Freedom Trail [caption id="attachment_31534" align="alignright" width="425"] Freedom Trail Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] With so much history, Boston's Freedom Trail is the place to start. Leading you over two and a half miles and 16 historic landmarks, the Freedom Trail escorts you through the most historically significant sites in the nation. On this trek, you will learn…
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Salem Witch Museum
[caption id="attachment_3801" align="alignright" width="300"] Credit: Salem Witch Museum[/caption] Salem Witch Museum Discover the drama and terrible thrill of America’s most phenomenal spectacle of magic and the dark side of power, the Salem witch hunts. Travel back to the Massachusetts of 1692 when the United States was but a distant dream and Puritan culture reigned supreme…
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USS Constitution
USS Constitution [caption id="attachment_31568" align="alignright" width="425"] USS Constitution Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] The USS Constitution Museum is located in Boston, Massachusetts. It houses the largest collection of USS Constitution-related objects assembled in one location. These collections focus on the Ship’s origin, her role in the early republic, her continuing story, and on those who have shaped…
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New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium [caption id="attachment_39623" align="alignright" width="425"] Seahorses at New England Aquarium Credit Liz Backlund[/caption] A major destination for visitors in Boston, the New England Aquarium is also a leader in marine preservation and educational resources. This institution is constantly evolving its approach to the public and education as well as its efforts to protect…
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Old North Church
Old North Church [caption id="attachment_31560" align="alignright" width="300"] Old North Church Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Founded in 1722, Christ Church, also known as Old North Church, is Boston's oldest surviving church building. The Old North campus includes the 1713 Clough House, a chapel built in 1918 for Italian immigrants which is now the gift shop, three courtyards…
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Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum Babe Ruth, the American baseball legend, still lives on today in the hearts of baseball lovers and visitors to this amazing Baltimore based museum. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Babe Ruth's legacy unfolds through the excellently curated exhibits, events, and group tours. Featured exhibits concentrate on topics such as Babe Ruth:…
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Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center [caption id="attachment_41626" align="alignright" width="425"] Science Center Copyright Ken Stanek Photography Credit VISIT BALTIMORE[/caption] If you happen to be in Baltimore's exciting Inner Harbor, stop by the Maryland Science Center with your student group for a thrillingly interactive yet educational experience! Although the museum is set right on the water with beautiful vistas, you'll…
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Six Flags America
Six Flags America You know it as the best, most thrilling, and most fun amusement park around...Six Flags!!! Six Flags' Baltimore park, known as Six Flags America, is a spectacularly fun destination for groups of all sizes, dynamics, and ages! Whether you have young children or high school students in tow, your trip to Six…
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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Welcome to the Maryland Zoo, the massively impressive home to a myriad of species of animals from all over the world. Tour the lovely park and see amazing creatures from Africa, Asia, South America, Australia, and North America. Find yourselves face to face with giant African elephants, lions and leopards, chimpanzees,…
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Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry [caption id="attachment_31470" align="alignright" width="425"] Fort McHenry Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Known for its legendary role in the War of 1812, and as the spark of creativity which inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner, Baltimore's Fort McHenry is an iconic and significant site of American history. Shaped like a beautiful star, the…
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