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A desire to DO MORE GOOD has led to Fields Trips being awarded Gold from North America's largest certification program for the tourism and hospitality industry, GreenStep Sustainable Tourism.

FIELDS TRIPS was launched in 2014 by Kelly Fields, located in Southwestern Ontario. We express a connectedness to Waterloo Region and acknowledge six miles on either side of the Grand River as treaty territory belonging to Six Nations of the Grand River. Many of our travelers are mature adults who enjoy a slightly more relaxed and less crowded feel to their escorted vacations. We intentionally limit our overnight tours to 30 people per departure allowing for a more curated and personal touch. We have made the commitment for our tours to be more sustainable – and align with like-minded suppliers whose sustainable travel components allow passengers to contribute to their experience by leaving a destination better than they found it. We have to share the responsibility of taking care of the land and the creatures we share it with. Embrace the Journey as you DREAM ... EXPLORE ... DISCOVER ... with FIELDS TRIPS

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Educational Field Trips 

Bring the classroom to life.

We are here to help you expand the four walls of your classroom and take your students, parents, and staff on a memorable field trip. Our team of experienced tour planners, tour guides, and educators will take care of all the details for your trip including hotel accommodations, ground transportation, attraction reservations, and meals. Each trip is customized to meet your group's needs at a price that is within your budget. 

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Washington d.c..

One of the most historical and inspiring cities in the world, and is the most popular destination for school field trips in the United States. This is a city rooted in the foundations of democracy and is home to numerous historical landmarks, museums, and monuments.

Wilmington, NC

The Wilmington and Cape Fear area beaches offer an unlimited variety of field trip opportunities. North Carolina History, Marine Sciences, Biology and Ocean Studies become your classrooms as we visit Fort Fisher, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Masonboro Island.  

Charleston, SC

Step into a city known for its architecture, historical district, and carriage rides. Our staff will direct your activities to Historic Forts, Plantations, the Battery, and top it off with exploring the USS Yorktown and Aquarium. 

Fuquay-Varina Middle School, Washington DC 2023

“Thank you so much for a wonderful trip to Washington, DC! Our group of 227 had a fantastic time. I have heard nothing but great reviews from students and parents.    Thanks to our tour directors who were friendly, knowledgeable and organized. Thanks to all of our awesome bus drivers. Anne Marie worked miracles to fit in everything we wanted on our itineraries. Our student who uses a wheelchair said she had the greatest time ever. Thanks to everyone who planned and plotted to give her and her mom such a wonderful, worry-free experience!”

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Last Spots on a few upcoming tours FRANCE'S LOIRE VALLEY: BIRDS, CHATEAUX & WINE Spaces: 1 May 31 - Jun 10, 2024 ($5775) with Marcelo Padua & Megan Edwards Crewe Tour Limit: 12 A tour of France's lovely Loire Valley, combining lowland birding with visits to the chateaux of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Villandry, as well as some of the region's famous vineyards. ICELAND Spaces: 2 Jun 7-16, 2024 ($6525) with Cory Gregory & John Coons Tour Limit: 12 Seabird colonies, endemic landbirds, spectacular scenery, and high-latitude natural history. ALASKA: THE GREAT LAND Spaces: 3 Jun 8-24, 2024 ($13075) with Micah Riegner & Sam Wilson Tour Limit: 14 Our fabulous survey of the best of Alaska birding: the Pribilofs, Kenai Fjords, Nome, and Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow). BRAZIL'S RIO ROOSEVELT: BIRDING THE RIVER OF DOUBT Spaces: 2 Jun 15-30, 2024 ($10875) with Bret Whitney Tour Limit: 8 A birding adventure on the remote Rio Roosevelt in the spirit of Teddy himself, as we search for bushbirds, ant swarms, up to 10 species described to science only in 2013, and, of course, the unknown. SPITSBERGEN & SVALBARD ARCHIPELAGO: A CRUISE TO THE NORWEGIAN ARCTIC Spaces: 1 Jul 2-14, 2024 ($7700) with John Coons Tour Limit: 9 A high-arctic adventure aboard a comfortable vessel for fantastic seabirds, marine mammals including Walrus and Polar Bear, and fabulous scenery.

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Field Trip Charter Buses

School field trips – getting there is half the fun.

Village Travel is the company to call when it’s time for your next school field trip. Whether your school group is traveling across the state, or across the country, our quality charter buses will give your students a safe comfortable ride.

We understand one of the most important factors when choosing a bus company is the price. In fact, it may be the primary factor. Village drives hundreds of school field trips per year so we know how to get you there safely at a competitive price.

Nationwide Field Trip Charter Bus Travel

Village Travel provides field trip charter buses for schools all over the U.S. We can transport your class to popular destinations across town or across the country. Our field trip charter bus service is frequently used by schools in these states:

Why Choose Village Travel?

