Cities & Schools Trip
City sites TRIP - 5 DAYS
The east coast is packed with big cities and many are within easy striking distance of our schools. If you love the bright lights, consider extending your trip to include some of the most important cities in the nation, all right here in the mid-Atlantic region. You can see all five Mid-Atlantic Boarding School Group as well as four major metropolitan areas (Washington, DC, Wilmington, Philadelphia & New York City) in just 5 days. We suggest you start your journey at either Mercersburg Academy or Blair Academy and then work your way across the region. Below you will find an easy route to consider, which also works in reverse. If you are flying, consider using Dulles (IAD) and Newark (EWR) airports to travel to/from Mercersburg or Blair respectively.
DAY 1
Morning: Visit Mercersburg Academy
(Travel time to Washington, DC - 90 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore Washington, DC
Evening: Dinner in Old Alexandria
DAY 2
Morning: Visit Episcopal High School
(Travel time to Wilmington, DE - 130 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore Wilmington, DE
Evening: Dinner in Wilmington, DE
DAY 3
Morning: Visit St. Andrew's School
(Travel time to Philadelphia - 60 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore Philadelphia
Evening: Dinner in Philadelphia
(Travel time to Hightstown, NJ - 60 minutes)
DAY 4
Morning: Visit Peddie School
(Travel time to NYC - 60 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore New York City
Evening: Dinner in NYC
(Travel time to Blairstown, NJ - 80 minutes)
DAY 5
Morning: Visit Blair Academy
Reverse Trip
DAY 1
Morning: Visit Blair Academy
(Travel time to New York City - 80 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore New York City
Evening: Dinner in New York City
(Travel time to Hightstown, NJ - 60 minutes)
DAY 2
Morning: Visit Peddie School
(Travel time to Philadelphia - 60 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore Philadelphia
Evening: Dinner in Philadelphia
(Travel time to Middletown, DE - 60 minutes)
DAY 3
Morning: Visit St. Andrew's School
(Travel time to Wilmington, DE - 30 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore Wilmington, DE
Evening: Dinner in Wilmington, DE
(Travel time to Alexandria, VA - 105 minutes)
DAY 4
Morning: Visit Episcopal High School
(Travel time to Washington, DC - 15 minutes)
Afternoon: Explore Washington, DC
Evening: Dinner in Washington, DC
(Travel time to Mercersburg, PA - 105 minutes)
DAY 5
Morning: Visit Mercersburg Academy