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School trips to the USA

USA school trips offer a special experience, packed full of excitement, educational value and simply unforgettable memories that students will cherish. 

With such a vast array of destinations and subject focuses, a school trip to the USA offers educational benefits like nowhere else. Explore the USA’S complex political history with a trip to Washington or immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood in Los Angeles. 

If you would like some help in choosing a suitable destination for your school trip to the USA, please contact us to discuss your options with one of our experienced Tour Consultants.

What areas of study can my group explore on a school tour of America?

No matter the desired learning objectives that you have in mind for your group, an educational school tour of the USA provides lots of opportunities for you to go above and beyond in meeting your goals. Subject areas of study include: 

  • History and Politics
  • Geography
  • Film and Media
  • Computer Science
  • Business & Economics
  • Art & Design

USA school trip highlights

Feedback is something we value very highly from all our attending groups, they help to provide us with an insight into the many amazing attractions and experiences during a trip. Below, we’ve selected some of the best USA school trip highlights across many different cities. 

Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York

A trip to 'The Big Apple', the city of New York is hugely popular due to its awe-inspiring collection of historical landmarks and attractions. Your art students will The Metropolitan Museum of Art - also knowns as simply, The Met. With a jaw-dropping two million works of art that cover cultural eras across thousands of years, it’s simply a must for Art students.

National Museum of American History - Washington

Washington is the nation’s capital, home of the White House and many other political landmarks. It cannot fail to inspire your students with its grand buildings, monuments and parks. 

For history and politics students, the National Museum of American History offers a deep dive into the travails of American democracy. 

Alabama State Capitol Museum - Alabama

If a trip to the Deep South is on the agenda, then take inspiration from visiting the Alabam State Capitol. Explore the civil history of the Confederate States of America and learn about the iconic Martin Luther King Jr and discover more about the birthplace of the civil rights movement. 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood - Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the home of film and media, offering diversity, glamour and a sprinkling of movie magic for students of film and performing arts. Geographers will also be amazed at the range of biodiversity from the arid deserts to awesome canyons.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Warner Bros. Music Studio Tour. Students will be enthralled by a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic TV shows, gain an understanding of scriptwriting and explore the golden era of film and TV from yesteryear. 

Silicon Valley Tour - San Francisco 

Explore the technology revolution with a visit to Silicon Valley. Perfect for media or computer science students, your group can immerse themselves in the vast campuses of the world’s leading tech giants, Apple, Google and Facebook, with a visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View an educational highlight. 

Discover all of our USA school trip destinations

Our USA school trip destinations include: 

  • New York
  • Washington
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles
  • Alabama
  • Georgia

 

Check out the individual pages below for a full rundown of what each destination can offer for you and your students. 

NEW YORK

WASHINGTON

LOS ANGELES

SAN FRANCISCO

GEORGIA & ALABAMA

We provide you support, protection & expertise for your USA educational tour


    We are ABTA and ATOL members for your financial security and a School Travel Forum member to promote good practice and safety in school travel. We have access to the associations support and expertise including 24-hour crisis support. This means you can travel with confidence knowing your students are in good hands and help is at hand if required.

We are ‘Learning Outside The Classroom’ Quality Badge Accredited


    We are proud to have been awarded this Quality Badge which is the first nationally recognised accreditation for organisations and venues providing learning outside the classroom experiences. What this means for you booking with us is:

    • A high quality teaching and learning experience
    • Safety and risk managed effectively
    • Security of booking with a reputable company, independently audited by an external verifier.

Book with us to make your college or school trip to the USA planning easy


    • Teacher/Lecturer inspection visits
    • Dedicated personal Tour Consultant and Tour Planner
    • Easy-to-view online tour quotation
    • Market-leading trip organiser portal 'My Tour Manager'
    • FREE resources and templates to help launch your trip to students
    • Risk assessment advice so you can make an informed decision on every tour component
    • FREE and completely personalised 'European Study Tours Travel App' to access your travel information on the trip
    • 'Locate My Trip App' designed to provide reassurance to parents/guardians and teachers.

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