A field trip is one of the most exciting things that can happen for a student. Field trips enhance a student's educational experience to a level that just may tip a student from enduring to inspired when it comes to learning. It's the kind of inspiration that can last forever. "I think I really became passionate about learning when we took that one field trip." That's the kind of reflection educators live for and why they so willingly sacrifice the hours, the sleep, and the sanity that student travel can cost them.

Washington D.C. is a favorite among educators and students alike. The attractions there have been educating and inspiring students for over a century. Perhaps no attraction better epitomizes the thrill of a trip to Washington D.C. than the White House.

But is it even possible anymore? What does it take to get a tour there? And are there other ways to experience this magnificent home?

The short answers? Yes. Advanced planning and flexibility. And yes.

As you can see in this video, a tour of the White House really is an incomparable Washington D.C. experience. Beautiful, inspiring, and powerful - this home was built to showcase our amazing government and the united nation our forefather's worked so hard to establish.

The spacious halls and entryways are breathtaking with marble throughout, and the rooms are decorated with rich, vibrant hues and classic furniture. Only a handful of the many White House rooms are available on the tour, but seeing them is truly an amazing experience.

There is another way to experience the White House, however. It is an excellent complement to the tour itself or a reasonable supplement. In this way, you can experience more rooms than are offered on the tour and get more information than will be provided on your self-guided visit in the White House itself.

The White House Visitor's Center is full of amazing information about the White House as well as its many residents through the years, including interesting trivia as well as the design choices for the oval office rug, which is chosen personally by each term's president. Even if you get to tour the White House, the Visitor's Center is an absolute must in order to make the most of your tour.

The Visitor's Center is open to the public daily and requires no reservation. The White House tour on the other hand must be reserved through a group's representative to congress. Some student travel companies will help you with this task, which can seem daunting. You need to begin the process in plenty of time and be willing to arrange your trip around the time available for this tour. Also, be prepared for last minute change depending on security issues. Your representative or student travel company should provide you with an 800 number to keep with you at all times for up-to-date information on your tour.

There is one final way to at least make the White House part of your exciting educational tour. What student doesn't want a picture for their bulletin board? There is probably no more perfect, no more familiar backdrop for Washington D.C. educational tours.

These three ways to experience the White House go nicely as a trio or alone. Any way that you can manage to take in this magnificent United States landmark will be completely worth the effort.