Overview
Introduce your students to the rich history of Dallas! Your class will enjoy an immersive walking tour through the Dealey Plaza Historic District, explore Fair Park—the only unaltered, pre-1950s World Fair site in the United States—and honor the long legacy of military service at the National Medal of Honor Museum. Your group will also explore the Dallas Zoo and the Dallas World Aquarium.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Dallas, TX
Lunch
National Medal of Honor Museum visit
This museum honors the inspiring lives and legacies of ordinary Americans who took extraordinary action in the service of others. Over 40 million Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Civil War, but fewer than 4,000 have received the Medal of Honor. Explore interactive exhibits showcasing courage, sacrifice, and American values.
Dallas Zoo visit
The 106-acre Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest zoo in Texas and home to more than 2,000 animals representing over 400 species.
Fair Park visit
Fair Park stands as the only intact and unaltered pre-1950s World’s Fair site in the United States. Enjoy free time exploring the grounds.
Dinner
Ghost Tour
Discover Dallas's haunted past on a captivating walking ghost tour.
Day 2
Breakfast
Dealey Plaza Historic District Course Leader–Led Walking Tour
Named a National Historic Landmark in 1993, Dealey Plaza is the site where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. You'll explore the motorcade route, view the Grassy Knoll and the Texas School Book Depository, and visit the nearby JFK Memorial.
The Dallas World Aquarium visit
An indoor, multi-story oasis in the heart of Dallas built to simulate Venezuela’s Orinoco River system, tropical rainforests, and marine and plant life from all over the world. In addition to fish and sea-dwelling creatures, there’s a rainforest full of land animals, birds, and many more exotics.
Lunch
Dallas Museum of Art visit
Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the DMA houses over 25,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of creativity.
Depart for home
Dinner
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldStrides Course Leader - a dynamic destination expert who brings learning to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators
Field Research Guide (Discovery Journal)
Scenes from Dallas
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.