NORTH AMERICA
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Yes, go to worldstrides.com.au No, stay on worldstrides.comNational Gallery of Art
View thousands of some of the most significant works of art as you explore the Gallery’s collections, exhibits, and sculpture garden.
DinnerMemorial Tour
Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Alexandria
One of America's oldest and most historic cities
Mount VernonGeorge 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
LunchWashington Monument (picture stop)
The world’s tallest stone monument, which honors our nation’s first president
White House (picture stop)Home of the U.S. president
Smithsonian InstitutionThe world's largest museum complex - National Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, and National Museum of African American History
DinnerMemorial Tour
Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, and MLK Memorial
Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House (by appointment)
Where President Lincoln was shot and later died on that fateful day
Arlington National CemeteryAmerica’s most famous military cemetery - Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites, and Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
Iwo Jima MemorialA tribute to all U.S. Marines based on the famous WWII photo by Joe Rosenthal
Pentagon MemorialHonors the 184 victims of the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon
Holocaust MuseumGet a glimpse of life for the victims of Nazi Germany with a viewing of “Daniel’s Story” at this living memorial
World War II MemorialHonors 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 TourCapitol Visitor Center, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress
National ArchivesHome of the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence
Depart
Independence Hall
Where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Constitution was written
Congress HallWhere Congress met while Philadelphia was our nation's capital
Liberty BellOne of our nation’s hallowed symbols of freedom
LunchBetsy Ross House
The site where the first American flag was made for our great nation
Franklin InstituteVenture through a museum that pioneered "hands-on" science and includes a Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Railroad Hall, Aviation Hall, Exploration Hall, Cyberzone, Wonderland of Science, and the IMAX movie theatre.
DinnerRocky Steps
Make your way up the 72 famous steps that movie star Sylvester Stallone ran in the movie Rocky (and four of its sequels).
Depart for New York City
Fifth Avenue Walk
The iconic New York street lined with famous shops, including Apple Store, and Tiffany & Co.
Rockefeller CenterRockefeller Center World's largest privately owned business and entertainment complex
St. Patrick's CathedralThe largest neo-gothic Catholic Cathedral in the United States
LunchTimes Square
Center of the city’s theatre district known as the “crossroads of the world”
Broadway ShowGroup Photo in Times Square
Dinner
Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center Observation Deck OR Empire State Building Observatory
Today Show
Live broadcast of the show with Matt, Savannah, and Al at Rockefeller Center
Central ParkAmerica’s most famous urban park, includes Strawberry Fields and the Great Lawn
LunchStatue of Liberty
Ellis Island
An on-site museum commemorates one of the primary gateways into America for millions of immigrants
National 9/11 MemorialSite of the World Trade Center and a place for remembrance for the victims of the September 11 attacks
Dinner and depart New York City for homeDinner and depart New York City for home
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