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St. Louis Art Museum The magnificent Saint Louis Art Museum saw its beginnings in 1881 as the Saint Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts. The “Apotheosis of St. Louis,” a commissioned bronze reproduction of the statue of King Louis IX of France, city namesake, once placed at the entrance of the 1904 World’s Fair,…

Gateway Arch A trip to St. Louis, the Gateway City, would be remiss without an exploration excursion of the iconic Gateway Arch. The nation’s tallest national monument, the Arch is a symbol of St. Louis’ station as the Gateway to the West, the motion of westward expansion from the civilized east coast to the undiscovered…

St. Louis Zoo Proudly situated in gorgeous Forest Park, the beautiful 90-acre St. Louis Zoo is home to more than 19,000 animals across 655 species. The St. Louis Zoo isn’t just one of the nation’s finest examples of a zoological park, it’s also one of the only premier zoos to not charge general admission. While it’s…

It is June of 1778 and General Washington is about to depart with his troops to retake the city of Philadelphia from the British. But before he leaves, you will have the opportunity to relive history at Valley Forge. Dine with Martha Washington, then move on to Washington’s Headquarters and interact with General Washington and…

Discover how Pottstown founder and colonial ironmaster John Potts lived and worked in the 18th century. Learn about his family, servants and slaves on an educational tour at this Georgian mansion.

Elmwood Park Zoo The Elmwood Park Zoo is a small zoo located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, that plays host to over 300 different animals. This zoo began as a mere 16-acre land donation in 1924 by a local private landowner, along with a handful of white-tailed deer. Soon the land grew into an 80-acre zoo with…

Old Fort Niagara Groups on great Northeast Getaway exploring the legendary Niagara Falls area will not want to miss a few hours wandering the grounds of historic landmark Fort Niagara, a fortification originally constructed to protect the interests of New France in North America. Embark on a journey back in time to an era when…

Niagara Adventure Theatre Student explorers on Upstate excursion wanting a quintessential Niagara Falls history lesson won’t want to miss a stop at this favorite educational attraction in landmark destination Niagara Falls State Park in New York. From your choice of 314 “best seats in the house” your group is regaled with fascinating Falls legend and…

Locks & Erie Canal Cruises Student groups on Upstate getaway exploring Niagara Falls and the surrounding area will truly enjoy this fun and informative 2-hour Erie Canal cruise attraction which includes “locking through” and being raised the 49 ft. elevation of the Niagara Escarpment (the same one that creates Niagara Falls) in the only double…

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center Go-get’er groups on Northeastern excursion exploring the area around the Falls will want to visit the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center just north of the Rainbow Bridge. This popular attraction showcases the natural and local history of the magnificent Falls and stunning Niagara Gorge. Familiarize yourselves with the fascinating geology of the…

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour Wild waterdogs on a Niagara Falls excursion will not want to miss this ever-popular, sometimes terrifying, always exhilarating Whirlpool Jet Boat attraction on the churning Niagara River! Be sure to pack a full extra change of clothes and every ounce of courage ( ladies, if you’re “making up” for the adventure,…

Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Through the mid-19th century, sturdy rowboats ferried passengers across the grand Niagara River below the legendary Falls. By 1846, however, river tycoons decided a bigger vessel could profit by hauling travelers, luggage, mail, and cargo across the misty expanse of swirling waters – and the first Maid of the…