Top Five High School Graduation Trips

High School graduation is an important occasion and a cause for celebration. There are many trips that you can take without breaking the bank. Here are five of the top destinations to take your graduate to.

Minneapolis, MN is an excellent vacation destination to send or take your graduate. This city is home to the largest mall in the United States, The Mall of America. This mall has hundreds of stores and restaurants designed to fit all budgets. This mall has an amusement park and an aquarium. The Mall of America is a world of its own. This would be the best place to shop for college gear or other needed items. Minneapolis also offers cruises on the Minneapolis Queen of the many historical sites of Minneapolis. You will also find two of the best indoor water parks, the Grand Rio and the Water Park of America.

Another great graduation destination is Washington, DC. The nation's capital is full of life, history, and exploration. Take a tour of the this luxurious city and look at the White House, the Capitol Building, The Washington Monument or the many other influential sites. A trip to the capital city could be a life-changing experience. Washington, DC is a place of historical knowledge. Your child/children could learn how laws affect their lives as they begin their journey into the real world. DC displays statues and monuments that represent the people who helped pave the way for their future. With tons of malls and vendors, you will find shopping to be quite the thrill. A visit to the Busch Gardens Theme Park can be very interesting as well. It is just a short drive into Virginia.

Seattle, WA has a variety of fun attractions for new graduates to enjoy. You must visit the famous Space Needle. Take a ride to the top of it, which is over 500 feet high. You can also each lunch at the top in the Sky Diner. You could take a cruise on one of Argosy's cruises or ride in a hot air balloon at the Over the Rainbow Balloon Company. K1 Speed offers lots of speeding and racing go kart fun. If your looking for a splash then dive into the Great Wolf Lodge. This indoor water park has tons of slides, pools, hot tubs and more. Seattle also offers hiking, white water rafting, scuba diving, and a lot more fun

San Francisco, CA is a place to relax. A trip to the beach is just what a new graduate needs and San Francisco is full of beaches. This is the time where they can sit back and think about their future and all it has in store (college, life, etc.). San Francisco offers many exciting attractions. You can ride a coaster or speed down a water slide at California's Great America Amusement Park. You might even find Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to be quite the thrill with all of its rides and wildlife.

Philadelphia, PA is one of the nation's most historical locations. This city is full of fun and entertainment. A tour of this beautiful city can be taken by ferry, trolley, bus, or by foot. The Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are must sees. If you're looking to shop at a discount but in abundance, then visit the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. You could also enjoy a carriage rides, hot air balloon rides, swim or even canoe.

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