--- title: GL Travel Blog | Historic East Coast description: Historic East Coast | Check out our new blog! --- Open main menu Close main menu [![GL TRAVEL-logo RGB-2](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GL%20TRAVEL-logo%20RGB-2.png?width=4384&height=753&name=GL%20TRAVEL-logo%20RGB-2.png "GL TRAVEL-logo RGB-2")](https://www.gltravelco.com/) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21170092/403f69e5-ddd1-4784-8c63-dc5d58fcb256.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21170092/403f69e5-ddd1-4784-8c63-dc5d58fcb256) # Welcome to the GL Travel Blog Select Category California Educational Tours European Tours Historic East Coast How to New York Premium Student Travel School Trip Parent Meeting Washington D.C. Posts about: ## Historic East Coast ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/IMG_0363.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) ### [Chaperone's Checklist for a Great (and Safe) School Trip](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/chaperones-checklist-for-a-great-and-safe-school-trip) Mar 6, 2025, 7:00:00 AM   [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/chaperones-checklist-for-a-great-and-safe-school-trip) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/IMG_0575%202.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [New York,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/new-york) [Washington D.C.,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/washington-d-c) [California](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/california) ### [Tips for Creating Your Road Trip Lesson Plan](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tips-for-creating-your-road-trip-lesson-plan) Feb 3, 2025, 1:25:09 PM   [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tips-for-creating-your-road-trip-lesson-plan) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/IMG_6683.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) ### [A Surefire Guide to Writing a Winning School Trip Proposal](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/a-surefire-guide-to-writing-a-winning-school-trip-proposal) Oct 24, 2024, 1:55:48 PM So you want to take your students on an amazing adventure to help them learn about nature, history, science, or the college experience? Congratulations! That drive to do more for your students is already the first step towards planning a faculty-led school field trip. The next step is to create your field trip proposal. It’s important to plan your proposal with care. You certainly don’t want to spend time and energy researching and planning a field trip that your administrators will strike down right away. You must take time and care to craft a great proposal so you know the limits you’re working with and can plan a memorable trip within those boundaries. In this blog, we’ll cover the key steps and a template for writing your school trip proposal so you have the best chance of getting your boss’s approval. [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/a-surefire-guide-to-writing-a-winning-school-trip-proposal) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/monticello-60823_1280.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) ### [Why Visit Charlottesville?](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/why-visit-charlottesville) Oct 24, 2024, 1:50:17 PM Charlottesville, VA, is an ideal spot to bring your high school class. It’s a treasure trove of our nation’s history! Since its founding in 1762, Charlottesville has become a center for culture and education. There are three presidential homes within easy reach. For older students, one of the main attractions will be a visit to the University of Virginia. [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/why-visit-charlottesville) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/parents-resources-feature.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [New York,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/new-york) [Washington D.C.,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/washington-d-c) [California](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/california) ### [Should Parents Go on School Trips?](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/should-parents-go-on-school-trips) May 4, 2023, 5:42:32 PM   [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/should-parents-go-on-school-trips) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Aerial-View-Boston-Osman-Rana-Unsplash-1000x550-compressor.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) ### [Boston Trivia](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/boston-trivia) Apr 21, 2023, 1:18:26 PM Boston is known for being at the heart of American history during the Revolutionary War, but its fascinating history doesn’t stop there. Here are some Post-Independence fun facts for you to think about: [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/boston-trivia) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/boston-massachusetts-BOSTONTG0221-719aef2eeb1c4929b6c839715e34a69e.jpg) [How to,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/how-to) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) ### [Enjoy Sunshine and Historic Sights with these Boston Activities](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/enjoy-sunshine-and-historic-sights-with-these-boston-activities) Apr 21, 2023, 1:06:59 PM While museums play an important role in educating students, it’s all too easy to experience “museum fatigue.” That’s part of what makes Boston such a great destination for class trips. After sitting through a long day of travel, all you want to do is stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air. So instead of running from museum to museum, why not enjoy some time under the sun? [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/enjoy-sunshine-and-historic-sights-with-these-boston-activities) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/resized_FI_GettyImages-1340242872_view-overlooking-Benjamin-Franklin-Parkway-in-Philadelphia-PA.jpg) [How to,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/how-to) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [New York,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/new-york) [Washington D.C.](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/washington-d-c) ### [Best Places in the Northeast to Bring Your Class](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/best-places-in-the-northeast-to-bring-your-class) Apr 21, 2023, 1:00:15 PM If it’s options you want for your class trip, look no further than the Northeast. In the same region, you have Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Colonial Virginia available for exploration. Scattered throughout the east coast, these destinations are some of our nation’s finest universities, greatest museums, and most historic spots from our country’s early history. While many of these places would make a great location for a class trip, why not combine two or three together? GL Travel can help you by planning an all-inclusive trip tailored to what you’re after. So let’s find out what each of these places has to offer: [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/best-places-in-the-northeast-to-bring-your-class) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/washingtondc.webp) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [Washington D.C.](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/washington-d-c) ### [11 Things You Didn't Know About Washington, D.C.](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-washington-d.c) Apr 11, 2023, 3:00:00 PM   Washington, D.C. has long been recognized as one of our nation’s foremost cities. With monumental architecture sprinkled throughout the city, its purpose is to impress visitors with its grandeur. D.C. is also the focus for some of the most important events in American History.  [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-washington-d.c) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/NYC_GettyImages-640006562.webp) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [New York](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/new-york) ### [7 Fun (And Educational) Things to Do with Your Class in New York City](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/7-fun-and-educational-things-to-do-with-your-class-in-new-york-city) Apr 11, 2023, 3:00:00 PM [![Learn more about the NYC trip](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21170092/e2d3ca3c-7842-47d3-b724-ff7308060a08.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21170092/e2d3ca3c-7842-47d3-b724-ff7308060a08) New York City - just the thought of taking a class to visit the Big Apple can seem daunting. With so much going on, how can you decide what to visit? Where are the best family-friendly places to take students? How can you maneuver a group of teenagers through all of those people? [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/7-fun-and-educational-things-to-do-with-your-class-in-new-york-city) #### About - [Contact](https://www.gltravelco.com/contact-us) - [Parents & Students](https://www.gltravelco.com/parents) - [Trips](https://www.gltravelco.com/trips) - [Join Our Team](https://www.gltravelco.com/join-our-team) #### Resources - [Let's Talk](https://calendly.com/gltravel/lets-talk) - [Register or Make Payment](https://www.gltravelco.com/payments) - [Privacy](https://www.gltravelco.com/privacy) - [Blog](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog) Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram