Visit the cradle of our history...
Our nation's capital--Washington, D.C.!

Washington, D.C.
Sample Music Trip Itinerary

Below is just one sample itinerary of what you might experience 
on a music trip to Washington, D.C..
Not only are there more ideas that we regularly suggest to our clients,
if you have an idea in mind, we can make it happen for you.

Thursday, Day 1

Depart your high school
Arrival in our Nation's Capital--Washington, D.C.
Head straight to the Old Post Office Pavilion for lunch on your own 
While you're there, take a trip to the second highest  observation deck in Washington
Load the buses for a quick ride to The White House
No time for a tour, but a great for an informal group picture
Transfer to a tour of the National Cathedral
This multi-denominational cathedral is our Nation's largest
Load the buses and transfer to the hotel for Check in
Pizza Party for dinner
Room check & lights out

Friday, Day 2

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the Mall
Explore the Smithsonian Museums 
Lots to see, so we'll move as a group to each museum--
Including the National Air & Space Museum, the National
        Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of
        American History, and the National Gallery of Art
Lunch on your own during the day
Meet at the last museum and walk to the brand new ESPN Zone
        Enjoy great food and an awesome game room
Transfer back to hotel  
Relax from a long day and get ready for your performances
Room check & Lights Out

Saturday, Day 3

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Music Festival for performances and adjudication
Adjudications for ALL Groups
If you are not looking for an adjudication, you can perform at the steps of the U.S. Capitol
Transfer to the Mall
Have a professional photo in uniform in front of the U.S. Capitol
Quick change and lunch on your own at Union Station
Guides join us for a fun Tour of Washington, D.C. 
Learn and understand what all the buildings are 
and what this city represents, including a tour of all the 
great and solemn monuments at sunset
Transfer to the docks
Board the Spirit of Washington Dinner Cruise ship
        Enjoy a buffet dinner and a night of dancing
Find out the Festival results at an onboard Awards Ceremony
Transfer to your hotel
Room Check and Lights Out!

Sunday, Day 4

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel
Check-out of the hotel and load the buses
Transfer to Arlington National Cemetery
Take a tour of our Nation's most sacred resting place.
Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy and view the Tomb of the
        Unknown Soldier and the world famous Changing of the
        Guard Ceremony. Your school can even lay a wreath at the
        Tomb of the Unknown 
Grab a quick lunch on your own at the Pentagon City Mall
Transfer the National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Experience real history at Washington's most popular 
and solemn memorial museum
Load up buses and depart for home
Farewell to Washington!

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