The Story of America

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Independence: The Story of America

Experience an interactive guided tour through America’s Birthplace where members of your group portray the Founding Fathers & Mothers.

Follow in their footsteps and visit the very places where they created a new nation. This is a fully guided tour both on coach and on foot through the heart of Philadelphia’s Historic district. Sites may include; The National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, First and Second Bank of the U.S., Benjamin Franklin’s Print Shop, Betsy Ross House, (if available) Franklin’s Grave, Elfreth’s Alley & Christ Church. Following your tour, enjoy some free time in town. NOTE: All site visits are time permitting. 2 seats must be left vacant on the motorcoach for the tour guides.

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“See” Philadelphia

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“See” Philadelphia

“See” Philly from the 52nd floor at One Liberty Observation Deck – One of Philadelphia’s newest attractions!

One Liberty Observation Deck will take you 883 feet above street level, to see Philly like never before. The Observation Deck will provide amazing 360-degree views of Philadelphia and beyond. From up here you will enjoy incredible views of City Hall, Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, Fairmount Park, Love Park, and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. After, board the motor coach for the Franklin Institute where they have fun down to a science. Your students will have free time to explore the many exhibits the Franklin Institute has to offer. Enjoy an included lunch before returning home. Teachers: Consider adding the IMAX, Live Science Show or the Planetarium to round out your day at the Franklin Institute.

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“Philly Philly Special” Tour

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“Philly Philly Special” Tour

If you are Philadelphia sports fan then this tour is right up your alley.

Get an insider’s look at the Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. A guided tour of the stadium takes you to the Phillies’ and Visitors’ Dugouts, bi-level bullpens, and the Hall of Fame Club. After,enjoy an included buffet at McFadden’s, minutes away from the ballpark. Then, as you cross Pattison Avenue to Lincoln Financial Field, tour the home of the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles, with access to the field, locker room, press box, club lounge and more. Marvel at the new wind turbines and giant solar panel that covers the southern wall, making it one of the “greenest” stadiums in the world.

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Pioneer Coal Mine & Crystal Cave

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Pioneer Coal Mine & Crystal Cave

Relive a portion of “real” American History with a visit to the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine.

Experienced miners act as guides and explain the operation of battery powered mine cars that take you on a tour through a coal mine. Take a steam train ride around the mountainside to an abandoned strip mine and bootleg coalhole. Later, tour one of America’s natural wonders…Crystal Cave. The cave is a dazzling arena of crystalline formations carved by nature through the ages. In addition to the cave, see real Indian Totem Poles, a tree plantation and walk along a beautiful nature trail. Enjoy some free time for lunch on your own.

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Total Amish Experience

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Total Amish Experience

See Lancaster like never before – the Total Amish Experience offers your students an authentic, personal experience of a culture and people who have been our neighbors for years.

Start your day with the film “Jacob’s Choice”. It tells the story of an Amish teenager struggling with the decision of staying Amish or becoming part of the secular world. Next, tour the “lived in” look of an Amish house today as you walk through the 9-room home. Then a step-on guide will join you on your motorcoach to show you around the area. See horses and plows in the fields and buggies clip-clopping down the road. Of course we stop to shop. Complete your day with a traditional meal at Plain & Fancy Restaurant.

NOTE: 1 seat must be left vacant on motorcoach for tour guide.

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Harrisburg & Hershey

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Harrisburg & Hershey

Travel to Harrisburg, capital city of Pennsylvania. Visit the only museum in the United States that tells the entire story of the Civil War.

With emphasis on the “human side” of the conflict, the National Civil War Museum portrays this struggle as a time line from the issues straining the nation through the war’s conclusion at Appomattox Court House. Next, visit the State Museum of Pennsylvania where their goal is to provide interpretation to young people, empowering them to explore, discover and experience the treasures of the Commonwealth. Now, take a stroll over to Strawberry Square for lunch on your own. Following lunch, head over to the Pennsylvania Capitol Building. This beautiful building was constructed in 1906 and designed to resemble our nation’s capital. Learn how our Senators and State Representatives govern our state. End your day on a sweet note with a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World including a 4-D show.

Note: Not available Monday or Tuesdays.

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Gettysburg

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Gettysburg

Share with your students the three momentous days of this sad time in history – The Battle of Gettysburg.

The newly renovated Cyclorama, film and museum experience at the visitor’s center will transport your class to this historic event. Afterwards, a step-on guide will explain the turn of events on your tour of the battlefield. After lunch on your own, visit the American Civil War Museum where life-sized dioramas bring the past back to life. During your visit, an animated President Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg Address.

NOTE: 1 seat must be left vacant on motorcoach for tour guide.

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Turkey Hill Experience

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Turkey Hill Experience

This experience is hard to resist. Who doesn’t like Ice cream?

Visit the Turkey Hill Experience in Lancaster County, PA. Learn how ice cream is made and stored, milk a mechanical cow, create your own ice cream flavor, design your own container and play games like shoot the bad bacteria. The “Taste Lab” is where you will get to create your own special ice cream flavor. The best part – you get to eat your new creation, all the while learning how ice cream is really made at Turkey Hill. There are over 26,000 sq. ft. of interactive games and exhibits to explore. You can even take your picture in a giant container of ice cream or in a Turkey Hill delivery truck. Enjoy free teas and selected ice cream samples before you head home. Consider adding a meal to complete your trip.

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Sight & Sound – (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

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Sight & Sound – (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Sight & Sound® takes theater to a whole new level.

Every show is an epic experience with a meaningful message. It is where edge-of-your-seat action meets heartfelt drama. Experience the action-packed musical stage adventure with Jesus Live on Stage. Held over by popular demand, this show takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth and the everyday people whose lives he changed. Also, for the holidays experience all that Christmas has to offer, and get into the holiday spirit with the Miracle of Christmas. Show times are 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM. Enjoy an included smorgasbord meal before returning home.

Not available on Mondays.

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