Go on trips and tours with MCC
Submitted by McHenry County College
Explore an old Germantown neighborhood in Chicago, catch a baseball game in Milwaukee, browse through Galena, or join a photo safari through the Northwest Territory with one-day trips offered by McHenry County College’s Trips & Tours program.
The following day trips are available.
Ÿ Cubs-Brewers Game at Miller Park: Enjoy seats in the Loge Infield at Miller Park at a game featuring some friendly rivalry. Trip participants can relax on their way to Milwaukee in a luxury motor coach. Register early, as seats are limited. This day trip takes place from 4 p.m. to midnight Monday, Sept. 16. Cost is $69. To register, use course ID NST S09 016.
Ÿ German Fest-Chicago: Explore the Old Germantown neighborhood on Lincoln Avenue, affectionately known as “Sauerkraut Boulevard,” to view the picturesque wall mural depicting scenes from the German countryside and browse the quaint European-style stores, bakery and delicatessen. Visit a historic German church and learn about the beer barons and beer riots. Enjoy lunch at the Brauhaus, and tour the DANK Haus German-American Cultural Center. This day trip takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. Cost is $99 and includes lunch. Use course ID NST S19 025 when registering.
Ÿ Autumn in Galena: Enjoy an autumn day in scenic Galena shopping downtown, spectacular dining for lunch, along with touring and tasting at Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery. This tour takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Trip participants will meet in the MCC Commons. Cost is $119 and includes lunch. To register, use course ID NST S10 004. Register before Sept. 2.
Ÿ Galena and the Northwest Territory Photo Safari: Take in breathtaking scenery through Northwest Territory that includes visits to a winery, a Farmers Market, pottery studios, and an alpaca fleece demonstration. Other photo ops will include pumpkins, cobblestone streets, a fall art show, and even an old stockade. An optional hot air balloon ride is available for an additional fee. This tour departs from Rock Valley Community College in Rockford. Students will be contacted by the Photo Safari Network the week of the safari, with details. This day trip takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Cost is $99. To register, use course ID NST S20 010.
ŸWicked the Musical: The witches of Oz are back by popular demand. Named “the defining musical of the decade” by The New York Times, Wicked is “the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time,” according to USA Today. Lunch is on your own before the 2 p.m. matinee. Loge seats. This tour takes place from 9:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, and will meet in the MCC Commons. The cost is $149. To register, use course ID NST S31 010.
The college is at 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake. To register for any of these trips, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. No refunds are available for any of these trips. To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For more information, call Claudia Terrones at (815) 455-8782.