High School East Coaster

This tour is designed for High School students in their Junior and/or Senior year. It includes more flexibility and free time in the schedule than the Jr. High American Heritage tour.

A multicurricular Adventure across America

Day 1

Depart Long Beach on Jet Blue on morning flight to Washington, D.C.
Visit Uzar-Hazy Air & Space Museum at Dulles Airport
Visit U.S. Marine Corps Museum at Quantico, VA
Dinner and Check-in at hotel
Overnight in Washington D.C.

Day 2

World War II Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery
OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING TRIPS:

  • Baltimore Central Harbor
  • Harper's Ferry/Antietem Battlefield
  • Mt. Vernon and Alexandria
  • National Cathedral (Small groups only)
  • Smithsonian Museums (Independent)

Dinner
Overnight in Washington, D.C.

Day 3

Naval Academy
National Archives Current and Permanent Exhibits
Smithsonian Institute
Evening Monument Tour
Overnight in Washington, D.C.

Day 4

Visit Congressman Royce's Washington Office
Capitol Tour
Capitol Photo
Heritage Foundation Luncheon
Visit Georgetown University
Free evening for shopping and dining in Georgetown.
Overnight in Washington, D.C.

Day 5

Depart Washington by motorcoach
Hershey, PA
Gettysburg National Battlefield Park
Overnight in Gettysburg

Day 6

Motorcoach to Philadelphia
Independence Mall, Mint Free Time
Constitution Hall
Tour Princeton University, NJ
Driving tour through Princeton
Arrive New York (Secaucus, NJ)
Overnight in Secaucus

Day 7

Tour Financial District of Manhattan
Columbia University, Juliard School of Performing Arts
Central Park
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Free time for shopping and dining in Midtown Manhattan
Evening Performance of Broadway Musical
Overnight in Secaucus

Day 8

Ground Zero
Independent Sightseeing and Shopping
Flight from New York JFK to Long Beach on Jet Blue.


This is a general itinerary and will be modified to meet student and parent interests and event schedules.

 

 

Weather

Fullerton:
66°F
30in

calm mph
Washington:
46°F
29in

20 mph
New York:
38°F
29in

5 mph
Boston:
35°F
29in

15 mph
Philadelphia:
40°F
29in

18 mph