Excursions & Activities for New York & Washington DC

Duration2: 8 Hours

The ALL LOOPS TOUR includes four separate double-decker tour loops that allow you to enjoy the best of Manhattan and Brooklyn with 48 hours of unlimited hop-on, hop-off opportunities at over 50 stops! See everything from Times Square to Battery Park to the Empire State Building to Harlem. Each tour loop takes 2-3 hours.

This excursion is included on New York (JN), Boston & New York (JBN), New York & Washington DC (JNW), and New York Extended Getaway (JN5). Tours operate daily between 08:00 am and 9:00 pm.

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Duration2: 1.5 Hours

View the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. This 90-minute Skyline Cruise offers more sights than any other cruise in the New York Harbor. An entertaining and informative "certified" Tour Guide will provide interesting facts about all the sights that make New York City so special, including the Empire State Building, the United Nations, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 1.5 hours.

View the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. This 90-minute Skyline Cruise offers more sights than any other cruise in the New York Harbor. An entertaining and informative "certified" Tour Guide will provide interesting facts about all the sights that make New York City so special, including the Empire State Building, the United Nations, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.

Snacks and drinks are available on-board. There are multiple cruise times today between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: 1.5 Hours

View the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. This 90-minute Skyline Cruise offers more sights than any other cruise in the New York Harbor. An entertaining and informative "certified" Tour Guide will provide interesting facts about all the sights that make New York City so special, including the Empire State Building, the United Nations, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 1.5 hours.

View the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. This 90-minute Skyline Cruise offers more sights than any other cruise in the New York Harbor. An entertaining and informative "certified" Tour Guide will provide interesting facts about all the sights that make New York City so special, including the Empire State Building, the United Nations, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.

Snacks and drinks are available on-board. There are multiple cruise times today between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: 2 Hours

This is a two hour walking tour to over 40 locations in the world famous park. Visit the Boathouse Cafe used in "When Harry Met Sally", the Bandshell from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Kramer vs. Kramer", Bethesda Fountain seen in movies such as "One Fine Day" and "Ransom". Visit locations from "Home Alone 2", "Ghostbusters", "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and many others. Tours run Friday and Saturday at 12noon and depart from Central Park. Advance purchse required. Tour does not operate in December, January, or February; begins mid March until November 30th.

Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

The Empire State Building offers unmatched views of New York and neighboring states. Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper. The 86th floor observatory, with its popular 360-degree outdoor deck, also has indoor viewing galleries for guests to enjoy the views rain or shine, day or night.

Regular admission tickets take you to the Observatory on the 86th floor. Access to the 102nd Floor Observatory is available at an additional cost of $15.00, but payable directly upon arrival at the attraction. The Empire State Building is open 8:00 am to 2:00 am, 7 days a week (special hours may apply on Holidays).

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

New York's famous Empire State Building, a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. All in all, the feeling and spirit of New York City is embodied in the Empire State Building. From the people who fell in love here to the ones who have returned with their children and grandchildren, everyone recognizes the building not only as an awe-inspiring landmark which offers one of the most spectacular views on earth, but an unequaled symbol of American ingenuity and Art Deco architecture. Narrating your audio tour is Tony, a fictional, but nonetheless authentic, native New Yorker born 50 years ago in Chelsea, an area of Manhattan not yet the hot, trendy neighborhood it is today. The tour is written from Tony's point of view and is filled with his colorful, amusing, and informative observations about his favorite city...and his favorite building.

Regular admission tickets take you to the Observatory on the 86th floor. Access to the 102nd Floor Observatory is available at an additional cost of $15.00, but payable directly upon arrival at the attraction. Empire State Building is open 8:00 am to 2:00 am, 7 days a week (special hours may apply on Holidays).

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Join this tour for a fabulous bike ride exploring the sites of world-famous Central Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River and city skyline before heading to the famous 843-acre Central Park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Visit famous sites: Strawberry Fields international peace garden, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden, concert sites, and more!

This bike tour is 3 hours; it covers 9 miles and is of moderate difficulty. Trailer carriages, trailer tandems, and child seats available for an additional cost (payable locally).

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 0.2 hour.

