We begin in the greatest city of them all – New York. Here, the action never ceases, the lights never dim, and the energy never stops pulsing through its historic streets. It all converges at Times Square, a confluence of people and culture at the heart of the city where we’ll shop and explore before peering back into the city’s past, to learn about its cultural heritage as we tour Ellis Island and visit the Statue of Liberty. We’ll visit the Met to admire its world-class art collection, and even take in a Broadway show!

Then it’s on to Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital. We’ll look back into the city’s role in the early days of the American Republic, and check out the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and tons of other important historic sites. Then we’ll take a closer look at the city today, as we set ourselves to performing valuable service for local communities. You’ll choose how to devote your 15 hours of service from among several options – tutoring disadvantaged children, helping out at a local animal clinic, or helping to build a playground.

Once this work is done, we head to Washington, D.C., seat of American government and home to world-famous monuments and museums. We’ll tour the White House and the Congress, visit the National Mall, and wander through the vast collections of the Smithsonian museums.

Along the way, we’ll eat fantastic local food – including genuine Philly cheesesteaks – head to an amusement park for a day of thrill, and shop in some of the most fashionable districts in the world. Like all TFT trips, our East Coast excursion gives you tons of options to choose from at every turn, so that you can determine how to get the most out of your time. With your TFT counselors there to guide you safely through these three unforgettable cities, you’re guaranteed to have the summer of your life!