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<\/a><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re leading a field trip<\/a> or summer camp to one of these historic sites, or you\u2019re part of a large family with kids, it can be tough to try to coordinate group transportation<\/a> for everyone. Let us worry about that. At GOGO Charters, we take care of all your transportation needs, so you can focus on making sure your kids get to the historic site happy and relaxed. Whether you need a minibus<\/a> that seats 18 people or a charter bus that seats 56 people<\/a>, we can help you find the perfect rental for your needs.<\/p>\n As an added bonus, you can choose a bus with luxury amenities, including reclining seats, A\/C, televisions with DVD players, and Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n 1 Tranquility Base<\/p>\n Huntsville<\/a>, AL 35805<\/p>\n (800) 637-7223<\/p>\n This one is for all the kids that wanted (or still want) to become astronauts when they grow up. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is the largest spaceflight museum in the world that showcases everything from America\u2019s first satellite, Explorer I<\/em>, to next generation space vehicles like Sierra Nevada\u2019s Dream Chaser<\/em>.<\/p>\n While this historical Huntsville site houses more than 1,500 space-themed artifacts, it also allows your kids to experience the physics of astronaut training with the Moon Shot and G-Force simulators. If your child can\u2019t get enough, consider enrolling them in the infamous, week-long Space Camp.<\/p>\n Downtown Boston, MA 02108<\/p>\n (617) 357-8300<\/p>\n This 2.5-mile route links together 16 historical sites that lead visitors through Boston<\/a>\u2019s 200+ year history. Take a walk back in time with your child and teach them about the American Revolutionary War, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. You can see sites like the Boston Common, Paul Revere\u2019s house, the Bunker Hill Monument, and the USS Constitution<\/em> Museum. This outdoor trail of attractions is also one of the most fun ways to social distance in Boston<\/a> during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n PO Box 168<\/p>\n Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190<\/p>\n (307) 344-7381<\/p>\n Sure, Yellowstone National Park is jaw-droppingly beautiful. But, did you know that this scenic park holds a special place in history? Not only is it the first national park in the United States (and the second oldest in the world), but its founding helped launch the National Park Service.<\/p>\n Established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is located between the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. It is most famous for its geysers and hot springs, particularly the iconic Old Faithful. From seeing animals in their natural habitat to embarking on some of the best hiking trails in the country, there are no shortage of fun activities your kids will enjoy here.<\/p>\n 1195 Baltimore Pike<\/p>\n Gettysburg, PA 17325<\/p>\n (717) 334-1124<\/p>\n Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania<\/a> is the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most crucial battles of the American Civil War, which took place over the first three days of July 1863.<\/p>\n From April through October, living history demonstrations take place throughout the park every weekend so you and your kids can see the past come to life. You can explore battlefield camps, interact with historians, and watch the two armies that waged war across these historic fields.<\/p>\n 1 Arizona Memorial Pl<\/p>\n Honolulu<\/a>, HI 96818<\/p>\n (808) 422-3399<\/p>\n The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is home to one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on the morning of December 7, 1941 when the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the U.S. Naval base in Oahu, Hawaii,\u00a0 essentially entering the U.S. into World War II.<\/p>\n The Memorial offers plenty of activities for you and your family while you\u2019re there. You can visit two exhibit galleries, watch a documentary film at the onsite theater, peruse the bookstore, and more.<\/p>\n 101 Visitor Center Dr<\/p>\n Williamsburg, VA 23185<\/p>\n (855) 771-3290<\/p>\n From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg, Virginia was the thriving center of the American colonies. When you visit the city today, it will seem like you\u2019re walking into the 18th century. You\u2019ll walk past blacksmith shops, apothecaries, brickyards, carpenter yards, colonial yards, and other historic sites. You\u2019ll meet men and women, dressed in 18th-century costumes, ready to tell you about what it\u2019s like to live in the 1700s.<\/p>\n With ghost tours, art museums, and countless sites to explore, you and your family will want to spend a whole weekend in this historic city. Your admission ticket includes access to more than 20 guided and self-guided tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n Golden Gate National Recreation Area<\/p>\n B201 Fort Mason<\/p>\n San Francisco<\/a>, CA 94123<\/p>\n (415) 561-4900<\/p>\n Located just a short ferry ride from San Francisco, Alcatraz Island is a designated National Historic Landmark that was a Civil War fortress, infamous federal prison, bird sanctuary, the first lighthouse on the West Coast, and the birthplace of the American Indian Red Power movement.<\/p>\n Alcatraz is best known for housing some of the world\u2019s most infamous criminals, including Al Capone and Whitey Bulger. It eventually closed in 1963 due to high maintenance costs and a poor reputation, but it can still be visited today. You can rent a charter bus to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco<\/a>, which will drop you and your group off at a ferry pick-up.<\/p>\n Alcatraz offers self-guided audio tours<\/a> in various languages, and its included when you purchase your ferry ticket.<\/p>\n 1629 Park Rd 59<\/p>\n Glen Rose, TX 76043<\/p>\n (254) 897-4588<\/p>\n If your child\u2019s favorite movie is Jurassic Park<\/em>, they\u2019ll love this historic site. Located about an hour and a half drive from Dallas<\/a>, Dinosaur Valley State Park is famous for the actual dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy riverbed where the first sauropod trackways were discovered. You can literally step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed.<\/p>\n Make a weekend out of the trip and bring your camping gear. With 20 miles of trails, multiple rivers and creeks to swim, and guided horseback tours, your child will have the time of their life learning about their favorite prehistoric animals.<\/p>\n 900 Ohio Drive SW<\/p>\n Washington, D.C. 20024<\/p>\n (202) 426-6841<\/p>\n You won\u2019t find a Macy\u2019s<\/em> or Dillard’s<\/em> at this mall. Instead, the National Mall<\/a> is a collection of public lands in Washington, D.C.<\/a> that has been around for more than 200 years. The first building to be constructed in the Mall was the White House in 1800, followed by the U.S. Capitol in 1829. Over the next few centuries, a few more buildings were constructed: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.<\/p>\n As America\u2019s most-visited national park, it\u2019s a must-see for tourists visiting the nation\u2019s capital. Not only is it a great history lesson for your kids, but it\u2019s a great way to see the city.<\/p>\n 300 Alamo Plaza<\/p>\n San Antonio, TX 78205<\/p>\n (210) 225-1391<\/p>\n The Alamo, an abandoned fort in the city that is now San Antonio<\/a>, was the site of a 13-day battle between the Republic of Texas and Mexico in 1836. Before it was occupied during the Battle of the Alamo, it was a home to Spanish missionaries in the 1700s.<\/p>\n Making for one of the best day trips from Austin<\/a>, The Alamo is Texas<\/a>\u2019 most visited historic landmark and regularly features living history demonstrations and commemoration events. This 300-year-old fortress is open year-round and offers a number of group tour options<\/a>:<\/p>\n Private Tour (5-20 people): $40 per person<\/p>\n After-Hours Tour (20-75 people): $25 per person<\/p>\n Group Tour (20-30 people): $20 per person<\/p>\nU.S. Space & Rocket Center<\/h2>\n
The Freedom Trail<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nYellowstone National Park<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGettysburg National Military Park<\/h2>\n
Pearl Harbor<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nColonial Williamsburg<\/h2>\n
Alcatraz Island<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDinosaur Valley State Park<\/h2>\n
National Mall<\/h2>\n
The Alamo<\/h2>\n
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