Washington, D.C.
Academic Travel Services
presents... 2-, 3-, 4-night (or
more) performance tour experiences
to our nation’s capital. Your group will
discover the kaleidoscope of America’s
history, culture, sciences and politics in
Washington. More than a tour, your
trip with A.T.S. offers an educational
opportunity to visit our nation’s judicial
and legislative centers as well as our
national museums, monuments and
memorials.
The three major objectives of an A.T.S
educational tour are:
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 1
To lead the students to appreciation
of our national historical, political
and cultural heritage;
2
To learn and view first-hand the
fundamentals of our unique federal
governmental systems;
3
To discover and appreciate the
principles and responsibilities of
American citizenship.
Washington is a dynamic city. All
attractions have different operating hours
and it is not unusual for political and
diplomatic events to cause unexpected
closings.
A Trip Every American Should Experience
Memorials in the Evening
Gaze upon Thomas Jefferson’s architecture
at the Jefferson Memorial.
Contemplate the impact of the Gettysburg
Address at the Lincoln Memorial.
Reflect upon the more than 58,000
names inscribed upon the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial.
Experience the grandeur of the Kennedy
Center, our national center for the performing arts.
Ponder the impact of the Korean War at the
new Korean War Memorial.
Consider the importance of Franklin
Delano Roosevelt at his new memorial.
Reflect upon the sacrifice of our Armed
Forces at the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Smithsonian Museums
See physical evidence of the earth’s rotation.
View the renowned Hope Diamond.
Gaze upon life-sized models of a blue whale
and dinosaurs.
Travel back with Francis Scott Key as you
view the “Star-Spangled Banner”.
See the ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore
in “The Wizard of Oz” and Archie Bunker’s
living room chair.
Marvel at the Wright brothers’ 1903 Flyer,
Charles Lindbergh’s Spir sit of St. Louis, Chuck
Yeager’s Bell X-1, John Glenn’s spacecraft
Friendship 7.
Touch an actual moon rock.
Arlington National Cemetery
Reflect upon the legacy of John F. Kennedy
at his grave site.
Witness the ritual of the Changing of the
Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Understand America’s contribution to world
peace as you tour the grounds.
Ford’s Theatre/Petersen House
See the actual theatre box in which Lincoln
was shot on April 14, 1865.
Visit the house across the street where he
died the next day and where Secretary of War
Edwin Stanton uttered the famous words
“Now he belongs to the ages”.
United States Capitol Building
Visit the seat of the Legislative Branch of
our government.
Observe congress in action.
Discuss important issues with your
Congressman or Senator.
Supreme Court Building
Visit the seat of the Judicial Branch of our
government.
Listen to a lecture in the actual chambers of
the court.
National Archives
Read the actual signatures on the original
documents of the Declaration of Independence,
the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Mount Vernon
Peer into life as the father of our country,
George Washington, knew it.
Browse around the estate which has preserved
everyday life as it appeared 200 years ago.
Experience Washington Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Morning arrival into Washington
Breakfast on own, en route
Arlington National Cemetery
Ford’s Theatre/Petersen House
Smithsonian American History
Museum
Smithsonian Natural History
Museum
Dinner at Pentagon City Mall
Hotel check in this evening
DAY 2
Breakfast
U.S. Capitol Building tour
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
U.S. Holocaust Museum (Daniel’s Story)
National Archives
Dinner At Union Station
3-hour evening tour of Washington’s
Monuments and Memorials
DAY 3
Breakfast
Hotel check-out
Mount Vernon
National Cathedral
Navy Museum and U.S.S. Barry
Depart for home
Dinner on own, en route
This itinerary is only a sample and may be modified to suit your group’s unique desires
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