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Grandparent & Grandchild Washington, D.C. Trip!

Take your grandchildren on a learning adventure

From learning about George Washington's group of spies in the Revolutionary War to what spies really do, see our nation’s capital in a special way. Enjoy workshops and activities at Mount Vernon, the International Spy Museum and the Cryptologic Museum at the NSA Headquarters. Road Scholar’s Washington D.C. intergenerational adventures are designed for grandparents and their grandchildren.

Washington, DC
Washington, DC

What's Included:

  • All lodgings & most meals
  • Expert-led lectures & field trips
  • Hands-on experiences & performances
  • All gratuities
  • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Washington, DC

Favorite experiences in Washington, D.C.:

  • Enjoy a private, hands-on presentation on the art of espionage from a former intelligence officer.
  • View rare spy artifacts and learn all about the art of espionage at the International Spy Museum.
  • Decode D.C.’s history of espionage at Mount Vernon as you learn about the Culper Gang, America’s first spy ring, coordinated by George Washington himself.

A university of the world, Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for over 40 years.

Road Scholar has been leading global adventures for over 40 years. Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you and your grandchildren explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.

Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975.