Monthly Archives: January 2014

Assateague Island National Seashore

[caption id="attachment_27575" align="alignright" width="425"] Wild Horses Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Assateague Island National Seashore Groups of student adventurers on East Coast hiatus will not want to miss a visit to this legendary destination, one of America’s last fully functioning barrier island ecosystems. Assateague Island’s beloved beaches, wildlife, dunes, wetlands & marsh islands are administered by three…
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Marine Science Center

Intrepid traverser of the globe, when was the last time you set foot on an Indonesian volcano,  trudged through a humid Malaysian Peat Swamp, bobbed beneath the surface of the Red or Mediterranean Seas or saw the Coastal Sahara? Does a string ray really feel like wet bologna? Do you and your fellow travelers prefer…
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Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory

Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory Trip Advisor's Top 10 Sweetest Attractions in the United States Welcome to Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, a Daytona Beach staple for decades. This historic chocolate haven has been 'crafting fine quality chocolates and candies since 1925' offering free factory tours and free samples to locals and tourists interested in…
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Riverfront Market District

Riverfront Market District The Riverfront Market is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The location offers shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. There are also entertainment options available. Your student group will experience a variety of cultures and be able to browse the shops in the area. The Historic Beach Street Retail Area features locally-owned shops and…
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Shedd Aquarium

  Shedd Aquarium [caption id="attachment_31698" align="alignright" width="425"] Shedd Aquarium Chicago Credit Danielle Bopp[/caption] Opened in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium pairs 20th-century architecture and a fascination with marine life with modern exhibit presentation, animal care, and knowledge of the deep blue sea. With 32,000 animals and a giant living reef, this indoor aquarium is one of…
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Navy Pier

Navy Pier [caption id="attachment_31691" align="alignright" width="282"] Navy Pier Aerial Shot Stockfresh[/caption] A Chicago landmark since its inception in 1916, the Navy Pier is a one-stop destination for excitement, exploration, and relaxation. With 50 acres of attractions extending out over Lake Michigan, this pier has something for everyone and then some. Amusement park rides including a…
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Titanic Museum

[caption id="attachment_13346" align="alignright" width="425"] Titanic Museum Branson[/caption] Titanic Museum For an interactive combination of history and entertainment, Branson’s Titanic museum offers everything one could desire in a museum. This exhibition is dedicated to the true history of this infamous and terrible tragedy with authentic replicas and over 400 artifacts from the ship and its passengers.…
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Tanger Outlets

Tanger Outlet Center If you would like a place where all of your favorite shops are in one place and where everyone in your group can find a store to suit their tastes, the Tanger Outlet Mall may be just the thing for you! The open and easily navigated design of these malls makes it…
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Silver Dollar City

[caption id="attachment_13336" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit Branson CVB[/caption] Silver Dollar City Named “3rd Best U.S. Destination with the Most to Offer Groups” by Destinations magazine, Silver Dollar City takes the name “amusement park” to new levels. The park is so intent on your happiness that they include a Happiness guarantee as well as a Sunny Day…
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not Branson

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Branson Attention all aficionados of the awful, connoisseurs of the creepy, and watchers of the wild and weird! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Branson is open for tours of its very own freak show galleries! For a truly terrible tendering of all things weird and not so wonderful,…
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