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Liberty Island & Ellis Island (allow at least 4 hours)
A symbol of freedom that once welcomed immigrants into the harbors of NY now welcomes visitors to her shores. You can also discover your own history at Ellis Island.

National September 11 Memorial (allow 1 hour)
Experience this beautiful memorial, a tribute of remembrance to the 2,983 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (allow 2 hours)
Get up close and personal with over 200 historical figures, world leaders, celebrities and more.

One World Observatory (allow 75 minutes)
Experience The Panoramic View Of New York City.

Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum (allow 2-2 1/2 hours)
On the aircraft carrier Intrepid, experience interactive exhibits and events providing a snapshot of heroism, education and excitement.

Empire State Building Observatory (allow 2 hrs; add 20 min. if doing the skyride)
Perched 1,050 feet above the city on this iconic landmark, visitors have spectacular views of the city and beyond.

Top of the Rock (allow 1 hr)
Standing 70 stories above the city you will find an unobstructed 360° panorama of Manhattan.

Guided Sightseeing Tour of Manhattan (allow 4 hours)
Drive past New York’s famous landmarks while one of our professional tour guides fills you in on all of the fascinating facts surrounding the signature places in this great city.

American Museum of Natural History (allow 2 1/2 up to 4 hours, depending on what is included in package)
The Museum serves as a field guide to the entire planet and presents a panorama of the world's cultures.

New York Harbor Cruise (allow 30 - 90 minutes, depending on cruise)
Sail New York Harbor while viewing and hearing about world famous landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and experiencing up-close views of the Statue of Liberty.

NBC Studio Tour (allow 75 minutes)
Visit the NBC Sharp Globe Theater, Broadcast Operations, the Make-up Room, and even produce your very own news and weather program in the High Definition Mini-Control Studio.

SPYSCAPE (allow 90 minutes)
Explore amazing real-life spy stories and artifacts, sharpen your spy skills, and find out what kind of spy you’d be..

Gulliver's Gate (allow 90 minutes)
Gulliver’s Gate is a technologically advanced, interactive and immersive world of miniatures that will ignite your imagination and challenge your perspective.

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Planet Hollywood
A Hollywood themed restaurant featuring props from blockbuster movies and classic TV shows.

Hard Rock Café
A rock and roll themed restaurant that has become the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Based on the restaurant of the same name in the classic movie, Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company serves up great food and is sure to please.

Buca di Beppo
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.

Applebee's
This prominent eatery draws people of all ages with its fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Broadway Performance (allow 3 hours)
We can help select the perfect show for your group or, if you already have a show in mind, let us know.

Broadway Workshop (allow 2-4 hours)
Experience the magic of a Broadway production “behind the scenes.” Choose from a variety of workshops including ones in acting, music, choreography/dance and special effects.

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Planet Hollywood
A Hollywood themed restaurant featuring props from blockbuster movies and classic TV shows.

Hard Rock Café
A rock and roll themed restaurant that has become the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Based on the restaurant of the same name in the classic movie, Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company serves up great food and is sure to please.

Bucca di Beppo
Specializing in southern Italian food, this restaurant is known for its large family style portions.

Applebee's
This prominent eatery draws people of all ages with its fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Liberty Science Center (allow 2 hours)
Experience more than 250 interactive exhibits focused on invention, environment and health as well as the nation’s largest IMAX screen.

Medieval Times (allow 2 1/2 hours)
During Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament's student program, step back into the Middle Ages through medieval games of skill, spectacular horsemanship and an authentic jousting tournament.

Adventure Aquarium (allow 2 1/2 hours)
Named “America’s Most Touchable Aquarium,” students and teachers will delight in all that their Learning Adventure and Tour programs have to offer.

Cape May County Park Zoo (allow 2 hours)
Over 250 different species make up the 550 animals on Cape May County Zoo’s 85 acres of exhibits.

Drumthwacket- Princeton, NJ (allow 1 1/2 hours, Wed only)
Visit the official residence of the governor of New Jersey.

Battleship New Jersey (allow 2 hours)
America's most decorated Battleship is now the area's most exciting museum.

Grounds for Sculpture (allow 2-3 hours)
Sculpture garden located in Trenton, New Jersey displaying works by established and emerging American and international sculptors in a variety of styles and media.

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Mastoris Restaurant, Bordentown
A fine dining experience in Bordentown, NJ with spacious banquet halls, bakery delicacies, and catering services.

