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9 Must-See New Orleans Attractions
The Big Easy ranks in the top ten on a lot of travel lists from best foodie destinations to most affordable and beyond. When you’re looking at ole New Orleans for a student group trip, graduation celebration, or other class trip destination, these are some of the city’s must-see attractions that you won’t want to…
A Christmas Story House and Museum
A Christmas Story House and Museum Don’t miss a chance to stop at this local Ohio gem, the A Christmas Story House, and Museum near the heart of downtown Cleveland. This movie madness inspired home has been fully restored to its same exact movie splendor from the 1983 classic holiday film and hosts regular tours and…
City Tourism Cards: Are They Worth It?
For most people, vacation is all about the attractions. The more, the merrier. But when you’re in huge cities like New York and Los Angeles where a single museum ticket can cost you $20, you often have to make sacrifices and see fewer attractions. That’s where city tourism cards come in. If you aren’t familiar…
Exceptional Farmer’s Markets: More than Produce
Some of the most unique experiences you can encounter when traveling involves local people and local foods, so what better way to throw yourself into a city than to visit their weekly farmers market? This list of unique and exceptional farmers’ markets will take you from one coast to another, stopping for great food, fun,…
Literary Adventures
The U.S. boasts some of the finest writers who have ever lived, Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway to name a few. Even if other famous authors didn’t live here, chances are they visited and left their mark in bookstores, hotels, and unique sites. Dotted across this beautiful country is the legacy of inspiration, creativity, ingenuity,…
Keystone Canyon
Keystone Canyon Along Richardson Highway, you can approach beautiful Keystone Canyon, a gorge near Valdez measuring three miles in length and connects the upper and lower valleys of the Lowe River. With an elevation of 307 feet and nearly perfectly perpendicular walls, this destination makes an excellent location to do some serious rock or winter…
Matanuska Glacier
Matanuska Glacier The largest and most spectacular sight in this area is hands down the Matanuska Glacier. Voted second on the list of “49 Places to See in the 49th State,” Matanuska is the largest glacier in all of Alaska that is reachable by vehicle. Matanuska Glacier is 26 miles long, four miles wide, and is…
Musk Ox Farm
Musk Ox Farm Take a look at the place where musk ox roam free, just as they did in the ice age with saber-tooth tigers and woolly mammoths! Once an endangered animal, the musk ox is now an important part of Alaskan history, providing the finest wool in the whole world, qiviut. Qiviut is eight…
Independence Mine State Park
Independence Mine State Park One of the most integral parts of Alaskan history is that of the Gold Rush, the main economic and social enterprise in the area during the settling of the territory. At Independence Mine State Park your group will learn about what it was like to live and work in the mine camps on…
Top 13 Dallas Attractions
As the third-largest city in Texas, Dallas is a major center for southern tourism. Whether you’re looking for educational, cultural, artistic, historic, just plain fun or even free attractions, Dallas has it in spades. Check out our list of top attractions in Dallas and you might find some places to add to your itinerary the…
Thrifty Student Trips in Texas
The school year is starting up again, as you know, and if you’re a parent or teacher wanting a place to teach away from the whiteboard, look no further. Texas is a big state and there’s no shortage of educational yet fun attractions for your students to enjoy without you spending a ton of money….
9 Top Student Travel Destinations in Alaska
Alaska is the most raw, untamed, and naturally beautiful state in the United States and is home to several unique learning opportunities. Incorporating ecological, cultural, and historical learning opportunities in almost every city, Alaska is a widely untapped resource for senior trips and student travel. Immersing yourself into the wild north that is Alaska will…
