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Celebrate the July 4 holiday with a vacation brimming with Americana. Beginning in Chicago, travel by private rail car to St. Louis, where you'll see the country's largest fireworks display and board the legendary American Queen steamboat for your leisurely cruise along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, stopping at iconic river cities including Henderson, Brandenburg and Louisville. Only one departure date makes this summer tour even more special!
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Buckingham Fountain, Chicago
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American Queen Steamboat on Mississippi River
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Dining Room on the American Queen
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Stateroom on the American Queen
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American Legends Route Map
- 6-night American Queen river cruise from St. Louis to Louisville
- Meals and entertainment aboard the steamboat American Queen
- Travel aboard the Steamboat Express, a classic 1940's Streamliner train, between Chicago and St. Louis including complimentary meals and drinks while onboard.
- Hotel accommodations for 3 nights
- Sightseeing per itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Baggage handling
Scenic highlights of your trip include:
- Chicago
- Forest Park
- St. Louis' Euclid District
- Cave-in-Rock
- Henderson
- Brandenburg
- Louisville
Day 1 - Chicago, the Windy City
Arrive in Chicago and check in to your hotel, located just blocks from the Museum Campus of the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Overnight Chicago Hilton.
Day 2 - Chicago at Your Leisure
The entire day is free for you to indulge in Chicago's many offerings. Shop along the Magnificent Mile, stroll along the lakefront or travel to the top of Willis Tower for amazing views of the city and its outlying areas. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at an evening cocktail reception. Overnight Chicago Hilton. (R)
Day 3 - All Aboard the Steamboat Express
Happy Fourth of July! Depart the hotel this morning and board the Steamboat Express bound for St. Louis. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel, located just a block from the St. Louis Arch and a perfect location for viewing the spectacular fireworks show tonight! Overnight Hilton St. Louis. (CB, L)
Day 4 - St. Louis Sightseeing / American Queen Departure
The morning is yours to sleep in or explore St. Louis on your own. This afternoon we depart on a city sightseeing tour led by noted historian Nini Harris. Highlights include Forest Park, the lovely Cathedral and the Euclid District. Later today, we board the steamboat American Queen, docked right under the Arch. At 7:30 pm, the calliope plays, the big red paddlewheel turns and the steamboat begins its voyage of discovery. Overnight onboard vessel. (D)
Day 5 - On the River
Today brings an entire day of steamboating, which gives you plenty of time to explore the ship. Enjoy lunch on the deck as you float past incredible scenery or relax with a cool libation in the Calliope Bar as the American Queen makes its way down the Mississippi River toward the junction where it meets the Ohio River. As the calliope plays, entire towns turn out along the riverbanks to see this legendary steamboat. This evening is the ship's welcome cocktail party as we steam down the mighty Mississippi. Overnight onboard vessel. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Cave-in-Rock
Today finds us in southern Illinois at Cave-in-Rock. Sitting atop high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio River, the heavily wooded park is named for the 55-foot wide cave that was carved out of the limestone rock by water thousands of years ago. Trails winding along the riverbank offer views of riverboats, barges and other tranquil river scenes. Overnight onboard vessel. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Henderson
Quaint Henderson, KY, a city dating back to 1784 and the home of naturalist John Audubon, greets us this morning. Keep an eye out for Audubon's famous bird paintings, which seem to be around every corner. See if you can find all eight of the town's bronze bird statues. Tonight is the Captain's special Welcome Dinner followed by jazz in the Engine Room Bar. Overnight onboard vessel. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - On the River
Another full day of steamboating along the Ohio River awaits you. It's a great day to sleep in, attend a lecture by a Riverlorian or sip mint juleps at the "top of the boat" Calliope Bar. Today is also the ship's Southern Picnic, an onboard feast complete with platters of fried chicken, baked ham, gumbo, mud pie and other southern specialties. Overnight onboard vessel. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Brandenburg
Today we visit Brandenburg, the historic area that hosted General John Hunt Morgan and his troops as they crossed the Ohio River into Indiana in 1863. The home where Morgan watched the troop crossing stands proudly overlooking the Ohio River. Although it was almost completely destroyed by the 1974 tornado that devastated Meade County, it was rebuilt to its original state and is now a private home. Overnight onboard vessel. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Louisville
The American Queen ties up in Louisville this morning, where your relaxing taste of rail-cruise Americana comes to a close. (B)
Departure Dates:
Per Person Rates:
I Inside Stateroom
H Inside Stateroom
G Inside Stateroom
F Inside Stateroom
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$2,495
$2,895
$2,995
$3,395
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These comfortable staterooms feature two single beds and a private bathroom with shower. Some also have an additional single upper bunk.
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E Outside Stateroom
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$3,695
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These cozy staterooms feature two lower single beds, a large window, large mirror, storage space, wall-to-wall carpeting and a private bathroom with shower.
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D Outside Deluxe
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$3,795
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Staterooms feature marvelous views of the river from beautiful floor-to-ceiling bay windows. All offer private bathroom with tub and shower and have either two single beds or one queen-size bed.
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C Deluxe Verandah
B Deluxe Verandah
A Deluxe Verandah
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$3,995
$4,395
$4,795
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Staterooms feature a marvelous view of the river from a bay window or windowed French doors that open onto the deck. All feature private bathrooms with tub and shower and offer either two single beds or one queen-size bed.
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AA Superior Outside
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$5,695
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Outstanding staterooms with two single beds or one queen-size bed open onto the deck or verandah by way of windowed French doors and include private bath with tub and shower.
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AAA Suite
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$6,095
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Features a full-size antique bed, sofa bed conversational group, private bathroom with tub and shower and French doors leading to deck or verandah.
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Prices are land-only, per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change. Single rate is available upon request. Port fees of $89 per person are not included in the above fares. It is recommended to plan for a daily gratuity of $14.50 per person, per day onboard the Steamboat American Queen,
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your American Legends vacation.
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