Featured Destinations Archives - Educational Destinations

22SepSeptember 22, 2025

Exploring Arts Education in New York City: Top Destinations for Students

New York City is one of the world’s most influential cultural capitals. It is an ideal destination for students exploring the arts. With its museums, performances and landmarks, the city provides hands-on learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. For educators planning a trip, these institutions inspire creativity, critical thinking and cultural awareness in students of all ages. The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art, known as “the Met,” is among the largest and most...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured DestinationsArt History, Art Trip, Educational Travel, New York City0 Comments

22SepSeptember 22, 2025

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Educational Travel Destinations for Students

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, offers an important opportunity for students to explore the rich history, culture and contributions of Hispanic communities across the United States. For educators planning student travel, several destinations provide immersive learning experiences that connect classroom lessons with real-world history, art and cultural traditions. San Diego, California San Diego is home to a vibrant Hispanic community and numerous educational sites. The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park allows students...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured DestinationsEducational Travel, Hispanic Heritage, Hispanic history, history travel, Student Travel, U.S. destinations0 Comments

23MayMay 23, 2025

Experience FIRST Robotics Championship with ED

Robotics teams from all over the world gather each year to compete at the FIRST Robotics Championship in Houston, TX. Students qualify depending on their performance in state championships, only learning their eligibility for the world championship about 2-3 weeks before departure. In the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) portion of the event, teams and their robots were sorted into eight divisions, named after famous scientists like Archimedes, Newton and Galileo. The 868 TechHOUNDS from Carmel HS (IN) traveled with...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsEducational Travel, robotics, robotics competition0 Comments

28AprApril 28, 2025

An Engaging NYC Theatre Adventure with Avon HS

Students from Avon HS (IN) had an engaging theatre adventure in NYC this month. From taking workshops to interacting with industry professionals to attending Broadway shows, students were left inspired. Upon arriving in New York City, Avon HS (IN) theatre students took the subway to Rockefeller Center. They then headed to the Radio City Music Hall for a behind-the-scenes tour of the home of the famous Rockettes. That evening, the group had dinner at Gayle's Broadway Rose, where immensely talented wait...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured DestinationsEducational Travel, nyc, Theatre, theatre workshop0 Comments

28AprApril 28, 2025

Japan Travel Offers Education Through Immersion

Whether you are in a big city like Tokyo or a more rural destination such as Kamakura, the old coastal capital home to much of Samurai culture, Japan travel has something to offer for every student. Group Activities School- and group-friendly activities are found all over Japan. Shrine and Temple Visits Scattered throughout urban and rural areas alike, shrines and temples represent the two major religions of Japan: Shinto and Buddhism, respectively. Open to the public, these provide travelers an up-close experience with a...

By Jake CozzaFeatured DestinationsActivities, Educational Student Tours, Educational Travel, Japan0 Comments

18FebFebruary 18, 2025

Fritz’s Student Adventure Trips

For both the young and young at heart, Fritz’s student adventure trips in The Colony, Texas, promise incomparable adventure. The all-weather, indoor/outdoor adventure park and family attraction offers 100,000 square feet of explorable space – all year round. Fittingly named after the courageous eldest son from the novel, The Swiss Family Robinson, Fritz’s Adventure provides countless opportunities to explore, play and achieve. Visitors are empowered to take on challenges, such as overcoming obstacle courses or facing their fears...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured DestinationsFritz, Student, Trip, Zipline0 Comments

18FebFebruary 18, 2025

City Museum Student Trips

City Museum Student Trips: The Ultimate Hands-On Learning Adventure When planning a school trip, educators and trip organizers seek destinations that blend education with excitement. If you're looking for an interactive, engaging and unforgettable experience, City Museum student trips offer the perfect mix of creativity, exploration and hands-on learning. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, City Museum is not your typical museum. Built inside the old International Shoe Company, this one-of-a-kind attraction is an artist-designed playground filled with slides, tunnels, climbing structures and...

By Chris FrickFeatured Destinations, For FunCity Museum, Student, Travel0 Comments

12NovNovember 12, 2024

Student STEM Trips Featuring iFLY

Student STEM Trips Featuring iFLY make for a thrilling, immersive adventure perfect for all types of students. Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at wind tunnel technology. With STEM lessons aligned to your state standards, flexible packages and scheduling for your organization, iFLY is a unique field trip destination. As educators look for innovative ways to inspire students and make STEM subjects engaging, field trips have evolved from mere excursions to powerful educational tools. One standout experience that provides both fun and...

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01NovNovember 1, 2024

Taking the Stage – the Impact of NYC Student Theatre Workshops

New York City, renowned as the epicenter of Broadway theatre, offers students a unique opportunity for professional development through workshops in the performing arts. Engaging in NYC student theatre workshops isn't just about learning from the best -- it's stepping into the heartbeat of an industry that thrives on innovation, excellence and boundless creativity that will leave a long-term impact on students' careers. A Glimpse into the NYC Student Workshop Experience NYC student theatre workshops come in various formats, encompassing acting,...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsBroadway, broadway workshop, nyc, student workshop, theatre student, theatre workshop0 Comments

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

Museum of Science & Industry Educational STEM Trips

Museum of Science & Industry educational STEM trips provide an unparalleled opportunity for students to immerse themselves in hands-on learning experiences that bring science, technology, engineering and math to life. Located in Chicago, this world-renowned museum offers a vast array of interactive exhibits and engaging programs designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding in STEM fields. From exploring the intricacies of genetics in the YOU! The Experience exhibit to understanding the principles of physics in the Science...

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