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Cross-Curricular School Trip To New York & Washington DC

Take in the bright lights and skyscrapers of the Big Apple, before visiting America’s seat of political power with students from multiple subjects.

East Coast USANew YorkUSAWashington D.CSchool TripsCross-curricular
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Highlights

01

A cruise round the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

02

Skyscraper views from the Top of the Rock

03

Guided tour of the Capitol

04

The vast collections of the Smithsonian Museums

Price Typically £1026 Price per student Based on a 7 day, 5 night tour for 30 students, travelling Feb 2021
Schools - New York - Generic

Very good service and personalisation of our trip

Kelvinside Academy

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Flight to New York – about 7 hours. Airport transfer to your accommodation Arrive at accommodation - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Guided walking tour of Midtown – Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, Grand Central Station, UN Building Broadway show - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast 9/11 Memorial Ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo, Chinatown and little Italy, then Macy’s for shopping Visit the Empire State Building - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Depart by coach to Washington DC, stopping at Philadelphia to see the Freedom Bell and Liberty Hall Short orientation walk on the Mall before evening meal Union Station - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast (own arrangements) Explore Capitol Hill, Capitol building and Visitor Centre, Supreme Court and Library of Congress, National Archive See the outside of the White House and monuments of the Mall, including Lincoln, Vietnam, WWII, Korean, Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jnr Evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast (own arrangements) Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museum or Arlington Cemetery (flight time permitting) Airport transfer Overnight flight to the UK – about 7.5 hours
Arrive home

What's included*

Return flights UK-NY/Washington-UK
Accommodation
Overseas airport transfers
Travel insurance
1 teacher place for every 10 students
Coach transfer NY to Washington
24/7 support on trip

*Please note, entrance fees where applicable are not included in typical price – contact us for more details

Recommended excursions

01 Top of the Rock
02 Statue Cruises
03 Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
04 Empire State Building
05 9/11 Memorial Museum
06 National 9/11 Memorial
07 One World Observatory, One World Trade Center
08 Metropolitan Museum of Art
09 Madame Tussauds Workshop
10 Street Art Community Mural Tour (Graffiti Tour)
11 Broadway Inbound Workshop
12 Broadway Show
13 Macy’s Department Store
14 Vessel, Hudson Yards
15 The Edge, Hudson Yards
16 Philadelphia
17 Guided tour of the Capitol and Visitor Centre
18 Washington monuments
19 The National Archives
20 Supreme Court and Library of Congress
21 Smithsonian Museums
22 Arlington Cemetery
01 Top of the Rock

With views to rival those of the Empire State Building, Rockefeller’s multi-floor observation deck is 70 floors high. A thrilling Plexiglass screen installation shows the construction workers hanging on the high beams, with a chance for you to ‘walk’ across one too, far above the city streets. Exhibits include the history and a model of the building.

1 hour See on map
02 Statue Cruises

Take the Statue Cruise from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty, one of the world’s most iconic structures and a symbol of freedom and democracy. Continue to Ellis Island and be inspired by the history and stories of the immigrants entering America between 1992-1954. This hop-on hop-off service allows you to explore at your leisure.

Half day See on map
03 Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

When arriving in New York, a great way to appreciate the scale of the city and avoid crowds is to take a boat cruise. Students can see the famous skyline and get to know the layout of Manhattan with excellent photo opportunities. The Full Island Cruise takes in over 100 landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and Yankee Stadium.

2 - 3 hours See on map
04 Empire State Building

Built at the peak of the skyscraper craze in 1931, the 1250ft Empire State Building is an Art Deco symbol of NYC. A ride in the express lift to the observatory floors gives students an unrivalled view of the city with outdoor decks and restored original interiors. A handheld device acts as an audio and visual companion with engaging videos, image galleries, quizzes and maps.

2 - 3 hours See on map
05 9/11 Memorial Museum

Documenting September 11, 2001, the museum examines the implications of the events and commemorates the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died on 9/11 and in the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing. Using multimedia displays, narratives, archives and artefacts, the museum presents powerful accounts of the monumental struggles faced by a nation and the legacy of that day.

1- 2 hours See on map
06 National 9/11 Memorial

The memorial quadrant is a poignant reminder of the 9/11 devastation and an inspiring testimony by citizens to honour those who died. Twin reflecting pools and manmade waterfalls mark the spot where the Twin Towers stood, with the names of everyone lost inscribed into bronze panels around the outside.

1- 2 hours See on map
07 One World Observatory, One World Trade Center

The One World Observatory is located within the One World Trade Center providing unmatched views stretching across Manhattan to New Jersey. Groups will be able to learn about the history of the Trade Center in New York, its history and construction.

1 - 2 hours See on map
08 Metropolitan Museum of Art

This vast museum has over two million artworks spanning 5,000 years. It’s one of the most important collections in the world and a fantastic source of inspiration for students of all disciplines. A labyrinth of corridors holds paintings, textiles, ceramics and costume, chronologically reflects global regions in sky-lit spaces and architectural relics

Half day See on map
9 Madame Tussauds Workshop

What began as a craft of death masks during the French Revolution has become an international phenomenon of celebrity proportions. At the New York museum, students are invited to take a workshop to learn more about the waxwork process and American personalities. An audio-visual presentation and guided tour follows, exploring the moments in history captured.

Half day See on map
10 Street Art Community Mural Tour (Graffiti Tour)

Mural graffiti is a fundamental element of community art in New York, expressing peace and conflict, cultural shift and reflecting zeitgeist. The tour visits a number of major murals in the Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Harlem districts, with knowledgeable guides to discuss the evolution of graffiti and elaborate on the storyboards and memorial walls.

