Experience an unforgettable East Coast adventure filled with history, iconic sights, and plenty of fun! Explore the excitement of New York City, discover our nation’s history in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, walk the historic grounds of Gettysburg, and finish the journey with a thrilling day at Hersheypark. It’s the perfect blend of learning, sightseeing, and lasting memories!

Today we are excited to begin our journey to the East Coast.  We’ll begin early in the morning and travel via deluxe motor coach to Fairfield, NJ.

• Early morning departure

• Lunch at an Ohio Travel Plaza

• Dinner around 6:00 pm

• Arrive in NJ in the late evening lodging at a quality hotel

We’ll enjoy breakfast before heading out to New York City for an exciting day topped off with a Broadway Show.

• 9/11 Memorial

• One World Observatory 

• Double Decker Bus Tour

• The Beast Speedboat Ride around the Statue of Liberty

• Times Square

• Broadway Show

After an amazing time in NYC, we’ll head South to Philadelphia, the Birthplace of America visiting several key locations such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.  Then, we’ll travel to our nation's capitol for an evening memorial tour.

• Liberty Bell

• Independence Hall

• The National Constitution Center

• Washington, D.C. Memorial Tour

Today we’ll visit the home of General George Washington, visiting the grounds, educational museum, and paying our respects.  Then, we’ll enjoy the Air & Space Museum (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center) followed by a visit to the US Capitol and another magnificent memorial tour.

• Mount Vernon, home of General George Washington

• Smithsonians

• The US Capitol

• Washington, D.C. Memorial Tour

This morning we’ll walk among heroes at Arlington National Cemetery before heading up to Gettysburg.  

• Arlington National Cemetery

  • Changing of the Guard ceremony

  • Arlington House

  • Kennedy Graves

  • Among Others

• Gettysburg National Cemetery

  • The Gettysburg Address

• Swimtime at the Hotel

Today, our last day on tour, we’ll continue to discover Gettysburg with a visit to the National Military Park Visitor’s Center and a Battlefield Tour.  Then ending our trip with a thrilling experience at the award winning Hersheypark. 

• Downtown Gettysburg

  • Jenny Wade House

  • Shriver House

• Hershey Park

  • Rollercoaster & Water Park

  • Hershey Zoo & Chocolate World

  • Chocolate World

Today, as we depart for home, students will reflect on their experiences as they travel. We should be arriving home in the early evening.