After many hours of study sessions, after-school practices, and perhaps a little too much time last-minute cramming for tests, your time is finally here: graduation time.
Before you throw your cap and head out into the real world, wide-eyed and college-bound, you need to celebrate properly, and what better way than with a senior trip travel experience?
Adventure Student Travel will customize the perfect trip for your group, with your particular interests and desired locations in mind. Want to spend your trip at the beach, at Disney, or at your favorite entertainment center? We can do that. How about a culturally insightful trip across the country, a volunteer excursion, or a museum tour of any state in the U.S? We can do that! We offer trips to Costa Rica and Canada, as well, if your group is feeling extra adventurous (because hey, we are all about the adventure!).
Here are our suggestions for unforgettable, inexpensive, and extremely fun senior trips!
- Best Time to Go: Late April to Early September. This is peak season so the crowds will be thick, but beachfront carnival season will be in full swing!
- Cost: $$
- Attractions:
- Atlantic Fun Park
- Beach and Boardwalk
- Eco-Wildlife Safari
Sunrise view next to the 14th st. fishing pier located in beautiful Virginia Beach, Va. Canstockphoto
2. Daytona Beach
- Best Time to Go: Mid March to May. The crowds for the Daytona 500 haven’t yet arrived and the weather is perfect!
- Cost: $
- Attractions:
- Daytona International Speedway
- Ponce De Leon Lighthouse
- Riverfront Market District
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA beachfront resorts skyline. Dollarphotoclub
3. Boston
- Best Time to Go: June to late October. There are tons of fun outdoor activities taking place during the end of the summer, and the transition into fall is mild and refreshing.
- Cost: $$$
- Attractions:
- Faneuil Hall and Marketplace
- Fenway Park
- Harvard Square
Boston Skyline Pixabay Public Domain
4. Branson
- Best Time to Go: November to December for the optimal holiday spirit, June to August for outdoor fun.
- Cost: $
- Attractions:
- Branson Zipline Canopy Tours
- Legends in Concert
- Silver Dollar City
Branson Sunset Pixabay Public Domain
5. Chicago
- Best Time to Go: April to May. This is the perfect time for seniors to celebrate in a big city, with plenty of festival options and outdoor attractions.
- Cost: $$
- Attractions:
- Navy Pier
- The Magnificent Mile
- Willis Tower Skydeck
Jay Pritzker Shutterstock
6. D.C
- Best Time to Go: Mid September to late November and March to May. The weather and crowds are lowering in the fall, and the festivals and sightseeing are great in early spring.
- Cost: $$
- Attractions:
- Lincoln Memorial
- Southwest Waterfront
- The Washington Monument
D.C in Spring Pixabay Public Domain
7. San Antonio
- Best Time to Go: November to Early April. The weather is very comfortable during this long span of time, and the rates and crowds are lower than usual.
- Cost: $$
- Attractions:
- Alamo
- River Walk
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio Riverwalk
8. Nashville
- Best Time to Go: May to Early October. The weather is warm, the crowds are manageable, and the activities are endless.
- Cost: $
- Attractions:
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- General Jackson Showboat
- Grand Ole Opry
Nashville Skyline Pixabay Public Domain
9. Philadelphia
- Best Time to Go: March to late May. There is beautiful scenery popping up in the Spring, and the rates are typically lower around the city than in the summer.
- Cost: $$
- Attractions:
- Adventure Aquarium
- Independence Hall
- Liberty Bell
Philly Skyline Pixabay Public Domain
10. New York
- Best Time to Go: Late April to June and September to early November. The crowds aren’t as terrible as usual in the Spring/early Summer, and the fall holiday season is just hard to beat in the Big Apple.
- Cost: $$$
- Attractions:
- Central Park
- Ellis Island
- Empire State Building
Dramatic sky over Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan, panoramic night view of New York City Shutterstock
11. L.A
- Best Time to Go: Early March to May. Less thick crowds and less expensive attractions await in the Spring season.
- Cost: $$$
- Attractions:
- Hollywood & Highland
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Venice Beach
Hollywood Sign Pixabay Public Domain
12. Atlanta
- Best Time to Go: Late May to August. There are several outdoor events such as concerts and festivals happening during this time, though the weather may be a bit thicker than you are used to.
- Cost: $
- Attractions:
- Riverside Epicenter
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta Downtown Pixabay Public Domain
13. Honolulu
- Best Time to Go: Early September to late November. The temperature doesn’t rise above the lower 80’s during this time, and the airline and hotel rates are always lower.
- Cost: $$$
- Attractions:
- Diamond Head Hiking
- Iolani Palace
- The Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial
