Washington, D.C. 4 days, 3 nights

• Group photo in front of the U.S. Capitol
• 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.
• 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 Tour
  • World War II Memorial
    Visit the architecturally stunning memorial dedicated in remembrance of the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of soldiers and the American people during WWII.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

• Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House
  This restored theatre commemorates Lincoln’s life in the place of his assassination. A lower-level museum chronicles the events of the Civil War and Lincoln’s presidency. Cross the street to tour the Peterson House where Lincoln drew his last breath. Tickets are required for entry to both attractions.
• 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.
• White House
  The“People’s House” is a great place for selfies and group photos.
• Washington National Cathedral Tour
  Enjoyed a tour by appointment to learn about the history, architecture, and purpose of the Cathedral that “is dedicated to serving as a house of prayer for all people and a spiritual home for the nation.”
• Embassy Row
  This area is home to embassies and diplomatic offices, many of which are listed in the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites.
• Evening Activity (Choice of one activity for your group)
  • Potomac River Student Dinner Dance Cruise
  • Dinner and Theater Performance
  • Major League Baseball Game
  • Show at the Kennedy Center
  • Ghost Tour in Historic Old Town Alexandria
  • Professional Basketball Game
  • Medieval Times
• Overnight at your Washington D.C. area hotel.

• Mount Vernon
  Homestead of America’s first President and his final resting place, Mount Vernon is George and Martha Washington’s Potomac riverfront plantation. Explore the grounds that include a guided home tour, an active pioneer farm site, slave quarters, and Washington’s Tomb. The Education Center includes exhibits and artifacts about the Washington family and life during colonial times.
• Smithsonian Hazy Center Museum
  The companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall, this museum displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts. It also is the home of preservation efforts for the National Air and Space Museum’s collections.
• Additional sightseeing if departure flight allows.
• Evening return flight to your home airport.

*This tour also is available as a 4 Days and 3 Nights School Trip to Washington, D.C. with a red-eye flight from the West Coast.