New York City isn't called the "Big Apple" for nothing!! No visit to New York City is complete without a dazzling and incredible tour around the city from the air. The "Big Apple," is a 11-15 minute flight. (Note: There is a mandatory $30.00 per person heliport facility/security fee which must be paid directly at heliport.)

Flights available Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 and Sundays from 9:00am ato 5:00pm. Flights are year round including holidays. Government issue photo id is required. Please note: there is a $30.00 per person security/facility fee payable at the heliport on the day of the flight. Children under 2 years of age and under 35 lbs fly free when sitting on an adults lap. Policy is mandated by FAA and is at the discretion of the pilot.

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Duration2: 3.5 Hours

Lights, Camera, Action! Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Straddle fiction and reality as you visit the locations that you've seen on both the big and small screens. The tour showcases more than 60 locations from Will & Grace, Seinfeld, I Am Legend, Ugly Betty, Gossip Girl, Men in Black, The Devil Wears Prada, and many more! Tours are led by local actors. Come ready to sing your favorite theme songs! You'll see the deli from When Harry Met Sally, the exterior of Peter Parker's apartment from Spider-Man, the diner from Woody Allen's Manhattan, the Friends apartment building, and so much more!

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

New York Water Taxi is the ticket to see some of the citys greatest attractions narrated by entertaining and informative guides. In addition to visiting the National 9/11 Memorial, your exciting cruise brings you up close to such iconic sites as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and Governors Island while allowing hop on and off at any stops along the route.

No refunds or reissues. Your reservation time and day preference should allow for flexibility due to availabilty. Reservations MUST be made at least 7 days prior.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

New York Water Taxi is the ticket to see some of the citys greatest attractions narrated by entertaining and informative guides. In addition to visiting the National 9/11 Memorial, your exciting cruise brings you up close to such iconic sites as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and Governors Island while allowing for Hop on and off whenever and wherever you want along the route.

No refunds or reissues. Your reservation time and day preference should allow for flexibility due to availabilty. Reservations MUST be made at least 7 days prior.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 0.26 hour.

This is an enhanced harbor tour that includes views of New York City's five boroughs! Your tour begins down the Hudson River, Manhattan's Financial District, Woolworth Building, and Ellis Island-allowing for a birds-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, and Verrazano Bridge, which joins Brooklyn and Staten Island. Then return up the Hudson to view Midtown's famous skyscrapers: Empire State, Chrysler, and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings; along with Central Park; Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees; St. John the Devine Cathedral; Columbia University; George Washington Bridge; and the Palisade of New Jersey.

Flights available Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm year round including holidays. Government issue photo id is required. Please note: there is a $30.00 per person security/facility fee payable at the heliport on the day of the flight. Children under 2 years of age and under 35 lbs fly free when sitting on an adults lap. Policy is mandated by FAA and is at the discretion of the pilot.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Visit more than 40 locations on this tour from the popular show Sex and the City as you follow in the footsteps of Carrie and Company. Tours are led by local actors, so brush up on your Sex and the City trivia! Go to the boutique where Charlotte bought her "Rabbit," see the furniture store where Aidan worked as a designer, and have a drink at Scout, the bar owned by Steve and Aidan. Also see locations that were used in the Sex and the City movie! .

All tours are led by tour guides and take place on coach buses. There are several quick step-off points at some locations during the tour. NOTE: Alcohol is not included in the price of the tour. Drinks are discounted at the bar for people on the tour. This tour is recommended for adults only; children 12 and under are not permitted to participate.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 0.5 hour.

Don't miss the BEAST, New York's very own thrill ride. Your captain will take you for a wet n' wild ride through the New York harbor. Hold onto your hats because for 30 fun-filled minutes, you'll be soaring past the skyscrapers at a heart-pounding 45mph. We'll stop for a close-up of the Statue of Liberty, where you'll have a quick photo opportunity. It's a pure thrill!

Height restriction: Participants must be at least 40 inches/100 cm tall to ride the Beast.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 6 hours.

Visit the three must-see attractions in New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art - skip the lines with priority-entrance, The Empire State Building Observatory, and The Statue of Liberty via sightseeing cruise. Your voucher can be used for 2-Hr Semi-Circle Cruise or 2-Hr Harbor Lights Cruise, year round.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 1 hour.

