Proposed Itinerary Day 1 - Tuesday, May 5, 2015 07:00 PM Badger Coaches, INC - Milwaukee (Start) Day 2 - Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mount Vernon Explore George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. 9:30 AM - 9:30 AM Arrive & meet your GO Leader! (Expected arrival time). 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM Potbelly Sandwich Shop - DC Pick up a boxed lunch at Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Make your belly happy, & enjoy a Potbelly toasty warm sandwich - be sure to leave room for a cookie baked fresh daily in the shop! (Boxed lunches can be picked up or delivered to motorcoach or picnic area). 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM The National Mall & Lunch Stretch your legs and enjoy your lunch at The National Mall, the central point of most sightseeing visits to Washington, D.C. Take some time to explore this open area of gardens, fountains, trees and monuments, stretching nearly two miles between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM White House Walking tour around the home of the American Presidents since 1800: See the most iconic building in Washington, D.C. Get a great view of the north and south side for a great group photo-op. 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Washington Monument & WWII Memorial Enjoy an up close view of the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the first President, and stroll over to the memorial to recognize and commemorate those who served in the Second World War. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Smithsonian Museums and Free Attractions Take some time to explore any of the free attractions on the National Mall including some of the most famous Smithsonian Museums. You can explore the African Art Museum, Air and Space Museum, American Art Museum, American History Museum, American Indian Museum, Anacostia Community Museum, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Natural History Museum, Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle and the National Archives. 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Monuments and Memorials Part 1 Monuments and Memorials Tour: See the Lincoln, Vietnam, & Korean War Veterans memorials. 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM Buca di Beppo Indulge in authentic Italian food at the wonderful family style restaurant, Buca di Beppo. 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM Meet motorcoach and depart for hotel 9:00 PM Comfort Inn & Suites Dulles (Check-In) Get settled and cozy at the Comfort Inn. 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM Overnight Security Day 3 - Thursday, May 7, 2015 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast at hotel and departure for city 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Arlington National Cemetery Observe the final resting place of those who have served our nation with dignity and honor. See the hallowed Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, high atop a hill; and witness the beautiful & reverent ceremony of the Changing of the Guard, with the landscape of D.C. in the background. Pay your respects and see the eternal flame at the gravesite of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Visit Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial. Learn about the home's unique and interesting story, with its connections to many important figures, issues and events in American History! 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch at Union Station Get your lunch voucher, and choose from a variety of delicious lunch options sure to make every taste palette happy. 1:15 PM - 1:15 PM Walk to your next site Walk to your next visit or site. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM U.S Capitol and Visitors Center Dive into the world of an American politician on a tour of the home of Congress, the U.S. Capitol Building. Gather on the steps for a great photo opportunity! Take some time to hang out on the Capitol lawn. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM National Museum of Natural History Explore this Smithsonian museum dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs. See the Hope Diamond and more! 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Hard Rock Cafe Enjoy an authentic Rock-n-Roll dining experience at the famous Hard Rock Cafe. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Monuments and Memorials Part 2 Monuments and Memorials Tour: See the FDR, MLK and Jefferson Memorials. 8:15 PM - 8:15 PM Meet motorcoach and depart for hotel Day 4 - Friday, May 8, 2015 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast at hotel and departure for city 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Udvar-Hazy Center Explore the Boeing Aviation Hangar and the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar — see display of thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Concorde, and the space shuttle Discovery. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Meal at Ronald Reagan Building Get your lunch voucher, and choose from a wide variety of restaurant options to fit your particular taste. 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Holocaust Memorial Museum Pay your respects at the memorial of one of the most traumatic events in history. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM National Archives Building Marvel at the original headquarters of the National Archives and Records Administration which houses the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM Depart for Dave & Buster's 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dave & Buster's - DC Have tons of fun and enjoy great food at Dave & Buster's. 8:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meet motorcoach and depart for hotel Day 5 - Saturday, May 9, 2015 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast at hotel and departure for city 8:30 AM Comfort Inn & Suites Dulles (Check-Out) Get settled and cozy at the Comfort Inn. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Frederick Douglass House Visit the lovely home of Frederick Douglass, the eloquent "father of the civil rights movement." Come ready to explore the house, and its hill, where Douglass loved to play outdoor games with his grandchildren. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Explore Georgetown Explore one of Washington, D.C.'s most fun neighborhoods. The primary commercial corridors of Georgetown are the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street, which contain high-end shops, restaurants, and the Georgetown Park enclosed shopping mall, as well as the Washington Harbour waterfront restaurants at K Street, between 30th and 31st Streets. 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM Meal Allocation-cash Choose from a wide variety of dining options to enjoy the perfect meal for you. 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Ford's Theatre Celebrate the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and explore the American experience through theater and education. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Spend some time shopping for souvenirs Enjoy a bit of free time to explore! 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Meiwah Chinese Restaurant Sample some authentic Chinese cuisine at this family style Chinese restaurant. 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM Depart for your school Day 6 - Sunday, May 10, 2015 7:30 AM Badger Coaches, INC - Milwaukee (End) ! Parent Meetings will be on December 8th at 6:30 p.m. Erin School in the Library and December 9th at 6:30 p.m. Friess Lake in the Library. Feel free to attend either meeting. The information will be the same. !