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Foreign Policy in Chautauqua With the American Foreign Service

Program No. 6881RJ
Alongside ambassadors and Foreign Service officers, explore the complex issues of U.S. diplomacy, enjoying lectures and gaining insider knowledge.
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  • A crowd gathers for a lecture at the open-air Hall of Philosophy in Chautauqua, New York, surrounded by lush green trees.
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  • An aerial view of the Chautauqua, New York, waterfront, with boats docked in the marina in front of historic buildings nestled among the trees.
  • A man gives a presentation on foreign policy to a seated audience in a lecture hall in New York.
  • Two women have an engaging conversation while seated at a dining table with coffee and flowers in a Chautauqua, New York restaurant.
  • A speaker addresses a large outdoor audience seated on benches at the Hall of Philosophy in Chautauqua, New York.
  • A woman asks a question with a microphone during a foreign policy lecture in Chautauqua, New York, while other attendees listen.
  • An aerial view of the open-air Hall of Philosophy in Chautauqua, New York, nestled among tall green trees and surrounding buildings.
  • An aerial view of the Chautauqua Amphitheater in New York, a large building with a distinctive grey roof surrounded by lush green trees.
  • Two women smile and wave from the audience during a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.
Political ScienceHistory
Length
6 days
Rating (4.61)
Activity Level
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1,799
LODGING & MEALS
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Jun 07, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Sep 27, 2026 - Oct 02, 2026
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What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 15 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews