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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
Day 1
St Paul, United States
The Twin Cities offer world-class art galleries, museums, and live performances. Summit Avenue in St. Paul showcases gorgeous historic mansions built in the late 1800s. The enormous Mall of America includes more than 500 stores and an indoor waterpark and theme park. View gorgeous panoramas of the city from Mounds Park and cherish the enchantment of Minnehaha Falls with its 53-foot cascade. Settle into your hotel and enjoy the city at your leisure. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
Day 2
St Paul, United States
Board your ship and be treated to a Welcome Reception. Get to know your fellow guests and savor the view as you set out cruising Mark Twain's river. Admire the breathtaking scenery that has inspired the country's most legendary writers, artists, and musicians.
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Red Wing, United States
Cruising the Mississippi River, United States
Board your ship and be treated to a Welcome Reception. Get to know your fellow guests and savor the view as you set out cruising Mark Twain's river. Admire the breathtaking scenery that has inspired the country's most legendary writers, artists, and musicians.
Thursday - Aug 22, 2024
Day 3
La Crosse, United States
Step into 19th-century America in La Crosse, located on the banks of three captivating rivers. La Crosse is home to Riverside Park, where you'll discover beautiful gardens, an outdoor performance center, and inspiring sculptures. Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views from Grandad Bluff, a 600-foot-high bluff which overlooks the entire city. Led by a local expert, gain insight into the city's development from the boomtown riverboat days through the roaring '20s to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 23, 2024
Day 4
Cruising the Mississippi River, United States
As you make your way from La Crosse to Dubuque, reflect upon the rich history of the Mississippi River and the variety of music born upon its shores. Listen to the talented performers in one of the lounges or share the afternoon with fellow travelers.
Saturday - Aug 24, 2024
Day 5
Dubuque, United States
A "Masterpiece on the Mississippi", Dubuque is among the oldest settlements west of the Mississippi River and continues today as a primary commercial, industrial, educational, and cultural center for this region. From the ship, it's a short walk to a cruise highlight at the incredible complex of the Smithsonian-affiliated National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. View colorful Victorian mansions on a stroll through the quaint downtown area, take a ride on the world's shortest and steepest scenic railway, or try your luck in one of Dubuque's state-of-the-art casinos. Visit one of the oldest catholic churches in the city and enjoy the lovely landscapes of the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 25, 2024
Day 6
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport is your largest cruise port between St. Louis and St. Paul and one of the four "Quad Cities" that combine into a larger metro area. The first railroad to reach the Mississippi River connected Chicago to Rock Island, Illinois, across the river. The area features diverse attractions ranging from grand historic mansions lining the river, renowned museums, rich Native American history, and the largest agricultural exhibit in the world. Be enlightened by the region's history, culture, and environment at the Smithsonian-affiliated Putnam Museum and Science Center. Learn how American ingenuity powers the Midwest's ability to feed the nation at the expansive John Deere Pavilion as you amble through interactive exhibits of vintage and modern high-tech equipment that reveal the evolution of inventions that revolutionized American farming. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 26, 2024
Day 7
Hannibal, United States
Explore Hannibal, "America's Hometown", a mere block from the ship, where Mark Twain's home and museum illuminate the events that shaped his life and career. Elements of his childhood adventures were woven into classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Run your hand along Aunt Polly's fence, explore Injun Joe's Cave, and get reacquainted with one of the world's most beloved authors. Explore other nearby museums and the charming downtown Main Street with unique shops, art galleries, and tasty temptations. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 27, 2024
Day 8
Alton, United States
St. Louis is often referred to as the "Gateway to the West". Take in the Gateway Arch Riverfront, highlighted by the Gateway Arch, the largest man-made monument in the United States. Enjoy the city's many world-class attractions, including the Art Museum, Science Center, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and the Missouri History Museum. End your day by relaxing at the Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the world's most popular public gardens. Alton is an idyllic town, known for its scenic limestone bluffs along the river and its rich Civil War history. The National Great Rivers Museum, located at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, tells the stories of the Mississippi River's history, the people that rely on the River, and its many ecosystems. Hometown of jazz musician Miles Davis and Robert Wadlow, the tallest known person in history (8'11"), Alton is an inspiring and picturesque destination and the perfect place to begin your Upper Mississippi journey. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 28, 2024
Day 9
Alton, United States
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 9 - Wednesday - Aug 28, 2024
Day 9
Bus Travel
St Louis, United States
Enjoy breakfast on board the ship, before beginning your journey home. Reflect upon your adventures and the new friends made along the way.
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