Travel & Excursions
Enjoy an adventure with the senior travelers! Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission trips are specifically designed for individuals ages 50 and older, but are open to anyone over age 18. Anyone under 18 years must be approved by the Recreation Commission prior to registration. Register over the phone or at the front desk in Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Registration deadlines apply. For a complete list of travel and excursions, please view the quarterly Activity Guide.
Day Trips
All senior travel registration can be done online at icrc.net, by calling the parks front desk, or by calling Elizabeth Callahan at 803-345-8108.
Coal Miner's Daughter Delights
Browse unique finds at Little Mountain Antique Mall, explore downtown Newberry’s charming boutiques, then cap the day with a Loretta Lynn tribute featuring original band members at the Newberry Opera House. Depart SOP 9:30 a.m., CCP 10:15 a.m.; Return: CCP 5:15 p.m., SOP 6:00 p.m. Any questions, call Elizabeth at 803-345-8108.
Ages Adults $77 District Wide
F Jan. 23 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Two Kings Casino
Take a trip to Two Kings Casino for a day of fun and excitement.
Depart SOP 7:30 a.m., CCP 8:15 a.m.; Return: CCP 5:00 p.m., SOP 5:45 p.m. Any questions, call Elizabeth at 803-345-8108.
Ages Adults $40 District Wide
Th Feb. 19 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Plantations, Pits, and the Past
Tour the historic Rosehill Plantation, enjoy classic local cooking at Midway BBQ, and explore rich artifacts and stories at the Union County Museum. Depart: SOP 9:15 a.m., CCP 10:00 a.m.; Return CCP 4:30 p.m., SOP 5:15 p.m.
Ages Adults $45/person District Wide
Th Mar. 26 9:14 a.m.-5:150 p.m.
Harrah's
Do some gaming at Harrah's Cherokee Casino or just get away for a day in the mountains of North Carolina. Enjoy a dutch treat lunch at one of Harrah's restaurants. Depart: SOP 7:00 a.m., CCP 7:45am. Reture: CCP 6:00 p.m., SOP 6:45 p.m.
Ages Adults $45 District Wide
Th Apr. 30 7:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Overnight and Extended Trips
If you love to get out of town, then join us for some of our overnight or extended trips. Some overnight trips are provided directly by Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, but some are offered through tour companies like Diamond Tours and Collette Vacations. A representative from Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission goes on all overnight excursions. For more specific questions regarding ICRC trips, please call 803-772-3336 or 803-345-6181.
Christmas at Brookgreen Gardens
Enjoy Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens and dinner at Pawley’s Raw Bar. Stay overnight at Dayton House Resort. Visit Barefoot Landing and end the trip with Christmas on Main at Greg Rowles Legacy Theater. Depart 12/5: CCP 11:30 a.m., SOP 12:00 p.m.; Return 12/6: SOP 6:30 p.m, CCP 7:00 p.m.
Ages Adults $192/double; $236/single
Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6
Biloxi & New Orleans
Depart 3/2/26: CCP 8:00 a.m., SOP 8:45 a.m.
Ages Adults $1,073/single; $833/double; $75/deposit
M-S Mar. 2-7, 2026
Sunny Portugal & Madeira
Attend an information session on Oct. 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m. at Crooked Creek Park. Trip price will increase $250 after Nov. 29, 2025.
Ages Adults $7,448/single; $6,448/double; $698/deposit
Th-W May 28-Jun. 10, 2026
New Hampshire and the White Mountains
$75 deposit due upon registration, final payment due Jun. 15, 2026.
Depart 8/22/26: CCP 8:00 a.m., SOP 8:45 a.m.
Ages Adults $2,084/single; $1,535/double; $75/deposit
S-Su Aug. 22-30, 2026
For a full list of current trips, please check out the quarterly ICRC Activity Guide.
