9,100 ft hurricane barrier) in the United States today and hosts one of the largest fishing fleets on the Eastern Seaboard. Our cruising time today will be from noon till 1:00 p.m.
After our cruise we will have time for lunch. You can purchase your lunch or bring a lunch from home. Before heading back to Newton will make a stop at the Portugalia Marketplace. This marketplace is a one-of-a-kind Portuguese specialty food grocer dedicated to promoting Portuguese culture and cuisine. The 20,000-square-foot store has become the leading provider of Portuguese specialty foods and home goods in the United States. With over 1300 different Portuguese wines and spirits, a café offering Portuguese baked goods, a prepared foods counter, and a large, temperature-controlled room for salt cod, customers can truly immerse themselves in Portuguese culture and cuisine.
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All Aboard the Cape Cod Excursion Train – Fall Foliage Adventure! October 9, 2025
Experience autumn at its finest with first-class tickets aboard the Cape Cod Excursion Train! Relax and enjoy a delicious, boxed lunch as you take in the stunning fall colors and scenic views of Cape Cod’s natural beauty. This behind-the-scenes journey showcases the region’s unique landscapes including woodlands, sand dunes,cranberry bogs, salt marshes, and the iconic Cape Cod Canal. Our lively on board narration keeps guests entertained with fascinating facts and “wicked good” stories about the Cape’s history, ecology, and wildlife.
Learn about seasonal migrations, the coastal environment, the Cape’s rich history, and the legacy of the local glass industry all while rolling through one of New England's picturesque destinations!
Register online or call 617-796-1506
Please Note-
The Helen Curtis Able bus is handi cap accessible and we welcome wheelchairs. If using a wheelchair the sign up process is different and you must call 617-796-1506. We will register you over the phone.