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A trip from May 28, 2008 to June 06, 2008, travelling to Boston, Plymouth, Cooperstown, Gettysburg …
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05/28/2008 to 06/06/2008
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Wed 05/28/08 (day 1) - Boston

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City
Boston, MA, United States
Wed May 28 4:30pm
Notes
Flight arrives 3:15pm
National Car Mini Van pick up
 

Thu 05/29/08 (day 2) - Boston

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This three-mile ribbon of red paint links 16 historical sites. Most visitors start the trail at the Boston Common …
Thing to Do
Freedom Trail
15 State Street
Boston, MA 2109
United States
+1 617 242 5642 / +1 617 242 5689
Thu May 29 2:00pm - Thu May 29 3:30pm
Notes
Freedom Trail - Weekdays at 2 p.m. only - Free 90 minute walking tour led by National Park Service Rangers along the heart of Boston's Freedom Trail. Discover Boston's role in the American Revolution. For more information call (617) 242-5642. Tours are offered weather permitting. Each tour is limited to 30 people: first come, first served. On day of tour, rangers will distribute free stickers 30 minutes before tour time. Reservations are not accepted. Tours fill up quickly in summer months. Tours start at the Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center, 15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109.
USS Constitution
Tuesday - Sunday: Tours every 30 minutes ending at 3:30 pm. Main Deck open until 6 pm. All visitors are required to go through a screening process. It is a good idea to arrive at least a half-hour early to allow time to get through our security tent. As a reminder, all item currently banned from federal buildings and airports will not be allowed onboard "Old Ironsides", including guns, mace, and any sharp objects such as razors, knives, pocket knives, Swiss Army knives, "Leatherman" type tools, scissors, letter openers, etc.
Downtown visitor center (15 State Street), open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Charlestown Navy Yard
visitor center open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer (July - August) open 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Faneuil Hall open daily 9 a.m to 5 p.m. except during city sponsored events.
Bunker Hill Monument open daily from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Last climb at 4:30 pm. Summer (July - August) open, 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last climb at 5:30 pm.
USS CASSIN YOUNG open daily during the winter from noon to 3 p.m. Weather permitting. Below deck tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Summer (July - August) open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
U.S.S. CONSTITUTION is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m in the summer and Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the winter.
Most other historic sites are open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. peak season and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. off season.

Fri 05/30/08 (day 3) - Plymouth

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This famous rock marks the spot where the Pilgrims first set foot in the New World in their quest for religious free …
Thing to Do
Plymouth Rock
Water Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
United States
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Fri May 30 12:00am
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In the 1950s, shipbuilder William Baker designed and built this accurate recreation of the cramped vessel the …
Thing to Do
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA 2360
United States
+1 508 746 1622
Fri May 30 9:00am - Fri May 30 12:00pm
Notes
Mayflower II and dockside exhibits are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Includes admission to ship and dockside exhibit: Adults $10.00
 

Sat 05/31/08 (day 4) - Cooperstown, Gettysburg

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The Baseball Hall of Fame museum treasures some of the game's most prized collections – visit the museum store and t …
Thing to Do
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
+1 607 547 7200 / +1 888 425 5633
Sat May 31 9:00am - Sat May 31 9:00pm
Notes
Summer: 9a-9p M-Su Adults $16.50
From Albany and Boston and points East: Take I-90 west to Exit 25A Take I-88 west to Exit 24 Take Route 20 west to Route 80 Take Route 80 south to Cooperstown
Parking and Transportation — Parking near the Hall of Fame is limited, and many of the spaces in the village are two-hour parking spots. Allow yourself extra time (approximately 30 minutes) to get a parking space in the village for your visit to the Museum. Please note that during peak times (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, for example), parking is very limited, and you may wish to consider public transportation.
The Cooperstown Trolley provides transit to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Doubleday Field from three different locations:
The Blue Lot on Route 28, south of Cooperstown
The Red Lot on Route 28 (Glen Avenue) at Maple Street
The Yellow Lot on Route 80 at the upper parking lot of the Fenimore Art Museum.
All-day Trolley passes are available for $3 for adults and for $1 for children 12 and under. The Trolley operates from 8:30 AM to 9 PM each day. View a map of Cooperstown.
Antique filled bed and breakfast offering five beautifully appointed guest rooms with a bountiful country breakfast …
Hotel
89 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
717-334-2100
Sat May 31 9:00pm - Sun Jun 1 8:00am

Sun 06/01/08 (day 5) - Gettysburg

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This is the site of the Civil War's bloodiest battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Open year round, the park …
Thing to Do
Gettysburg National Military Park
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
United States
717-334-1124 x 431
Sun Jun 1 11:00am - Sun Jun 1 10:00pm
Notes
6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. April 1 to October 31
The Soldiers' National Cemetery is open at dawn and closes at sunset daily.
The park Visitor Center and Museum is open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with summer hours from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. daily.

Mon 06/02/08 (day 6) - Washington

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Washingtonian magazine named the Old Town Trolley Tour the District's best tour. The route covers more major capital …
Thing to Do
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
+1 202 832 9800
Mon Jun 2 12:00am
Notes
Retail Price: $32.00
Our Price: $28.80
Operating Times: Daily. 9:00am to 5:30pm (4:30pm during winter hours). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Marine Corp. Marathon (last Sunday in October) and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, March 29, July 4th.

