Explore Boston & New York City

Overview

Explore some of our nation’s most historical sites on the Explore Boston & New York City tour! Start this exciting trip by venturing down the Freedom Trail and journeying to Lexington & Concord before making your way to the Big Apple. This trip allows you to explore the must-see historical sites of Boston and New York while experiencing the hustle and bustle of these famous cities.

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**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day / Back Bay

Day 2 - Freedom Trail / Lexington and Concord / NYC

Day 3 - Midtown Manhattan / Times Square

Day 4 - Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty / Lower Manhattan / Little Italy / Chinatown

Day 5 - The Met / Central Park / 5th Avenue / Empire State Building

Day 6 - Ministry / Broadway

Day 7 - Rockefeller Center / Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day / Back Bay

Meet your JE Guide at the airport in Boston and then transfer to your hotel for a brief subway orientation
Walking tour of Back Bay where you will see a host of historical sites, including Trinity Church, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Gardens and Newbury Street
Dinner in the area
The day will close with devotions and group discussion time to reflect on what you see and learn throughout the day.

Day 2 - Freedom Trail / Lexington and Concord / NYC

Breakfast at the hotel
Check out and load coach
Freedom Trail sites
Old State House, Boston Commons, Old North Church, Old Granary Burying Ground, Tea Party Ship, Paul Revere House, and U.S.S. Constitution.
Lunch on your own
In the afternoon, you will travel to Lexington and Concord where you will visit Lexington Battle Green, Old North Bridge, and Walden Pond.
Later in the day, the group will head to New York City to check into your hotel and drop off luggage. After a safety orientation, you will take the subway into Manhattan.
Dinner in the city
Your day will close with devotions and discussion at the hotel.

Day 3 - Midtown Manhattan / Times Square

Breakfast at hotel
This morning you will enjoy a walking tour of Midtown Manhattan and the surrounding neighborhoods.
You will see Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library and more
Free time in Times Square
Your day will close with devotions and discussion at the hotel.

Day 4 - Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty / Lower Manhattan / Little Italy / Chinatown

Breakfast at hotel
The day will begin with a ferry ride past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island where you will learn about early immigration to the U.S.
Once you return to Manhattan, the group will take an urban hike to visit Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, 9/11 Memorial
Lunch in the area on your own
Time to explore Little Italy and Chinatown.
Dinner in the area
Devotions and group discussion at the hotel will round out the night.

Day 5 - The Met / Central Park / 5th Avenue / Empire State Building

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the works of such artists as Picasso, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Georgia O’Keefe.
Lunch on your own/free time in Central Park
Shopping along 5^th Avenue or in the Macy’s/Herald Square area
Dinner in the area
Head to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building where you can see as far as 80 miles on a clear day!
Devotions and group discussion at the hotel will conclude the day.

Day 6 - Ministry / Broadway

Breakfast at hotel
Ministry with a local organization
Lunch on your own
You’ll head back to your hotel to get ready for dinner and a night on Broadway.
Dinner in the theater district
Broadway show
Devotions and group discussion at the hotel will conclude the day.

Day 7 - Rockefeller Center / Travel Day

Breakfast at the hotel
Head to Rockefeller Center for a chance to appear on the Today Show
Last-minute shopping
Return to the hotel for airport transfer

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

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