For Professional Group Travel Planners

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth in 1776.  To celebrate, a fleet of International tall ships and military vessels will sail to the Virginia waterfront as part of Sail250 America.  Joining the festivities will be over 4,000 officers, cadets, and crews and over 55 ships from 20 nations. You will also mark the 50th anniversary of Harborfest with great food, entertainment, and spectacular fireworks all along the downtown waterfront.

Four of our first five Presidents were Virginians. Two fought in the Revolution, one wrote the Declaration and one wrote the Constitution.  Come see their homes, discover the legacies.  From Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty” speech and to the final battle at Yorktown, you’ll hear how it all happened.

One of the “Must-See” things to do in New York City is see a Broadway Show. Each year, millions of people are attracted to the dazzling neon lights and excitement of the Great White Way. This trip includes your choice of Broadway performance and plenty of time to explore this terrific city on your own.

Share the joy of the holidays with your travel companions at this year’s Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes. Every year Radio City Music Hall transforms itself into an magical wonderland. Make time for joy this holiday and create lasting memories with the legendary Rockettes®.

The Hudson Valley is a National Heritage Area known for its scenic beauty and fascinating history. Enjoy a scenic, narrated cruise and a tour of an artist’s lavish home. Learn about the area’s history with visits to Franklin Roosevelt’s Home and Presidential Library and a tour of West Point.

Here’s a great new trip filled with laughter and history. Discover Lucille Ball’s hometown and the National Comedy Center.  Spend a night on Lake Chautauqua and learn about Teddy Roosevelt’s Swearing in ceremony in Buffalo.

Celebrate The Revolution’s 250 Anniversary!  Visit Saratoga National Historical Park where Benedict Arnold became a hero – then a traitor.  Walk with re-enactors at Fort Ticonderoga, from here  in 1776 George Washington had cannons moved 200 miles, in the dead of winter, to a hill top above Boston. When Gen Thomas Gage woke the morning of March 4, and saw artillery suddenly aimed at the British fleet, he immediately abandoned City, which they had held since Lexington & Concord.

You’ll feel like a child again as you enjoy the New York side of Niagara Falls and visit the World’s Largest Toy Museum in Rochester.   It’s a great lineup that includes an active Carrousel Ride, dinner on the Erie Canal and of course a ride on the Maid of the Mist.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country. There is so much to explore with 24 acres of vendors, exhibits, competitions, demonstrations and more than 5,000 animals.  Don’t forget to check out the incredible butter sculpture.

See dazzling displays, impressive demonstrations and more at the 2027 Philadelphia Flower Show. Returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, enjoy an exciting floral experience, bringing together dynamic designers, bold exhibits, world-class shopping, education, music, food, and fun.