Trips

Exceptional Adventures provides vacation planning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are 18 years of age and older and have good self-care skills. Exceptional Adventures can accommodate persons with special needs such as sign language, special dietary restrictions, or visually impaired. Most tours can accommodate persons in wheelchairs.

Exceptional Adventures offers 24-hour supervision with staff in guest’s rooms, or in the immediate area. Highly trained, caring volunteers are assigned to the same guests for the duration of each tour. Exceptional Adventures normally uses a one-to-four (1:4) staff-to-guest ratio.

  • Wheeling Downs Casino
    Saturday, March 3, 2012

    Enjoy a full afternoon of racing, slot machines and gaming excitement at Wheeling Downs Casino! We will dine at the famous River City Ale Works for dinner before we depart Wheeling. Also, we will make a stop at The Cherokee Gift Shop before returning home. We hope to have many winners and bring back a lot of money and memories! A casino bonus and lunch is also included in the price of this tour. Your greatest gaming adventure awaits you!


    Walking Code: 1    

  • Luck O' The Irish
    Saturday, March 17, 2012 - Sunday, March 18, 2012

    Your St. Patrick’s Day celebration starts off at Lake View Resort, nestled in the rolling hills of Morgantown ,WV. Enjoy a fabulous festive feast an evening of dancing with music provided by professional DJ, prize drawings and a commemorative gift. The next day, we will try our luck at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino– home to more than 3300 slots featuring everything from longtime favorites to the newest machines around. Enjoy this festive weekend in style! Come celebrate this holiday weekend with all of your friends from Exceptional Adventures!

  • A Night Of Doo Wop & Rock ‘N Roll
    Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012

    We’re off to the State Theatre in Easton, PA for a night of Doo Wop and Rock ‘N Roll. Enjoy the night listening to your favorite songs from the Doo Wop and Rock ‘N Roll era! Special performances by Herb Cox & The Cleftones, The Jive 5, The Original Chantels, The Willows, The Classics and The Mello Kings! Don’t miss out on this unique concert experience!

    Walking Code: 1

  • I-X Indoor Amusement Park
    Saturday, April 7, 2012

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a roller coaster inside of a building? Well, now is the time to find out. Join us as we venture to Northeast Ohio’s #1 Family Springtime event, the I-X Indoor Amusement Park. Riders on the World’s Largest Indoor Ferris Wheel will soar 35 feet above the I-X Center in a glass atrium and have a wonderful view of downtown Cleveland and Hopkins International Airport. There are over 150 rides, games and attractions that will suit

  • Scenic Railroad
    Saturday, April 14, 2012

    All aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a ride through one of Ohio’s National Parks. Along the way, a Park Ranger will point out animal life and spring foliage from the train’s windows. After our train ride excursion, we will stop at Harry London Chocolates, Ohio’s largest chocolate factory store. A huge selection of regular and sugar-free candy is available. Two meals are also included. Join us for this scenic and fun filled trip!

    Walking Code: 1 (You must be able to walk up stairs.)

  • Washington DC & Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
    Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Sunday, April 22, 2012

    Come see the beauty of our Nation’s Capitol in the Springtime! Your package features the grand illumination tour provided by a step on guide! We will see the Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr, WWII, FDR, Jefferson and Iwo Jima Memorials, various Embassies, the National Cathedral, the Capitol Building, the White House,and, of course, the Washington Monument — each one lit up and glorious! We will have dinner at The Hard Rock Cafe. On Sunday, we’re off to Baltimore’s

  • Romeo & Juliet
    Saturday, April 28, 2012

    We are off to Cleveland, Ohio to see the greatest love story ever told! Shakespeare’s powerfully poetic and tragic tale of love and loss will steal your heart and leave you breathless. Transcending the hate of warring factions, in defiance of their parents and in secrecy from their closest friends, two young, star-crossed lovers risk all they have to be together. However, the same passion that stirs the lovers’ hearts also fuels the wrath of their feuding families and exacts heart-rending results. Don’t miss out on this performance experience.

