Washington, D.C. and New York City School Trip

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Walk the beautiful streets and follow in the footsteps of many of our Founding Fathers. Take an eerie ghost tour to learn about some of the town's oldest ghost tales.

Explore George Washington’s estate, the mansion he shared with Martha, and an education center that showcases our first president as a farmer and businessman.

(picture stop) Snap some photos in front of the world’s tallest stone monument.

Explore incredible museums, such as the National History Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the American History Museum.

Read some of Jefferson’s famous writings and gain a new respect for the foresight he had while writing the Declaration of Independence.

Learn how Franklin D. Roosevelt reached out to the American people during the Great Depression.

Experience this memorial dedicated to the famous civil rights activist. Commemorate King's work by reading some of his most famous sayings on the 450-foot Inscription Wall.

(by appointment) Follow the mystery of Lincoln’s assassination from Ford’s Theatre to the nearby house where he died.

(picture stop) Take a picture standing in front of the most recognizable symbol of the presidency.

Walk the underground tunnels where lawmakers meet, explore the Visitor Center (by appointment), take in the miles of books at the Library of Congress, and sit on the steps of the highest court in the land, the U.S. Supreme Court.

See the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence, and understand how they impact our lives today and ensure our basic freedoms.

Deepen your appreciation for the 16 million who served and 400,000 who lost their lives in battle while fighting to protect our rights and freedoms.

Think about the inscription, “Uncommon valor was a common virtue,” while you explore this tribute to the U.S. Marines who died while serving our country.

Visit the memorial honoring the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon.

Step into the world’s largest privately-owned business and entertainment complex. You'll never forget the magical view of Manhattan from 70 stories up at Top of the Rock.

Take in the beauty of one of the largest gothic-style Catholic churches in the United States.

Experience Manhattan at its most glamorous with high-end boutiques, chic department stores, and student favorites like the Apple Store and Tiffany & Co®.

Enjoy this 840-acre oasis in the midst of the busy city, which features the Carousel, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn.

Known as the "crossroads of the world," Times Square is famous for its huge buildings, bright lights, and unique shopping.

Take time out for a Broadway Show. No matter which performance you end up seeing, it's sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Ride the subway to Lower Manhattan and take a ferry to Liberty Island, where you will visit this landmark monument to freedom that greets newcomers to New York Harbor.

Experience the immigration museum on the historic site of America’s primary gateway for millions of immigrants. See the more than 700,000 names listed on the Wall of Valor, and even research your ancestors by accessing passenger records in the museum’s interactive history center.

Visit America’s financial center, home to the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Federal Hall.

Reflect as you visit the twin pools paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

*This itinerary may be modified and inclusions and airports substituted depending on your travel dates, arrival and departure times, national holidays, hours of operation, and events beyond WorldStrides’ control.