History & Politics trip to New York & Washington

About this trip

With a great range of excursions from the iconic Empire State to the White House, your school trip to New York and Washington is a wonderful opportunity to bring elements of the KS3 and revised GCSE history curriculum to life. ‘Prices from’ is for a basic package only based on low season departure, inclusive of flights, transfers and room only accommodation – contact us to tailor-make your tour.

Sample Itinerary

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Fly from the UK to New York
Arrive in New York
Transfer to accommodation
Overnight in New York

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Tenement Museum
9/11 Memorial Museum
New York Highline
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Empire State Building
Overnight in New York

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Sight-seeing cruise, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty
Guggenheim Museum
Madison Square Garden or Radio City
Overnight in New York

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Transfer to Washington with a stop in Philadelphia
Overnight in Washington

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Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington Monument
The White House
Overnight in Washington

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Depart accommodation
Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Union Station
American History Museum
Board flight back to UK

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Arrive back in the UK

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Excursion Ideas

History

Wall Street

A guided walking tour in the Financial District, the financial capital of the world. A relative theme is the…

History

Jewish Heritage Museum

Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, the Museum honours those who died by…

Art & Design

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is an iconic skyscraper and a symbol of New York City's architectural prowess. Standing at…

History

Harlem History Tour/Uptown Bus Tour

A guided tour of Harlem is a fantastic opportunity for students to walk in the footsteps of history with…

Cultural

American Museum of Natural History

One of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from…

History

New York Historical Society – Museum and Library

A group visit to the New-York Historical Society gives students the opportunity to experience a taster from over 1.6…

History

Philadelphia

An optional opportunity to travel via Philadelphia and Gettysburg on your coach journey between cities. In Philadelphia you can…

History

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington

The Lincoln Memorial is a monument built to honour the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the…

History

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington

Honouring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the…

Art & Design

Central Park

Covering an amazing 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan, there's no one way to get to Central Park.…

History

The White House Visitor Centre

The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at…

History

Supreme Court, Washington

This building is majestic and richly ornamented – it serves as both home to the Court and the symbol…

History

Capitol Hill, Washington

The Senate and the House of Representatives have met within the Capitol building for more than two centuries and…

History

Union Station

Union Station is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination. Visited by 32 million people a year,…

History

American History Museum, Washington

The National Museum of American History preserves and displays an enduring record of American past in the areas of…

History

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington

Students can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped to shape…

Accommodation Options

Accommodation

Broadway Hotel & Hostel

Manhattan

Well located accommodation on Manhattan's Upper West Side, only minutes from world-famous attractions. A great choice for groups offering…

Accommodation

Comfort Inn Chelsea

Manhattan

Central location near Madison Square Park and the iconic Flatiron Building in Times Square. The Comfort Inn offers comfortable…

Accommodation

Comfort Inn Downtown DC

Washington

In a prime location in the heart of Washington, half a block from Pennsylvania Avenue and the Whitehouse. This…

Accommodation

Holiday Inn

Manhattan

Comfortable, well-located accommodation in Midtown 57th street, within walking distance of Central Park, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center.…

Curriculum Links

KS4 (GCSE)
AQA: America, 1920–1973: Boom, Bust and Recovery / Conflict and Tension: The Cold War
Edexcel: The USA, 1919–1941 / Superpower Relations and the Cold War, 1941–1991
OCR: USA 1919–1941 / Civil Rights in the 20th Century

KS5 (A-Level)
AQA: US domestic history and foreign policy / Civil Rights
Edexcel: Civil Rights 1945–1992 / US Government and Politics
OCR: USA 1919–1941 / 1945–1992 / US Politics