| Arriving in Washington, D.C. is always a big event. There is excitement in the air, and most of our groups will arrive by air, at either Washington Dulles or Washington National (Reagan) Airport. Upon arrival you will be met by your Earth Explore History Pathways guide, who will be with the group for its entire trip, and will provide expert commentary on the bus, as a walking guide, and logistical coordinator. At many venues, we will have other expert guides address the group, providing a rich and memorable learning experience to students and educators alike. |
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LUNCH |
| Depending upon the time of arrival, our first stop is most often lunch. The best place to get a feel for the spaciousness of Washington, D.C., and our feet on the ground, is the National Mall. Here many of the monuments that we have seen in pictures are visible in a single glance. |
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Smithsonian Museums
Our first stop is a chance to explore the vast collections and incredible
diversity of the 19 museums of the Smithsonian Institution. The world’s
largest group of museums, here is the National Air and Space Museum,
where we view the Apollo 11 command module, which circled the moon
during the first landing there, and gaze upward at aircraft representing
the history of aviation, including the Wright brothers' flyer. At the
museum of Natural History, we walk among giant dinosaur skeletons,
and view the exquisite Hope Diamond, and at the American History
Museum, learn about everything from colonial America, to the events of
the modern day. The choice of museums is based upon the interest of the
group and availability at the time of our visit. |
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Evening Monuments Tour
The spectacular skyline of Washington, D.C. is illuminated at night,
providing a wonderful opportunity to see the nation’s most famous
monuments by floodlight. Our guided motorcoach tour includes the Lincoln Memorial, the World War Two Memorial, and the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial and others. |
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DINNER |
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The White House
A highlight of any trip to the nation’s capital is a visit to the White
House. At night the home of the President and First Lady is especially
beautiful. This evening’s visit is a picture stop, but we will have other
opportunities to view the White House later in our trip. |
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HOTEL ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN |
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