History Buff
There is no better day spent than taking a step into the past to remember and relive some of the most historical events and figures of all time. From vintage mansions, eye-opening musuems and memorials, to historical battle grounds, your inner curiosity beckons for a trip back in time.
Today, our travels take us to the magnificent Mount Vernon Estate for a guided tour of the mansion that George and Martha Washington lived in for almost 45 years. After time to explore the estate including the Gardens, Pioneer Farm, Washington's Tomb and Slave Memorial & Cemetery, you will visit Washington's Gristmill for a guided tour of both the gristmill and distillery.
Join the fun in Wellsboro, PA where you’ll enjoy panoramic views on a horse-drawn covered wagon ride into the PA Grand Canyon's Upper Gorge along Pine Creek, a narrated walking tour in charming downtown Wellsboro and lunch with chef demonstration.
Today's experience is up to you. Choose to visit the National Zoo which houses 2,700 individual animals of nearly 400 different species including their most famous residents, giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji. If history is more your reason for visiting DC, our Nation's Capital houses a wealth of historical facts, artifacts and interesting stories about famous people. Visit the Museum of Natural History, The Holocaust Museum, or anyone of the Smithsonian museums at your leisure.
Today, come together as one with fellow passengers to honor and remember the 40 heroes on Flight 93 who tragically lost their lives on 9/11. Visit the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel, the Flight 93 National Memorial including the Memorial Plaza with the Wall of Names and the Visitor Center, and the Tower of Voices windchimes. Additionally, visit Quecreek Mine Rescue Site where 9 miners were saved from 240 feet beneath the earth outside Somerset.
Enlightening and uplifting, there is no other way to describe this trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the Museum of the Bible. Enjoy a self-guided visit and prepare to become awestruck by what is said to be the most technologically advanced museum in the world. In addition, sit back and enjoy a brief driving tour through the streets of DC and by various iconic monuments that depict historical significance and help tell the story of our nation.
Usher in the spirit of the Holiday Season with a visit to Nemours Estate and Winterthur to bask in the glow of Christmas past with tours of these elaborately decorated duPont mansions.
Chase away the cold weather blues with a truly unique and entertaining trip to the American Treasures Tour Museum with tram ride to relive decades of American Pop Culture with wacky, weird and wonderful collectibles and memorabilia. Explore the holiday wonderland and boutique shops at Peddler's Village festively illuminated with more than a million twinkling lights.