• Village Travel is one of the only companies in the area that provides twice what our liability insurance requires. We carry 10 million dollars in coverage for the unlikely event of an accident.
• All drivers are required to pass an extensive background check.
• All drivers are properly trained in safety and customer service.
• Drivers attend safety classes every other month put on by our own Safety Director.
• All buses go through a 116-point safety and roadworthiness inspection every five thousand miles (about once a month).
• We offer  deluxe coaches which have 110-volt outlets and Wi-Fi, and standard coaches (minus outlets and Wi-Fi).
• With either bus, rest assured you are traveling on safe, comfortable, and immaculately-maintained equipment.
• We service and maintain our own vehicles which means even the smallest issue gets taken care of immediately.

What To Know When You Compare Field Trip Charter Bus Quotes

• Make sure all companies quote your trip with the same miles. If you call to get a quote for your event but do not have an itinerary, we may add additional miles to get you back and forth to lunch or other locations we don’t know about yet. Because we charge by the day or the mile, whichever is greater, this sometimes increases the price. If we have an itinerary to quote from, we do not add miles beyond what you requested. However, sometimes our competitors will quote the price with no extra miles knowing they will be cheaper in the beginning even though they will charge you the extra miles once you return. Always make sure you are comparing “apples to apples.”
• Come look at the bus. We urge our customers to come by and take a look at the exact bus they will be traveling on. Be sure to do this regardless of what company you choose. If a company tells you a specific bus is on the road and they can’t give you a date when it will be back, be concerned. Looking at the bus before your trip is an acceptable request. We welcome visitors at any time. Also, if you do visit before your trip, make note of the plate number on the bus to assure you get the same one.
• Do you need Wi-Fi or 110-volt plugins? If so, make sure all companies provide these amenities when you book your charter.
• Driver hotel nights. If the trip will be overnight, ask charter companies to note whether the price includes/excludes the driver’s nightly hotel fee. This is often a big reason for a price difference.
• Built-in gratuity? Village does not add in a gratuity for the driver, but some companies do. If you’d like to tip our hardworking drivers, you are welcome to but it is certainly not required (or expected) for school field trips.
• Pay before you go? Does the bus company require you to pay upfront? For most schools, Village allows you to pay after returning from your trip.
• Cancellation policy. Cancellation policies vary from company to company. Always ask so you know what to expect in the case of an unexpected delay or cancellation.
• Fleet size. Village offers buses to comfortably accommodate parties as small as 27 and as large as 56. Whether you need one small motorcoach, or several large buses, we have you covered with a large fleet of over 100. Planning a field trip? Take a look at our fleet and call us today (800) 333-0312.

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Hiring BusBank to manage your educational touring is not only economical but a reliable and professional option to move students efficiently throughout the country.

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Since the early 2000’s BusBank has helped transport thousands of students all over North America for educational travel; trips range from  inbound and outbound  airport transfers, to multi-day excursions while exploring the United States. Our expansive network of operators allows us to accommodate your groups touring needs regardless of amenities, budget or tour intricacy – all while offering the best value.

Tour Operators and Schools Return To Us For Peace of Mind

The busbank understands the specific needs that come along with operating and managing educational tours. over the years we have worked hard to set us apart from the competition..

Industry Leading Insurance

Due to the nature of student tours we take safety very seriously. Every interstate operator in our network must hold a valid Operating Authority as per the USDOT and carry a minimum of $5,000,000 of insurance coverage. Additionally, BusBank carries an umbrella policy of up to $10,000,000 & additional insurance can be added if required.

Greatest Flexibility

With our long standing history in the industry we have been able to build and maintain relationships with operators all over the country – because of this we will be able to properly match you and your group with the best possible option based on trip criteria.

Most Bus Type Choices

Due to our vast network of operators we’re able to provide your group with many unique  vehicle options  including non-standard 35, 39, 45, 48 and 58 seat passenger vehicles.

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Charter Bus Rentals for School Field Trips

Elevate your class trips, campus tours, and extracurricular outings with a modern charter bus for school trips. Unlike traditional school buses, most charter buses feature cushioned seating, TV monitors, and restrooms. Kids will enjoy watching their favorite movies along the way, and adult chaperones will be thankful for onboard WiFi (available upon request).

Thanks to our massive network of clean, luxury buses , we can quickly pair your group with a minibus or full-sized charter bus  for field trips. Call us today at 1-844-755-0510 to speak with one of our knowledgeable reservation specialists and get a free quote!

Planning a Successful Educational Trip

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned educator or a first-year teacher--planning a field trip can be stressful, and one forgotten detail can unravel your entire plan. Because of our streamlined booking process, reserving a charter bus will be the easiest item to cross off your to-do list. 