At 850 feet above sea level, you are at the crossroads of commerce and culture, atop an art deco masterpiece and monument to progress. Originally opened over 70 years ago, the design of this deck was inspired by great ocean liners of the era, the perfect metaphor for floating above New York with unobstructed views in all directions. At Top of the Rock, you are surrounded by history, intrigue, architecture, transportation, invention, collaboration, and over eight million people from all over the world. The 67th and 69th floors include outdoor terraces which feature fully transparent, safety glass. The 70th floor, the uppermost level, provides a completely open air, unobstructed 360-degree view of New York City and beyond.

In the case of inclement weather, portions of the deck may be closed for safety reasons. Guests will be advised about weather conditions and visibility prior to entry. Top of the Rock is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. We recommend allowing a minimum of 1 hour for this attraction.

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Duration2: 3 Hours

Blow the cover off some of the most notorious spy cases ever to unfold in the nation's capital. From World War to Cold War to the present, this tour will feature some of the most spy-tingling sites in downtown DC from the last 65 years of espionage history. As a "Recruit" in Spy School 101, you will be briefed by your "Training Officer" on key sites linked to intelligence triumphs, disasters, and mysteries. You will hear tales of spies who have left their invisible mark on the city. High-level former intelligence officers provide video briefings and trade craft secrets as the tour winds its way through the city. This is your chance to go deep undercover into the realm of espionage, intrigue, deception, and betrayal in the spy capital of the world. Includes admission to the International Spy Museum! If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Experience Washington DC's history and culture by bike. This tour provides an overview of the city as you bike to and learn about the major sites on and around the National Mall and Capitol Hill, including the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian Museums, World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more. Learn about interesting exhibits, local events, and practical touring tips from your guide. It is a great way to plan for the rest of your visit to DC! If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

Tour length is 3 hours and covers 7 miles. It is considered an easy ride. Guided tour includes comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, and bottled water. Trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for rent for children for an additional fee (payable locally).

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Duration2: 12 Hours

Travel through picturesque country to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a town steeped in historic interest. The day is devoted to a tour of the town and the historic battlefield. The Gettysburg Diorama, one of the largest Miniature Military Dioramas in the United States, gives a narrated history of the Battle, accompanied by sound and light effects. The commentary of your tour guides will help you understand, more clearly than ever before, the story of the largest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. View Cemetery Ridge, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Visit the restored home of George Washington Shriver and see where Confederate sharpshooters were killed and where Civil War bullets and medical equipment were discovered 133 years later. We will stop near General Pickett's, where you can enjoy lunch on your own. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 12 Hours

Travel to Charlottesville, Virginia, where we will continue up the mountainside to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson-President, inventor, surveyor, musician, and artist. Tour the famous Michie Tavern, with the option to purchase lunch on your own. The Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center, the new gateway to Monticello, will offer visitors greatly enhanced services and amenities while engaging them in Thomas Jefferson's life, times, and lasting legacies through a new introductory film, four innovative exhibitions, and a hands-on discovery room. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

There is no sight in Washington DC greater than the monuments of our nation's capital seen at night. You won't want to miss the breathtaking views to be had aboard this coach tour. Make stops at the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, and FDR Memorial. You will be fully captivated during this 3-hour tour. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the amazing sights and memories of our wonderful tour of Washington DC after dark. See our national monuments and federal buildings flooded in lights-from the illuminated dome of the US Capitol to the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, House and Senate Office Buildings, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue, The White House, Capitol Reflecting Pool, Georgetown, Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 0.06 Hours

Freedom, fun, monuments, and a breeze-this tour covers the monuments and memorials on the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin. See the Washington Monument, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more. This tour also gives you the chance to walk around and explore the memorials in depth. There is a lot to see, but we will get you there in this leisurely, yet efficient, tour. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

Tour length is 3 hours and covers 4 miles. It is considered an easy ride. Guided tour includes comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, and bottled water. Trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for rent for children for an additional fee (payable locally).

