Nov 9-10 Visit Philadelphia, Baltimore & DC $169.99 (2 Days 1 Night)

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.

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PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 census. The city is the urban core of the larger Delaware Valley, also known as the Philadelphia metropolitan area, the nation's eighth-largest metropolitan area and seventh-largest combined statistical area with 6.245 million residents and 7.366 million residents, respectively.

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BALTIMORE

Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census, it is the 30th-most populous US city. Baltimore was designated an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland in 1851, and is the most populous independent city in the nation. As of 2020, the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was 2,838,327, the 20th-largest metropolitan area in the country.

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LODGING

We will be staying in a vacation house near Baltimore, with 5 bedrooms, 5 beds (3 queen/double beds, 2 single beds), 3 baths, a dedicated workspace, 1 full kitchen& 1 kitchenette, & 1 living room & 1 sitting area. We will max out at 9 people. The house is 20 minutes drive to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, and 1 mile from historic Ellicott City and from downtown Catonsville

Features: An acre of property, big backyard, quiet & peaceful, patio, free WiFi, TV with Netflix, microwave, hair dryer, washer & dryer.

Essential Provided: Bed sheets, conditioner, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: Nov 9th, 2024 Saturday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 6:30 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.

Depart 7:10 AM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Return Date/Time: Depart Nov 10th from DC around 5:00 PM and expect to arrive at NYC at 9:30 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

Day 1: New York City to Philadelphia

Morning:

· Depart NYC early (around 7:10 AM) to maximize our day.

· Drive to Philadelphia (approximately 1.5-2 hours).

Mid-Morning:

· Independence National Historical Park: Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall (45 mins).

Afternoon:

· Philadelphia Museum of Art: Famous for the “Rocky Steps.” ($30; Just visit outside)

· Lunch: Try a Philly cheesesteak at Pat’s or Geno’s (40 mins).

Late Afternoon:

· Drive to Baltimore (approximately 2 hours)

· Inner Harbor: Spectacular waterfront vista, dynamic music concerts & ritzy seafood joints (20-30 mins)

· Art Museum: Be Inspired for Free at the American Visionary Art Museum (Outside: 15 mins)

· Fort McHenry: Take a Free Tour of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Outside: 15 mins)

Evening:

· Dinner: Enjoy a meal at one of the local restaurants.

· Drive to the house (approximately 20 minutes).

Day 2: Washington, D.C.

Morning:

· National Mall: Visit iconic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument (outside), and the U.S. Capitol (outside)(Total: 90 minutes).

· Smithsonian Museums (Free): Choose one or two museums to explore (e.g., National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum)(90 mins).

Afternoon:

· Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local café or food truck (40 mins).

· White House: View from the outside. Visit White House Visitor Center (30 mins)

Late Afternoon:

· Tidal Basin: Walk around and see the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (60 mins)

· Optional 1: Inside visit The National Archives (free: 30 mins)

· Optional 2: Visit the new WWI Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korea War Veterans Memorial & Vietnam Veterans Memorial, or Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Evening:

· Drive back to NYC (approximately 4-5 hours).

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)

Early Birds: $169.99 per person for first 4 spots or 7 days in advance whichever comes first. Regular: $199.99 per person afterward. Upgrading from shared queen bed to own bed room is $80 extra.

Cost Included in the Trip: 1 night shared accommodation (sharing a queen/double bed) at a big vacation house. Guided tour. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 service charge is required & will be collected on the returning trip.

Cost Not Included in the Trip: * Any paid attractions in the destination cities; * Meals, snacks & drinks;

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REFUND POLICY

* Full refund minus $30 processing fee if cancelled 7 days in advance

* 50% refund if cancelled 4 days in advance

* No refund for cancellation or no show within 4 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $30 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

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