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

But no route at present offers more favourable or exhilarating opportunities to the high-minded excursionist than the main Gath road from Scrapston to Kinlarry.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 11, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

No literary excursionist who has travelled to look at it has ever regretted his journey.

From Dr. Johnson and His Circle by Bailey, John Cann

An excursion party has just arrived, but this occurs, sometimes, several times in a day,—for Nantasket is a Mecca to the excursionist.

From The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3 by Various