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Memphis Field Trip Ideas for Middle Schoolers
For Midwestern or Southeastern middle school classes, Memphis is a hop, skip, and a jump to exciting educational opportunities. With history dating before the Civil War and a culture rooted in music, Memphis is educational on interdisciplinary fronts, to say the least. So if you’re within driving distance, and you’re searching for the perfect field…
Top 10 Field Trip Ideas for 8th Grade Class
8th grade is that perfect sweet spot for fun and educational field trips, being that very last stop before high school and the ultimate chance to absorb as much information as possible before those last crucial four years of public schooling. For many students, 8th grade brings about many opportunities for student travel and class…
Gatlinburg Mountain Mall
Gatlinburg Mountain Mall Gatlinburg Gatlinburg’s premier indoor shopping center offers a great opportunity for some serious retail therapy. The Gatlinburg Mountain Mall, located in downtown Gatlinburg, across from Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, holds a vast variety of shops each with their own unique local theme. Find almost anything you want such as homemade candy,…
6 Reasons to Visit Utah
Utah is a state full of natural beauty and incredible activity, from the ski slopes and archaeological digs to the film festivals of Salt Lake City. There’s plenty here to attract your adventurous student group so here are six reasons to visit Utah! Dinosaurs – According to National Geographic and other sources, Utah is the ultimate…
Ober Ski Area and Amusement Park
Ober Ski Area and Amusement Park Gatlinburg Ober Amusement Park and Ski Area, a popular Smoky Mountain ski area and outdoor recreation spot, is a “mountaintop of fun, excitement, and beauty high above Gatlinburg.” This resort-style area is the perfect way to have some fun up in the mountains. While here at Ober you and…
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp Gatlinburg Wake up and smell the pancakes here at Crockett’s 1875 Breakfast Camp, the Tennessee Saw Company favorite that honors the legacy of David C Crockett Maples, the famous frontiersman, soldier, and family man who led an amazingly interesting and incredible life. Here at Crockett’s Breakfast, they dedicate their service and quality…
Ripley’s Odditorium Gatlinburg
Ripley’s Odditorium Gatlinburg Gatlinburg There’s nothing like a little bit of odd to add to your fun Gatlinburg trip, especially when it’s the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditorium. This super fun stop along Parkway Road allows you and your group to see kitschy oddities on display with such things as human shrunken heads and rare…
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park Gatlinburg Prepare yourselves for a ride aboard “the best seat in Gatlinburg,” an ascent to the top of Crockett Mountain for a 1,800 foot trip into the sky. This is the city’s number one scenic overlook, providing absolutely breath-taking views and a truly exhilarating ride to a mountain top. The sights of…
7 Student Summer Cruises
Cruises, like luxury hotels on the water, are coming back in popularity for their all-inclusive amenities and their dream destinations. For your student group, who must be looking for a summer vacation, the following cruises offer picture-perfect experiences with plenty of variety. P.S. The port cities can be just as fun as the destination, oftentimes….
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Gatlinburg Space Needle Gatlinburg The Gatlinburg Space Needle is the perfect way to see the city. The Seattle mock-up is definitely not a let down as you take in the best views of the city and the Great Smoky Mountains beyond. This 407-foot tall observation tower comes with an amazing outdoor observation level, the…
Gatlinburg Ghostwalk
Gatlinburg Ghostwalk Gatlinburg If you are looking for a bit of excitement or thrill while in Gatlinburg look no further, the Appalachian Ghost Walk’s Haunted History, Gatlinburg Ghostwalk has you covered! This trek through all the “history, mystery, and Smoky Mountain Adventure” you can handle here in Gatlinburg will take you back in time to the…
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery Gatlinburg Get ready to explore up close and personal America’s most visited distillery, the Ole Smoky Mountain Moonshine Distillery. More tenderly known as The Holler, this signature historic Tennessee distillery gives an insight on a true moonshine experience, the Gatlinburg original distillery producing all of Ole Smokey’s signature flavors. Before you…