# of Stops: 17 stops. National Mall and Downtown Loop: Union Station, U.S. Capitol/Supreme Court, Air and Space Museum/Museum of the American Indian, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial/ Vietnam Memorial/ Korean Memorial/ WWII Memorial (transfer point for Arlington Shuttle)/ Museum of American History/Washington Monument, Museum of Natural History, Washington Welcome Center (Transfer Station - Mall/National Cathedral), White House Visitors Center, National Archives. National Cathedral, Uptown and Georgetown Loop: Washington Welcome Center (Transfer Station - Mall/National Cathedral), Dupont Circle, National Zoo, National Cathedral, Georgetown, Lafayette Square at the Decatur House/White House

Duration: 3 hours

Booth Location: Old Town Trolley eTicket holders may board the trolley at the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E Street NW) or any Old Town Trolley boarding location. Main Ticket Booth: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave.

Nearest Intersection: 10th and E St. NW

Parking: Parking is available at Union Station.

Tue 06/03/08 (day 7) - Philadelphia

$17.50 per adult Independence Hall The Liberty Bell Center Betsy Ross House National Constitution Center …More  
Thing to Do
Tue Jun 3 12:00am
 
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Lights of Liberty is a spectacular sound and light show. Experience the events leading up to the American Revolution …
Thing to Do
Lights of Liberty
600 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 733 0900
Tue Jun 3 8:00pm - Tue Jun 3 10:00pm
Notes
Adult $ 19.50
• Philadelphia Trolley Works and Lights of Liberty - save 10% when you buy a combo ticket! For only $40.00/adult and $20.00/children you can take advantage of the best of historic Philadelphia during the day and night.
Step aboard the beautifully restored Victorian Trolleys to experience Philadelphia's past, present and future. The 90-minute City Tour includes 20 convenient stops located throughout Center City. Informative tour guides will entertain you with historical facts and tales that helped create our

• The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - Show your ticket stub from The Constitutional guided tour and receive $3.00 off any regularly priced Lights of Liberty ticket.
Follow in the Founding Fathers' footsteps with The Constitutional, a daytime tour of America's Most Historic Square Mile, featuring a 75-minute adventure of more than 15 of the most popular historic sites and attractions. Frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center at 6th

Wed 06/04/08 (day 8) - Philadelphia, New York City

Average Rating (23):
     
In 1849 the College of Physicians of Philadelphia started a collection of unusual medical specimens for the study …
Thing to Do
19 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
+1 215 563 3737 ext. 242
Wed Jun 4 9:00am - Wed Jun 4 1:00pm
Notes
Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
General Admission (Ages 18-64): $12
Parking There is metered on-street parking on most of the streets surrounding the College building, and several paid parking lots, including one on south 21st street, directly behind the College building. The Museum Admission Desk will validate parking (Monday-Friday only) for the Central Parking lot directly behind the College building.
Average Rating (8):
     
Urban living is exhibited and preserved in this museum which interpets the history of immagrants.
Thing to Do
90 Orchard Street
New York City, NY 10002-3106
United States
212-431-0233
Wed Jun 4 4:00pm - Wed Jun 4 5:00pm
Average Rating (184):
     
Built in 1923, Yankee Stadium is the home of the New York Yankees, with capacity to seat more than 57,000 eager …
Thing to Do
New York Yankees & Yankee Stadium
River Avenue & East 161
New York City, NY 10452
United States
+1 718 293 4300
Wed Jun 4 5:00pm - Wed Jun 4 11:00pm

Thu 06/05/08 (day 9) - Manhattan, New York City

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Visit this famous 840 acres of landscaped and recreational areas. The park houses a zoo, theatre, sports facilities …
Thing to Do
Central Park
Fifty Ninth at 110th Street
Manhattan, NY 10023
United States
212-794-6564
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
 
Average Rating (547):
     
Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Created by Frenchmen Frederic …
Thing to Do
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island
New York City, NY 10004
United States
+1 212 363 3200, +1 866 STATUE-4
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
Average Rating (129):
     
The zigzagging streets and charming brownstones of the Greenwich Village have a far more laid back atmosphere …
Thing to Do
Greenwich Village
Avenue of the Americas and Bleecker St
New York City, NY 10014
United States
+1 212 484 1200 (Tourist information)
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
Average Rating (64):
     
Brooklyn Bridge was built to connect the island of Manhattan to Brooklyn. At almost 1,600 feet long, at the time …
Thing to Do
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Brg and South St
New York City, NY 10001
United States
+1 212 484 1200 (Tourist information)
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
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The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest …
Thing to Do
Empire State Building
350 5th Avenue
New York City, NY 10118
United States
+1 212 736 3100
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
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Always filled with people, Rockefeller Center stretches for blocks. There is plenty to do here: in winter an outdoor …
Thing to Do
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Plz and E 49th Street
New York City, NY 10020
United States
+1 212 332 6868 / +1 212 632 3975
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
Average Rating (23):
     
Not far from Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty stands Ellis Island, former gateway to the United States …
Thing to Do
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
1 Ellis Island
New York City, NY 10004
United States
+1 212 883 1986
Thu Jun 5 12:00am
Average Rating (703):
     
Named after the New York Times, which moved here in 1924, Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart …
Thing to Do
Times Square
43rd Street and 7th Avenue
New York City, NY 10036
United States
+1 212 768 1560 (Times Square Alliance)
Thu Jun 5 12:00am

Fri 06/06/08 (day 10) - Long Island, Centerport

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Discover Long Island life as it was in the mid-19th century at this living history museum that is situated on …
Thing to Do
Round Swamp Road
Long Island, NY 11804
United States
516-572-8400
Fri Jun 6 12:00am
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The whole family will enjoy exploring this museum complex that contains an ostentatious and elegant mansion, a …
Thing to Do
180 Little Neck Road
Centerport, NY 11721-1145
United States
631-854-5555
Fri Jun 6 12:00am
 
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