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TROY, NEW YORK

Snapshot of Troy: The Sweet Surprise At the Gateway to the Erie Canal

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4 Days | 3 Nights
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Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
See our Small Group programs.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, burial site of Uncle Sam and site of a vibrant cultural renaissance, Troy, N.Y., lays claim to a fascinating portion of American history. Join local experts to learn how Troy's location on the Erie Canal influenced American industry and marvel at its historic downtown adorned with locally cast wrought-iron ornaments and Tiffany windows.


Highlights

• Learn why movie directors repeatedly film in this city, discover Troy’s leading role in abolition and women's suffrage and visit numerous examples of some of the Tiffany studio’s finest work.
• Visit the magnificent Troy Savings Bank Music Hall for a concert and private exploration.
• Explore one of the New York’s most beautiful and historic cemeteries with its director and hear a local historian explain how the city’s unique geography directly affected its development.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles over uneven city streets, grass, gravel terrain. Stairs at some historic sites.

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3 nights of accommodations
8 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
5 Expert-led lectures
5 Field trips
1 Performances

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4.7
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