Revolutionary Roots: Boston, New York & Philadelphia

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6 days

Boston, Lexington and Concord, New York City, Philadelphia

Commemorate our country’s 250th anniversary on a journey through the cradle of American independence. Students will explore pivotal landmarks across Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, from the Boston Tea Party Ships and Ellis Island to the Liberty Bell. Along the way, they’ll bear witness to the revolutionary birth of our nation and gain insights into the figures and foundational moments that helped to shape it.

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Day 1: Boston

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Explore the Black Heritage Trail, which highlights the history of Boston’s Black community in the 1800s

Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Dinner at Quincy Market

Day 2: Boston • Lexington and Concord

Explore Charlestown and the North End

Go inside the Old North Church

Take a guided sightseeing tour of Boston

Public Garden
Boston Common
Beacon Hill
Freedom Trail

Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord

Lexington Battle Green
Old North Bridge
Author's Row

Dinner in Boston

Enjoy an evening activity

Day 3: Boston • New York City

Travel to New York City

Visit a historic fort that offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the Revolutionary War

Take a walk through Central Park

Learn about Seneca Village, a 19th-century community founded by free African Americans

Enjoy views of New York City from one its iconic skyscrapers, like:

Edge at Hudson Yards
Empire State Building Observatory
One World Observatory

Hotel in New Jersey

Day 4: New York City

Cruise around New York Harbor and marvel at the Statue of Liberty, Ellis & Liberty Islands, Hudson Yards, and One World Trade Center

Take a walking tour of Lower Manhattan

Fraunces Tavern
Bowling Green
St. Paul’s Chapel
The Battery

Dinner in New York City

Visit Times Square

Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

Day 5: New York City • Philadelphia

Travel to Philadelphia

Make a photo stop at the Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Have lunch and explore Reading Terminal Market

Visit the Museum of the American Revolution

For 2026 tours only, explore "The Declaration's Journey", an exhibit exploring the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today

Take a guided tour of Independence National Historical Park