Often described as the "heart of Shiism" in the United States, Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest mosque in North America. The Islamic Center of America is the oldest Shia mosque in the country, dating back to 1964, though the current Dearborn mosque was only opened in 2005. The beautiful construction is what first…
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2017 Inauguration Trip Ideas for Schools
A presidential inauguration is a national event that few people ever see in person, beyond the television set. If you have the opportunity to take a group of students to that most significant of days, please do. It's a wildly educational event where students will be able to see up close how the government is…
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Wayfarers Chapel
Also known as the "Glass Church," the Rancho Palos Verdes faith-based destination brings in thousands of visitors a year for its incredible construction, awe-inspiring views, and spiritual significance. Situated on the cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Wayfarers Chapel is a member of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, a small Christian denomination based on the teachings…
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Eldridge Street Synagogue
Eldridge Street Synagogue is not only notable as an active, thriving Jewish temple but as a historic landmark highlighting the legacy of American immigration, the freedom of religion, and the perseverance of faith. This is one of the first synagogues ever constructed in New York City, built in 1887 by strong-willed Eastern European immigrants desiring…
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Temple of Emanu El
The first Reform Judaism synagogue in New York City, Temple Emanu-El is one of the largest synagogues in the entire world. Rivaled only by historic synagogues of Europe and by the Moscow Choral Synagogue, Temple Emanu-El is a historic landmark, religious pilgrimage destination, and active congregation of the faithful. Founded in 1845 by German Jewish…
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Popular Destinations for Educational Travel
There are a few destinations that immediately spring to mind when thinking about educational travel. These are the cornerstones of the subjects, the epitome of a great field trip with everything you're looking for. Of course, these destinations might not be so close to home, in which case you can call us and let us…
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Hsi Lai Temple
Hsi Lai, meaning Coming West, is a Buddhist monastery in the Puente Hills of Los Angeles County. Affiliated with the Fo Guang Shan, the Hsi Lai Temple is the first of its kind for the religious order overseas and continues to serve as the order's North American headquarters. This beautiful temple practices Humanistic Buddhism, a newer…
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Palace of Gold
The Palace of Gold, located in Moundsville, West Virginia, is a stunning pilgrimage site for followers of the Hindu faith. The temple complex, which is a full religious complex, ranks as one of the top eight religious wonders to see in the United States. Known as New Vrindaban, the complex includes not only the Palace…
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Baha’i House of Worship
Located outside of Chicago in Wilmette, Illinois, the Baha'i House of Worship is the oldest surviving temple of its kind and the only one in the United States. This unique and beautiful form of faith attracts thousands of curious visitors every year from all faiths and walks of life. Ultimately refreshing, relaxing, and awe-inspiring, the…
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College Campus Visits in Missouri
If you're graduating high school within the next year or so, chances are you're probably looking for a college campus to call your own. Well, you can do all the searching online if you like but the way to really see if you like a school is to do a campus visit in person. Missouri,…
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