Full Tour Information
Below is the full itinerary and list of locations
The tour is specifically accommodated to the group’s preferences. If members that sign up want to go see more colleges, the DC tour will stop by University locations on the way. Nature walks, time spent in museums, and restaurant locations can all be modified by you and people on the tour for the best, personalized experience. All of the places the tour takes you are split into 4 categories below. An uncategorized list is at the bottom of the page.
Available Trips
Spring Break March 12-18th, June 2-9th, June 19-26th
Washington DC
US Capitol Building, White House, National Cathedral, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Smithsonians, Ford’s Theatre, Holocaust Museum, National Air and Space Museum
Battlefields and Natural Parks
Gettysburg, Antietam, Manassas, Harper’s Ferry, Lee’s defensive position, Fredricksberg, Chancellorville, Stonewall Jackson, Yorktown, Monticello, Washington’s House, Lee’s House, Williamsburg, Jamestown
Memorials
Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lincoln memorials, Washington Monument, Vietnam War and World Conflict Memorials, Iowa Jima Marines, Pentagon Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Gettysburg Address and Cemetery
Restaurants
Michie Tavern, Appalachian Brewing Company, Silver Diner, Kit Cove Grill, Food for Thought, BBQ, Shake Shack, Other Restaurants Selected by Group
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the trip?
In 2026 there will be three trips available: Spring Break March 12-18th, June 2-9th, June 19-26th. You can sign up for one of the trips. There are only 8 seats for the Spring Break trip.
Is everything included?
Everything is included in the price: food, hotel, transportation fees, tickets for events, and anything you can possibly think of. You could pay the $1700 and not bring a single other dollar and have a very fun and fulfilling experience.
How much does it cost?
The entire tour costs 1975 dollars per person during the spring break tour (March 12th-18th) and 1800 dollars per person during a summer trip (June 2-9th, June 19-26th). However, there is a discount for siblings and families.
Should I bring money? What else should I bring?
Extra money is for souvenirs. The tour stops by many gift shops at historic landmarks so many buy hoodies, key chains, magnets, mugs, and other accessories and items.
How do I or my parents pay for the tour?
View the price tab for more information. Payments are done by check. We are working to set up a credit card payment option as well for this website.
How many students have been on the tour in the past?
See more information on the Past Tours page. A total of 77 students have been on the tour so far and several staff have also been on the DC trip.
For how many years has the tour been happening?
There has been a trip in 2014, 2015(2 trips), 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020(2 trips), 2021(2 trips), 2022, 2023, and 2025.
Who should go on the tour? Can I go or are there requirements?
The DC trip is open to all students. Many students go on the tour their junior year after completing the US history course, which is where the tour is introduced, but the tour is open to anyone with an interest in DC, traveling, history, nature, or just to have fun with friends. A poor disciplinary record can prevent you from going (ISS, OSS).
Do you have a question?
For more information, email swestcoasttours@gmail.com
Reach out if you have any concerns, want to request a place to visit, need clarification on the tour, or still have any questions.
View past tours
Full List of Locations. Sample schedule. Changes due to traffic, weather, and group preference.
- Day 1
- Leave Circa 6:30 Merchant’s Crossing
- Lunch in Georgia at 12:00
- Dinner in Charlotte, North Carolina at 6:00pm
- Arrive at Williamsburg, Virginia at 10:30pm
- Day 2
- Tour Colonial Williamsburg
- Lunch in Williamsburg
- Tour Yorktown Battlefield
- Tour Fredericksburg Battlefield
- Tour Manassas Battlefield
- Arrive at DC Hotel
- Dinner in Silver Springs, Maryland
- Tour DC at Night
- Iwo Jima Memorial
- White House at Night
- Day 3
- Tour Jefferson Memorial
- Tour FDR Memorial
- Tour Lincoln Memorial
- Tour the Washington Monument
- Lunch in Washington DC
- Tour the Supreme Court
- Tour the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
- Tour the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
- Dinner in DC
- 9/11 Pentagon Memorial at Night
- Day 4
- Tour Arlington National Cemetery
- Tour US Capitol Building
- Lunch in DC
- Tour the National Cathedral
- Tour the Smithsonian Annex
- Dinner in Maryland
- Day 5
- Tour Gettysburg Battlefield
- Lunch in Gettysburg
- Tour Antietam
- Dinner in DC
- Tour the American History Smithsonian
- Tour the Lincoln Memorial at Night
- Tour Capitol Building at Night
- Day 6
- Holocaust Museum
- Tour Ford’s Theater
- Smithsonian Art Museum
- National Cathedral
- Day 7
- George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- Lunch in Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
- Dinner in Southern Virginia
- Hotel in South Carolina
- Day 8
- Lunch in Georgia
- Arrive in Florida
- Arrive at Englewood circa 5:00pm