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11DecDecember 11, 2025

Top 4 Educational Winter Student Travel Destinations

When the weather turns colder, some destinations become even better for student travel. From snowy mountains and Olympic history to Revolutionary-era Boston and New York City’s world-class museums, winter can be the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning. Here are four winter-ready destinations with educational opportunities built right into the itinerary: Utah, Aspen, New York City and Boston. Utah: Winter Basecamp for Science, History and Olympic Spirit Utah offers a mix of mountain adventure, science and U.S. history that works well for student...

By Bethany BarngroverFeatured DestinationsEducational Travel, Group Travel, student trips, winter break, winter destinations, winter travel0 Comments

10DecDecember 10, 2025

Human Rights Month: Top U.S. Civil Rights Sites for Student Learning

Human Rights Month is an important time for students to examine the people and events that shaped the Civil Rights Movement. Several U.S. destinations offer powerful, curriculum-aligned learning experiences. These museums and historic sites help students connect classroom lessons to real stories of courage, activism and resilience. The Rosa Parks Museum — Montgomery, Alabama Rosa Parks The Rosa Parks Museum is located on the site where Parks was arrested in 1955. Students learn about her role in the Montgomery Bus...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured Destinations0 Comments

15OctOctober 15, 2025

Spooky Student Trips: Haunted History Tours Across America

Many cities across the U.S. have a haunted history. What better way to explore their spooky stories than with an immersive tour? Led by seasoned guides, these destinations offer travelers spine-tingling opportunities to experience history and local legends up close. Detroit, Michigan Once known as the “Paris of the Midwest,” Detroit is a city of innovation — and intrigue. Students can explore the eerie halls of the Whitney Mansion, rumored to be home to lingering spirits from the city’s Gilded Age. Guided...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured Destinationsfall travel, haunted history tour, history trip0 Comments

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