Day 1 - Friday - Jul 12, 2024
St. Louis is known as the "Gateway to the West". Settle into your hotel and enjoy the city at your leisure. Admire the scenic riverfront, highlighted by the majestic Gateway Arch, the largest man-made monument in the United States. Enjoy St. Louis' many world-class attractions, including the Art Museum, Science Center, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and Missouri History Museum.
Day 2 - Saturday - Jul 13, 2024
Day 3 - Sunday - Jul 14, 2024
| Cruising the Mississippi River, United States |
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Board the ship and enjoy a leisurely day of cruising. Be entertained onboard by local musicians as you enjoy the afternoon rolling on the mighty Mississippi. The surrounding hillsides provide a handsome backdrop for this fascinating city which was the gateway to the West for the young United States.
Day 4 - Monday - Jul 15, 2024
| Cruising the Ohio River, United States |
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Delight in a day of cruising along the scenic rolling countryside of the Ohio River. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty that stretches out before you. Be on the lookout for a variety of wildlife that calls this region home, including white-tailed deer, red fox, and cottontail rabbits.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jul 16, 2024
Henderson is a laid-back river town steeped in fascinating lore. Delight in a snapshot of small-town life here as children often gleefully splash in the waterfront fountains. While living here for almost two decades in the early 1800s, naturalist and artist John James Audubon created many of his extraordinary, Birds of America, masterpieces. Discover Evansville, a delightful riverside city which is the perfect blend of modern and historic architecture. Evansville is home to Bally's Evansville, the state's first casino, as well as Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, one of the state's oldest and largest zoos. Explore the area's many museums and take time for shopping and strolling along the charming streets of this picturesque waterfront town.
Just upriver of your ship's dock, the beautiful Tennessee River empties into the Ohio River. Also nearby are confluences with the Cumberland River and the Mississippi. The convergence of these four major rivers crossroads makes Paducah an important port centralized at the axis. Wander along the landing to admire more than 50 murals which highlight the region's rich history. Learn the importance of the town as headquarters for Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant as he embarked to secure Union control of the rivers. Only a block away, the excellent River Discovery Center illuminates for you the importance of the rivers to this historic port. View a treasure trove of incredible works of art created with fabric, needle, and thread at the National Quilt Museum.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jul 17, 2024
| Cruising the Ohio River, United States |
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Bask in the beauty of the heartland as you cruise along the Ohio River. Mingle with guests in one of the comfortable lounges, read a good book on your private balcony, or take part in one of the many onboard activities.
Day 7 - Thursday - Jul 18, 2024
| Louisville, United States |
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An impressive waterfront town arching up the hillside, Louisville has a long history of commerce and revelry. The town grew at a portage around the treacherous Falls of the Ohio, now inundated behind the Ohio River's Markland Dam. The historic importance of river commerce to the town is represented by the "Belle of Louisville" day excursion boat just down the banks, still operating after more than a century. Explore the impressive Churchill Downs to learn about the city's renowned Kentucky Derby, the oldest continuously held horse race in the country. Or stop by the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory to see how the famous baseball bats are made. A visit to the Jim Beam American Outpost will lift your spirits as you savor samples and learn about the history of Kentucky bourbons.
Day 8 - Friday - Jul 19, 2024
| Cruising the Ohio River, United States |
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Curl up with a good book in one of the spacious lounges aboard the riverboat. Or relax on the sun deck or private balcony and enjoy the passing landscapes as we make our way along the Ohio River from Louisville to Cincinnati.
Day 9 - Saturday - Jul 20, 2024
| Cincinnati, United States |
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The dramatic bridges that span the Ohio River provide an impressive scenic welcome to your visit to Cincinnati. As an early shipbuilding and shipping metropolis, the town became known as the "Queen City". Your adventures ashore reveal the highlights of this vibrant cultural center which include major sports franchises, a delightful zoo, and a botanical garden, as well as numerous theaters and museums, including the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum. Admire the eclectic architecture as you stroll along its charming streets and enjoy the diverse attractions, ranging from the abundant gardens of the Krohn Conservatory to the architectural wonders of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Get a taste for local cuisine by trying Cincinnati Skyline Chili or stopping for a scoop at Graeter's ice cream shop, founded in 1870.
Day 10 - Sunday - Jul 21, 2024
As you cruise from the vibrant city of Cincinnati to the hometown Americana of Maysville, enjoy onboard activities such as trivia in the lounge or shuffleboard on the top deck. Or simply, relax on your private balcony and delight in the bucolic countryside and rolling river views.
Day 11 - Monday - Jul 22, 2024
From the ship's landing, gaze upon the quaint town of Maysville, nestled into the hillside. After floating down the Mississippi River to sell their commodities in New Orleans, early flatboat travelers returned along the Natchez Trace Parkway to rejoin the Ohio River in this idyllic town, steeped in American history. Learn the importance of this location to the Underground Railroad efforts to smuggle runaway slaves across the river, as well as the influence that Harriet Beecher Stowe's visit to Maysville had on her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Hear stories of area explorers, such as Simon Kenton, and hometown singer and movie star Rosemary Clooney.
Day 12 - Tuesday - Jul 23, 2024
Today is a day to truly relax without a care in the world. Enjoy fascinating enrichment presentations and festive onboard activities. Savor fine meals and cocktails. Relax in one of the many spacious lounges or enjoy a gentle breeze on the sun deck as you read a book or chat with new friends.
Day 13 - Wednesday - Jul 24, 2024
This picturesque, charming town rests at the confluence of the Muskingum River and the Ohio River and has five National Register Historic Districts with buildings that date back to the town's founding in 1788. Explore the first settlement in the Northwest Territory on the north side of the Ohio River. Hear stories of the compelling events that unfolded here which were spotlighted in the recent book entitled The Pioneers by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough.
Day 14 - Thursday - Jul 25, 2024
| Moundsville, West Virginia |
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Located along the banks of the Ohio River, Moundsville offers a rich history. Deriving its name from the many Adena Indian burial mounds constructed here more than 2,000 years ago, the town is home to the largest conical burial mound in North America. Moundsville is a land of sacred past and promising future, accented with quaint neighborhoods and beautiful landscapes.
Day 15 - Friday - Jul 26, 2024
| Pittsburgh, United States |
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Our ship docks near the famous point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers join to begin the majestic Ohio River. Long known for steel manufacturing, Pittsburgh was an essential stop along the Ohio River for national and international commerce making it a wealthy town in the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear tales of famous Americans such as Heinz, Carnegie, and others who called this vibrant city home. As you cruise, delight in picturesque and ever-changing scenery, as early explorers did centuries ago. The surrounding hillsides provide a handsome backdrop for this fascinating city which was the gateway to the West for the young United States.
Day 16 - Saturday - Jul 27, 2024
| Pittsburgh, United States |
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Enjoy breakfast onboard the ship, before beginning your journey home. Reflect upon your adventures and the new friends made along the way.
