Day 1: Boston
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationExplore Charlestown and the North End
Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
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Duck boat tour
Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)
Visit the New England Holocaust Memorial
- Founded by Holocaust survivor Stephan Ross, the memorial is designed to inspire remembrance, reflection, and hope
Dinner at Quincy Market
Day 2: Boston and Cambridge • Lexington and Concord
Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge
- Newbury Street
- Public Garden
- Boston Common
- Beacon Hill
- Freedom Trail
- Harvard Square
Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord
- Lexington Battle Green
- Old North Bridge
- Author's Row
Step inside one of Boston's Historic Buildings. Previous examples include:
- The Old Manse
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
- The Paul Revere House
Enjoy an evening activity
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Theater performance
Experience Boston's performing arts scene firsthand with a live theater performance.
Day 3: New York City
Travel to New York City
Take a guided tour of Midtown
- United Nations Headquarters
- Chrysler Building
- Grand Central Terminal
- Bryant Park
- Rockefeller Center
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Fifth Avenue
Make a photo stop in Central Park
Enjoy views of New York City from one its iconic skyscrapers, like:
- Edge at Hudson Yards
- Empire State Building Observatory
- One World Observatory
Day 4: New York City
Cruise around New York Harbor and marvel at the Statue of Liberty, Ellis & Liberty Islands, Hudson Yards, and One World Trade Center
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Embark on a scenic ferry ride to Liberty Island to marvel at the iconic Statue of Liberty, then explore the poignant history of immigration at the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum.
Take a walking tour of the Financial District
- Bowling Green Park
- Wall Street and Charging Bull sculpture
- Federal Hall
- Trinity Church
- National September 11 Memorial
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9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour
Take a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial and hear powerful stories from survivors as they share their experiences before, during, and after the September 11 attacks.
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National September 11 Museum
At the 9/11 Museum, learn more about the events surrounding September 11 through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and personal narratives from those who were there that day.
Visit Times Square
Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)
Day 5: Philadelphia • Washington, D.C.
Travel to Philadelphia
Take a guided tour of Philadelphia
- Free Quaker Meeting House
- Betsy Ross House
- Elfreth's Alley
- Christ Church
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Take a tour of Independence Hall
Step inside the birthplace of American democracy with a tour of Independence Hall. In 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence within these walls. Eleven years later, in the same room, delegates to the Constitutional Convention created and signed an enduring framework of government—the United States Constitution. The building, originally constructed to be the Pennsylvania State House, also once housed all three branches of Pennsylvania’s colonial government, serving as a central hub of legislative, judicial, and executive activities.
Get up close to the Liberty Bell
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Day 6: Washington, D.C.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
- Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
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The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon as you explore the real spaces in which they lived and worked. Conclude your tour with a tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery.
Visit Mount Vernon
- Estate, museum, and education center
- Mansion (subject to availability)
- George Washington's tomb
- The Slave Memorial
Enjoy an evening activity
Day 7: Washington, D.C.
Explore Washington, D.C. highlights. May include:
- Photo stop at the White House
- Lafayette Square and Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Photo stop at the Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin
See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
Make a photo stop at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court
Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of the American Indian
Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Day 8: Washington, D.C.
Visit the National Archives
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Spy Museum
Enter the world of espionage as you gather intelligence about the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of international spies. Explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on public display—everything from a female operative’s lipstick gun to a pigeon camera developed during WWI—and uncover the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the 21st century.
Depart for home
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Day 8: Washington, D.C. • Williamsburg
Visit the National Archives
Explore Georgetown with your Tour Director
Visit the Pentagon Memorial
Travel to Williamsburg
Day 9: Williamsburg • Jamestown
Explore Jamestown Settlement
- Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
- 17th-century colonial fort
- Traditional Powhatan Village
Explore Colonial Williamsburg
- Capitol
- Public Gaol
- 18th-century tavern
Enjoy an evening activity
Day 10: Washington, D.C.
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Enjoy free time in Washington, D.C.Depart for home
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