Empire State Building [caption id="attachment_32096" align="alignright" width="425"] Empire State Building Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] New York City is a city of landmarks and few are more iconic than the grand Empire State Building. Standing at an extravagant 102 stories plus a rooftop observation deck, this engineering masterpiece was the world's tallest building for 40 years. Currently…
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About: Angie Velasquez
Recent Posts by Angie Velasquez
Tour the United Nations
United Nations [caption id="attachment_25636" align="alignright" width="425"] UN Flag Public Domain[/caption] New York City has hosted the American headquarters of the world peacekeeping alliance since the building’s completion in 1952. One of four international UN headquarters, the New York City building is one of the most highly visited and offers in-depth discussions and tours to help…
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Rockefeller Center Tours
Rockefeller Center Tours [caption id="attachment_32482" align="alignright" width="425"] Rockefeller Center Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Rockefeller Center was first envisioned by American business tycoon John D. Rockefeller over a hundred years ago as a “city within a city.” Construction began on Rockefeller Center during the worst years of the Great Depression, employing thousands of individuals and that…
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Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden [caption id="attachment_39245" align="alignright" width="425"] Madison Square Garden NYC Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, was built as a multi-purpose arena in the heart of Manhattan. The current building was opened in February of 1968 though several others were built and demolished since the first building in 1879,…
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Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty [caption id="attachment_26900" align="alignright" width="425"] Statue of Liberty Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] No visit to New York City would be complete without a trip to our nation's most famous National Monument and World Heritage Site, the Statue of Liberty. Located on Liberty Island, this colossal neoclassical sculpture was brought to America in 1886 as…
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Willis Tower Skydeck
Willis Tower Skydeck [caption id="attachment_39527" align="alignright" width="400"] View from Willis Credit City of Chicago Photo Courtesy of Choose Chicago[/caption] Take in the breathtaking view of 6 states here at The Skydeck Chicago, one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. The tower is 1,350 feet tall, giving you views of several of Chicago's most iconic…
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Boston
Boston has always been a great destination for educational tours. The entire area is filled with wonderful historical sites and attractions. Since the Revolutionary War started here, groups can find more history per square mile than just about any other location in America. From the site of the Boston Massacre to Bunker Hill to Lexington…
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Why Choose Adventure Student Travel?
Here at Adventure Student Travel we take pride in creating each and every trip. Since our company was created by a teacher way back in 1997, we have a clear understanding about how each group has specific needs and goals. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to student travel.
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Student Travel – Your Trip Your Way
Everyone likes to have choices in life. This is especially true when it comes to student travel! Where you want to go, what you want to do, the places you can’t miss seeing and the team that will be on the journey with you! At Adventure Student Travel, we understand the importance of being able…
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Most Popular Destinations
Over the past several years, a few destinations have emerged as the most-popular destinations for student tours and senior class trips. Each location has plenty to offer groups who want to visit. Without question the most-popular destination for educational tour groups is Washington DC. With all of the monuments, memorials, and museums it is easy…
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