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National Aquarium (allow 2 hours)
Housing more than 16,000 creatures, the Baltimore Aquarium exhibits a variety of species in their naturalistic habitats.

Ft. McHenry (allow 1 hour)
Visit the fort that defended Baltimore against the British invasion in the War of 1812, and the birthplace of the National Anthem.

Maryland Science Center (allow 2 hours)
The Science Center features hands-on exhibits in space, Earth and physical science, the human body, optical illusions and much more.

Maryland Science Center with IMAX (allow 2 hours)
An eclectic mix of travelogues, Hollywood features, and innovative 3D films show daily on the five story screen in 38-speaker surround sound.

Great Blacks in Wax Museum (allow 1.5 hours)
The nation’s first wax museum of African American history presents life-size, life-like wax figures highlighting historical and contemporary personalities of African ancestry.

African American Heritage Tour (allow 2 hours)
Visit some of the many signature places that make up Maryland’s African American Heritage. The Eubie Blake Museum & Cultural Center, the Orchard Street Church, and a drive through Fells Point are included as well as many more.

Baltimore's Inner Harbor (allow 2 hours)
One of the United States’ major seaports since the 1700s is now a rich cultural center and one of the most photographed and visited areas of the city.

Baltimore Sightseeing (allow 2-3 hours)
Drive through the seaport town of Baltimore while one of our professional tour guides fills you in on all of the fascinating facts surrounding the signature places in the largest city and cultural center of Maryland.

Baltimore Harbor Cruise (allow 45 minutes)
Experience picturesque views of the Inner Harbor while learning about Baltimore’s grand history.

Assateague Island Boat Cruise
Climb aboard "The Assateague Explorer" for an exciting eco-cruise around the Assawoman Bay. Each cruise features a professional naturalist and on-board touch tank so you can discover and learn firsthand about our unique coastal eco-system. Explore salt marshes; observe ospreys, pelicans and other unique marine birds. No cruise is complete without viewing the famous Assateague Ponies.

Annapolis (allow 2 hours)
Enjoy a guided tour of Annapolis' historic district and learn about its maritime heritage.

Annapolis' US Naval Academy (allow 1 1/2 hours)
Experience the US Naval Academy. Choose from tours highlighting life at the Academy or boot camp experiences where recruits learn Navy terms and traditions.

Annapolis Harbor Cruise (allow 1 hour)
Experience the US Naval Academy. Choose from tours highlighting life at the Academy or boot camp experiences where recruits learn Navy terms and traditions.

Historic Ships including USS Constellation (allow 1 hour)
Historic Ships in Baltimore represent one of the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world. Located within easy walking distance of each other, the US Sloop-of-War Constellation, the US Submarine Torsk, the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, and the Lightship Chesapeake exhibit life at sea from the mid-19th century to the mid-1980's.

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Hard Rock Cafe, Baltimore
A rock and roll themed restaurant that has become the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

Golden Corral, Baltimore and other MD locations
Classic home-style food served in a family friendly atmosphere. Their buffet includes a wide variety of selections to please any palette.

Old Country Buffet, Annapolis and other MD locations
American fare served buffet style in a family friendly atmosphere.

Bubba Gump Shrimp, Baltimore
Family-friendly chain for seafood & American fare served in a fishing-boat-themed setting.

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Smithsonian Institution Museums
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities.

National Museum of African American History & Culture (allow 4 hours)
Powerful moments in African American history, culture, and community.

Memorials and Monuments
Visit Washington DC’s famous monuments and memorials while one of our professional tour guides fills you in on all of the intriguing history surrounding these key places in our nation’s capital.

Arlington National Cemetery (allow 2 hours)
This historic cemetery bears witness to our American heritage and the military service and sacrifice of men and women in uniform throughout our history.

US Capitol Building (allow 2 hours)
See the meeting place of the nation's legislature and an architectural achievement in its own right. It is a working office building and houses an important collection of American art.

Museum of Crime and Punishment (allow 2 hours)
This museum includes over a hundred interactive exhibits including a simulated high-speed police-chase and shooting range, a crime lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (allow 2 hours)
Get up close and personal with presidential and cultural figures, as well as sports icons and celebrities.

International Spy Museum (allow 2 hours)
Featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts, the museum offers an educational look at the spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history.

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (allow 2-3 hours)
Experience this Museum, a living memorial to the Holocaust.

Ford's Theatre (allow 1.5 hours)
Visit the site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Lincoln.

Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour (allow 3-4 hours)
Drive past our nation’s famous landmarks while one of our professional tour guides fills you in on all of the fascinating facts surrounding these monumental pieces of history.

International Spy Museum
(allow 2 hours)Experience the story of spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history.

Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts
(allow 1 hour)See the Hall of States and Hall of Nations, the Center's main theaters, and dozens of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks given to the Center by foreign countries.

National Zoological Park
(allow 3-5 hours)Commonly known as the National Zoo and part of the Smithsonian Institution, visit one of the oldest zoos in the United States.

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Harriet's Family Restaurant
Located in the historic Harrington Hotel, Harriet’s is a family friendly restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Buca di Beppo
Specializing in southern Italian food, this restaurant is known for its large family style portions.

Hard Rock Cafe
A rock and roll themed restaurant that has become the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

Union Station
Union Station is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination that offers over 35 eateries..

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Amish Farmlands Tour (allow 1 1/2 hours)
The Amish Farmlands Tour takes you deep into the heart of the oldest Amish community in the world while answering your questions.

Amish Farm and House (allow 2 hours)
Take a guided tour through a historic 1805 farmhouse and learn about Amish history, clothing, customs and culture. Then, wander the 15-acre farm and see exhibits, resident demonstrators and an 1855 “Willows” Covered Bridge.

Strasburg Railroad (allow 1 hour)
Explore engines and rail cars up-close and ride beautifully restored trains while learning about steam railroading, agriculture, Amish culture and PA Dutch heritage.

Intercourse Canning Company (allow 30 minutes)
Intercourse Canning Company offers over 300 varieties of canned goods and delicious products that are made fresh, here in Amish Country.

Sight & Sound Theatre Performance (allow 3 hours)
Biblical truth is dramatized through live stage productions.

Hersheypark (allow a full day)
With over 60 rides and attractions, Hershey Park is one very sweet destination!

Hershey Chocolate World (allow 1 hour)
Experience Hershey's Great American Chocolate Tour ride, complete with your own free Hershey's sample.

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum (allow 2-3 hours)
Explore this living history village of Pennsylvania Dutch life.

Kitchen Kettle Village (allow 1 hour)
Kitchen Kettle Village offers authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Country shopping, homemade food, specialty shops, activities and tours in over 40 local shops in one outdoor village.

Turkey Hill Experience (allow 2 hours)
Pay homage to Turkey Hill's history while highlighting its ice cream and iced tea-making processes. The Experience includes interactive exhibits (including a chance to make your own virtual ice cream flavor), a gift shop, and lots of other fun things!

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Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant
Home to Lancaster County PA's original Amish Farm Feast.

Hershey Farm Restaurant
Hershey Farm Restaurant's Grand Smorgasbord features hand carved meats, rotisserie chicken, original PA Dutch recipes including golden fried chicken, delicious ham balls, Amish stuffing, fresh vegetables, homemade mashed potatoes, hand rolled soft pretzels, and much more.

Shady Maple Restaurant
Some of Lancaster County's finest cooks prepare foods in the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch way.

Millers Smorgasbord
Dine on their Traditional Smorgasbord including appetizers, soups, salads, breads, hot entrees, and bakery fresh desserts. Find Miller’s own Heritage dishes, as well as many American favorites.

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Gettysburg Diorama (allow 1 hour)
Come see The Battle of Gettysburg in a scale model recreation. A narrated story tells the history of the battle accompanied by light and sound effects.

Gettysburg National Military Park with Battlefield Guide (allow 2 hours)
Tour the battlefield and explore the significant sites of this dramatic event.

David Wills House (allow 1 hour)
Dedicated to the memory of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and the remarkable recovery of a town devastated by war.

Eisenhower Farm (allow up to 3 hours depending on the program choices)
See the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

American Civil War Museum (allow 1 1/2 hours)
This museum, containing more than 35 scenes and over 300 life-size wax figures, displays the stories of the Civil War.

National Civil War Museum (allow 1 1/2 hours)
See collections of artifacts, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and other printed matter that educate about the Civil War.

Jenny Wade House (allow 1 hour)
Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to the only civilian casualty during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Shriver House (allow 1 1/2 hours)
Visit this history museum that explores the civilian experiences at Gettysburg during and after this Civil War battle.

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General Pickett’s Buffet
Home cooking, great service and hospitality await you in this restaurant buffet.

Dobbin House Tavern
A colonial restaurant where superior food and gracious service bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago.

