Field trips can be conducted at almost any establishment or place. While most local locations don't require authorization, it's still a good idea for teachers to get in touch with the site of interest and get permission before conducting tours or field trips. The establishments will be pleased to know and may even be able to assist you with finding a tour guide. Every state offers something different to its citizens, yet every state has something special to offer its community. Read more information below on ideas for field trips. 

• Visit a museums

• Visit any historical sites

• Visit government buildings

• Visit the state capital

• Visit a library

• Visit a post office

• Go fishing

• Explore a local park

• Go for a hike at a state or national park

• Go apple or berry picking at an orchard

• Take a car trip 

• Get involved in a community garden

• Visit a greenhouse or botanical garden

• In the fall visit a pumpkin patch

• Visit an observatory 

• Visit a planetarium

• Visit your local zoo

• Visit a local petting zoo

• Visit an animal farm

• Go to an aquarium

• Visit a bird sanctuary or go bird watching at a park

• Ask a veterinarian to give a tour of his or her practice

• Volunteer at a church

• Volunteer at an orphanage

• Volunteer at a soup kitchen

• Clean up trash in your neighborhood

• Clean up around local community stores

• Clean up around the local parks

• Watch a theater performance

• Visit a symphony or orchestra

• Walk through an art gallery

• Visit a painting studio

• Visit a pottery studio

• Visit a sculpture garden

• Visit a art event or festival

• Go rollerblading 

• Go ice skating

• Go swimming

• Go canoeing

• Go jogging or running

• Go fishing

• Go scuba diving

• Go to a yoga studio or do it at home

• Go to a boxing studio or do it at home

• Go to a martial arts studio 

• Go bowling

• Go bike riding

• Tour a power plant

• Tour a factory

• Tour a water treatment facility

• Tour  a recycling center

• Tour a food manufacture

• Tour an automotive shop

• Tour a manufacture company

• Visit a hospital

• Visit a nursing home

• Visit a children's hospital

• Visit a cemetery 

• Visit a local fire station

• Visit a local police station

• Visit a local courthouse

• Visit a local attorney office

Teachers make arrangements for their students to have a well-rounded experience, it is important to contact the manager or individual before visiting a location and ask whether a professional to speak or lead a tour. If visiting an establishment is not possible, you can ask for a virtual tour.

• Visit or speak to a doctor, nurse, or any healthcare provider.

• Visit or speak to a  company director

• Visit or speak to the hotel manager

• Visit or speak to an accountant

• Visit or speak to an electrician

• Visit or speak to a sales manager

• Visit or speak to an IT specialist

• Visit or speak to a computer programmer

• Visit or speak to a scientist

• Visit or speak to a farmer

• Visit or speak to a lawyer or attorney

• Visit or speak to a CDL driver or bus driver

• Visit or speak to a signing agent

• Visit or speak to an animal trainer

• Visit or speak to a therapist

• Visit or speak to a chef

• Visit or speak to an artist or designer

• Visit or speak to a clergy

• any other experts who would be willing to teach students about their fields of expertise.