Philadelphia to New York College Student Trips, Travel, and Educational Tours

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Liberty Bell - The chime of this bell changed the world on July 8, 1776, as it rung out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon.

Independence Hall Tour- Your visit to the original seat of the U.S. government will tell of the birth of the country's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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U.S. Mint – Learn how money in the United States is made and participate in a variety of educational activities.

Ride the Ducks Tour – You will “quack up” on this narrated tour of Historical Philadelphia. The amazing vehicle travels both on the land and the water.

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National Constitution Center – This is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of “We, the people”.

University of Pennsylvania – Founded by Benjamin Franklin this university has a rich history and is known for seeking knowledge outside of traditional means. For university statistics and admissions information click on this link: http://www.upenn.edu/about/facts.php.

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Swarthmore College – Originally created by the Quakers, Swarthmore is now open to all students regardless of race, religious beliefs or origins. They pride themselves on being an institution who’s first and foremost, ‘commitment is to the common good and to the preparation of future leaders who will influence favorably a changing and complex world”. For more information click here: http://www.swarthmore.edu/x18.xml.


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Bucknell University – This university is rich in history, tradition and symbolism. It is one of the top Liberal Arts colleges in the country. For more information click here: http://www.bucknell.edu/x19688.xml.

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)– This museum is said to be the most influential gallery of modern and contemporary art in the world. MoMA's library holds more than 70,000 artists paintings, pictures, sculptures, drawing books and more.

Statue of Liberty – No trip to New York is complete without seeing this iconic gift from France symbolizing freedom and democracy.

Ellis Island – From 1892 until 1954, Ellis Island was the nation's premier federal immigration station processing over 12 million immigrants. You may even find your own family/relatives names in the archives.

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Wall Street – Located in the Financial District, it is the first permanent home of the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest stock exchange.

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Columbia University – “…79 of Columbia's alumni and current or former faculty have received the Nobel Prize. Today Columbia is "the quintessential great urban university"—attracting students and faculty from 150 countries to engage with each other and with the cultural, scientific, and business enterprises that make New York City one of the most exciting cities in the world”. For more information click here: http://www.columbia.edu.


Cloisters – “The Cloisters is a branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century’.


The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) - Students and teachers may explore the collection with a Museum staff member, who leads discussions and exercises designed to encourage critical thinking in response to original works of art.


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Midtown:
Rockefeller Center – Learn about the history of New York’s most famous landmark.

Radio City - Go backstage, catch a show, learn behind-the-scene secrets and meet the Rockettes!

NBC Studios - Here's your big opportunity to go backstage and behind-the-scenes of NBC's most famous studios and TV shows. Get your photo taken at the news desk and give a weather demonstration in front of the green screen.

Trump Towers – Enjoy the luxury of New York living and shopping…run into Donald and may get hired or fired, so watch out and be ready.

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