2 - 3 hours See on map
11 Broadway Inbound Workshop

Students can take on a true Broadway experience. Enjoy a workshop led by Broadway stars located next to the audition studios of Matilda. Enter the world of theatre and discover the theory behind movement on stage.

Half day See on map
12 Broadway Show

The Broadway Theatre District has all the buzz and glitz that you’d expect from America’s answer to the West End. Rounding off the day with dinner and a Broadway show is a typical New York past time and it’s an exciting way for student’s to feel part of the city’s twilight activity.

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13 Macy’s Department Store

The world’s largest department store now offers a fun, retail-focused lecture followed by a store tour. An informative discussion follows the story of Macy’s from humble beginnings in 1858 to the 1m square foot of selling space today. Students will also learn about fashion merchandising visual advertising techniques, with plenty of time left over to shop.

Half day See on map
14 Vessel, Hudson Yards

Vessel is a new landmark and the centre piece of  Hudson Yards, a vibrant redeveloped neighborhood, located on the West Side of midtown Manhattan. The 154 interconnecting flights of stairs are an interactive art work comprising  almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings. The ascent gives great views of the attraction itself , the city and river.

1 hour See on map
15 The Edge, Hudson Yards

This new attraction is the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere boasting a unique design. The angled viewing platform juts out from the main building affording 360-degree views. Suspended in mid-air visitors can see 100 stories down through the glass floor.

 

 

1 hour See on map
16 Philadelphia

Make a stop at Philadelphia, en-route from New York and Washington DC. The city of Brotherly Love was the epicentre of American Democracy and is the first city in the US to be awarded World Heritage status. See the Liberty Bell; an extraordinary symbol of freedom through the inspirational inscription it carries, and take a guided tour around Independence Hall where the US Constitution was shaped.

2 - 3 hours See on map
17 Guided tour of the Capitol and Visitor Centre

Meeting place of The Senate and the House of Representatives, The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Guided tours here begin with a short film and include stops at the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The Exhibition Hall displays documents, artifacts, and interactive exhibits.

45 mins See on map
18 Washington monuments

Visit some of the monuments that honour those who helped shape the US nation. The Washington Monument is a towering 555-feet high marble obelisk, The Lincoln Memorial is a symbol of freedom, the Martin Luther King Jnr Monument promotes love and tolerance, while monuments to the Vietnam War, the Korean War, World War II commemorate those that died.

Half day See on map
19 The National Archives

The National Archives holds original copies of the three main formative documents of the United States and its government: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, plus a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta confirmed by Edward I.

Tip:All filming, photographing, and videotaping is prohibited, so don’t get out your camera phones.

1 hour See on map
20 Supreme Court and Library of Congress

Students can visit the courtroom, with its velvet drapes and marble pillars, where the nine court justices hear some of the 6,500 cases submitted to the Supreme Court each year. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with nearly 128 million items, including historically significant manuscripts on around 530 miles of bookshelves.

2 hours See on map
21 Smithsonian Museums

The Smithsonian Institution – the world’s largest museum and research complex – includes 19 museums and galleries and a zoo. It’s dubbed ‘the nation’s attic’ for its eclectic holdings of 137m items. Take a museum tour or book activities from elephant baths at the zoo to tarantula feedings at Natural History or scavenger hunts at American Art.

Half day See on map
22 Arlington Cemetery

This military cemetery was established during the Civil War, and since then deceased veterans of America’s conflicts have been buried here, and their white headstones stretch out over 624 acres or rolling hills. A tour here can bring the military history of the United States to life. Don’t miss the elaborate Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

2 hours See on map
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Typical accommodation

Image displaying the Wolcott Hotel ★★★
Wolcott Hotel ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

Friendly, personable hotel that prides itself on a home-like feel
Only be 3 blocks away from the Empire State Building & Fifth Avenue
Used to catering for large groups of all ages

Facilities:

Private bathroom with bath or shower
Internet throughout hotel
Cable TV

 

Image displaying the Harrington Hotel ★★
Harrington Hotel ★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

A couple of steps away from Pennsylvania Avenue, ‘America’s Main Street’
All main sights are within a six to eight-block walk
Metro station is only two blocks away

Facilities:

Luggage storage
Private bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
Image displaying the Brooklyn Way Hotel ★★★
Brooklyn Way Hotel ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

Excellent subway link to downtown Manhattan in 30 minutes
Located in a residential neighbourhood
Close to Prospect Park, Botanical Gardens and Barclays Centre

Facilities:

Deluxe continental breakfast included
Rooms with TV, hairdryer and fridge
Meeting space available by prior request
Image displaying the Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center ★★★
Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

Centrally located and great value boutique style hotel
Close to nearby major attractions including White House and Verizon Center
Deluxe hot buffet breakfast included!

Facilities:

Rooms with TV, hairdryer and fridge
24-hour reception
Free Wi-Fi
Image displaying the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge ★★★
Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

Outstanding value and views of DC while enjoying hot buffet breakfast
Located over the bridge from trendy Georgetown
Excellent metro links to DC on the hassle free Washington Metro

Facilities:

24-hour reception
Rooms with TV, hairdryer and fridge
Free Wi-Fi and swimming pool

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Students can:

  • Experience learning outside the classroom in another country – the culture, history, politics, geography, and the arts
  • Gain a deeper understanding of American history and politics and the link to European history
  • Develop an understanding of the USA’s economic and political role in the modern world
  • Build confidence and learn to value the skills and techniques needed for personal and team success
  • Broaden the mind with the study of another culture
  • Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • Visit a foreign country and experience another culture
  • Consider a range of issues around citizenship and history
  • Understand more about art and architecture
  • Gain a better understanding of the USA’s role in the modern world
  • Gain independence and self-confidence
  • Strengthen existing friendships and make new friends
  • Gain personal organisation skills, co-operation skills and work with others in a variety of environments

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