Student Travel To Washington, DC
Lincoln Memorial
Washington DC, the nation’s capitol, is not only the best place to learn about our nation’s heritage, but is where history comes alive. In traveling to Washington, DC, your student group will enjoy access to exciting attractions, fascinating historical sites/memorials/monuments, outstanding museums, signature shopping, delectable dining, excellent performance venues and professional sports. Many of the architectural landmarks in Washington, DC commemorate important chapters in American history. In fact, the only thing more impressive than the sheer diversity of museums in Washington DC is that most of them are free.
Kaleidoscope Adventures offers student groups a variety of travel experiences that help create lasting memories. We can customize an itinerary that is fun and meets your educational and/or performance objectives.
Washington offers many options for student travel groups including:
- National Aquarium
- National Mall
- Old Post Office Bell Tower
- President Lincoln’s Cottage
- The Library of Congress
- The White House Visitor’s Center
- United States Botanic Garden
- United States Capitol Building & Visitor’s Center
- United States National Arboretum
- Washington National Cathedral
- International Spy Museum
- National Archives
- National Building Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- National Museum of Crime and Punishment
- Newseum
- Smithsonian African Art Museum
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Smithsonian Institution Building – The Castle
- Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
- Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
- Smithsonian National Postal Museum
- The United States Holocaust Museum
- Woodrow Wilson House
- African American Civil War Memorial
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Ford’s Theater and Peterson House
- George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
- The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- The Jefferson Memorial
- The Korean War Veterans Memorial
- The Lincoln Memorial
- The Martin Luther King Memorial
- The Pentagon Memorial
- The United States Air Force Memorial
- The United States Army Memorial
- The United States Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)
- The United States Navy Memorial
- The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial
- The Washington Monument
- The World War II Memorial
- Washington Navy Yard
- Arlington National Cemetery & Wreath Laying Ceremony
- Ford’s Theatre Tour
- Georgetown Tour
- Ghost Tour of Alexandria or Washington DC
- Guided Bus/Walking Tour of Washington’s Monuments/Memorials
- Historical Walking Tour of Alexandria
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Tour
- Library of Congress Tour
- Old Town Trolley Tour
- Supreme Court Tour
- The National Archives Tour
- The Peterson House Tour
- The White House Tour
- Union Station Tour
- United States Bureau of Printing & Engraving Tour
- United States Capitol Tour
- United States Supreme Court Tour
- Washington National Cathedral Tour
- Armand’s Pizza
- Buca di Beppo
- Fresco’s Eatery
- Hard Rock Café
- Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
- Joe’s Crab Shack
- Magill’s Famous Pizza & Buffet
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
- Mystery Dinner Playhouse
- National Harbor Restaurants
- Lunch at the Old Post Office Pavilion
- Lunch at Ronald Reagan Building
- Union Station Food Court
- Georgetown
- National Harbor
- Old Town Alexandria Shopping District
- Gaullaudet University
- Jefferson Memorial
- National Mall
- Six Flags® America
- National Symphony Orchestra Concert
- Picnic on The National Mall
- Washington Ballet
- Washington Capitals NHL Hockey Game
- Washington Nationals MLB Baseball Game
- Washington Redskins NFL Football Game
- Washington Wizards NBA Basketball Game
Sample Student Trip Itinerary #1
Day 1
- Depart school
- Arrive Washington DC and meet tour director
- The Library of Congress
- United States Capitol Guided Tour as scheduled with lunch in Visitor's Center
- South side of the Mall to explore the following: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian African Art Museum
- Dinner
- Guided Ghost tour
- Hotel check-in
Day 2
- Breakfast
- Arlington National Cemetery
- White House Visitor’s Center
- Ford’s Theater with Hard Rock Café Area
- North side of the Mall to explore the following: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, The National Gallery of Art
- Dinner
- Evening Guided Tour of the our Nation’s Capital including: The Jefferson Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, The Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol (outside only), John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The White House (outside only)
Day 3
- Breakfast followed by hotel check-out
- George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
- Washington Navy Yard
- Lunch
- Final exploration time of the Mall
- Depart for home
Ask our sales team at Kaleidoscope Adventures about the many additional exciting Washington attractions/destinations not listed here.
Kaleidoscope Adventures can customize a complete travel package catered to your needs and educational objectives to Washington, DC. We will assist you with hotel accommodations, transportation, attraction tickets, meals, sightseeing, shopping, special events, and unique performance venues plus more.