Washington, D.C. & New York City
School Trip 6 days, 5 nights
The Heart of the American Experience
Trip Length: 6 days, 5 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
- Capitol Hill
- Smithsonian Institute Museums
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Times Square
- Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
- New York’s Cultural Boroughs
- Broadway, and much more...
Our Itinerary
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Day 1: The White House & 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. - Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Listed in chronological order are the names of the more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country during the Vietnam War. - 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.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Overnight at your Washington D.C. area hotel.
Day 2: Museums & Memorials
Day 3: Mount Vernon & Evening Activity
Day 4: New York City
Day 5: Statue of Liberty, Times Square & Broadway
Day 6: 5th Avenue & Central Park
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