Stepping into AP U.S. History: The East Coast
Follow in the footsteps of our nation’s founding fathers and recognize some of the United States’ greatest achievements with this tour designed in conjunction with the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. You’ll walk through some of the most historic U.S. cities, including Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
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Day 1: Boston
Arrive in Boston
Take a walking tour of Boston
- Newbury Street
- Public Garden
- Boston Common
- Beacon Hill
- Public Library
- Cheers
Optional: Duck boat tour of the city (seasonal)
Dinner at Quincy Market
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Day 2: Boston
Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge
- Paul Revere House
- USS Constitution
- Old North Church
- Bunker Hill
- Freedom Trail
- Harvard Square
Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord
- Lexington Battle Green
- Old North Bridge
- Author's Row
- Orchard House or Old Manse
Enjoy an evening activity
Optional: Theater performance
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Day 3: Boston and New York
Visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Travel to New York
Make a photo stop in Central Park
Visit the Empire State Building by night
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Day 4: New York City
Take a guided tour of New York
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Visit Times Square
Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)
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Day 5: New York City and Philadelphia
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
Travel to Philadelphia
Walking tour of Independence National Historical Park
- Congress Hall
- Carpenter's Hall
- Franklin Court
Visit Independence Hall
Visit the Liberty Bell Center
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Day 6: Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Visit the National Constitution Center
Travel to Washington, D. C.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
Explore Washington, D.C. highlights:
- Photo stop at the White House
- Photo stop at the Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
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Day 7: Washington, D.C.
See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
Photo stop at U.S. Supreme Court and the Library of Congress
Explore the Tidal Basin
- FDR Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Visit the National Archives
Guided night tour of Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Day 8: Washington, D.C.
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
Depart for home
Experience even more
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Day 8: Washington, D.C.
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
Travel to Williamsburg
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 9: Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, and Jamestown
Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg
- Capitol
- Public Gaol
- 18th-century tavern
Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
- Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
- 17th-century colonial fort
- Traditional Powhatan Village
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Day 10: Washington, D.C.
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Enjoy free time in Washington, D.C.
Depart for home
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Day 1: Boston
Arrive in Boston
Take a walking tour of Boston
- Newbury Street
- Public Garden
- Boston Common
- Beacon Hill
- Public Library
- Cheers
Optional: Duck boat tour of the city (seasonal)
Dinner at Quincy Market
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Day 2: Boston
Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge
- Paul Revere House
- USS Constitution
- Old North Church
- Bunker Hill
- Freedom Trail
- Harvard Square
Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord
- Lexington Battle Green
- Old North Bridge
- Author's Row
- Orchard House or Old Manse
Enjoy an evening activity
Optional: Theater performance
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Day 3: Boston and New York
Visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Travel to New York
Make a photo stop in Central Park
Visit the Empire State Building by night
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Day 4: New York City
Take a guided tour of New York
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Visit Times Square
Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)
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Day 5: New York City and Philadelphia
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
Travel to Philadelphia
Walking tour of Independence National Historical Park
- Congress Hall
- Carpenter's Hall
- Franklin Court
Visit Independence Hall
Visit the Liberty Bell Center
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Day 6: Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Visit the National Constitution Center
Travel to Washington, D. C.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
Explore Washington, D.C. highlights:
- Photo stop at the White House
- Photo stop at the Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
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Day 7: Washington, D.C.
See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
Photo stop at U.S. Supreme Court and the Library of Congress
Explore the Tidal Basin
- FDR Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Visit the National Archives
Guided night tour of Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Day 8: Washington, D.C.
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
Depart for home
Experience even more
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Day 8: Washington, D.C.
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
Travel to Williamsburg
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 9: Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, and Jamestown
Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg
- Capitol
- Public Gaol
- 18th-century tavern
Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
- Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
- 17th-century colonial fort
- Traditional Powhatan Village
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Day 10: Washington, D.C.
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Enjoy free time in Washington, D.C.
Depart for home
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