Educational Travel in the U.S.A.



The United States - 3.5 million square miles of urban achievement, parkland, historic sites and natural wonders. From the Bayou to the Badlands; Portland, Ore., to Portland, Maine; Elderhostel programs occur in all 50 states to promote understanding of the peoples, places and past of this vast and storied nation.



Which of these educational tours is right for you?

Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

California - Southern


The Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival



Meet new friends while you relax by the fireplace at YMCA Trout Lodge - YMCA Trout Lodge

Missouri


Looking on the Bright Side: Joy, Peace and Lots of Laughter



Photo courtesy of Branson/Lakes Area CVB.

Missouri


Branson Show Biz



Experience Cherokee village life in the 1750s - Photo courtesy of the Oconaluftee Indian Village

North Carolina


Trains, Native Americans, and Other Southern Appalachian Adventures



Photo by Diana Lycette

California - Southern


The Tournament Of Roses Parade: A Heritage to Celebrate.



Photo by Rob MacLean

Georgia


The Great Smoky Mountain Railway: An Appalachian Adventure



More programs and cruises...


California - Northern


Fantastic Comedy: Loads of Laughs



Texas


San Antonio: History, Culture and Traditions



Rhode Island


Lobsters, Wineries and Foods of New England



Arizona


Grand Canyon National Park: Exploring the North and South Rims



New York


Finger Lakes Sampler: Tasty, Beautiful, Historic, With a Full Bouquet



Georgia


Island Hopping Adventure on Three Barrier Islands: St. Simons, Sapelo, Jekyll



New Mexico


New Mexico's Conversos and Crypto Jews



Utah


Color Country National Parks: Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon North Rim



South Dakota


Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands



District of Columbia


Discover Washington DC: Our Nation's Capital



Louisiana


New Orleans: America's City of History, Culture and Celebration



New York


Ultimate Opera: Two Nights At the Met



Illinois


Treasures of The Art Institute of Chicago



New Jersey


A Victorian Primer In Cape May, the Nation's First Seashore Resort



Looking for a certain state?

Choose from the following for a list of programs in that state!



Alabama


Alaska


Arizona


Arkansas


California


Colorado


Connecticut


Delaware


District of Columbia


Florida


Georgia


Hawaii


Idaho


Illinois


Indiana


Iowa


Kansas


Kentucky


Louisiana


Maine


Maryland


Massachusetts


Michigan


Minnesota


Mississippi


Missouri


Montana


Nebraska


Nevada


New Hampshire


New Jersey


New Mexico


New York


North Carolina


North Dakota


Ohio


Oklahoma


Oregon


Pennsylvania


Puerto Rico


Rhode Island


South Carolina


South Dakota


Tennessee


Texas


Utah


Vermont


Virginia


Washington


West Virginia


Wisconsin


Wyoming



More USA programs ...



First Place Photos
U.S. & Canada

Acorn Street, Beacon Hill, Boston
Bruce Goodwin


International

Peacock and Friend
Gloria J. Leitner