Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Celebrate the marking of America’s 250th anniversary with a journey from “the Cradle of the American Revolution” through the historic hubs of New York and Philadelphia and to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Arrive in Boston, a city bursting with character and Revolutionary history. As arrival times will be scattered through the afternoon and evening, there are no scheduled activities today.

Today, venture to Lexington and Concord. Begin at Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired on April 19, 1775. With your local guide, continue to Concord on a drive that follows the same path that British troops marched that day. Along the road, learn more about Concord’s historical significance, a town home to literary figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. Step inside Wright Tavern in the center of Concord, where the minutemen and militia gathered before battle, and see the Old Hill Burying Ground. Head to the exact spot where the “shot heard ’round the world” was fired – the Old North Bridge. And at Robbins House, explore stories of the home’s former inhabitants with notable ties to African American history. This evening, celebrate the start of your journey with a welcome dinner in Boston’s famed North End.

You’re off to New York City today. But first, a visit to West Point* highlights why George Washington considered it the most important military post in America. During your guided tour, learn about the garrisoning of West Point during the Revolutionary War and the present role of the United States Military Academy in training the leaders of tomorrow. Along the way, get a glimpse into the cadet experience at this proud institution and take in the view from Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River. Then, arrive in New York, New York! Check into your Times Square hotel and feel the bustle of modern-day New York all around you. This evening is yours to enjoy the Big Apple.

Start your morning like a New Yorker with breakfast at a local diner. Then, delve into historic New York on a blended panoramic and walking tour. Glimpse into Central Park, pause beside the poignant 9/11 Memorial, see St. Paul’s Chapel, where George Washington prayed following his inauguration, and view Trinity Church, where Alexander Hamilton was laid to rest. Convene for lunch at New York’s most historic tavern – a favorite watering hole among several Founding Fathers, where George Washington famously gathered with a group of officers to celebrate after the last British troops left American soil. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. This evening, if you choose to join an optional dinner and show, take a seat at one of Broadway's biggest hits: Hamilton!** Experience the revolutionary musical that shines a spotlight on Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton.