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Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays). Your guide will provides insight on political history, architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions. Enjoy photo opportunities outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representatives Offices, and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber. Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room.

Experience American democracy on this 2-hour guided Capitol Hill tour with entry to the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress (guests will visit the Capitol Museum on Mondays and 8am tours when Library closed), plus photo stops at the Supreme Court, Senate offices, House of Representative offices and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided tour to explore the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s burial site, the Rotunda with its historic paintings, the National Statuary Hall, and sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber. Next, enjoy a visit to the Library of Congress’s Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington, with timed-entry passes. Highlights include the Gutenberg Bible, the Great Hall, and the Main Reading Room with panoramic overlooks. This tour delivers a complete experience of Capitol Hill, combining history, architecture, and unforgettable photo opportunities in one tour.

Embark on a 1-hour journey into Belle Meade with its Journey to Jubilee historic tour. Join us as we take an honest look at the lives and stories of the African Americans who were enslaved, and later employed, at Belle Meade with intentional respect and empathy. Our Journey to Jubilee tour is intended to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the individuals held in legal bondage on this property from 1807 until emancipation in 1865, as well as to explore the complexities of their new freedom in the post-Civil War years. Using a unique approach that includes reading aloud from primary sources, and engaging dialogue with the audience, this experience creates a forum for exploring the history of slavery in a new way. Enjoy a complimentary Wine Tasting after your tour and access to the Grounds for a self-guided tour. Please Note: This tour is guided, but it does not include access to the main Mansion portion of the estate. Please book your Guided Mansion Tours separately.

Though other companies may offer Vortex tours, our guides are highly educated and knowledgeable in many facets of the energies of Sedona. They offer a plethora of information rarely spoken about elsewhere. In addition, our guides do individual Chakra readings. Your Chakras are the Vortexes of your body and offer great insight as to what is going on in your life now and in the future. You will find out if you have natural psychic gifts, see how well things are flowing in your body and much more. This is not just a tour. It is truly an experience!

Discover the stunning array of red sandstone formations at the Red Rocks of Sedona. In addition to experiencing the breathtaking backdrop of the Red Rocks you will also explore ancient Native American ruins on this day tour from Phoenix. You’ll have a total of approximately 2-3 hours in Sedona to explore on foot, visit world-class art galleries and shops, or get a psychic reading. Your guide will also take you to photo spots to view and explore the wonders of this sculpted red rock playground. Enjoy this small-group tour with a maximum of 13 passengers in a custom, air-conditioned van.

Prepare to be amazed and delighted by an enchanting evening of mind-boggling illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us at the Magic Show Theater for an unforgettable experience that will leave you questioning reality. Our talented magicians will take you on a journey through a world of wonder, using their mastery of sleight of hand and mind-reading to leave you astounded. From disappearing acts to mind-bending escapes, this show promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. So, grab your friends and family, and get ready to witness the impossible. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that will leave you saying, "How did they do that?!" Book your tickets now for the Magic Show!

Here is exactly what makes this unique: The "Live Bait Chain": Halibut ignore dead bait. We don't buy frozen anchovies. You will learn to master the Sabiki Rig, catching your own live Shiner Perch, Smelt, or Anchovies right from the pier. You learn the entire food chain: catch the bait to catch the beast. Rigging: Halibut teeth and gill plates slice weak lines. Using Salty’s background in Non-Destructive Inspection, you will learn to build a bulletproof Carolina Rig. You will learn to check leaders for microscopic abrasions that lose trophies, ensuring your gear holds when it counts. "Mental Sonar" (Reading the Floor): We teach you to visualize the bottom topography using the "Dragging Retrieve". You will learn to feel the transition from mud to sand to rock, identifying the "ambush holes" where Halibut hide. The hardest skill in fishing. You will learn to distinguish the "tap-tap" of a Halibut from a snag, mastering the discipline of "feeding the fish" before setting the hook.

What You’ll Find Expect sand dollars, lightning whelks, alphabet cones, tulip shells, and—on lucky days—the elusive Junonia. Captains share quick tips on reading bars, seams, and wrack lines, so every stop feels rewarding. Where We Go Routes commonly include Caxambas Pass, Kice Island, and “Second Chance” Shell Island in the Ten Thousand Islands. Captains choose the best beaches depending on the time of the year, tide, and local conditions. Learn as You Go Your Florida Master Naturalist–trained captain blends shelling technique with island history and marine-life insights. Families also hear gentle reminders about ethics: admire living shells and leave them where they belong. Duration: 4 hours Parking: FREE Departure: Private commercial docks 220 Goodland Dr W, Goodland FL 34140 (across from Stan’s Idle Hour) Time: Departures at 6:30am, 8:30am, 11:30am daily

This 3-hour walking tour explores the nine acres of Princeville Botanical Gardens and includes a 50 minute gourmet chocolate tasting. You'll sample chocolate from around the world, north and south of the equator. You'll see our sacred cacao grove and learn about the history of cacao and how chocolate is processed as you sample our own delicious chocolate. Your expert guides will share stories of the gardens' development as well as a wealth of fascinating information about the plants, chocolate and the Hawaiian islands. You'll taste seasonal fruit samples, our garden tropical honey, and a variety of chocolate to keep your energy up as you explore our valleys. This is a chocolate and garden experience unlike any other on Kauai. PLEASE NOTE: If you or any one in your party has been sick or tested positive for COVID in the past few days, please DO NOT visit the gardens until everyone is past stages of spreading infection. Mahalo nui loa for your understanding.

Discover the soul of Philadelphia on this immersive 4-hour walking tour led by a passionate local guide. This tour goes beyond the typical tourist attractions to showcase the heart and history of the city through its most cherished landmarks and cultural hotspots. Go to Love Park, where you'll learn the inspiring story behind Robert Indiana's iconic "LOVE" sculpture and enjoy the stunning view of Philadelphia's bustling skyline. Stroll to the Masonic Temple, an architectural marvel where you'll marvel at its ornate details and uncover the fascinating history of this historic meeting space built in the 19th century. Head to the Reading Terminal Market, a lively hub of flavors and culture. Your guide will walk you through the market's storied past and highlight some hidden local favorites as you soak in the aromas and sights of this bustling indoor bazaar. This walking tour is the perfect way to experience the authentic Philadelphia that locals know and love.

SJAWP Novel Writing Program: Writer’s Salon & Workshop Calling all teen writers who want a community with whom to share writing without the commitment of a full length course! Our Teen Writer's Salon is a space in which students can write alongside other teens and workshop writing while making friends with other budding novelists. Our Writer's Salon will meet three times this fall for live zoom sessions that begin with a prompt and writing warm up followed by student readings of works in progress. We have built this space to allow students to stay connected to our Teen Writer's Institute programs and to experience the writing community offered by our Novel Writing Program. There will be no set lectures or assignments; rather, in this course, students will write together and receive peer feedback in a process facilitated by our author in residence, Hannah Jayne. Come join us and walk away with notes on a piece of writing, a peer group connected by the common pursuit of a creative writing life, and a clearer idea of how to make writing fit into your busy lifestyle! Zoom Classes will be held on SATURDAYS with tentative dates: February 28 - 11am - 12:30pm March 28 - 11am - 12:30pm April 25 - 9am-2pm (in person at SJSU) May 23 - 11am - 12:30pm

Curriculum at a Glance Spring Semester – Course 2: Novel Writing Into The Middle This course will take up where Novel Beginnings left off: by exploring what happens to characters when they leave their ordinary worlds behind and launch into journeys that forever change the trajectory of their lives. Whereas the first novel writing course focused on crafting the ordinary world of the protagonist, this course will additionally focus on exploring secondary characters and subplots in order to create complex and dynamic worlds. A particular focus will be on writing fast and writing strong in order to hit the ground running in the early middle of the novel and to continue structured practice of the habits that allow writers to blast through the initial drafts of their novels. The course runs from February 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026. In addition. there will be 4 live zoom classes with our Authors in Residence for the Teen Writer's Salon with tentative dates: February 28 - 11am–12:30pm March 28 - 11am–12:30pm April 25 - 9am-2pm (in person at SJSU)* May 23 - 11am–12:30pm Special Final Event: In person author** reading at Hicklebee's Books tentatively 5/16. *4/25 will be an in-person, full day workshop at SJSU

Curriculum at a Glance Spring Semester – Course 4: The Aftermath In Novel IV, young authors will learn how to steer their explosive climaxes into emotionally satisfying endings. A particular focus will be on whole-novel and character arcs, making sure young authors are creating dynamic characters with complete emotional arcs and storylines are thorough and lack plot holes. After novel completion, we’ll have a strong focus on self and peer editing, guiding novelists to look at their finished products with a critical eye while not losing their personal voices in the editing process. In addition. there will be 4 live zoom classes with our Authors in Residence for the Teen Writer's Salon with tentative dates: February 28 - 11am–12:30pm March 28 - 11am–12:30pm April 25 - 9am-2pm (in person at SJSU)* May 23 - 11am–12:30pm Special Final Event: In person author** reading at Hicklebee's Books tentatively 5/16. *4/25 will be an in-person, full day workshop at SJSU