Timeline for Booking Your School Bus Trip

8 Months Until Your Trip

If you can, start gathering key details about your trip at least 8 months in advance. These include the date of your trip, your anticipated headcount, and pickup and drop-off addresses. For shuttle services to and from graduations or sporting events, we can help you map out the best routes for efficient service.

6 Months Until Your Trip

Time to book your bus rental! Our reservation specialists are standing by 24/7 at 1-844-755-0510 to provide you with a personalized quote. Before you call, consider which amenities will be most beneficial to your group: TV monitors, DVD players, WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, air conditioning, ADA accessibility , or any other features that you might need. We’ll do everything in our power to make sure you have a fun, comfortable trip with your students!

1 Month Until Your Trip

Confirm the details of your upcoming trip, and pay your rental costs in full to lock in your reservation. 

If you need to plan your trip at the last minute , no worries! We can still find you a bus that will comfortably accommodate your students. 

Safe Bus Travel for Your Students, Teachers, and Parents

As soon as you board your buses, you’ll know you’re in good hands. We only work with professional, experienced drivers who provide safe point-to-point transportation services .

Call us any time of the day at 1-844-755-0510 to start planning your trip. We’re looking forward to helping you find the perfect bus for your educational excursion!

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Rent a Charter Bus for Your School Outing

The affordable and safe solution for any school trip.

When you're taking students, faculty and staff on a trip, there's an added level of concern and responsibility—you want to get everyone there and back with the least amount of hassle, and without unnecessary concerns about safety or accountability. Whether it's an athletic team competition, a prom or graduation after-party, a club or class excursion, or an arts or cultural offering, a charter bus lets you travel with comfort, convenience, safety and affordability.

Why a Charter Bus Makes Sense for Your School Trip

There's no better option for a school outing than a charter bus rental from US Coachways:

• It's the safest mode of group travel— With a charter bus, you'll have a highly trained professional at the wheel at all times. You won't have to worry about the driving skills of a number of parents or chaperones, and you won't have to worry about anyone getting lost. In addition, because of the limited access to the bus, you won't have unwanted guests—you and your students will be safe and secure.
• You'll have unparalleled flexibility— There's no other mode of transportation that lets you decide when you'll leave, where you'll go, how long you'll stay and when you'll come back. If a game goes into overtime, you're covered—last-minute and real-time changes to your itinerary can often be accommodated. You can even book an entire trip with little advance notice.
• You can count on a charter bus— You won't have to worry about getting there late and missing something. Delays and cancellations are virtually nonexistent with charter buses. Your driver has the resources to identify potential traffic problems and find alternate routes to get you there on time. Replacement vehicles are often quickly available, thanks to our extensive network of charter bus service providers nationwide.
• You can relax— With most group trips, someone has to watch the GPS or keep an eye on the clock. Someone has to battle traffic, look for a parking space or get behind the wheel when the game's over. On a charter bus, your driver will handle all those details. You won't have to worry about missed connections or lost luggage. You'll be on the same coach for the entire trip and your gear will travel with you. You won't have to stand in a TSA security line, take off your shoes or empty your pockets. You can leave your phone on all the time—it won't interfere with navigational systems.
• You can ride in comfort— If you travel on a mini-bus or full-sized charter bus, you'll have plush and spacious seats with plenty of leg room. You'll also enjoy wide aisles and the ability to move freely about the cabin.
• You can use the bus for more than just travel— Use your travel time to prepare students, talk strategy, give last minute instructions or break the ice.
• You can take advantage of the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lanes— That helps you minimize time stuck in traffic.
• Charter buses are a cost-effective way to travel— When you ride together, you share many of the costs of transportation. That routinely makes charter bus travel one of the most affordable options.
• You'll help the environment— When you travel together on a charter bus, you reduce the number of private vehicles on the roads. That lowers emissions and helps the planet.

At US Coachways, we have provided effective group travel solutions for more than three decades. To get a free estimate of the cost of a charter bus rental, use our online Cost Calculator . For more information about our services, all 1-855-287-2427 and speak to an experienced customer service agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bus Rentals for School Trips

• What is the best vehicle for our group?
• That depends on a number of factors. At US Coachways, we'll look at the details of your trip—how many students and staff will be traveling, how long you'll be on the road, what you'll be bringing with you, and whether your participants have any special needs. Then we'll work with our nationwide network of vendors to find the ideal coach for your outing. If you're traveling with a small-to-mid-sized group, the mini-bus is a great option, with seating for 24 to 35. For larger groups, the full-sized bus accommodates up to 57 passengers. School buses are also available for rent, if you're looking for a more streamlined and affordable option. We'll also make certain there's ample room for anything you need to bring, from band instruments to sports equipment. Multiple bus rentals are always an option.
• Will US Coachways provide SPAB or 19A-certified drivers?
• Yes. US Coachways has relationships with vendors who carry School Pupil Activities Bus (SPAB) and Article 19-A certifications and will always ensure that the driver has all appropriate state driving qualifications.
• Are seat belts required for school buses or travel?
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires three point seat belts on all school buses weighing less than 10,000 pounds. Seat belt use for larger buses is regulated on a state-by-state basis. US Coachways will always follow all relevant laws governing the use of seat belts.
• Who handles payment? Will US Coachways accept a purchase order?
• Work directly with your booking agent to confirm who will take your payment and how it will be made. As a general rule, US Coachways takes purchase orders. Cash, checks and credit cards are also accepted.
• How much will it cost to rent a charter bus for our school trip?
• The total cost of a charter bus rental varies, based on a number of criteria:
• How many people will be traveling—This dictates the size of your bus. As a general rule, the larger the bus, the greater the cost.
• The amenities you'll need—Most charter buses come with certain standard features, including Wifi, DVD players, stereo and PA systems and charging stations for your devices. The school buses, however, typically don't have these options and are less expensive. For additional amenities, such as an on-board bathroom, you'll typically pay a bit more.
• When and where you are traveling—The cost of a charter bus is typically more in the winter months in Florida than the summer months (there's greater demand). The opposite generally holds true in Northern climates. You will also typically pay more for a charter bus on Friday, Saturday and Sunday than other days of the week.
• How long you will be gone—For day trips, you'll either pay by the mile or by the hour (expect a minimum charge—usually five hours). For day trips, the most common way to bill is by the day. If you stay anywhere overnight, you can expect to pay the cost of lodging for your driver.
• Whether there are any tolls, parking fees, permit charges or other expenses—You will be responsible for all such costs.
• To get a better idea of the potential cost, use our online Cost Calculator .

Get the US Coachways Advantage

When you book a charter bus rental with US Coachways, you'll have the benefits of:

• A dedicated service team, committed to meeting your specific needs—You'll have a single point of contact throughout your trip.
• The US Coachways online Trip Management Portal—This cutting edge tool lets you view information about all prior trips on a single website, including invoices, contracts and other data.
• Access to more than 2,000 charter buses across the country—We have the long-term vendor relationships to help you find the ideal vehicle for your group.
• Our experience and flexibility—We have been industry leaders in the charter bus rental business for more than 30 years. Because of our strong relationships with a large network of charter bus service providers, we offer unmatched flexibility to our clients. Last-minute and real-time changes to your itinerary can often be accommodated, and entire trips can be booked with relatively little notice.
• Full dispatch services 24/7
• Our purchasing power—We book an average of more than $55 million in charter bus rentals every year. We have local market exposure and strong vendor loyalty that helps us get excellent pricing for our clients.
• A GSA (General Services Administration) approved company—We are authorized to provide charter bus rental services to federal government agencies and entities, from FEMA and the FBI to the U.S. Marines and the Navy.

Book a Charter Bus for Your School Travel Today!

At US Coachways, we have decades of experience providing effective group travel solutions to school administrators and officials across the nation. To get a free quote on the cost of a charter bus rental for any school outing, go to our user-friendly online Cost Calculator . For answers to any questions you may have, or to learn more about the full scope of our services, call 1-855-287-2427 to speak with an experienced group travel consultant.

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Why Choose C&G Tours?

• Since 1992, individualized student tours to fit your budget and interests
• Personalized itineraries
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• 24 hour emergency service
• Complete liability and accident insurance coverage
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• Taxes and gratuities on all included features
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• Separate escrow account for each individual traveling group
• Deposit schedule to fit your needs
• Two complimentary packages (double occupancy) per coach. More can be provided.  

Our personal touch is one of the reasons that our clients come back year after year and become not only our business associates, but also our friends!!

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School, College, and University Trips

The Trailways Transportation System and Charter Bus Network consists of 65+ member bus companies, with fleets of vehicles large and small. Each prepared to to serve any size group. Our network of carriers are ready to serve your college, university, or school group trip. Reach thousands of places through the Trailways Charter Bus Network. For a price quote fill out the form here or please call 1-877-467-3346 for one stop shopping for charters.

Welcome to Son Tours

Educational Student Travel Tours

The Son Tours Difference

Sometimes, the best educational experiences happen outside of the classroom. Son Tours offers educational student tours all over the United States, giving your students a chance to learn through new perspectives that they can’t get anywhere else. With the help of our fully licensed tour operators, planning a student travel tour is easier than ever.

Since 1996, Son Tours ’ mission has been to provide high-quality, full-service educational tours at an affordable price and without the hassle. Over the last 20+ years, our team of licensed and experienced educational tour operators has developed an outstanding reputation for providing fully-escorted student trips to a number of diverse destinations.

When You Book With Son Tours You Get:

Fully Customizable Itineraries

Your student tours come with a customized itinerary designed around your curriculum, and last-minute changes are often easily accommodated! At Son Tours, we go out of our way to make you feel like part of the family.

Safety Briefings and Private Security

Private, uniformed security at no additional cost, and our personnel will perform safety briefings before and throughout your educational trip. We are 82nd Airborne veteran owned and operated, and safety is our priority.

Experienced Staff

On-site staff members during the tour who know the area and are always available should you need to make a last-minute decision or change.

Quick Turnaround and Easy Payment Options

Itinerary and quote for your requested trip within 48 hours of your inquiry, and we invoice parents directly, so you don’t need to keep track of dozens of checks.

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You can count on Fullington Trailways to include the “must-see” and “must-do” pleasures in all of our carefully planned tours. Our friendly and experienced Tour Escorts handle the day-to-day details and see to your comfort. Our drivers are professional and courteous and will get you there safely. We use only the top local historians and guides at each destination, and we will make certain that you experience the “local flavors” while dining in each area. You’ll get a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast at the accommodations we select for you. All this combined with the comfort of our modern, luxury motorcoaches that are Department of Defense Safety Certified approved gives you an enriching, fun experience that you would miss if traveling on your own. Whether you are visiting New York City, Washington DC, casinos or beaches.

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Travel the scenic byways through towns and villages while in the comfort of our deluxe motorcoaches. Recline in our seat and enjoy the view through the large tinted windows. Each motorcoach has a lavatory, and our itinerary allows for frequent stops for the comfort of all passengers. Got bags? Don’t worry… we will deliver your bag to your room and pick it up in the morning.

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Discover Richmond Field Trips

A safe, fun trip to and from three out-of-town breweries, wineries, cideries, or distilleries.

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Boozy Field Trips

Come with us to explore some of the amazing breweries and other craft beverage destinations just outside of Richmond. We’ll transport you in our comfortable 14-passenger van from our designated meeting spot to three different establishments and back over an afternoon. It’s the perfect way to check a few further out spots off your list in a safe and fun way!

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, Fine Creek Brewing, and Courthouse Creek Cider

June 18th 11:30AM – 4:30PM

Center of the Universe, Intermission Brewing, and James River Cellars Winery

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Trapezium Brewing, Blind Dog Brewery, Steam Bell Beerworks

What does the ticket price include? Your ticket includes safe transportation from our designated meeting location to three unique craft breweries (or cideries, wineries, and distilleries) and back.

What DOESN’T the ticket price include? Your ticket does not include beer (or cider, wine, etc) at the locations we visit – you will be responsible for your own beverages. Your ticket also does not include (optional) gratuity for your driver.

Where will we meet? This can vary by field trip, but we try to find somewhere with food (like a restaurant) so you can stay for a meal after we drop you off, if you’d like.

How long is the drive?  That depends on where we’re going! You can see the list of destinations for each field trip above.

How long will we spend at each brewery?  About an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes.

Is the bus comfortable? Our 14-passenger bus is climate-controlled, with comfortable forward-facing seats.

What if the date doesn’t work for me? We offer our bus for rent for private groups seven days/week, and can customize our route to be anything you like!

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Available every day of the week, our food tours, brewery tours, and scavenger hunts are a perfect team outing or get-together.

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Join PHS for fascinating forays, from the famous to the freaky, into Peoria's colorful past!

June* 02 through October 28, 2017   (*No tours on June 10th - join PHS at the Moss Ave. sale)

Fridays & Saturdays 11 am  |  Saturdays 1:30 pm 

Peoria Historical Society's 22nd season of tours begins June 2. Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Check out our new tour - Monuments & Landmarks - featuring sculpture and architecture not seen on other tours. Tours depart Fridays at 11 am & Saturdays at 11 am & 1:30 pm from Peoria Riverfront Museum unless otherwise indicated (FRIDAY TOURS IN SEPTEMBER LEAVE FROM EXHIBIT A GALLERY AT 4607 N PROSPECT, PEORIA HEIGHTS). Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. Visit the Peoria Historical Society History Tours 2017 webpage - click here!

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Roll Out the Barrel Tour

Travel through the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and into the Warehouse District and discover facts about distilling in Peoria.

Naughty to Nice Tour

Follow Peoria’s history from "The Naughty" -  the 20’s, the gambling, the gangsters - to "The Nice" - Peoria’s four All-American City Awards! This tour is not appropriate for children.

River City Tour

Tour historical neighborhoods for an overview of the history of Peoria - the oldest continuously settled site in the state of Illinois.

Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery Tour

View Grandview Drive Peoria’s premier scenic drive dubbed the "World’s Most Beautiful Drive" by President Theodore Roosevelt & Springdale Cemetery, the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Illinois.

Abraham Lincoln & the Civil War Tour

Follow the life of Lincoln in Peoria, learn about Camp Peoria & Camp Lyon and hear stories of Central Illinois Civil War veterans & the GAR Hall.

Haunted Peoria

Explore the darker side of Peoria! Venture to places where strange sightings and legendary deaths have been reported.

NEW TOUR! Monuments & Landmarks

Monuments & Landmarks is a fascinating new tour featuring sculpture and architecture not seen on other tours.

These bus tours are conducted by the Peoria Historical Society. For more information on the tours or for questions about the tours, visit the Peoria Historical Society's website - click here .

You may also contact the Peoria Historical Society directly - click here for a list of names/email addresses - or call 309.674.1921.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Bring Back In-Person Field Trips. Here’s Why

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Just as peak field trip season was set to get underway in the spring of 2020, the pandemic hit. Schools, and the cultural institutions and countless other organizations that normally welcome K-12 students for experiential learning, closed their doors.

“The pandemic was absolutely devastating for field trips. They went off a cliff, even when schools went back to in-person,” said Susie Wilkening, principal of Wilkening Consulting, a Seattle-based audience research firm.

Statistics bear this out. In the spring of 2023, Wilkening Consulting and the American Alliance of Museums conducted a survey of 340 museum directors from around the country on post-pandemic visitation. Forty percent of respondents reported that they continued to experience lower on-site visitation from K-12 teachers and students.

Several factors may be keeping schools from venturing back to in-person field trips. Virtual field trips rose in popularity during the pandemic, allowing students to glimpse educational sites as far-flung as the Egyptian pyramids or the Louvre art museum in Paris from the comfort of their homes or classrooms—and those opportunities still exist.

Logistics and funding may also be preventing schools from returning to on-site field trips. Educational researchers have suggested that some schools prioritize putting resources toward activities that may improve student achievement on standardized tests over experiences like field trips, whose results aren’t as quantifiable. That may especially be the case for schools struggling to help students recover from pandemic-era learning declines.

The argument for doing field trips again

But a growing body of research, advocacy from some district-level officials, and anecdotes from students provide compelling reasons for bringing back in-person field trips.

Lin Tajeken Jeufack, a high school junior at Kenwood High School in Maryland’s Baltimore County schools, vividly recalls how a 6th grade field trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore that offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into husbandry of aquatic animals planted an idea in her head about one day becoming a marine biologist.

Lin described testing the water in the animal tanks, peering under a microscope in an onsite laboratory at the aquarium, and learning about a profession she knew little about. The 16-year-old, who is now enrolled in her school’s International Baccalaureate program, volunteers at a local hospital, and says she’s leaning toward majoring in math in college, though she hasn’t ruled out a career in marine biology. Lin still welcomes the opportunity to attend in-person field trips—like a recent outing to the Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, an art museum that features a “Giant Heart” exhibit that allows visitors to walk through the organ’s enormous, lifelike chambers.

“I think students feel safer now [post-pandemic],” said Lin. “We have a really tough course load; we’re always working. It’s good for us to get away from school for a little while.”

Field trips are especially beneficial for disadvantaged students

The lasting benefits of field trips don’t necessarily register in students’ consciousness at the moment of the visit. But these experiential outings have been proven to increase student interest in, knowledge about, and motivation to study subject matter to which they’re exposed, according to a sweeping, decade-old report by Ohio University researchers on field trips. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to reap the biggest benefits from these experiences, as they are less likely to have the opportunity to engage in these activities outside of school-sponsored trips.

That’s not lost on Kadee Anstadt, superintendent/CEO of Washington Local Schools in Toledo, Ohio, who’s committed to ensuring that the students in her high-poverty district take field trips routinely.

“We are quite intentional now about the breadth of experiences we are offering our students,” said Anstadt, who recently established what she refers to as “superinten-dates,” in which she personally takes groups of students on field trips they likely wouldn’t otherwise experience.

“As an urban district, our kids sometimes don’t get to see their larger community. We’ve been to the Detroit Auto Show, to hear a Holocaust survivor, experienced the Toledo Opera, and taken the entire junior class to the Henry Ford Museum,” she said.

Some of the field trips students in the Washington Local Schools take are culturally enriching; others, practical. The district has developed a partnership with two local YMCA branches in which every 2nd grader receives eight water safety lessons.

“This ensures our kids know the dangers of a pool, pond, or lake, and also know how to get help if they need it. Some learn to swim during this time. For so many, it’s the first time they’ve ever been in a pool,” said Anstadt.

Since last year, more than 1,000 of the district’s approximately 7,000 students have received the lessons.

Fish hatcheries, hiking, ice fishing, and Native American landmarks

Laurie Barron, superintendent of the Evergreen school district in Montana, shares a philosophy on experiential field trips similar to Anstadt’s—but with vastly different surroundings to explore.

