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One of the world’s most ethnically diverse cities and home to some of the most inspired attractions, a trip to Toronto, Ontario, provides endless learning possibilities in student group travel.
Leading with a very clear mission, the Ontario Science Center was created to open the minds of visitors to science, and to produce excitement and curiosity […]

From its unique approach to engaging people in real science, to its goal of positively influencing communities to take action to improve our world, the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City has been re-invented to enhance educational travel and inspire student groups in scientific literacy and understanding.
Science museums first appeared in the early 1800s, with […]

Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Missouri is within a day’s drive of many Midwestern cities, making it an easily accessible destination for student group travelers. With its “G”-rated entertainment and a great return for the dollar, Branson offers diversified experiences for students and peace of mind for parents.
In Branson, student performing […]

Standing between two of Washington D.C.’s most prominent buildings, the White House and the Capitol, the National Archives is home to hundreds of important national documents. Student group travelers will want to include a stop at this popular venue during their next trip to Washington, DC.
The United States National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is […]

Student group travelers seeking the ultimate New York City experience can now add Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center to their list. Reopened in November 2005, Top of the Rock welcomes visitors to a unique venue, removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. The renowned attraction provides lessons in history and […]

When the competitions are over the students can relax and enjoy the exciting rides and exhibits offered throughout the parks. There’s no magic quite like Mouse magic at Walt Disney World Resorts captivating parks. The most famous park, Magic Kingdom, is easily recognizable as the “Happiest Place on Earth” with its Cinderella Castle and Main […]

The second largest city in Canada, Montreal is also one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world, alongside Paris and Kinshasa. The city rests on the Island of Montreal at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. The Quays of the Old Port Montreal was once a thriving worldwide port 350 years […]

Founded in 1930, the WHOI is the largest independent oceanographic research institution in the U.S., with staff and students numbering about 1,000. For student group travelers with an interest in science or marine biology, the WHOI offers a fascinating world of ocean research. Its research departments include Ocean Physics and Engineering, Biology, Marine Chemistry, Oceanography, […]

Student group travelers should plan on spending a day exploring this fascinating attraction where exhibits and inspiring shows immerse them in the past, present, and future of the space program. Exploration of NASA’s launch headquarters covers an amazing area that includes towering launch pads, huge rockets, history-making technology, and vast stretches of Florida wildlife.
For a […]

If Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, the Smithsonian Institution is its museum. Founded by British scientist James Smithson (1765–1829) for the “increase and diffusion” of knowledge in a bequest to the United States, the Smithsonian contains more than 142 million items in its collection. Student groups touring Washington, DC can […]

Educational travel can give teachers and administrators a boost in exciting many students about their academic lessons. Travel brings curriculum to life while teaching lessons that students will need throughout their lives. As a former middle school principal I found that educational travel goes hand-in-hand with offering a total educational program to young adolescents. This […]

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, located in Chicago, gives teachers a unique educational travel experience that’s bound to delight and inspire.
Opened in 1999 as part of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is part of the legacy of naturalist Robert Kennicott, who founded the Academy in 1857. His concern was over […]

Students and teachers looking for a distinctive trip would be wise to put the Yucatan on their wish list, its unique combination of archeological, geological and natural biology translating into a rich educational experience, among them the Mayan pyramids and the amazing freshwater sinkholes known as cetones.
A visit to Chichen Itza must surely include seeing […]

Teachers looking for an outstanding experience when they take their students to New York City won’t want to miss the Liberty Science Center, located in nearby Jersey City, New Jersey.
With a rich assortment of educational experiences inside, students will be talking about their trip for years to come.
From the minute they step inside one of […]

Educators planning a trip for their students will find the Maryland Science Center, located at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, a great place to visit.
A variety of exhibits will have students and teachers alike wishing they had more time to spend at the Science Center. Or more likely, already making plans to take another trip to spend […]