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Washington, D.C. and New York City, NY Catholic Focus

Experience the iconic cities of Washington, D.C. and New York City through a Catholic lens. A WorldStrides representative will guide you through landmarks with Christian significance in D.C., including Arlington National Cemetery and memorials honoring those who served our country. Explore the National Archives, the White House, and Capitol Hill to witness the workings of our government. Then, enjoy New York City's most popular destinations, like Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty.
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Washington, D.C., New York City, NY

5 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • Capitol Hill
  • Central Park
  • Statue of Liberty

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Arlington National Cemetery

Meet your WorldStrides representative and begin your once-in-a-lifetime experience! Visit Arlington National Cemetery, America’s most famous military cemetery and observe the Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Kennedy Gravesites. Also, discuss learning from the sacrifices of others.

Iwo Jima Memorial

A tribute to all U.S. Marines based on the famous WWII photo by Joe Rosenthal.

Lincoln Memorial

In remembrance of former President Abraham Lincoln and the great nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated to the more than 58,000 men and women killed or missing in Vietnam.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Tribute to the men and women who defended South Korea in the Korean War.

Dinner

Hotel check-in

Day 2 :
Breakfast and Morning Prayer

Mount Vernon

George Washington’s home, plantation, and Education Center, which showcases life during colonial times, 18th- century treasures, and our first president as a farmer and businessman

White House (picture stop)

Home of the U.S. president

Lunch

National Archives

Home of the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence

Smithsonian Institution

The world's largest museum complex: National Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History

Dinner

Washington Monument

The world’s tallest stone monument, which honors our nation’s first president

Jefferson Memorial

Dedicated to our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence

FDR Memorial

In remembrance of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

MLK Memorial

Honors the famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr. Discuss reflecting on the cost of freedom.

Return to hotel

Day 3 : Finish touring DC and start touring NYC
Breakfast, Morning Prayer, and hotel check-out

World War II Memorial

Honors the 16 million who served — and 400,000 who died — in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII, and all who supported the war effort from home

Capitol Hill Grounds Tour

Capitol Visitor Center, Supreme Court, Library of Congress. Then pray for our nation and its leaders

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Celebrate mass at the largest Catholic church in North America

Depart for New York City and have Lunch en route

Chinatown

New York’s largest Chinese community, including some of the best bargains and ethnic food in the city

Dinner

Little Italy

Unique shopping, authentic Italian restaurants, and amazing Italian pastries

Top of the Rock: Rockefeller Center Observation Deck OR Empire State Building Observatory

Hotel check-in

Day 4 : Continue touring NYC
Breakfast and Morning Prayer

Today Show Live broadcast of the show at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

The world’s largest privately-owned business and entertainment complex

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

An enormous architectural masterpiece of meticulous detail

Lunch

Fifth Avenue

Walk Stroll through the famous stores that line this iconic New York street.

Central Park

America’s most famous urban park, including Strawberry Fields and the Great Lawn

Dinner

Times Square

Lively center of New York City’s theatre district known as the “crossroads of the world.”

Broadway Show and Group Photo

Return to hotel

Day 5 : Finish touring NYC and depart for home
Breakfast, Morning Prayer, and hotel check-out

Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island

An on-site museum commemorates one of the primary gateways into America for millions of immigrants

Lunch

Wall Street and the Financial District

America’s financial center and home to the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Reserve

National 9/11 Memorial

Site of the World Trade Center and a place for remembrance for the victims of the September 11 attacks

Dinner

Depart New York City for home

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