Trip Itinerary

History, science, culture, and city life, grouped by destination.

The itinerary is mostly final. The Monroe + CSI trip follows a rearranged and modified version of the RHMS itinerary. Activities are grouped by destination, with tentative day ranges. Activity order and timing may change.
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Day 1

Wheels Up

Travel
Overnight Flight

Overnight Flight

Fly overnight to Boston and begin the East Coast experience.

Days 2 + 3

Boston

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Step aboard recreated ships and explore the protest that helped ignite the American Revolution.

Quincy Market

Quincy Market

Browse the historic marketplace beside Faneuil Hall, with time to eat and explore the waterfront district.

Boston Museum of Science

Boston Museum of Science

Explore hands-on science, engineering, and technology exhibits designed to spark curiosity.

Fenway Park Tour

Fenway Park Tour

Take a guided tour of Fenway Park, learning its baseball history and seeing landmark features when tour access is available.

Harvard University

Harvard University

Walk through Harvard Yard and learn about one of the nation's oldest universities.

Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail

Follow the Freedom Trail through the places and stories that shaped Revolutionary Boston.

Paul Revere House

Paul Revere House

Visit the colonial home of Paul Revere and learn about his role in the Revolution.

Old North Church

Old North Church

See the church associated with the lantern signal that warned colonial forces in 1775.

USS Constitution

USS Constitution

Tour the USS Constitution and discover the story of the oldest commissioned warship afloat.

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument

Visit the landmark overlooking the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its early role in the Revolution.

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

Hear stories from Boston's past during an evening tour that blends local history and legends.

Days 4 + 5

New York City

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

See one of Manhattan's best-known complexes, surrounded by shops, public art, and city views.

Central Park

Central Park

Explore a part of Central Park, with time for pathways, open lawns, and skyline views.

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

Ride the harbor for close views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

Times Square

Times Square

Experience the lights, screens, and fast pace of Times Square in the heart of Midtown.

The Financial District

The Financial District

Walk through Lower Manhattan, passing Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Charging Bull.

9/11 Memorial

9/11 Memorial

Visit the Memorial's reflecting pools and reflect on the lives lost in the September 11 attacks.

One World Observatory

One World Observatory

Take in city, harbor, and river views from the top of One World Trade Center.

Little Island

Little Island

Explore a public park built above the Hudson River, with gardens, paths, and city views.

Broadway Show

Broadway Show

Attend a Broadway performance and experience live theater in one of New York's historic districts.

Day 6

Philadelphia Landmarks

Philadelphia
Battleship New Jersey

Battleship New Jersey

Board the Battleship New Jersey and explore the ship's role in 20th-century naval history.

Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market

Explore one of Philadelphia's historic public markets, with time for lunch and local favorites.

The Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell

See the Liberty Bell and learn how it became an enduring symbol of American freedom.

Old Philadelphia Tour

Old Philadelphia Tour

Travel through Philadelphia's historic district and connect key sites to the city's founding.

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center

Explore the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the civic ideas that continue to shape the country.

Rocky Steps

Rocky Steps

Climb the museum steps for a classic Philadelphia photo and a view back across the Parkway.

Day 7

Fields of History

Lancaster & Gettysburg
Amish Country Tour

Amish Country Tour

Learn about Lancaster County's Amish communities while traveling through its farmland and small towns.

Gettysburg Battlefield Tour

Gettysburg Battlefield Tour

Tour the battlefield and learn why Gettysburg became a pivotal moment in the Civil War.

Days 8 + 9

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol Building

U.S. Capitol Building

See the U.S. Capitol and learn about its role as the meeting place of Congress.

Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Explore the architecture and collections of the Library of Congress, the nation's library.

Smithsonian Air & Space Museum

Smithsonian Air & Space Museum

Explore aircraft, spacecraft, and the stories of flight at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum.

Smithsonian Museum of American History

Smithsonian Museum of American History

See artifacts and exhibits that trace the people, ideas, and events of American history.

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Visit the Lincoln Memorial and consider its place in the nation's civic and civil rights history.

MLK Jr. Memorial

MLK Jr. Memorial

Reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership and legacy at his national memorial.

White House — Exterior

White House — Exterior

Stop for an exterior view of the White House, the home and workplace of the U.S. president.

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Explore natural history from ancient fossils to minerals, wildlife, and the human story.

Return Home

Return Home

Travel home with a fuller perspective on the places, stories, and people encountered along the way.

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