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7 Weekend Trips for Mother’s Day
We know you love the mother(s) in your life and you’re looking for a special way to show her what she means to you. This Mother’s Day, instead of a funny mug or another decorative picture frame, get her the gift of travel. You definitely won’t have to wonder if she likes it or not. Calistoga,…
Field Trip Ideas in Atlanta
Whether you are leading a group of third graders or teaching a high school biology class, Atlanta has the perfect attraction for a memorable, educational field trip. Zoo Atlanta Zoo field trips are a classic example of education masked in entertainment. Students of all ages adore touring the animal enclosures and it gives teachers an…
L’Enfant Plaza
Located in the heart of busy Washington, D.C. only minutes away from the Smithsonian is the state-of-the-art retail and office complex of L’Enfant Plaza. This is the only location served by five D.C. metrorail lines and accessible by every major thoroughfare in the city making it highly convenient for visitors. With over 40 shops and…
National Cryptologic Museum
Located adjacent to the NSA headquarters, the National Cryptologic Museum is the National Security Agency’s open hand to the public, dedicated to showing and educating the general population on the practices of security intelligence in American history. The role of American cryptology is a large one from the start of the American Revolutionary War to…
National Law Enforcement Museum
National Law Enforcement Museum Don’t just see it, experience it. The new National Law Enforcement Museum gives you a “walk in the shoes” experience of what it’s like to work in law enforcement. Hear real officers’ stories about life on the job and learn about the history of American law enforcement. From night watchmen of…
Surratt House Museum
Surratt House Museum After the gruesome Civil War had ended and an unsuspecting President Lincoln was assassinated while he sat watching a play, an allegedly innocent woman was caught up in a deadly conspiracy of treason. July 7, 1865, Mary Surratt was tried, convicted, and executed for conspiracy to assassinate the President, becoming the first…
Field Trip Ideas for Girl Scouts
From the youngest daisies to the seasoned ambassadors, Girl Scouts learn more about the values of what being a Girl Scout means through traveling and unique experiences. Here we’ve picked out a few ideas on where you might take your troop for your next field trip. The Girl Scouts are a special organization that has…
7 Best Bakeries in America
Bakeries and pastry shops across the country draw us in daily with alluring, obscuring clouds of sidewalk flour floating from their kitchens, the early scent of baking bread, and the temptation of a sinful diet-busting donut. The French influences of Old Country classics in the hands of renowned bread and pastry chefs break the walls…
11 Best Pizza Places in NYC
Pizza is like Twizzlers. I bet you never thought you’d read that sentence. What I mean is that people have strong feelings about how they like their pizza, just like the debate between Twizzlers and Red Vines. But what everyone can agree on is that pizza is delicious. If you’re in the area and…
13 Simple Items Every Traveler Needs
When you’re caught up in the planning and excitement of going on a trip, things get lost in the mix. Don’t leave the house with that nagging feeling that you’ve forgotten something important and look over this list of items we advise you to take on your next student trip. Phone Accessories Many, if…
Fun Class Trips for 8th Graders
Eighth grade is a big transitioning time for pre-teens, we can all agree. Why not make their last year before high school memorable with an educational class trip catered just for them? Send them off into the future with a bang when you check out this compilation of trips we selected for your 13 and…
5 Highlights of the Amazing City of St. Augustine
Having the second-longest coastline in the U.S., Florida consistently brings in the vacationers for the sandy beaches and warm climate. But we aren’t here to talk about Miami, Orlando, or the Florida Keys. St. Augustine, Florida boasts some of the best beaches in the U.S., most alluring historical sites, most decadent food, and an air…
