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Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Boston (Massachusetts)
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Ends in
Washington
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 4, 2026 to OCT 11, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$4,635.05
Overview
Explore the extraordinary historic sites where patriots dared to dream with the Declaration of Independence in 1776! From Boston’s Freedom Trail to Connecticut’s maritime harbors to the “city that never sleeps” in NYC, you’ll see the sights and hear the inspiring stories of a new nation now celebrating its 250th birthday! Take a bite out the Big Apple in New York City, where the Stock Exchange, the Statue of Liberty, and hopeful stars were born on the stages of Broadway. Discover the proud heritage of the City of Brotherly Love in Philadelphia and walk in the footsteps of freedom fighters in Washington, DC amid monumental landmarks and memorials to Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., and hallowed tributes to never-forgotten heroes. Stroll the waterfront on the Potomac in Old Town Alexandria. History comes to life in living legacies during this celebration of America’s semiquincentennial! PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in New York City so you can plan your day your way!
Visited During Tour
Boston (Massachusetts) | Concord (Massachusetts) | Lexington | Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) | Washington D.c
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Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong tour dates available from Globus. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
Globus Tour Code AK
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1BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Boston! Your Tour Director can point you to the best eateries offering the perfect culinary experience in this melting pot of cultures from around the world. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and suggestions on where to dine and what to see!
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2BOSTON. LEXINGTON & CONCORD SIGHTSEEING
Birthplace of the American Revolution Modern Boston fades into the past as you visit the sights of the American Revolution, including visits to nearby Colonial Lexington and time at Buckman Tavern to learn about revolutionary events that happened here before continuing to Concord, another site of the first military engagement of the Revolution. Return to Boston for lunch at a local restaurant and a tour of the Old North Church. Explore the iconic Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail to experience the iconic city’s rich history, from Boston Common to the Old South Meeting House and Old State House. Continue to the site of the Boston Tea Party at the waterfront and sail through time on a relaxing harbor cruise on Boston Harbor in Massachusetts Bay—an active port for more than 400 years! TOUR HIGHLIGHTONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA. Retrace the route of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride in 1775. Visit the Old North Church, the site of the famous lantern signal that alerted citizens to the arrival of British troops by sea. Also see Lexington, where Revere warned prominent leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock to leave the city.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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3BOSTON–MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT– NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
From Sea to Shining Sea Depart Boston for the Mystic Seaport Museum, one of the nation’s largest maritime museums in Mystic, Connecticut. Visit the museum exhibits, stroll through the working shipyard, and interact with storytellers in a recreated New England coastal village to learn about America’s seafaring heritage. Continue south for a two-night stay in cosmopolitan New York City. Tonight, enjoy free time to dine at one of New York’s many restaurants, experience Times Square at night, or travel to the “Top of the Rock” for memorable views of Central Park and Manhattan. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in New York City! Wander and wonder in Midtown Manhattan. Perhaps, visit Rockefeller Center, a National Historic Landmark and cultural center, developed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Built during the Great Depression, the complex includes restaurants, shops, commercial space, Radio City Music Hall and “30 Rock,” home to NBCUniversal Studios.
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- Breakfast
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4NEW YORK CITY
The Big Apple Experience the energy of NYC during a private sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, including Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and the historic New York Public Library. Continue to the Meatpacking District with a tour of This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Chelsea Market and time for lunch on your own. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to experience the city on your own. Perhaps a tour of Radio City Music Hall, the new Broadway Museum, or a walk on the High Line. Feast on classic Italian specialties tonight with your tour companions at an included dinner. TOUR HIGHLIGHTMANGIAMO! Pasta, cannoli, and chianti! Long considered a melting pot for culture and cuisine, New York is home to the largest Italian-American population in North America; more than four million Italians immigrated to the US between 1880-1924. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in one of New York’s authentic Italian restaurants still serving the best family recipes from The Old Country.LOCAL FAVORITECITY SIGHTS In the late 1800s, the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) constructed factories in the Meatpacking District. The Chelsea factory location was the birthplace of the Oreo cookie in 1912, and the rugged industry-style architecture is maintained today in the popular Chelsea Market.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
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5NEW YORK CITY– PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY– PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Cultures and Traditions of New York This morning, visit the highlights of Lower Manhattan, including the Financial District and Wall Street, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Explore more of New York with your choice between included Globus Choice excursions.
After time to enjoy lunch on your own at Gansevoort Market in the Oculus at the World Trade Center, continue to the historic Lower East Side to explore the Tenement Museum. Take an interactive guided tour through recreated 19th-and 20th-century apartments, exploring the artifacts and hearing the amazing stories of the immigrants who helped build the nation. Continue to Philadelphia with a stop in Princeton, New Jersey. Did you know that New York City, Philadelphia, and Princeton all held the title of nation’s capital before Washington, DC permanently became the U.S. capital in 1800? With a brief stop in Princeton, best known for its Ivy League university, hear how the 1777 Battle of Princeton was an important victory for General George Washington during the American Revolution.
HAMILTON'S NEW YORKExplore Lower Manhattan through the eyes of a Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. Hear stories about his life and death with a guided walking tour to see the historic sites of Zuccotti Park, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and Wall Street, as well as Hamilton's tomb and favorite bar.
