This city’s history is intertwined with the history of America.  The USS Constitution, Symphony Hall, Bunker Hill and Faneuil Marketplace are all highlights to any itinerary. Enjoy a guided tour of The USS Constitution, also known as “Old Ironsides”, the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat. Boston’s Symphony Hall offers a Pre-Concert Talk program as well as Clinic Sessions conducted by an orchestra musician. 

Upcoming Broadway shows include In the Heights, January 12-24, 2010; The Lion King, February 16-March 21, 2010; Cats, April 13-18, 2010.  

One of our most popular destinations, everyone on the trip will enjoy Chicago. “Dive into the World’s Aquarium” at the Shedd Aquarium on the shore of Lake Michigan. You’ll get close to sharks at the Caribbean Reef as well as anacondas & piranhas of the Amazon. Be sure to include a viewing of Planet Earth, the 4D feature that follows the sun as it touches lives of creatures across the planet. From the land & sea we move to the sky. At the John Hancock Observatory, experience 360 degree views and the only open-air skywalk in Chicago.  

Upcoming Broadway shows include Billy Elliot and Beauty & the Beast in March and April of 2010. 

You’ll run out of time before you run out of activities in Florida. In addition to the magical experience of Walt Disney World, your group can participate in Disney’s Performing Arts Workshops. Tailored for the instrumental, choral or dance performer, Disney clinicians will immerse students in the world of the professional arts. Next, go behind the scenes at Universal Studios Orlando. Performance and Educational programs will highlight and build on the talents of your group. Be sure to save room for Blue Man Group, the show that combines music and multi-media theatrics to produce a unique form of entertainment.

While visiting Nashville, plan to take a side trip to Belle Meade Plantation built in 1853. Today, the Greek Revival mansion is the centerpiece of the affluent Belle Meade region of Nashville and is surrounded by 30 acres of manicured lawns and shade trees. A long driveway leads uphill to the mansion, which is fronted by six columns and a wide veranda.
Tours led by costumed guides follow a theme that changes every 3 months (i.e. holidays, aspects of plantation life, etc.). These tours provide fascinating glimpses into the lives of the people who once lived at Belle Meade. During your visit, you can also have a look inside a log cabin, a smokehouse, and a creamery that are on the grounds.

You can do it your way, but we do have a couple of suggestions.  Lincoln Center is a great place to experience the world of performing arts. In addition to tours, take advantage of Master Class and Meet-the-Artist opportunities.  Introduce yourself to Lady Liberty, the most recognizable symbol of freedom around the world. Be inspired by the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island with hopes of better lives. Of course, no trip to New York City is complete without a Broadway show. Current runs include In the Heights, South Pacific, Mary Poppins and West Side Story.

St. Louis has been experiencing a revitalization in recent years, adding attractions like a downtown entertainment district to already popular sites such as the Missouri History Museum, where visitors can see a replica of Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis.  The city’s Lindbergh sites include the aviation field where the famed aviator flew his plane.   Aviation enthusiasts can also enjoy the Museum of Transportation and Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum.

If you haven’t been to Washington, D.C. in a while there’s a lot to catch up on. A newly renovated National Museum of American History, a newly constructed Capitol Visitor Center and a recently reopened Ford’s Theatre all await you.  Receiving top billing at the Museum of American History is the dramatic new display of the Star-Spangled Banner. While waiting for your guided tour of the Capitol, explore the new Capitol Visitor Center.  The 3-story space was built beneath the Capitol and includes interactive exhibits that tell the story of Congress.  Remember the long lines outside Ford’s Theatre? Newly renovated, the museum now offers a timed entry system for visitors. Washington, D.C. also offers some of the most impressive locations for performance opportunities such as the World War II Memorial and Thomas Jefferson Memorial. 

Jamestown, VA celebrated the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown colony in 2008 with a large-scaled festival that attracted 63,000 people from across the country.  Jamestown Settlement used the festival to introduce visitors to its newly expanded museum and its special exhibit The World of 1607.