Washington, D.C.
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Itinerary Highlights
Washington, D.C.
- Explore the iconic and symbolic National Mall including the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the White House, official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Tour the National Mall by bike.
- Visit the Udvar-Hazy National Air and Space Museum for an up-close and personal look at the world’s fastest jet and the Enola Gay superfortress.
- Discover the vast array of specimens at the US Botanical Gardens through a guided orientation.
- Get behind-the-scenes access at Discovery’s headquarters.
- Explore the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution. See what it takes to be a curator at one of the most fragile exhibits, Butterfly Pavilion.
- Take an eco-adventure as your guide leads you down a serene and scenic section of the Potomac River. Learn to paddle your flat-water kayak as you discover the area’s diverse wildlife. Catch a glimpse of heron, kingfisher, white-tailed deer, and painted turtles, and learn about the many other wild inhabitants of the river ecosystem.
- Hike a portion of the historic Appalachian Trail, and then cool off with a white-water rafting adventure. That night, sleep peacefully in rustic cabins in the midst of the area’s beautiful scenery.
- Take an orienteering challenge as a team and test your navigational skills.
- Learn about international espionage at the Spy Museum during an exclusive spy adventure breakfast.
Baltimore
- Experience the National Aquarium and explore more than 660 species ranging from jellyfish to dolphins, from homes as far-flung as Australia and the Amazon.
- Challenge yourself and build lasting confidence as you conquer a ropes course.
- Enjoy a unique experience as you overnight in the National Aquarium.
* Trip itinerary subject to change.