HALLOWED GROUNDVisit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to explore Ground Zero, New York. Hear moving stories of unselfish courage and unimaginable loss on the fateful day in September 2001.- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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6PHILADELPHIA
Pens and Parchment in Philadelphia Commemorate the rich history of Philadelphia during a city sightseeing tour featuring the historic red-brick buildings where important gatherings determined the American Revolution that resulted in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Enjoy a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak lunch and continue to the Museum of the American Revolution for a fascinating guided tour. Feel history come to life through inspiring photography, interactive exhibits, and dramatic stories from the Revolutionary War. This evening, enjoy dinner on the historic Moshulu ship. Launched in 1904, she had a long and exciting career on the seas and is now considered one of Philadelphia’s best restaurants. LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES You want onions on that? The Philly Cheesesteak was created in the 1930s. Campo’s of Philadelphia grew from a local grocery store and butcher shop established in 1943 to become one of the most-loved sandwich spots in Philadelphia.
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- Breakfast
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7PHILADELPHIA–WASHINGTON, DC
Birthplace of America Enjoy free time this morning and consider a visit to the Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, or delicious lunch and shopping at Reading Terminal Market, one of the oldest public markets in the United States. Continue to Washington, DC. TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Check in to a monumental hotel in the heart of D.C. on prestigious Sixteenth Street for an unforgettable stay at the Capital Hilton. A member of Historic Hotels of America, it stands as one of Washington’s most celebrated hotels—having hosted prominent gatherings with presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, and history makers. Formerly the Statler Hotel, the hotel became the affinity of U.S. Presidents and notable guests from Lucille Ball to Judy Garland; Winston Churchill to Martin Luther King, Jr. to Queen Elizabeth II – and now you!
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- Breakfast
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8WASHINGTON, DC
The Nation’s Capital Explore historic landmarks to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on a Washington, DC sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, including the National Archives to view the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Magna Carta, and Bill of Rights. Continue to the National Mall to visit the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial plus the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials. Enjoy leisure time this afternoon to explore on your own. Consider the Smithsonian Museums, C & O Canal in Georgetown, International Spy Museum, or a walk along Embassy Row. ENHANCED FREE TIMEART & ARCHITECTURE The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, featuring 11 of the 21 galleries along the National Mall. Explore the National Museum of the American Indian’s expansive collection and indigenous landscaping; the Smithsonian National Museum of American History—rich in artifacts highlighting historic American culture, including Dorothy’s ruby slippers from Wizard of Oz, Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves, and a special exhibit honoring the nation’s flag, the Star-Spangled Banner; the National Museum of African American History and Culture for significant exhibits illustrating African American culture and history, including the Revolutionary War and Civil Rights Movement.
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9WASHINGTON, DC. OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA–ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Service and Sacrifice This morning, visit the U.S. Capitol, home for the Legislative Branch of U.S. Federal government, for a guided tour. Depart Washington, DC for nearby Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Continue to Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s largest military cemetery, and the final resting place for President John F. Kennedy, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and many other historic figures. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a special farewell dinner. (B, D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS Witness the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbolic site for heroes whose remains were not recovered or identified. Stand at the moving site where soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) steadfastly guard the tomb 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Old Town Alexandria. Once part of Washington, DC and a former home to George Washington, the city was a prominent hub for political, social, and commercial activity during the Colonial and Federal Periods. Stroll the historic King Street area to discover inviting shops, restaurants, and cobblestone streets leading to the Potomac River waterfront.
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10WASHINGTON, DC
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Washington, DC? Extra nights are available for purchase.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Globus in their Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong tour:
Boston
The Bostonian Hotel
Hotel rating (by Globus): Superior First-Class
Tucked away in one of the city's most sought-after areas is the Bostonian Hotel Boston. Situated close to South Station in the heart of North End Boston, their redbrick exterior and timeless interiors represent a distinctive fusion of the past and present. The majority of the main sites are accessible by foot.
Location
26 North Street
Boston, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)
New York
Westin New York at Times Square
Hotel rating (by Globus): Superior First-Class
The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, room service, concierge service, business center, Internet access, gift shop, fitness center, spa, and an activities and theater desk.
Location
270 West 43rd St
New York, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)
Philadelphia
Marriott Philadelphia Old City
Hotel rating (by Globus): Superior First-Class
Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Marriott Philadelphia Old City is a sophisticated and elegant hotel with colonial and contemporary influences. Convenient on-site amenities and comfortable guestrooms make for a wonderful stay in the City of Brotherly Love.
Location
One Dock Street
Philadelphia, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)
Washington
Capital Hilton
Hotel rating (by Globus): Superior First-Class
Located two blocks from the White House and within closing walking distance to downtown attractions, shopping and restaurants, this hotel is a perfect location for your visit to DC. The hotel features a lobby lounge, full service restaurant, gift shop, ATM, concierge, premier health club and full service day spa. This hotel is 100% non-smoking.
Location
1001 16th St Nw
Washington, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)
More Details
Globus is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong tour:
Travelers Notes
Special features included in this tour: •Visit to Concord and Lexington for Revolutionary War highlights •Guided sightseeing in Boston including the Old North Church, Freedom Trail, and Boston Harbor cruise •Visit to Mystic, Connecticut and tour the Mystic Seaport Museum •Private city tour with Local Guide in New York City •Visit to Chinatown and Little Italy plus a tour of Chelsea Market •Globus Choice excursions in New York – included in your tour with your choice of a Lower Manhattan walking tour through the eyes of Alexander Hamilton or a visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum •Guided sightseeing in Philadelphia and special lunch at a local favorite for Philly Cheesesteak •Visit to the Museum of the American Revolution and Independence Hall •Sightseeing in Washington DC with a Local Guide and a visit to the U.S. Capitol •Tour Arlington National Cemetery and visit to Old Town Alexandria
Meals Included
8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Private Touring
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