“We are in northwestern Montana bordering Glacier National Park, a recreation mecca,” said Barron, reeling off a number of recreational and cultural resources available within a quick bus trip: fish hatcheries, hiking, ice fishing, skiing, forestry opportunities, and Native American landmarks.

Barron says administrators aim for younger students in the K-8 district to go on between two and four trips per year, a number that increases to six to eight trips by the time students reach 8th grade.

“We love for them to have several off-campus opportunities each year, experiencing the great west Montana outdoors. It’s very relevant and easy to connect that to our curriculum and content,” Barron said. “And students remember a lot more that way than just reading about places in a book.”

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Elections live: Tory mayor's fate on a knife-edge - as Khan likely to 'squeak' London race

Both main parties now think Sadiq Khan has won a narrow victory in the London mayoral race, despite "wild rumours". But the fate of Tory West Midlands mayor Andy Street is on a knife-edge. Follow results and reaction live.

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• Khan likely to cling on to London mayoralty despite 'wild rumours' of a Tory win
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The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has arrived at a victory rally in the East Midlands.

Claire Ward won the brand new mayoralty yesterday, defeating sitting Tory MP Ben Bradley.

The region encompasses over a dozen parliamentary battleground seats, such as Mansfield (where Mr Bradley is the sitting MP), Bassetlaw, and Bolsover.

Sir Keir will argue that the result shows Labour is winning across Britain, and that voters are fed up of the Tories,

Watch live on Sky News, in the stream above, and follow live updates here in the Politics Hub.

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the villagers who Sky News revealed turned him away from a polling station when he tried to vote without a valid photo ID - under rules he introduced.

The former prime minister said he attempted to cast his ballot using a magazine sleeve with his name and address on as proof but was prevented from doing so .

The requirement to provide photo ID was introduced by Mr Johnson during his time in Downing Street as part of the Elections Act 2022.

Writing in his Daily Mail column, he said: "I want to pay a particular tribute to the three villagers who on Thursday rightly turned me away when I appeared in the polling station with nothing to prove my identity except the sleeve of my copy of Prospect magazine, on which my name and address had been printed.

"I showed it to them and they looked very dubious… within minutes I was back with my driving licence and voted Tory."

Thursday's election is the first time many voters in England and Wales have had to present ID to vote under provisions first rolled out at last year's local elections.

As well as driving licences, other acceptable forms of ID include passports, proof of age cards, blue badges, and some concessionary travel cards.

It's a bruising set of local elections for the Conservatives, who seem on track for their worst result ever.

Labour has taken control of a string of Leave-voting councils, secured victory in the mayoral election in Rishi Sunak's backyard and won the Blackpool South by-election.

Our economics and data editor Ed Conway picks out the example of Rushmoor - a typically Tory-voting council which Labour has taken control of for the first time - as an example of a significant Labour win.

"Even in the late Tony Blair period... the Labour share was always low and it's just climbed up in the last few elections," he says.

"We're seeing here unprecedented results, that's underlining the national swing."

Despite Labour's success, however, there are "other stories going on", Ed notes, with the party's vote in areas with larger Muslim areas falling, potentially as a result of its stance on Gaza.

Watch his full update on the state of the parties here:

We are expecting the results of two key mayoral races today - London and the West Midlands.

It is thought that the Tories will retain the West Midlands and Labour will retain London - but both races are on a knife-edge.

We asked Tory minister Andrew Griffith how confident he is of winning both races, and he replied: "Well, both of those would be, they'd be wonderful to win simply because of the impact on ordinary people's lives.

"Whether it's the immediate reversal of the very unpopular ULEZ in London, the fact that... in Conservative mayoral areas, crime tends to be lower than in Labour mayoral authorities.

"But no, no predictions - we'll have to see how that goes over the course of the day."

On the heels of the Tory party's very poor local elections performance, we asked science minister Andrew Griffith if the government will be changing tack to address this discontent.

He replied that voters are "only starting to see the benefit" of policies such as the cut to national insurance, which he said "hasn't necessarily fed through into how they feel about their life, their optimism, how much they can spend on the weekly shop".

The minister also acknowledged that many are "hugely frustrated" with things like the chaotic rental market, which he blamed on high levels of both legal and illegal migration.

That issue will be addressed, he said, by the Rwanda deportation scheme that passed into law last month.

"So it is my belief that if we continue to deliver, and we continue to use the next six months to really make that very stark choice that people have about who they want to walk through the gates of No 10 the day after the election in this very difficult geopolitical world, there's everything to play for."

Asked how worried he is about Reform UK that very nearly came second, ahead of the Tories, in the Blackpool South by-election, he replied: "In a democracy you've got to listen to the voters.

