Enjoy popular attractions each month. Travel fees for transportation and admission tickets are included in the fee listed. The cost of lunch is at your own expense. Walking requirements and accessibility vary. Pre-registration for events is required. There is no guide and/or tour leader for trips unless specified in individual trip descriptions.  

Please refer to this chart/scale to see the level of walking expected for each trip:

• 1 Sneaker: light walking distance and minimal standing
• 2 Sneakers: moderate walking distance and extended bouts of standing (greater than 3 minutes at a time)
• 3 Sneakers: walking over graded and/or uneven surfaces and less than a flight of stairs

All MAGIC Travelers Trips are independent day trips, if you require additional assistance, please contact Holly Jurgensen, Recreation Specialist at (314) 963 – 6722 before registering.

2026 Trips:

Eagle Watching & Lunch at Pere Marquette

We will head to Grafton, IL, to Pere Marquette State Park and the Grafton Riverfront where the region is a major wintering spot for bald eagles. We will then enjoy lunch at the Lodge, known for their family-style fried chicken. 

Date: Tuesday, February 17

Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Price: R $30/NR $35

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Factory Tour & Lunch at The Chocolate Cafe

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we will visit Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Factory, Candy Kitchen and World Headquarters! Go down onto the factory floor where you can see, hear, smell and taste chocolate. See their candy kitchen, chocolate enrobers, and watch their candy makers hand make chocolates. After the tour, enjoy lunch at The Chocolate Cafe located in the factory, featuring coffee drinks, sweets, sandwiches, and of course chocolate!

Date: Thursday, February 27

Time: 10:30AM – 2:00PM

Price: R/NR $25

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa & Lunch at the Casino

Join us for a day in St. Charles, where you can feel the excitement from miles away. With its stunning stained-glass skylights, 130,000 square foot St. Louis casino has a Victorian look. There’s nothing dated about what it contains: the latest, most popular slots and video poker machines, a wide variety of table games, and one of the last live poker rooms in the market. Plus, its adjoining streetscape offers a variety of first-class restaurants, entertainment spots, and more. Feel free to have lunch at your leisure at any of the restaurants at the Casino.

Date: Wednesday, February 25

Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Price: R/NR $25

Busch Stadium/Hall of Fame Tour & Lunch at Salt and Smoke 

Come with us for a unique look at the home of the Cardinals. Explore areas of the ballpark that may not be regularly accessible during gameday operations with a Busch Stadium guide. This tour also includes admission to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum at Cardinals Nation across the street. TWO attractions filled with Cardinal’s history, plus a discount in the Official Cardinals Team Store with your ticket stub! After the tour we can relax at Salt + Smoke for lunch, which offers St. Louis-Style BBQ and other delicious menu items.

Date: Wednesday, March 11 

Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Price: R/NR $30

Elephant Rocks State Park & Lunch at Abbey Kitchen in Arcadia

Go on a Missouri adventure to Elephant Rocks, which were formed from 1.5-billion-year-old granite, giant boulders that stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. Rocks have created formations that intrigue geologists, are popular with history buffs interested in the past quarrying and fascinate children who love to climb on and between the boulders. After visiting the park, we will enjoy a homestyle lunch at the Abbey, located in the historic Arcadia Academy B & B, which offers a variety of home-cooked meals, baked goods, unique custard flavors from our Creamery, and their world-famous Cinnamon Rolls. 

Date: Thursday, March 26 

Time: 9:30AM – 3:30PM

Price: R/NR $35

Hostas on the Bluff & Lunch at Grande MX Cocina

Let’s travel to Fairview Heights, Il to this family-owned little garden nestled on the bluffs overlooking the St. Louis skyline, for a Hosta oasis. Featuring 250+ varieties of Hostas and planters. Plants and planters are available to purchase. After Hostas enjoy the taste of Mexico at Grande Cocina, known for their Tortilla Soup, Fajitas, Streak Ranchero and of course their Margaritas!

Date: Tuesday, April 7

Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Price: R/NR $30

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash - The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis 

With a powerhouse creative team and world-class actor-musicians, Ring of Fire celebrates the music and legacy of The Man in Black. Featuring more than 30 of Johnny Cash’s greatest hits—including “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “I Walk the Line”—this high-spirited musical pays homage to his Arkansas roots and the love, faith, and grit that shaped his storied life.

Date: Thursday, April 9

Time: 9:15AM – 2:00PM

Price: R/NR $35 (Showtime is 10:15AM with a running time of 2 hours & 45 minutes)