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Washington, D.C.
5 days
Witness history taking place before your very eyes. The 2025 Presidential Inauguration, historic in every sense of the word, reminds us of the history of our country and begins a new era in the future of our nation. Join us in Washington, D.C. to see a government—for the people, by the people—in action.
3 and 4 night options also available. Williamsburg, VA and New York add-ons also possible. Get started today by Requesting More information. Hurry, Inauguration 2025 may seem far off but by securing your spot today, you'll secure the best possible pricing, have more time to spread out trip payments, and be able to start planning your itinerary in advance of others. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see democracy in action so don't miss out!
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Take a look inside our Presidential Inauguration travel programs!
Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Friday, January 17
Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Meet your WorldStrides Course Leader and prepare for an action-packed adventure.
White House Picture Stop
Gather in front of one of the most famous houses in the world and have your picture taken.
Look closely to see if you can spot the President and the First Lady.
Smithsonian Institution
The world's largest museum complex: you'll have time to explore the National Portrait Gallery and see all the past president's portraits.
Pentagon Memorial
Walk through this memorial that honors the 184 victims of the September 11th attacks at the Pentagon.
U.S. Air Force MemorialDinnerHotel check-in
Day 2 :
Saturday, January 18
BreakfastCapitol Hill Grounds Tour
Take a walk around one of the most famous hills in the land. You'll see an up-close-and-personal view of the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress.
Dwight D. Eisenhower MemorialWorld War II Memorial
Honors the 16 million who served and the 400,000 who died in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, and all who supported the war effort from home.
Washington Monument
Enjoy a picture stop as you see the world's tallest stone monument honoring our nation's first president.
Inauguration Celebration
Enjoy dinner and an evening of fun with other students from across the country.
Return to Hotel
Day 3 :
Sunday, January 19
BreakfastFord's Theatre and Peterson House
See where President Lincoln was shot and later died on that fateful day.
(by appointment)
National Archives
Home of the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Holocaust Museum Memorial
The museum provides the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. (by appointment)
DinnerLincoln Memorial
In remembrance of former President Abraham Lincoln and the great nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Tribute to the men and women who defended South Korea in the Korean War.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the more than 58,000 men and women killed or missing in Vietnam.
Return to Hotel
Day 4 :
Monday, January 20
BreakfastInaugural Event: Oath of Office
Swearing in of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Witness of the pageantry along Pennsylvania Avenue
DinnerJefferson Memorial
Dedicated to our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence.
FDR Memorial
In remembrance of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his three terms in office.
MLK Memorial
Honors the famous civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Return to hotel
Day 5 :
Tuesday, January 21
Breakfast and hotel check outArlington National Cemetery
America's most famous military cemetery. See the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedy gravesites, and more.
U.S. Marine Memorial
See the Iwo Jima Memorial, a tribute to all U.S. Marines and based on the famous WWII photo by Joe Rosenthal.
Smithsonian Institution
You'll have time to explore either the Natural History Museum or the National Museum of American History.
Dinner and depart Washington D.C. for homePlease note the following
Sightseeing on arrival and departure days may be extended or abbreviated based upon flight availability, travel time, and scheduling of public events. Specific sites may be added, removed, or substituted as needed. Itinerary subject to change based on unexpected security closures for Inauguration. Your WorldStrides Representative will work with you to select activities to fill available time.
By Phone: Some programs may be eligible for phone registration. Visit our Contact Us page to find the phone number!
By Mail: If you received a trip letter distributed by your program leader, complete the registration form and fax the front and back with your credit card information to the number or address provided in your letter.
Some WorldStrides programs offer incentives for early registration, so please refer to the information provided to you by your program leader for complete details.
When registering, you'll need to use the Trip ID assigned to your program. Each ID is unique and can also be found on the registration information provided to you by the educator leading this program.
*Note: Some groups may have special registration procedures. Please check with your program leader if you cannot find a Trip ID associated with your trip.
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All middle programs include the opportunity to earn free high school credit. Our Perspectives programs offer high school students the opportunity to earn three free college preparatory credits. Most of our higher education programs include credit from the academic institution of record.
Our online courses make it easy to earn credit at a student's own pace. WorldStrides offers coursework that has been carefully designed to combine the field experience with online assignments that demonstrate achievement of learning objectives. Acceptance of credit is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. Click here for more information.
Or, you can contact our Curriculum & Academics Team at discovery@worldstrides.org
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The registration letter provided by the teacher leading your program has all the inclusion details for your specific program.
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