Trip Highlights

New York City: Key Highlights

Walk in the footsteps of dreamers and innovators through the bustling streets of New York City. Discover the stories that built America’s greatest metropolis, and experience the city’s unmatched energy, diversity, and cultural influence.
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American Museum of Natural History

Explore natural wonders from dinosaur fossils to cosmic displays in one of the world’s most beloved science museums.

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Upper Manhattan Driving Tour

See the city north of Central Park, including Columbia University, Harlem, St. John the Divine, the Apollo Theater, and more.

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Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Enjoy classic diner fare while talented Broadway hopefuls perform live, creating a unique blend of food, music, and entertainment.

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Graffiti Street Art Workshop

Unleash your creativity with a hands-on graffiti and street art workshop led by a local artist.

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New York City: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive in New York City

Arrive in New York City

Stop 1: Arrive in New York City

Stop 2: American Museum of Natural History

The Lincoln Memorial reflected in the water on a clear day.
The Washington Monument overlooking the Reflecting Pool with the Capitol in the distance.

Explore natural wonders from dinosaur fossils to cosmic displays in one of the world’s most beloved science museums.

Stop 3: Central Park Walking Tour

The Lincoln Memorial reflected in the water on a clear day.
The Washington Monument overlooking the Reflecting Pool with the Capitol in the distance.

Enjoy a walk in this urban oasis, which offers gardens, trails, lakes, and iconic landmarks right in the heart of Manhattan.

Stop 4: Top of the Rock Observatory

Experience New York City’s skyline like never before with views stretching for miles in every direction.

Stop 5: Overnight in New York City

Broadway Classroom Breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner

Comprehensive Travel Packages, No Surprises

Transparent pricing and inclusive planning mean accommodations, meals, activities, and safety are all taken care of.

Included:

  • Transportation
  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Overnight Security

Add-Ons:

  • Graffiti Art Workshop
  • Behind the Scenes Broadway Experience
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I love you guys. You are the best. I can’t wait to start working on next years trip. If we can turn this trip this year with the government shutdown into one of the best trips I’ve taken then I can only imagine what next year brings. Thanks again for a great trip!

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The team from NationsClassroom facilitated both a fun and educational tour of some of our nation’s most significant historical sites.

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The team from NationsClassroom facilitated both a fun and educational tour of some of our nation’s most significant historical sites located in Washington DC, New York and Boston.

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My 15th phenomenal trip with an amazing company and even better people.

Public Middle School Teacher from California / Historic East Coast Tour

Very well run tour! We got to see a lot of Boston, NYC, and DC in a short period of time. Lots of fun stops!

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Very well run tour! We got to see a lot of Boston, NYC, and DC in a short period of time. Lots of fun stops! I would feel very comfortable sending my child on this trip alone. All expenses were included and well worth the cost.

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The Most Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers and Parents

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Clear answers, helpful guidance, and the support you need — whether you’re leading a trip or preparing your child for travel with NationsClassroom.
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We recommend starting a minimum of 9–12 months in advance for domestic travel and 12-18 months in advance for international travel to secure your preferred dates, hotels, and guides. However, our team can customize itineraries on a faster timeline when needed.

Absolutely. Every trip we design is built around your educational goals.

You book the Parent Night and Help with the Rooming List – we do the rest.

Safety is our top priority. We work only with certified motorcoach companies and name brand hotels in safe areas, our guides tour support have are all background-checked, we have private security on each floor of each hotel at night and our Tour Central is constantly proactively monitoring traffic, weather and world events.

We’re committed to transparent, reasonable pricing with no hidden fees. Parents can pay securely online with our EZPAY program and choose from flexible payment plans or fundraising support options to make travel simple and accessible for every family.

Pre-tour, we provide detailed information on a custom web page, lead parent nights and provide real-time updates via email. On tour – you can always reach a US based human 247 and we proactively communicate with parents via email and phone as needed.