Law & Politics Trips to New York and Washington DC.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise

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Two fantastic visits in one! Your island cruise allows you to hop off at the Statue of Liberty Monument - the first sight for millions of immigrants, and then Ellis Island itself. The fascinating museum holds the history of the 12 million immigrants who passed through the old immigration centre. Today, the descendants of those immigrants account for almost half of the American people. A 45-minute audio tour, invites visitors to relive the immigrant experience as if they were the "new arrival."

Why visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise?

• Learn about your own history
• Widen your cultural understanding
• Witness these dual symbols of freedom and hope in real life
• And more!

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Empire State Building

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Standing at a total of 1454 feet, The Empire State was the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931. 

Located in the centre of Midtown Manhattan, the 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond.

Sixteen floors above the 86th Floor Observatory, the Empire State Building’s Top Deck provides the most spectacular views of the city. From here, this is where Central Park comes into full view and on a clear day, you can see beyond the skyscrapers up to eighty miles away.

Why visit the Empire State Building?

• Breath-taking views
• Iconic landmark
• Perfect photo opportunities 
• And more!

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Midtown Manhattan Guided Walking Tour

As always the best way to get around and see a city is on foot, especially when looking at it from a historical perspective. A Midtown Manhattan walking tour during your business studies school trip to New York is the best way to see some iconic sights in a very short time. You tour can include Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, 42nd street, Central Park and Times Square or can be tailored to suit your choices.

Tour highlights

The destinations of your tour can be tailored to suit your needs, with many iconic landmarks to choose from, such as:

• Empire State Building
• Rockefeller Center
• Fifth Avenue
• 42nd street
• Central Park
• Times Square
• And more!

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National Archives

This unique visit allows you to learn about the history of America through documents, photos, maps, military records, films and artefacts.

The National Archives Building located close to the Mall displays the Bill of Rights, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Students can take a visit to the public vaults which display original records and new interactive exhibits which allow you to explore a variety of documents.

Guided tours for student groups are available Monday to Friday and admission is free, though an on-line booking fee applies.

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US Capitol

The US Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in Washington. It houses the two chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

A  guided tour here begins at one of the Capitol Visitor Center’s orientation theaters with a 13 minute introductory film, "Out of Many, One." Once inside the Capitol building, you will see the Crypt, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. All tours begin and end at the Capitol Visitor Center.

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Arlington National Cemetery

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Veterans and Military casualties from each of the nation's wars are buried here. Notable among the thousands of headstones and memorials are the graves of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jackie and their children, as well as boxer Joe Louis.

Open every day with free admission, groups can visit the cemetery whenever they are in Washington, as well as witnessing the changing of the guard ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns, carried out by member of the United States Third Infantry. Arlington can be visited as part of a guided walking tour or you can spend more time there as an individual visit. 

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Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise

• View on Map

Two fantastic visits in one! Your island cruise allows you to hop off at the Statue of Liberty Monument - the first sight for millions of immigrants, and then Ellis Island itself. The fascinating museum holds the history of the 12 million immigrants who passed through the old immigration centre. Today, the descendants of those immigrants account for almost half of the American people. A 45-minute audio tour, invites visitors to relive the immigrant experience as if they were the "new arrival."

Why visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise?

• Learn about your own history
• Widen your cultural understanding
• Witness these dual symbols of freedom and hope in real life
• And more!

Enquire about this trip

Empire State Building

• View on Map

Standing at a total of 1454 feet, The Empire State was the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931. 

Located in the centre of Midtown Manhattan, the 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond.

Sixteen floors above the 86th Floor Observatory, the Empire State Building’s Top Deck provides the most spectacular views of the city. From here, this is where Central Park comes into full view and on a clear day, you can see beyond the skyscrapers up to eighty miles away.

Why visit the Empire State Building?

• Breath-taking views
• Iconic landmark
• Perfect photo opportunities 
• And more!

Enquire about this trip

Midtown Manhattan Guided Walking Tour

As always the best way to get around and see a city is on foot, especially when looking at it from a historical perspective. A Midtown Manhattan walking tour during your business studies school trip to New York is the best way to see some iconic sights in a very short time. You tour can include Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, 42nd street, Central Park and Times Square or can be tailored to suit your choices.

Tour highlights

The destinations of your tour can be tailored to suit your needs, with many iconic landmarks to choose from, such as:

• Empire State Building
• Rockefeller Center
• Fifth Avenue
• 42nd street
• Central Park
• Times Square
• And more!

Enquire about this trip

National Archives

This unique visit allows you to learn about the history of America through documents, photos, maps, military records, films and artefacts.

The National Archives Building located close to the Mall displays the Bill of Rights, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Students can take a visit to the public vaults which display original records and new interactive exhibits which allow you to explore a variety of documents.

Guided tours for student groups are available Monday to Friday and admission is free, though an on-line booking fee applies.

Enquire about this trip

US Capitol

The US Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in Washington. It houses the two chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

A  guided tour here begins at one of the Capitol Visitor Center’s orientation theaters with a 13 minute introductory film, "Out of Many, One." Once inside the Capitol building, you will see the Crypt, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. All tours begin and end at the Capitol Visitor Center.

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Arlington National Cemetery

• View on Map

Veterans and Military casualties from each of the nation's wars are buried here. Notable among the thousands of headstones and memorials are the graves of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jackie and their children, as well as boxer Joe Louis.

Open every day with free admission, groups can visit the cemetery whenever they are in Washington, as well as witnessing the changing of the guard ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns, carried out by member of the United States Third Infantry. Arlington can be visited as part of a guided walking tour or you can spend more time there as an individual visit. 

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Friends of the Highline

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This unique visit allows the public to explore what was once a major train line known as New York Central Railroad. The train line, which was very popular in the 1930’s became less successful in the 1980’s, forcing it to close. In 1999, Friends of the Highline decided there was still life in the old railroad yet and embarked upon a journey of re-development. The train line is now a beautiful public park and architectural masterpiece. School groups can opt for a structured visit or they can simply guide themselves around. There are also free educational materials to support your visit available on their website.

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Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

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An insider’s look at this state of the art arena. You will explore the Knicks and Rangers locker rooms and relive historic moments with the new Garden 366 experience and Defining Moments exhibit.

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Broadway Show

Give your students an experience to remember by arranging a trip to a Broadway show. They’ll really go home with the ‘WOW’ factor. Current popular shows are Lion King, Wicked, Disney’s Aladdin, Chicago, Hamilton and Back to the Future.

We can arrange tickets for a range of popular shows, both on and off Broadway. Our advice is to keep your choices and budget flexible, prices can get high for popular shows. 

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Smithsonian Institute Museums And Galleries

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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums and galleries to choose from, along with the national zoological park. Most of which are located on or near to the National Mall. Most of the Smithsonian Institute Museums are free.

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Lincoln Memorial Steps

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Built to honour Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial Steps the monument became significant to the Civil Rights Movement after Martin Luther King gave his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech here in 1963. This iconic memorial is always included in a guided walking walking tour but if you choose not to take a walking tour then during your free time the Lincoln Memorial Steps are a must for all visitors to Washington DC. 

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Friends of the Highline

• View on Map

This unique visit allows the public to explore what was once a major train line known as New York Central Railroad. The train line, which was very popular in the 1930’s became less successful in the 1980’s, forcing it to close. In 1999, Friends of the Highline decided there was still life in the old railroad yet and embarked upon a journey of re-development. The train line is now a beautiful public park and architectural masterpiece. School groups can opt for a structured visit or they can simply guide themselves around. There are also free educational materials to support your visit available on their website.

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Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

• View on Map

An insider’s look at this state of the art arena. You will explore the Knicks and Rangers locker rooms and relive historic moments with the new Garden 366 experience and Defining Moments exhibit.

Enquire about this trip

Broadway Show

Give your students an experience to remember by arranging a trip to a Broadway show. They’ll really go home with the ‘WOW’ factor. Current popular shows are Lion King, Wicked, Disney’s Aladdin, Chicago, Hamilton and Back to the Future.

We can arrange tickets for a range of popular shows, both on and off Broadway. Our advice is to keep your choices and budget flexible, prices can get high for popular shows. 

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Smithsonian Institute Museums And Galleries

• View on Map

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums and galleries to choose from, along with the national zoological park. Most of which are located on or near to the National Mall. Most of the Smithsonian Institute Museums are free.

Enquire about this trip

Lincoln Memorial Steps

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Built to honour Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial Steps the monument became significant to the Civil Rights Movement after Martin Luther King gave his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech here in 1963. This iconic memorial is always included in a guided walking walking tour but if you choose not to take a walking tour then during your free time the Lincoln Memorial Steps are a must for all visitors to Washington DC. 

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