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JACLYN SIMPSON VISIT BALTIMORE
STUDENT TRAVEL
Ask the expert 4
Veteran tour operator Darrell Omanson compares a student trip to a musical performance .
Two takes on New York City 6
Two travel professionals offer perspectives on school group visits to the Big Apple .
Fundraising and passport tips 8 – 9 I Want to Go There 10
15 top destinations for students
Extra credit 56
Tour operator Chris Babb recalls how a family trip to an American landmark shaped his approach to student travel .
CURRICULUM
Arts 28
If you moustache , there ’ s lots for students at the Dali Museum Getting artsy in OKC All the world ’ s a stage , at least in Fairbanks Set the stage ( and backstage ) for students
Cultural Studies 32
First Nations heritage and outdoor adventure Cuatro quests in Mexico Move to the music
History 34
All hail the Castle Trail What ’ s up at the Chicago Architecture Center ? Savannah is hot — for history What you ’ ll hear about Truman is true , man
Recess 38
Thrills , history and Broadway tunes in Louisville Make time for play time in Rochester A tour of Harry & David ’ s HQ hits the spot
Science 42
Explore the Arctic in Ottawa A parks trifecta : ecology , geology and astronomy
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ON THE COVER
Located in Rochester , New York , The Strong Museum of Play is home to the world ’ s largest collection of games , toys , dolls and electronic games . During a visit students can go on tours that highlight the attraction ’ s one-of-a-kind artifacts .
Photo courtesy of The Strong Museum of Play
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