Washington, D.C. & New York City
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5 days, 4 nights

Washington, D.C. & New York City

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The Heart of the American Experience

Trip Length: 5 days, 4 nights

From the monuments and documents that represent the ideals of the Founding Fathers to the brightly lit Times Square, visiting the sights of Washington, D.C. and New York City will put you and your students at the heart of the American experience.

Trip Highlights

Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. Capitol Building
Smithsonian Institute Museums
Empire State Building
Broadway Show
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
Central Park, and much more...

Group of students looking up at the skyscrapers in NYC

Group of students a teachers in front of a monument

Our Itinerary

Below is a sample itinerary that may be customized to meet the needs of your group.

Day 1: Arlington National Cemetery & Memorials

Morning flight from your departure airport to a Washington, D.C. area airport.
Afternoon arrival.
Meet your NationsClassroom Tour Guide. Board your tour coach bus and your tour begins.
Arlington National Cemetery
Statesmen and soldiers of the United States Armed Services are buried here. Witness the Changing of the Guard at The Tomb of the Unknowns and pay your respects at Kennedy’s eternal flame. The Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington House, and Challenger Space Shuttle Memorial also will be visited on your guided tour of the grounds.
Iwo Jima Memorial
U. S. Marine Corps Memorial – Also referred to as the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Memorial is located just outside Arlington National Cemetery and it is dedicated to the U.S. Marines who have lost their lives in defense of our country since 1775.
White House
The“People’s House” is a great place for selfies and group photos.
Evening Tour
- Lincoln Memorial
  Be humbled by Lincoln’s grandeur and reminded of the relevance of his words today. This memorial has long been a tribute to the 16th President’s efforts to keep the country united as well as a symbol for the fight for equality in America.
- Korean Memorial
  Walk over to appreciate the symbolism of the memorial that commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War.
Overnight at your Washington D.C. area hotel.

Day 2: Capitol Experiences

Capitol Hill
Go to the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center and Gallery to begin a tour by appointment of the home of the legislative branch. Walk across to First Street to tour The Library of Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States.
National Archives
On display within the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom are historic documents that tell America’s story, including The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Emancipation Proclamation.
Smithsonian Institution Museums
Groups may choose two museums of the greatest interest from the Smithsonian Museums, including:
- American History Museum
  Artifacts that we hold dear proudly tell the story of what it means to be an American.
- Natural History Museum
  Exhibits showcase unrivaled scientific collections such as fossils, moon rocks, and crown jewels, including the mysterious Hope Diamond.
- Air and Space Museum
  This is the world’s largest collection of aviation and space artifacts where you can trace the importance of scientific discovery in air and space.
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
  Tickets are required for one of the newest museums in the Smithsonian complex that “seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African experience.”
- National Portrait Gallery
  This prestigious art museum tells the American story through portraits of leaders and prominent personalities who shaped our culture.
Evening Memorial Tour
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
  This expansive memorial is a tribute to the 12 years of American history during the time of FDR’s presidency. A sequence of four outdoor rooms, representing each of his terms in office, teach about the life and times of this influential era.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
  The Stone of Hope sculpture and four-acre park space is a place to pay respect and contemplate the meaning of the Civil Rights movement. Read more about the MLK Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
  This memorial features the iconic words of a revered president that remind us “a nation cannot be ignorant and free.”
Overnight at your Washington D.C. area hotel.