Washington, D.C. and New York

Tour length: 5 - 6 Days

Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6

Overview

Feel the pulse of the American spirit during this journey to two of the nation’s most influential cities. From the White House and the U.S. Capitol to Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, students will discover how these two great cities have helped shape our past, present and future.

Highlights:

Central Park and Times Square
Ellis Island
Empire State Building
Manhattan

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Day 1: Washington, D.C.

Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Learn about the Smithsonian Institution during an introduction by your tour director
Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of American History
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- National Portrait Gallery
Take a night tour of Washington
- Lincoln Memorial
- WWII Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Day 2: Washington, D.C.

Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
Take a guided tour of Washington
- Washington Monument
- FDR Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr National Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Visit Mt. Vernon
- Explore the estate and gardens of George Washington's home, including the Georgian mansion, Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center
Enjoy an evening activity

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Day 3: Washington, D.C. and New York City

Visit Capitol Hill
- U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Library of Congress
Take a guided tour of the Library of Congress
Visit the U.S. Supreme Court
Visit the Empire State Building by night

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Day 4: New York City

Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
- Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Take a guided tour of New York
- Greenwich Village and SoHo
- Chinatown and Little Italy
- World Trade Center Site
Make a photo stop in Times Square
Attend a Broadway show

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Day 5: New York City

Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Stop for a picture in Central Park
Enjoy a free afternoon in New York
Visit the National Museum of the American Indian
Optional: Broadway show

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Day 6: New York City (optional extension day)

Take a tour of NBC Studios
Depart for home

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What's included
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Educational resources

No matter where you go with Smithsonian Student Travel, no matter your length of tour, you are guaranteed an all-inclusive experience. All of our tours feature round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations with professional overnight security, breakfast and dinner daily, air-conditioned motorcoach and gratuities.

Round-trip transportation
Air-conditioned motorcoach while on tour
4 nights hotel accommodations (5 nights on our 6-day tour)
Breakfast and dinner daily
Full-time Smithsonian Student Travel tour director
Sightseeing tour led by a licensed guide
Visits to special attractions per itinerary
Educational materials developed by the Smithsonian
Overnight security
Gratuities
Smithsonian Membership

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