Day 1. Philadelphia - Washington D.C. (Dec. 27, 09)
In the morning the bus tour will visit Philadelphia. You will visit Independence Hall where George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army, the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. You will also see the Liberty Bell which has been a symbol of liberty for over 200 years. The bus tour will then take you to the nations capital; Washington D.C. Here you will visit the White House which is one of the worlds most famous building and is the residence and workplace for the President of the U.S. The tour also takes you to the National Museum of Natural History which is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is the worlds finest museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to stimulating curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unmatched research, collections, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs. You will also see the Lincoln Memorial which is in the form of a Greek temple and contains a large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of two well-known speeches by Lincoln. You will also visit the Jefferson Memorial which is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The tour will also take you to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which was designed by Maya Ying Lin and honors members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War and who died in service or are missing. Time permitting you will go to the Korean War Plaza which honors the United States soldiers that served in the Korean War.
Hotel: Suburban Hotel or similar
Day 2. D.C. - Hershey - Corning Museum of Glass - Niagara Falls (Dec. 28, 09)
In the morning the bus tour will depart from Washington D.C. and travel to Corning, New York to visit the Corning Museum of Glass which is the largest glass museum in the world with more than 45,000 objects from over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. You will also see live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations. Afterwards the bus tour will take you to Niagara Falls. The Falls is collectively made from the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and are famous for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. In the evening you can enjoy breathtaking views when the intense spotlights shower the falls with different shades of rainbow colors. The Falls is also a place where many couples come to admire the beauty of the falls while enjoying a romantic evening.
Hotel: Holiday Inn or similar
Day 3. Niagara Falls - Boston (Dec. 29, 09)
Today you will continue to enjoy the Canadian Horseshoe Falls (U.S. side), American Falls, Goat Island, and the Bridal Veil Falls as you explore the power of the falls on a boat ride. Afterwards, the bus tour will travel to the historic city of Boston which is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and also one of Americas oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history.
Hotel: Sheraton Ferncroft or similar
Day 4. Boston - New York City (Dec. 30, 09)
In the morning the bus tour will continue the city tour of Boston with a stop at Harvard University; the oldest university in the United States. You will also visit Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); a world-class institution that educates students in science and technology. The tour will also take you to the Massachusetts State House which is the magnificent setting for their state government for over two centuries and has become an outstanding museum reflecting the history of Massachusetts since colonial times. You will also enjoy the shops and foods at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, also known as Quincy Market which is set around a cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians and musicians entertain the passers-by. Afterwards you will return to New York City where you will explore lower Manhattan. Here you will explore the heart of the financial district at Wall Street where you can also see the world famous bronze charging bull; the unofficial symbol of the financial district. The tour also takes you to Ground Zero where you can pay your respects to the events from Sept. 11, 2001. You will also visit Chinatown which is a 150-year-old neighborhood and one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. You will also visit Little Italy where you will walk along the narrow, cobblestoned streets and get tempted by the sights, sounds, and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants and cafes surrounding you at every step. Afterwards you will enjoy your dinner in the Little Italy SoHo area.
Hotel: Holiday Inn, Country Suite or similar
Day 5. New York City Tour - Times Square Celebration (Dec. 31, 09)
Today you will continue your tour of the Big Apple NYC where you will visit the world famous Empire State Building; a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper which is the tallest building in New York City. You will be able to go up to the 86th floor observatory and enjoy the panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. The tour also takes you to the United Nations where 192 countries meet to discuss issues like human rights and achieving world peace. You will also see Rockefeller Center which is home to NBC studios, outdoor skating rink, and the famous Christmas tree which has delighted crowds for over 75 years. Afterwards you can enjoy the excitement as you celebrate the new year with millions of other partygoers at the 'Crossroads of the World' at Times Square. The tour guide will arrange for your transportation back to the hotel after the festivities.
Hotel: Holiday Inn, Country Suite or similar
Day 6. West Point - Woodbury Outlet (Jan. 1, 10)
In the morning the bus tour will visit West Point Military Academy which develops cadets intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially. A favorite expression at West Point is that 'much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.' Some well known graduates and great leaders were Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, and Norman Schwarzkopf. You will also go shopping at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Woodbury Common has 220 stores on more than 800,000 square feet and is one of the largest outlet centers in the world. Woodbury Common is a shopaholics dream where you can get designer clothing at bargain prices. Not only is there great deals on clothing but there are stores for home furnishing, jewelry, luggage, leather, gifts and specialty items as well. Some of the stores where you can find remarkable savings are Adidas, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Ed Hardy, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tods, Ugg, and many more.
Hotel: Holiday Inn, Country Suite or similar
Day 7. NYC - 5th Ave - Metropolitan Museum - Natural Museum (Jan. 2, 10)
Today the bus tour will take you shopping along Fifth Avenue in New York City which is ranked as one of the most expensive streets in the world. You will also explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is an art museum that contains a permanent collection of more than two million works of art. You will also go to the American Museum of Natural History which is one of the largest and most well-known museums in the world and is known for its collections and exhibitions that show millions of years of evolution, starting back from the birth of the planet through to the present day.
Hotel: Holiday Inn, Country Suite or similar
Day 8. NJ - Philadelphia (Jan. 3, 10)
In the morning the bus tour will return to Philadelphia where you will continue touring the city including visiting the United States Mint where you can see and learn how billions of coins are produced annually for circulation in the United States.
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