Farnsworth House
Dine in the authentically restored dining room among original decor such as photographs by famed Civil War photographer Mathew Brady. Experience a variety of period specialty fare served by period dressed servers.

Hoss's Family Steak & Seafood
Hoss’s specializes in cooked-to-order steaks, chicken and seafood complemented by their famous soup, salad, bread and dessert bar.

Perkins Family Restaurant
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is a North American casual dining restaurant chain.

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State Capitol Building (allow 1 1/2 hours)
Pennsylvania’s capitol is a priceless architectural and artistic treasure, a majestic symbol of history and power, and an icon of democracy and freedom.

State Museum of Pennsylvania (allow 1 1/2 hours)
The State Museum of Pennsylvania offers visitors four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania's story, from Earth's beginning to the present.

Pride of the Susquehanna River Cruise (allow 1 1/2 hours)
The Susquehanna River School is a floating classroom educational program that teaches about the vast history and significant natural wonders associated with the beautiful Susquehanna River.

National Civil War Museum (allow 2-3 hours)
The only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. History is preserved in equally balanced presentations that are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate causes.

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Old Country Buffet
American fare served buffet style in a family friendly atmosphere.

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National Constitution Center (allow 1 1/2 hours)
The National Constitution Center is the Museum of We the People, America's Town Hall, and a civic education headquarters dedicated to non-partisan constitutional education and debate.

Philadelphia Zoo (allow 3 or more hours)
Philadelphia Zoo is a 42-acre garden that is home to more than 1300 animals, many of them rare and endangered.

Franklin Institute (allow 3-4 hours)
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of America's most celebrated museums—a renowned leader in science and technology.

Independence Hall (allow 1 hour)
Tour the building where the Founding Fathers walked, argued and created a nation. See the room where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed.

Betsy Ross House (allow 1 hour)
No visit to Historic Philadelphia is complete without a visit to the Betsy Ross House, the home of America's most famous flagmaker.

United States Mint (allow 2 hours)
Touring the United States Mint is a fascinating experience and one to remember for a lifetime. Tours cover the present state of coin manufacturing and the history of the Mint. Learn about the craftsmanship required at all stages of the minting process, from the original designs and sculptures to the actual striking of the coins.

Independence Seaport Museum (allow 2 hours)
Explore Philadelphia's only maritime museum! See nautical art, interactive exhibits, the Workshop on the Water, and our two historic ships - the cruiser Olympia, the oldest steel warship still afloat in the world and the WWII-era submarine Becu-na.

One Liberty Observation Deck (allow 1 hour)
From up here enjoy incredible views of City Hall, Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, Fairmount Park, Love Park, Ben Franklin Parkway, and Philly’s top points of interest. As the tallest standing attraction in Philadelphia, the interactive environment teaches you about your view from every direction, providing a comprehensive educational experience.

National Liberty Museum (allow 1 1/2 hours)
Museum promoting freedom & honoring global he-roes, with a big collection of modern glass sculptures.

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour (allow 2-3 hours)
Experience the history and culture of Philadelphia.

Eastern State Penitentiary (allow 1 1/2 hours)
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.

Philadelphia Museum of Art (allow 2 hours)
Discover works of art at one of the largest and most renowned museums in the country. Find beauty, enchantment, and the unexpected among artistic and architectural achievements from the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

National Museum of American Jewish History (allow 2 hours)
The National Museum of American Jewish History, on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America.

Mural Arts Tour (allow 2 hours)
See the world’s largest collection of outdoor public art during an official Mural Arts Program tour. All tours include details about the murals, the artistic process, the artists, and the history of the diverse communities that serve as the backdrop for this unique art form.

Mutter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia (allow 1 1/2 hours)
The Mütter Museum is a medical museum containing a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.

Museum of The American Revolution (allow 1 1/2 hours)
Enjoy a journey through the remarkable story of America’s founding and gain a deeper understanding of the people, events, and ideals that gave birth to the nation.

Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion (allow 2 hours)
Philadelphia’s newest science museum showcasing one of the most diverse living arthropod collections in the United States.

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Hard Rock Café
A rock and roll themed restaurant that has become the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

Bucca di Beppo
Specializing in southern Italian food, this restaurant is known for its large family style portions.

Applebees
Neighborhood Bar & Grill Restaurant featuring American Steaks, Burgers, Salads and more.

Reading Terminal Market
Open since 1892, Reading Terminal Market in Center City Philadelphia is one of the oldest farmers' markets in the country.

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