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Looking for Student Tour Companies? Let Us Help
Planning a trip for two, or even a small family, can be tons of fun. Planning a trip for twenty-five rowdy fifth graders? Sometimes it’s better to outsource the planning to the experts, the ones who can tell you everything you need to know about travel insurance, destinations and transportation, and will even mock up…
Macy’s Herald Square
Macy’s, the Great American Department Store known around the nation as one of the most iconic retail brands, is one of our favorite choices for fashion must-stops in New York City. While the entire Macy’s conglomerate has over 740 stores coast to coast, none can truly compare to the one here in NYC, Macy’s Herald…
Top School Trip Ideas to Washington, D.C.
Need School Trip Ideas to Washington, D.C.? We got em’! Washington, D.C. is our nation’s capital, an amazingly gorgeous city full of all the best history, culture, and educational opportunities, as well as some seriously great sights, attractions, and food! This winning combination of things to do makes it absolutely perfect for field trips, class…
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
A breathtaking work of art and architecture, the St. Louis Cathedral is a religious wonder built to reflect the glory and majesty of God. Built to replace the Old Cathedral, this stunning construction broke ground in 1907, though the first celebration of Mass did not occur until 1914. In 1926, the church was consecrated and…
Thorncrown Chapel
In the luscious, overgrown Ozark mountains of northern Arkansas, you’ll find the stunning Thorncrown Chapel, a glass walled church considered to be one of the “12 Most Beautiful Churches in America.” Notable for being designed from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School of architecture, the glass, metal, and wood construction appears to be an open air building,…
Trinity Church (Boston)
A historic Episcopal church in Boston’s historical district, Trinity Church is a massive stone building with a foundation rooted in American history. Established in 1733, the current building finished construction in 1877 after the first church burned in the Great Boston Fire of 1872. Today, the church has an active congregation of over 3,000 households, continuing…
New York City Field Trip Ideas
New York City is a giant metropolis, the biggest in the United States in fact, so there are innumerable places to take your student group on a field trip. We understand that it can be hard to sift through the choices so we’ve done it for you. Read on below to rediscover the magic of…
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York City is home to numerous religious sites, from Trinity Church to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, though few can compete with what some consider the largest Anglican cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Rivaled only by Liverpool Cathedral, St. John the Divine reaches a staggering 232 feet and covers 121,000 square…
Islamic Center of America
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…
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…
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…
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…
