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Travel Adventures for Seniors

April 30, 2025
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As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, spring is the perfect time to embrace new travel adventures, especially for seniors looking to get out and explore. Whether you’re looking to get out of the house and explore around the corner, see the hidden gems of Michigan, or dream of traveling farther abroad, many local senior centers in Washtenaw County offer exciting travel opportunities that cater specifically to seniors. Traveling with a senior center can help with feelings of safety and cut down on the cost of travel, as usually only a deposit is needed. Let’s see how far you’ll go! 

 

Chelsea Senior Center (734) 475-9242 

  • Offers day trips to popular Michigan attractions (e.g., Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Frankenmuth), mystery trips, and out-of-state trips (e.g., Chicago, Wisconsin). 
  • Visit their website for a full list of upcoming trips, as well as travel policies.  
  • Must complete liability release and contact information. 

 

Lincoln Golden Ages (734) 218-4253 

  • Offers monthly trips.  
  • Call or visit the center for more information.  

 

Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (734) 483-6351 

  • The Out to Breakfast Group visits local restaurants every 4th Friday. 

 

Pittsfield Senior Center (734) 822-2117 

  • Offers day trips to popular Michigan attractions (e.g., Eastern Market, Holland Tulip Festival, etc.), as well as out-of-state trips (e.g., Toledo Museum of Art). 
  • Have a PSI Travel Group that runs extended travel trips, as well as fun events around the senior center (cost: $5/year).  
  • Past PSI travel trips include Mackinac Island, Niagara Falls, and Africa! 

 

Saline Area Senior Center (734) 429-9274 

  • Have a Good Grub Club that meets at various local restaurants.  
  • Offers day trips (e.g., Holland Tulip Festival, Lansing Wharton Center, etc.), out-of-state travel (e.g., Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Mudhens game, etc.) and extended travel. 
  • Also occasionally offer mystery trips.  
  • The senior center will be hosting two cruises to France in May! 

 

Ypsilanti Township 50 & Beyond Program (734) 544-3800 

  • Lunch Out Group meets at various local restaurants.  
  • Lively Travellers Club offers day trips (e.g., Eastern Market, Firekeepers Casino, etc.) and out-of-state trips (e.g., Toledo), and extended trips (e.g., California, Italy, Greek Isles). 
  • Note: Non-members of the center are charged an additional $5 fee for trips! 

 

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Safe travel!

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