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Duration2: 9 Hours

This comprehensive tour starts with a morning at Mount Vernon, George Washington's home, gardens, and farm. Enjoy lunch on your own at Mount Vernon. Visit the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria to see some of the most amazing historic sites in Virginia. Step off the coach and visit Christ Church, attended by George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Also see historic 17th- and 18th-century homes. Board Arlington National Cemetery's lectured tram to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and view the unforgettable Changing of the Guard ceremony. Witness the eternal flame that lights up the Kennedy Gravesite. Stop for a photo opportunity at Iwo Jima Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, and Air Force Memorial. Also, you will see Fort Washington, the U.S. Capitol, the Japanese/American Memorial, Bell Tower/the statue of Robert Taft, Mellon Fountain, the East and West Wing of the National Gallery of Art, the National Archives, Jefferson Memorial, and the sixth largest River in the United States-the Potomac River. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 5 Hours

Follow the life and times of the father of our country as you visit the state of Virginia and the home of George Washington on this guided tour. Step off the coach to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, which stretch over 500 open acres along the scenic Potomac River. The coach returns to Washington DC via the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria and past Fort Washington, The Pentagon, and Crystal City, VA. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

Visit the world's most interactive museum, where five centuries of news history meets up-to-the-second technology. The Newseum's 14 major galleries and 15 theaters will immerse you in the world's greatest news stories - the people, the places and the times.

Children age 6 and under are free.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

Welcome Abroad! Colourful anecdotes, humorous stories and historical information are combined into a fast moving two hour narrative that will both entertain and educate. Start the tour at any one of 17 stops and you can hop off the trolley at your favourite sites. Trolleys will roll by at least every thirty minutes, then reboard and continue with the tour until you return to your starting point. Tours begin daily at 9:00am.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

Duration2: 4 Hours

Pedaling towards the setting sun-there is no better way to spend an evening in Washington than on this "Sites at Nite" bicycle tour. This evening tour takes you to the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin when the monuments are less crowded, the air is cooler, and the views are magnificent. Explore the new WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Jefferson, Lincoln, and FDR memorials, and more. Riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

Tour length is 3 hours and 4 miles. It is considered an easy ride. Child rates are for ages 12 and under. Guided tour includes comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, and bottled water. Trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for an additional fee (reserved & paid locally).

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Duration2: 3 Hours

The evening starts with dinner at a favorite local restaurant, then continues with an illumination tour of several of the most famous memorials, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Duration2: 3 Hours

Begin your evening at a popular local restaurant "Old Europe", then continue with an illumination tour of several of the most famous memorials, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Duration2: 3.5 Hours

The evening begins with dinner at a popular local restaurant. Enjoy a fantastic meal followed by an Illuminated Tour of Washington DC. The illuminated tour provides a unique perspective to witness DC by night and see the memorials in all their splendor. Tour lasts about 2 hours not including dinner.

Duration2: This excursion typically takes 3 hours.

DC Ducks is the newest, most exciting way to see Washington. Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and let this boat on wheels introduce you to Washington DC! From Union Station, "waddle" down to the mall, where you will see the awe-inspiring monuments and fabulous Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River, you will splash down for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to the water, it is all in the same vehicle! The "wisequacking" captains will entertain you with anecdotes, well researched historical facts, and the corniest jokes you've ever heard! The Ducks return to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the approach pattern. Hold your ears as incoming aircraft pass over just feet from where you're sitting-giving new meaning to sitting duck! These Ducks are fully restored, U.S. Coast Guard approved vessels.

Tour operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tours depart every hour on the hour.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 4 hours.

Sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington DC. The popular Old Town Trolley tour covers Washington's major attractions, such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. The licensed and professional tour guides share colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and well-researched historical information. Hop on and hop off the tour at your own pace for the entire day! As you tour the nation's capital, you will have the opportunity to get off the trolley and visit memorials, museums, and historical points of interest as well as opportunities for shopping and dining throughout the city. When you are ready, just re-board and it's on with the tour. You will get tips and popular places to visit with complete details-everything you need for a perfect Washington DC vacation!

This excursion is included on Washington DC Getaway (JW), Washington DC Extended Getaway (JW5), New York & Washington DC (JNW), and Boston, New York & Washington DC (JBW). The trolley operates daily every 30 minutes from 9:00 am with last re-boarding at 5:30 pm .

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