Alton Museum of History & Art Founded in 1971 with the intention of preserving the contributions of the Alton community, the Alton Museum of History and Art is devoted to its citizens and their history of the town’s development. Located in the Koenig House, in Alton, Illinois (about 40 minutes from STL), and built in…
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Holocaust Museum and Learning Center
[caption id="attachment_13879" align="alignright" width="500"] Credit HMLC[/caption] Holocaust Museum Student groups exploring the St. Louis area will want to take the time to visit the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center opened there in May of 1955, an important manifestation of the hopeful vision and generosity of community leaders and Holocaust Survivors. The Museum’s 5,000 square-foot core…
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Top Travel Movies
Going to the movies is one of America's favorite pastimes for good reason. A great film could make us laugh, bring tears to our eyes, cause us to think, or inspire something within an idealist soul. Some movies in particular make travel seem like an incredible adventure, while some show the downsides in a…
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Top Student Destinations: Virginia Beach
Sure, you know all about the wonders New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles have to offer, but you may be surprised at what lesser-known American towns bring to the table. One of those towns happens to be Virginia Beach, VA. Ranked #2 on "Best Places to Raise a Family" and #2 on…
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Cahokia Mounds State Park
Cahokia Mounds State Park Student groups on Show Me State adventure will want to explore these mysterious mounds just a few miles outside St. Louis – one of them larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza - that invariably leave visitors pondering the ancient Native culture that came, grew and eventually flourished over centuries of…
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Theme Tours: Fashion
Do you know the difference between cap sleeves and bell sleeves? Can you spot a dirndl skirt from a skater skirt? Do you school your friends on the contrast between herringbone and houndstooth, and why they should never be worn together? We have a special tour just for you and your fashion-forward peers. Fashion, as…
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Tips To Packing For A Trip
When traveling, how and what you pack it very important. If you pack too much, you will end up with a disorganized mess; plus your bags become heavy and may even end up in overweight fees at the airports. Here are some basic, yet very useful, packing rules. 1. Roll, don’t fold. When going on…
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Top Student Destinations: Orlando
Whether it be a senior trip, graduation surprise, or a well-deserved "just because" school trip, Orlando will be a thrill-filled adventure for your student group. With a few of the world's greatest theme parks all in one place, this trip is an especially good choice for adrenaline addicts, but there's, even more, to offer…
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Top Student Attractions: St. Louis
The Gateway to the West has many landmarks and sites that have brought it to fame -- the 600-foot Gateway Arch, where travelers can ride to the top and see the Mississippi River below, Busch Stadium, where 11-time World Series champs, the Cardinals, call home, and one of the country's best, totally free, outdoor zoos. But…
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Top Student Destinations: Chicago
For the best of the Midwest, only one city can offer your student group many of the same sites and sounds like the East and West Coast big cities. As soon as you roll into the Windy City, stop by Cloud Gate (commonly known as "The Bean") to see the city skyline reflected behind you…
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