Philadelphia: Birthplace of our Nation and New York

Tour length: 3 - 5 Days

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Overview

Explore a treasure trove of American history with your students in Philadelphia, the city where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created. With a visit to the iconic Liberty Bell, this trip is perfect for students interested in social studies and history.

Highlights:

Franklin Institute Science Museum
Independence Hall

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Day 1: Philadelphia

Arrive in Philadelphia
Visit the Franklin Institute Science Museum
See the Rocky Stairs in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Enjoy an evening activity

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Day 2: Philadelphia

Take a guided tour of Philadelphia
- Congress Hall
- Second Bank of the United States
- Franklin Court
- Free Quaker Meeting House
- Elfreth Alley
- Betsy Ross House
Visit Independence National Historical Park
Take a guided tour of Independence Hall
Visit the Liberty Bell Center
Visit the National Constitution Center
Enjoy an evening activity

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Day 3: Philadelphia and New York City

Visit the Battleship New Jersey
Travel to New York City
Take a walking tour of Midtown
- Fifth Avenue
- Rockefeller Center
- NBC Studios
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Trump Tower
Visit the Empire State Building by night

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Day 4: New York City (optional extension day)

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
Optional: Broadway show

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Day 5: New York City (optional extension day)

Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Stop for a picture in Central Park
Depart for home

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Round-trip transportation
Air-conditioned motorcoach while on tour
2 nights hotel accommodations (4 nights on 5-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
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