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School trips to New York are the perfect way to excite and inspire your students. Boasting a rich history, stunning sights and a breadth of cultural experiences, this cosmopolitan city has something to offer all pupils. Trips for schools to New York can vary in their focus, as there are so many sights, museums and galleries to choose from. Planning ahead can ensure you see everything you want to and can help ensure you cover the areas of most interest to your students. As it has become a symbol of the city - and indeed of the United States itself - a good starting point is the Statue of Liberty. A gift from France to the US in 1886, it depicts Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. The statue can be reached by ferry from Battery Park. Meanwhile, nearby Staten Island is an excellent place to take students to enlighten them about the city's immigration history. Receiving people from all over the world, New York has been considered a place where anyone could make a new - and better - life for themselves. For stunning views across the city, pupils can be taken to the Empire State Building, which is currently the tallest structure in the city and fifteenth tallest in the world. Alternatively, the top of the Rockefeller Center also affords stunning views across New York, while the winter months see a popular ice rink become an exciting fixture. If you are keen for your students to see some of the extensive artworks the city has to offer, there are many places you can head to. The Metropolitan Museum of Art displays iconic works by Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir, whereas the Guggenheim features modern works by Chigall, Picasso and Giocometti, to name but a few. And while you are on your trip, Central Park is a must-see before you depart. A sprawling centre of greenery in the heart of the city, it is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon while affording hidden delights such as a skating rink and a zoo. New York is an ideal destination for school trips. As a place where pupils can learn about history and art, it also affords an exciting taste of city life and offers some of the most impressive urban sights in the world.
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