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Washington D.C. , Philadelphia, & New York

Take a tour of three of the East Coast’s most historic and influential cities. See government in action in Washington D.C. Tour our capital’s many monuments and memorials dedicated to our country’s great leaders of the past and many veterans that fought for our freedom. See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Then, discover the bright lights and fast-paced energy of New York City: from the hustle and bustle of Times Square to the green spaces of Central Park. This educational student travel program is one not to miss!
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  • Itinerary

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • National Gallery of Art
  • Betsy Ross House
  • Independence Hall
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Statue of Liberty
  • 911 Memorial

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Welcome to America's Capital, Washington, D.C.
Arrive in Washington, D.C.

National 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.

Dinner

Memorial Tour

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Day 2 : Explore and Learn in Historic Washington
Breakfast

Alexandria

One of America's oldest and most historic cities

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

Lunch

Washington 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 Institution

The 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

Dinner

Memorial Tour

Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, and MLK Memorial

Day 3 : More Monuments & Memorials
Breakfast

Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House (by appointment)

Where President Lincoln was shot and later died on that fateful day

Arlington National Cemetery

America’s most famous military cemetery - Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites, and Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial

Iwo Jima Memorial

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

Pentagon Memorial

Honors the 184 victims of the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon

Holocaust Museum

Get a glimpse of life for the victims of Nazi Germany with a viewing of “Daniel’s Story” at this living memorial

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, and Library of Congress

National Archives

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

Day 4 : Onward to Philadelphia
Breakfast and hotel check-out

Depart

Independence Hall

Where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Constitution was written

Congress Hall

Where Congress met while Philadelphia was our nation's capital

Liberty Bell

One of our nation’s hallowed symbols of freedom

Lunch

Betsy Ross House

The site where the first American flag was made for our great nation

Franklin Institute

Venture 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.

Dinner

Rocky 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

Day 5 : Experience the 'Big Apple' NYC
Breakfast

Fifth Avenue Walk

The iconic New York street lined with famous shops, including Apple Store, and Tiffany & Co.

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center World's largest privately owned business and entertainment complex

St. Patrick's Cathedral

The largest neo-gothic Catholic Cathedral in the United States

Lunch

Times Square

Center of the city’s theatre district known as the “crossroads of the world”

Broadway Show

Group Photo in Times Square

Dinner

Top of the Rock

Rockefeller Center Observation Deck OR Empire State Building Observatory

Day 6 : More New York, NY
Breakfast and hotel check-out

Today Show

Live broadcast of the show with Matt, Savannah, and Al at Rockefeller Center

Central Park

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

Lunch

Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island

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

National 9/11 Memorial

Site 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 home

Dinner and depart New York City for home

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