Electives for Students

Want to add to your itinerary? There are plenty of entertaining and educational options to choose from, including behind-the-scenes and specialized tours.

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
Few things are cooler than seeing restored helicopters and then learning about their roots and history in American culture. The museum currently displays more than 35 civilian and military helicopters.

Herr’s Snack Factory Tours
How does a pretzel get its brown color? How are potato chips made? Learn about this and more at this snack food factory tour. Sample snacks fresh from the cookers on this tasty tour. 

Irish Memorial
Kids can learn about the hardships of the Irish immigrants and the sacrifices they made. The memorial is dedicated to more than 1 million Irish immigrants who passed away during 1845 to 1850.

QVC Studio Tours
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of this national television network for a fun and informative look inside the world of electronic retailing. 

U.S. Mint
Where does our money come from? Learn how coins are made, from the original designs and sculptures to the actual striking of the coins. 

World Café Live
You never know which of your favorite recording artists you might see. Part restaurant, part concert venue, part radio station, World Café Live is headquarters to WXPN-FM, which airs the namesake national radio show from here. Take a tour of the facilities and watch the radio magic happen.