| Our nation's capital city, Washington D.C. is one of the | | | | opportunity to tour the building that acts as the focal |
| greatest classrooms in the world. Students can take a | | | | point of the U.S. democratic system. A field trip to the |
| senior class trip, high school trip, band trip, or musical | | | | U.S. Capitol provides students keen insight into the true |
| tour to Washington D.C. for three to four days or | | | | execution of balance of power between executive, |
| more. Student travel tours will have time to visit some | | | | legislative and judicial branches of government. |
| of the major destinations in Washington D.C. over this | | | | Educational student tours observe Senate and the U.S |
| time period, and take in the cultural and dining | | | | House of Representatives' chambers in the U.S. |
| opportunities available, too. | | | | Capitol. A visit to the President's Room is also a great |
| There are so many sites to see in the Washington | | | | stop on a school field trip because it is a place where |
| D.C. area. A brief itinerary of some of the more | | | | historical bills have been signed. During a student tour |
| popular student tour destinations in Washington D.C., | | | | of the U.S. Capitol Building visitors will also learn about |
| along with the national capital's educational | | | | the prized historical moments that have defined |
| components, are discussed here. | | | | American democracy. |
| In the heart of Washington D.C.: The Washington | | | | White House VIP Tour: Save Time on Field Trips to |
| Monument | | | | Washington D.C. |
| The construction of the Washington Monument started | | | | Even with security concerns, it is still possible to visit |
| in 1848, was interrupted by the Civil War, and it was | | | | the White House and receive a tour. Student groups |
| completed and dedicated in 1885. Student tour groups | | | | with special reservations skip waiting in line to take the |
| can learn about the history of the placement of the | | | | White House VIP tour. This tour is one the highlights of |
| monument, the materials that went into its construction | | | | an educational field trip to Washington D.C. The White |
| (including cornerstone and capstone) and the fund | | | | House VIP tour is usually given by a special agent or |
| raising and architectural efforts that created one of the | | | | another qualified educational tour guide. Students will |
| nation's most treasured monuments. Interwoven with a | | | | visit the Diplomatic Reception Room, Map Room, State |
| student tour that includes a visit to the monument is | | | | Dining Room, Library, the Northeast Gate of the White |
| George Washington's legacy along with details on his | | | | House and more. Student tours of the White House |
| lasting impact on American history, politics, and the | | | | are also available from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday |
| formation of democracy. Make arrangements to visit | | | | through Saturday. |
| the Washington Monument on student field trips to | | | | Educational field trips are a great way to expand a |
| Washington D.C. | | | | student's understanding about the function of |
| Educational field trips to the U.S. Capitol in Washington | | | | democracy. The history of our representative |
| D.C. | | | | government is contained in a school field trip to |
| The US Capitol building is always a popular choice on | | | | Washington D.C. and needs to be explained by a |
| school field trips to Washington D.C. Students tour | | | | qualified, student friendly tour guide for maximum |
| groups will learn about the historical and cultural | | | | benefits for any student group. These field trip ideas |
| significance of the U.S. Capitol Building. Educational | | | | are an excellent way to begin planning a field trip to |
| tours to the U.S. Capitol Building will also have an | | | | Washington D.C. |