Dripping Springs Trailhead

Best of the City walking tour

From cast iron-fronted buildings to the grandly disastrous post-modern Portland Building, much of Portland, Oregon’s history can be told through the buildings and street layouts; most importantly, the prioritization of parks throughout the city center. How did the city’s early urban planners decide on their layouts? How do modern designers look at the past and plan for the future? Who are the people these streets are named for? What’s with all the roses? It’s not a dry history: full of back-room deals, early deaths and greed; and then there were the hippies! We’ll also discuss the modern rise of radical activists in Portland and how that is intimately connected to the city’s history going back more than a century. Two hours, two miles

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour

Prep for your visit by learning all about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to learn how this French sculpture became the icon it is today. Discover America’s rich cultural history at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, audio guide included. Avoid the crowds with your early reserve-line tickets to access the ferry to Liberty Island. Explore Ellis Island as your guide points out monuments such as the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. Marvel at the stunning panoramas of New York’s skyline with your included round-trip ferry tickets. Get insider tips for the rest of your day here in New York City.

A Day in Amish Country

Pennsylvania is home to a fascinating culture found in the rural farmlands outside of Philadelphia. Join our tour to understand the complex history and lifestyle of the Amish community and dispel the myths of a much misunderstood people. Your tour starts with a ride in our comfortable van out to the idyllic countryside of Lancaster County, where you’ll hear about the beginnings of Amish culture in the United States and see farmers hard at work in their fields. Your local guide will fully immerse you in the way of life here with a visit to an 1800s farmhouse, and your included admission to the Amish Village Museum will give you a deeper appreciation for the traditions and philosophies of the Amish communities. We’ll have time for stops in small towns highlighting Amish-made goods, including quilt shops, bakeries, and road-side stands. Best yet, you’ll have the chance to support the community with your food purchases, with unique options recommended by your guide!