    Walking Code: 1

  • Fabulous Food Show "Emeril Live"
    Sunday, April 29, 2012

    If you like food, you're in for a real treat! We're off to Cleveland’s I-X Center to sample food from hundreds of exhibitors. But, that’s just the beginning – we will be attending an Emeril Lagasse show, as he cooks for us LIVE! Emeril Lagasse is famous from The Food Network specials and shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril — plus— other celebrity and local chefs will be displaying their skills. Don’t miss out on this tour as it will be a real teat!!

    Walking Code: 2

  • RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
    Saturday, May 5, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012

    We are off to Riviera Maya, Mexico to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the perfect vacation! Once there, we will enjoy luxurious accommodations, exceptional dining and an endless array of activities. We will be staying at Dreams Puerto Adventures. Our resort sits on a private beach and offers unlimited luxury with a variety of water, land and beach activities, perfect for everyone! Relax in the adults only pool, swim in the natural saltwater pool, or explore the ocean while snorkeling.

  • Amish Brown Bag
    Saturday, May 19, 2012

    Begin your day at Middlefield Swiss Cheese House in Middlefield OH. Taste samples & visit the museum. Receive a bag of cheese for your BROWN BAG. Next, we’re off to Ridgeview Farm to visit the petting barn and tour the Amish Culture Center. Seasonal treat for your BROWN BAG. Get your taste buds ready for great home cooking. We will have the pleasure of eating in a real Amish home. After our family-style meal, we will head to Fig Tree Bulk Food Store where you will sample your way through this unique store. You will receive a snack bag for your BROWN BAG.

  • The Chicago Speakeasy "Musical Comedy"
    Sunday, May 20, 2012

    We’re off to The Station Dinner Theater in Erie PA to see The Chicago Speakeasy Show. This Musical Comedy is full of non-stop laughs! Journey back in time to the 1920s.. The Roaring 20s! Complete with gangsters and flappers. Be on your toes, the “coppers” just might raid the joint! Prior to the show, we will enjoy the lavish dining that The Station Dinner Theatre is famous for!

    Walking Code: 1

  • A Springtime Sail
    Saturday, May 26, 2012

    Enjoy a the Spring scenery along the shores of Lake Erie on board the Nautica Queen. We can relax in comfort and enjoy all the sights as we cruise around Lake Erie. During the cruise, we will enjoy a grand buffet and musical entertainment. After the cruise, we are off to Malley’s Chocolate Factory. Malley's is known for fine chocolates and has a huge selection of regular and sugar-free candy. Come and join us for this Spring cruise adventure!

    Walking Code: 1

  • Ocean City/ Jersey Shore
    Monday, May 28, 2012 - Thursday, May 31, 2012

    Were off to Ocean City, NJ. We will stay at the Port-A-Call Hotel. It’s a luxury hotel right on Ocean City’s famous boardwalk — right on the beach! Beach and pool parties highlight our schedule. Plus, an evening at Elaine’s Dinner Theatre adds to the excitement. We will visit Atlantic City, and receive a casino bonus at the Tropicana Casino . We will also dine at the Tropicana’s bountiful buffet. Poolside meals, time on both the Atlantic City and Ocean City boardwalks and an evening of dancing will make this tour most memorable. This tour is a must for beach lovers!

  • I Love Lucy
    Saturday, June 2, 2012

    “Oh, Lucy. I'm home!” Come join us for this brand new hilarious tour to Jamestown, NY. We will explore the famous, Lucy-Desi Museum. Here you'll see priceless costumes, awards, photographs and other vintage memorabilia on display from the estates of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Enjoy a delicious luncheon as we laugh along side Lucy while watching the hilarious "Candy Factory" episode! Also, take a ride back in time as we tour Lucille Ball's childhood home on the LucyTown Tour! Don't miss out on this unique experience.

    Walking Code: 1

  • Hershey Park
    Sunday, June 10, 2012 - Monday, June 11, 2012

    We are off to Hershey, PA! We will visit Chocolate World to see how Hershey
    candies are made and also sample and purchase their products! That night at the
    hotel, we will have the opportunity to enjoy their pool. The next day we will
    venture to Hershey Park for all of its major rides and shows. Ride Hershey’s
    newest, tallest and fastest roller coaster - Skyrush. After climbing 200 feet into
    the air, you'll touch the sky before flying downhill at 75 mph in the country's first
    winged-seat coaster train.

    Walking Code: 2