"I think what is super clear over the last 24 hours is that where people vote for Reform, what they get is a Labour candidate, a Labour councillor or at a general election, a Labour prime minister."

He said that if voters want "high spending on defence, war on woke, having control of our borders", then they should vote Conservative because with Reform, they will get a Labour government that "wanted to put Jeremy Corbyn into office" and will "promote amnesty" for illegal migrants.

We spoke a short while ago to Tory MP and science minister Andrew Griffith, and we started by asking how disappointed he is by the Tories pretty disastrous performance overall in the local elections.

He replied: "It's disappointing to lose a single Conservative colleague, a councillor, a mayor, a police commissioner."

He said the party was starting from a high watermark following excellent results in 2021, and added that the country has "been through some difficult years and we've had to make some difficult choices".

He went on: "I'd say we're starting to pull out of that. We've got a clear set of plans.

"But no one should take away from the fact it was a difficult night. We're not through the whole of the weekend. There's more results to come."

The job of the Tory party now, he said, is to show the differences "in really stark terms" between them and the Labour Party.

He had sharp words for Labour, noting that they didn't win in areas like Harlow or Teesside.

"There's a lot we have to prove, but every chance that we can do that," he added.

Pushed on the fact that the Tories are sinking to their lowest number of council seats ever with a general election just around the corner, Mr Griffith argued that turnout is much lower at local elections, and "there's a lot of people there who genuinely haven't made up their mind in areas that Labour actually controlled and run".

He also said the government will be highlighting that Wales - which is run by Labour - has "materially worse" outcomes in health and education.

People in Grimsby - one of Sky News's general election Target Towns - have been offering their views on the current state of politics in the country.

Bex Wright, who owns a barbershop in the town, tells our news correspondent Tom Parmenter that people don't "have trust in the government", while customer Matt Tucker says voters are "fed up" after being promised big changes in 2019.

You can watch the full clip below, and read all of our Target Towns coverage here .

We are expecting the result of the London mayoral election later today, and there has been some real nervousness as to whether Labour's Sadiq Khan will retain the post.

It was thought ahead of election day that he would cruise to victory, and we asked Labour's deputy national campaign coordinator Ellie Reeves what is going on.

She replied: "I've got every confidence in Sadiq Khan.

"It's always difficult to win a third term, but I don't think it's been done before in London, and Sadiq’s ran a fantastic campaign against a pretty divisive Conservative candidate."

Ms Reeves is herself a London MP, and we asked how comfortable she is with his expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which has proved wildly controversial in many parts of outer London.

She replied that "most cars" in the city are already ULEZ-compliant, and added: "I know that there's strength of feeling, particularly in a cost of living crisis made by the Conservative government.

"But I'm pleased, for example, that Sadiq's extended the scrappage scheme in relation to the ULEZ.

"But I think it's important to understand people's concerns about that scheme."

She went on to say that changing the scheme retrospectively would be "very difficult", and added that she "urged caution" when the expansion was first proposed due to the cost of living crisis.

Labour has lost several seats to independents in Muslim majority wards, such as Blackburn with Darwen where the vote share was down more than 20 points.

We asked Labour's deputy national campaign coordinator Ellie Reeves how worried she is that the party's stance on the Israel-Hamas war is costing them votes.

She replied: "I think we need to acknowledge that we have lost support in some of these communities, and we've got a lot of work to do between now and the general election to rebuild this trust."

She argued that independent candidates "generally do better at local than in general elections", but added: "We recognise there's an issue."

Ms Reeves went on to say that Labour has called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict and spoken out against again an Israeli ground offensive in the Rafah area of Gaza, saying the number of deaths "has been completely intolerable".

But she added: "We need to work with those communities to win back that trust and support.

"And we'll be doing a lot on that between now and the general election."

One of the key races that will be declared today will be the West Midlands mayoralty, where Tory incumbent Andy Street is hoping to cling on.

We pointed out to Labour's deputy national campaign coordinator Ellie Reeves that they failed to defeat Lord Ben Houchen in the Tees Valley yesterday, and asked if the party is feeling more optimistic in the West Midlands.

She replied that Tees Valley "was always going to be difficult for us", noting that Lord Houchen "has very much his own brand" in the region.

She noted that Labour successfully reduced his vote from 73% to 53.6% - and the 16% swing "would be enough for us to take the battleground seats in that area" at a general election.

Turning to the West Midlands, Ms Reeves said Andy Street is another "big personality" in the region and he ran a campaign "that seemed to distance himself from the Conservative brand".

Nonetheless, Ms Reeves said: "That's always been a big challenge for us in the West Midlands. We'll see what happens later on today."

Pushed on how optimistic she is feeling about that race, she replied: "I think it's going to be very close. It's a difficult for us to win for the reasons that I've said."

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