OVERVIEW

Experience how faith has been an integral part in shaping our nation on the Explore DC, NYC & Boston tour! This tour will take your group on a fascinating journey from the colonial fight for freedom to the battles and obstacles our nation has faced to maintain that freedom. Learn how different cultures helped shape this nation and gain an appreciation for the sacrifices made for the freedom we experience today.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

  • After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, transfer to Washington DC
  • Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution
  • Dinner
  • Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials
  • Conclude the day with devotions

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country
    • Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)*
    • Interior, self-guided visit to the Library of Congress
    • Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible
  • Afternoon exterior visit to the White House*
  • Dinner
  • Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument
  • Conclude the day with devotions

*Congressmen meet-and-greets and interior White House tour organized by group.

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
    • John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame
    • Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier*
  • Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon visit to a local community ministry
  • Dinner
  • Evening exterior tour to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
  • Conclude the day with devotions

*Wreath laying at the Tomb organized by JE (based on availability)

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO NYC / MIDTOWN MANHATTAN / TIMES SQUARE

  • Early morning breakfast and transfer to NYC
  • Arrive at hotel and drop off luggage – NYC Subway safety information briefing
  • Lunch at Grand Central Terminal
  • Spend the afternoon walking the streets of Midtown Manhattan like a local!
    • Exterior visits to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, NYC Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Dinner in Times Square and time to explore
  • Conclude the day with devotions

DAY 5: LOWER MANHATTAN / ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY PLAY

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning cruise to Ellis Island with views of the Statue of Liberty
  • Lunch
  • Early afternoon walking tour of Lower Manhattan
    • Exterior visits to Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the National 9/11 Memorial
  • Return to hotel to change for the evening (time permitting)
  • Dinner
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at a Broadway show
  • Conclude the day with devotions

DAY 6: CENTRAL PARK / METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART / TRANSFER TO BOSTON

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning guided stroll through Central Park on your way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Depart for Boston
  • Dinner
  • Arrive at hotel & check-in
  • Conclude the day with devotions

DAY 7: BOSTON FREEDOM TRAIL

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Walking tour of Freedom Trail sites
    • Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, Boston Common, Old Granary Burying Ground, and Old State House
  • Lunch on your own at Quincy Market
  • Continue walking tour of Freedom Trail sites
    • Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and U.S.S. Constitution
  • Return to the hotel to change for the evening (time permitting)
  • Dinner
  • Conclude the day with devotions

DAY 8: BOSTON / TRAVEL DAY

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Check-out and load coach
  • Morning visit to Lexington and Concord where you will visit Lexington Battle Green, Old North Bridge, and Walden Pond.
  • Depart for home

STAY LONGER

  • Add another day in either D.C., NYC, or Boston! Add a day trip to Philadelphia.

ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES

D.C.

  • National Cathedral
  • Mount Vernon
  • Spy Museum
  • National Zoo
  • Holocaust Museum
  • Ford’s Theater

NYC –

  • Empire State Building
  • Yankee game or stadium tour
  • NBC Studios Tour
  • MoMA or the Guggenheim
  • 9/11 Museum
  • Top of the Rock Observatory
  • One World Observatory

Boston –

  • Duck Tour
  • Fenway Park tour
  • Visit to author’s homes (such as Louisa May Alcott, Thoreau, or Emerson)
  • Red Sox game
  • Adams National Historic Park
  • JFK Presidential Library and Museum

 

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WHY TRAVEL WITH JE?

Here at Joshua Expeditions, our ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for life change through travel. Every high-quality travel experience with JE is a chance for travelers to deepen their understanding of God, examine new cultures through a Biblical worldview, and help give back through the JE Ministry Fund. Explore the world with JE and see how you can make a difference.

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