Complete Mississippi River Cruise
22 days
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River Cruise
Relax and enjoy the passing landscapes as we make our way along the Mississippi River from New Orleans, LA to St. Paul, MN. As you visit 10 states in 22 days, experience life as it once was on the western frontier. Starting in Lower Mississippi, explore Southern plantations, stately antebellum houses, and Civil War battlefields. In Memphis, known for blues a...
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Overview
Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the premier sculpture installations in the United States.
- Enjoy a grand tour of one of the most historic cities in the South.
- Enjoy a relaxing trip through the historic sites of the largest city in Mississippi including Cotton Row, the Mount Holly Plantation and the Weatherbee House.
- Visit iconic sites such as the National Civil Rights Museum
- Exploring this historic site,
- Visit the antebellum-style museum.
- Enjoy shore excursions to Cape River Heritage Museum and the Red House Interpretive Center.
- See the Sailor Man's likeness in the town's own six-foot-tall bronze metal statue.
What's this trip about?
Relax and enjoy the passing landscapes as we make our way along the Mississippi River from New Orleans, LA to St. Paul, MN. As you visit 10 states in 22 days, experience life as it once was on the western frontier. Starting in Lower Mississippi, explore Southern plantations, stately antebellum houses, and Civil War battlefields. In Memphis, known for blues and barbeque, immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of the mid-South's most vibrant cities. After cruising past the Gateway Arch Riverfront in St. Louis, journey to Hannibal, the hometown of the famous author Mark Twain, where the characters of Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Becky Thatcher come to life. Traveling up the river, learn about the indigenous people of Davenport and get close up views of bald eagle nests, beaver lodges, and great blue herons on an eco-tour in La Crosse.
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Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOrleans
End CitySt. Paul
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Day 19 River Cruising
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Day 20 La Crosse, WI
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Last Updated: 9/17/2018
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America
The America is American Cruise Lines’ eighth ship and its second brand-new vessel to launch in 2016. America is the finest Mississippi paddlewheeler ever built, introducing features never before seen on a Mississippi riverboat. The America embodies a casual ambiance and relaxed atmosphere, while providing panoramic views of the passing scenery. With only 185 guests, fellow passengers will quickly become new friends.
The America is American Cruise Lines’ eighth ship and its second brand-new vessel to launch in 2016. America is the finest Mississippi paddlewheeler ever built, introducing features never before seen on a Mississippi riverboat. The America embodies a casual ambiance and relaxed atmosphere, while providing panoramic views of the passing scenery. With only 185 guests, fellow passengers will quickly become new friends.
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