excursionist

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When the Ontario liquor stores actually opened, however, it quickly became obvious that an "excursionist," unless roped, hog-tied and branded as such, could not possibly be distinguished from a "tourist."

From Time Magazine Archive

On the turns, to save damage to his boat's lightweight hull, Driver Jones slowed down like a Sunday excursionist.

From Time Magazine Archive

I shall live in hopes of going back some-day and seeing Billings properly—as a visiting Chamber of Commerce booster or a Rotary excursionist, or something equally sans reproche.

From Down the Yellowstone by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)

"I don't know 's I want to harbor him all winter," answered the excursionist frankly, striking into a good traveling gait as she started off toward the railroad station.

From The Queen's Twin and Other Stories by Jewett, Sarah Orne

It looks like a dark-colored cup with a ragged margin, and may be seen by the excursionist in the spring on the roadside.

From Among the Mushrooms A Guide For Beginners by Dallas, Ellen M.