Field Trips
Field Trips are normally short-term trips to great educational locations. They may be close to home or across country. Either way, field trips are a great way to enhance learning.
November 17, 2008
- How One Man Sculpted Wall Street
You recognize this guy, right? Photographed here by David Paul Ohmer on Flickr, this is the charging bull sculpture located a couple blocks from the New York stock exchange and meant to symbolize the strength and power of the American people. The media often still uses it today to reflect optimism in the stock market. So, you probably haven't seen a lot of it lately. That is, unless you got a glimpse of it the day people were praying to it for a positive change in the economy. (…)
October 16, 2008
- Consider Arlington
The title of this post is hardly necessary considering the fact that millions of people already consider Arlington one of Washington D.C.'s must-see attractions. (…)
October 10, 2008
- National World War II Memorial
Where can you see a tribute to war heroes, all fifty states, and every US commonwealth in one place complete with poetic inscriptions and a beautiful fountain and pool? If you can't answer that, then my title was not quite as obvious and unoriginal as I had thought. (…)
September 26, 2008
- Air & Space Museum
http://www.AdventureStudentTravel.com takes you on a tour of the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum on the National Mall. To reserve your educational tour of Washington DC call toll-free 877-397-5700.
- More Stunning Attractions on Capitol Hill
There are so many impressive things about the United States Capitol that I can't fit it all in one post. (…)
September 23, 2008
- The White House Visitor's Center
You know, there are many, many rooms in the White House you cannot even visit if you get that thrilling tour of this most famous of American mansions. The oval office is one of these elusive rooms. (…)
September 17, 2008
- Crossing Bridges
Recently I learned about a style of Open House for junior high and high school parents that I can’t wait to participate in myself. (…)
September 9, 2008
- A Chicago Landmark . . . in New York City?
Speaking of Chicago - and architecture - check out this beauty. If you don't know what it is, then you need to check out our New York City educational tours. (…)
September 5, 2008
- Chicago's River View
Around here, we're always looking for great new ways for students to enjoy their travel experiences. (…)
September 3, 2008
- Tucking in Philadelphia
I grew up in a town so small, my mom liked to say we rolled the streets in at night. But that's not what I mean by tucking in Philadelphia. I'm thinking about educational tours and particularly two of the most popular ones - New York City and Washington D.C. (…)
August 29, 2008
- Various Motivations - Awesome Destinations
Labor Day. The last official day of summer. (…)
August 27, 2008
- Make it Mobile
This summer we put together a list of the best graduation trips out there. (…)
August 25, 2008
- US Beaches 101
Quick, summer's winding down - okay, so it's actually probably over as far as school enrollment is concerned. But there is still plenty of warm weather left in most states. (…)
August 21, 2008
- the Sweetest place
Yesterday travel research made me really hungry. Just try to write a description for Hershey's Chocolate World and not wish you were eating your weight in Kisses. (…)
August 19, 2008
- Take a Little Time to Enjoy the View
You may recognize that phrase as the sign off for the ladies on the morning show by the same name (The View), but today you can consider it the travel tip of the day. (…)
August 12, 2008
- Spotlight on Museums - the Amazing and the Bizarre
Museums are of course some of the best attractions for educational tours.What do you think of when you consider them? Historical artifact? Contemporary art? Automobiles and aircraft? (…)
August 11, 2008
- Boston Yesterday and Today
I've never actually been a Red Sox fan, but I'm definitely an admirer of their fans. They're so rowdy and loyal. (…)
August 5, 2008
- Smithson's Dream, America's Education
So what makes a British scientist named John Smithson bequeath all his earthly estate to the United States? No one really knows. (…)
July 29, 2008
- Highlight on High Thrills
Since working at a travel company, I'm not sure anything has been quite as fun for me as some recent research I did on roller coasters. Roller Coasters. (…)
July 28, 2008
- In Memoriam: Orlando and the Power of a Dream
What exactly is an educational tour? It depends of course on where you go. (…)
