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Monument Walk: Guided Tour with A/C Comfort
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New York
It is an excursion where we will walk most of the monuments and they will always be accompanied by a certified tour guide, who will give explanations of all the places to visit.
It is an excursion where we will walk most of the monuments and they will always be accompanied by a certified tour guide, who will give explanations of all the places to visit.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arlington National Cemetery - After a 4-hour journey with a 30-minute breakfast stop from NY, the group will explore Arlington Cemetery, visiting the graves of the Kennedy brothers: Robert, Edward, and JFK. The tour guide will provide historical insights and explanations. The cemetery visit will last about 60 minutes.
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- Arlington National Cemetery - After a 4-hour journey with a 30-minute breakfast stop from NY, the group will explore Arlington Cemetery, visiting the graves of the Kennedy brothers: Robert, Edward, and JFK. The tour guide will provide historical insights and explanations. The cemetery visit will last about 60 minutes.
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - This monument honors the Marines who have served their country, inspired by the iconic image of six soldiers raising the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi in Iwo Jima, Japan, captured by Joe Rosenthal. There will be a 15-minute walk to take photos.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - A granite wall inscribed with over 58,000 names, commemorating those who fell, went missing, or were captured during the Vietnam War. There will be a 15-minute walk to take photos.
- Lincoln Memorial - A tribute to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who is immortalized in marble as a symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom. Known for ending slavery after the Civil War. There will be a 15-minute walk to take photos.
- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - A famous reflecting pool featured in the movie Forrest Gump.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - Discover the meaning behind “Freedom Isn’t Free” at this innovative memorial honoring Korean War veterans on the National Mall. The memorial’s elements, including walls, stainless steel statues, and the Pool of Remembrance, are dedicated to the U.S. Armed Forces members who served and sacrificed during the Korean War. There will be a 15-minute walk to take photos.
- World War II Memorial - A nationally significant memorial dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. The memorial artfully displays symbols of America’s triumph in the Second World War, featuring a splendid fountain at its center. Fifty-six granite columns symbolize unity among the 48 states, seven federal territories, and the District of Columbia. The columns form a semi-circle around the memorial’s plaza, with two 43-foot tall arches on opposite sides. The northern arch represents victory in the Atlantic, while the southern arch symbolizes victory in the Pacific. There will be a 15-minute walk to take photos.
- Obelisk - The Washington Monument, built to honor George Washington, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States, was once the tallest building in the world at just over 555 feet. It remains the tallest stone structure and obelisk globally.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - The centerpiece of this monument is a 30-foot statue of Dr. King, carved into the Stone of Hope, emerging from two large boulders known as the Mountain of Despair. Together, they represent the powerful words from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The text of this speech is engraved on the Stone: “From the mount of despair, a stone of hope.”
- Jefferson Memorial - The Thomas Jefferson Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honors one of the nation’s founders, a legendary scholar, and revolutionary leader. Jefferson was the third president, the second vice president, and the first secretary of state. As one of the principal authors of the Declaration of Independence and the founder of the University of Virginia, Jefferson is celebrated for his eloquent writing and inventive spirit. This neoclassical memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Jefferson and excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.
- White House - The White House serves as the official residence and primary workplace of the President of the United States. Designed by George Washington and constructed in 1790 under the direction of Irish-born architect James Hoban, it is built in the Neoclassical style. There will be a 15-minute walk to take photos.
- FBI Headquarters - The J. Edgar Hoover Building, located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C., serves as the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Planning for the building began in 1962, with a site formally selected in January 1963.
- The National Archives Museum - The group will pass by the Museum, which houses some of the most significant documents in history, particularly American history: the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights (one of only four extant copies), and the Magna Carta (one of the four extant copies).
- U.S. Capitol - The group will walk past the United States Capitol, which houses the two chambers of the United States Congress. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington D.C., the nation’s capital, it was completed in its first stage in 1800 and is a major tourist attraction.
- National Mall - There will be 1 hour of free time for lunch and leisurely exploration before embarking on the approximately 4-hour journey back to New York.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Location
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
7th Avenue
7 Avenue entre Between 51St y 52ND Steets at 5:50 AM.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Patiencegreen13
Oct 9, 2022
Pat great Experience 🤗 - It was fun by meeting new friends and party together.on Instagram @patiencegreenofficial and @hairbygreenempire
It's was actually a great memory
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