Explore Colonial America
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- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Philadelphia (PHL), out of Washington DC (IAD)
- Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip Pick up PHL and drop off IAD 2 nights in Philadelphia at the Holiday Inn Express Midtown, or similar
- 1 night in Gettysburg at the Gettysburg Hotel, or similar
- 1 night in Shenandoah at the Big Meadows Lodge, or similar
- 2 nights in Williamsburg at the Kingsmill Resort, or similar
- 1 night in Washington D.C. at the Washington Hilton, or similar
- Detailed day-by-day itinerary with trip highlights, hotel information, local guides, maps and driving directions This package is seasonal and runs April to October.
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Welcome to your east coast adventure through America’s Colonial history! Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. See an iconic symbol of American freedom at the Liberty Bell Center! Visit the Betsy Ross house, and check out Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest residential street in the city!
Today, you might want to check out Valley Forge, one of the most popular historical parks in Pennsylvania. Stop into the Visitor Center for a treasure trove of history, a short film about Valley Forge, and a life-sized George Washington statue! Walk through the park to be transported back to Colonial times!
Today, you’ll drive to Gettysburg. Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center - you’ll see over 40,000 artifacts from the American Civil War. Visit the cemetery and The Angle, a battlefield area of Pickett’s Charge. You’ll find solemn monuments and immersive history around each corner.
Drive to Shenandoah today! Your historical journey continues into Shenandoah, Virginia, where you can visit New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. See the battlefield and visit the Bushong House, an 1860’s war hospital turned visitor center. Enjoy the stunning nature surrounding you - one popular picturesque destination is Skyline Drive!
Hop in your rental car and drive through the Virginia greenery to your next destination, Williamsburg! Walk among docents to travel back in time. Wander the Colonial Garden, visit the Courthouse, the Governor's Palace, and much more!
Today, spend more time in Williamsburg or take a brief drive to Jamestown to see historical artifacts and architecture dating back to the 1600s. Or discover Yorktown, another site rich with Colonial and Revolutionary history!
Zoom to your next destination: Washington D.C. You’ll find a massive amount of American history here, so see as much of it as you can! Whether you want to visit Arlington Cemetery, the US Capital, or the Washington Monument, you can spend hours gazing at incredible sights.
Fly home to share your memories of the east coast with your friends and family!
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