8-Day US East Coast and Canada Tour from Boston

New York, NY

• Empire State Building: This massive skyscraper in the heart of New York City is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Visitors to the skyscraper can head to the 86th floor's observation deck for a 360-degree view of the city.
• Wall Street: This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.
• Ground Zero: In the United States, "Ground Zero" refers to the site of the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and killed thousands of people. Today, the area is a construction site of future buildings and memorials.
• Statue of Liberty: This world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United States. Dedicated in 1886, it has served not just as a symbol of New York but of the country ever since.
• United Nations: This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The complex may be toured by groups as long as they are sure to make a reservation in advance.
• Rockefeller Center: A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.
• Fifth Avenue: One of the most famous shopping areas in the world-- and one of the most expensive-- New York City's Fifth Avenue cuts across Manhattan and hold some of its most famous landmarks and event centers.

Philadelphia, PA

• Liberty Bell: The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago.
• Independence Hall: One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.

Washington, DC

• National Air and Space Museum: One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial: This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.
• Lincoln Memorial: This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.
• Jefferson Memorial: The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year.
• Korean War Veterans Memorial: This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.

Hersheys Chocolate World

Corning Glass Center

Niagara Falls, NY

• Niagara Falls Illumination: For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls. Every night of the year at dusk, visitors can experience the falls a new way.

Niagara Falls, NY

• Niagara Falls Adventure Movie: The Niagara Falls Adventure Theater on the American side of the falls is features a 45-foot screen and a 40-minute film entitled "Niagara: Legends of Adventure," which tells the story of the explorers who first experienced the falls.
• Maid of the Mist: More water pours over Niagara Falls than any other waterfall in the world, and the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride gets you as close as possible-- right underneath the falls. Be ready to get wet!

Toronto, ON

• CN Tower: One of Canada's most recognizable landmarks and the tallest building in the country, the iconic CN Tower has been standing since 1976. It is the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world and the third-tallest tower.
• Toronto City Hall: This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).
• University of Toronto: Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.
• Ontario Legislative Building: The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

Ottawa, ON

• Parliament Hill: Parliament Hill, located on the banks of the Ottawa River Canada's capital city, is home to the Canadian Parliament. The gorgeous location and dramatic architecture make this a huge tourist location-- more than 3 million people come every year.

Montreal, QC

• Olympic Stadium and Tower: This stadium was originally constructed as the main arena of the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Quebec. The stadium also features the Montreal Tower, the largest inclined tower in the world and a popular tourist attraction.

Quebec City

• Historic District of Old Quebec: This UNESCO World Heritage Site traces its history to 1620 and the establishment of the Saint-Louis Fort. Old Quebec is known for its architecture and its value as a testament to the impact of colonization.

Boston, MA

• MIT: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics, and MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.
• Harvard University: One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636, making it the oldest university in the United States. Tourists come for both history and the architecture.
• Boston Common: Boston's famous park has been serving citizens of the city for over 200 years. The 50 acres of rolling lawns and clear ponds have seen the likes of everyone from Martin Luther King to Paul Revere.
• Massachusetts State House: Perched grandly atop Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House has been the location of Massachusetts government since 1798. This iconic domed building houses the governor's offices and the state legislature. Tours must be scheduled in advance.
• Quincy Market: Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.