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2008 Dates:
Chattanooga - CincinnatiOct 5
Cincinnati - Chattanooga
Sept 28
Cincinnati - Cincinnati
May 2
Cincinnati - Memphis
July 1; Oct 21, 26
Cincinnati - Nashville
May 27; Aug 26; Sept 14; Oct 12
Cincinnati - Pittsburgh
May 5
Louisville - Pittsburgh
April 27; May 11, 25; June 8, 22
Memphis - Louisville
Apr 20; June 28; July 8
Nashville - Cincinnati
May 20; June 3, 24; July 22; Aug 19; Sep 2, 23; Oct 14, 19
Pittsburgh - Louisville
May 4, 10, 18; June 1, 14, 15; Aug 2; Sep 13; Oct 4
Ships: Delta Queen, American Queen, Mississippi Queen
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Thrilling tales of the nation’s first sternwheelers bring the Ohio River to life. Tranquil lands, once the scene of Indian raids and Civil War battles, surround the Cumberland River with epic sights and sounds. Heroic figures like Davy Crockett and Sam Houston, whose exploits are celebrated to this very day, star in the legends of the storied Tennessee River. From Cincinnati chili and Kentucky Burgoo to Grand Ole Opry® and Churchill Downs, you’re sure to be enthralled by your American Discovery.
Delta Queen 2008 Season
A farewell to a Queen
2008 will mark the farewell season for the legendary Delta Queen,
Built in 1926, Delta Queen belonged to an age when thousands of steamboats plied our country's inland waterways. And in keeping with her rich history and noble profile, we have planned a series of unique 2008 Farewell Season events and commemorative gifts just for you, along with some very special offers.
Free Roundtrip Airfare or $300 Airfare Credit when you reserve your cruise by Nov. 15, 2007. Special Early Advantage Savings with a Price Guarantee. Additional 5% Past Guest Savings.
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Experience Delta Queen's new comfort and amenity upgrades *Cruise fare listed is based on a �G� category for cruise 7/24. Price listed is per person based on double occupancy. Port charges and ground handling fees are an additional charge. Free Roundtrip Airfare is from select major gateway cities only, for cruises longer than 7 nights, is capacity controlled, and a $50 administration fee will apply. |
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Chattanooga - Cincinnati
CHATTANOOGA | Tennessee
One forested ridge after another dazzles the eye as you cruise into Chattanooga. Lying between the misted Appalachian Mountains and the rugged Cumberland Plateau, it's no wonder people have lived here for countless centuries.
SAVANNAH | Tennessee
Shiloh National Military Park overlooking the Tennessee River, included 151 monuments, 217 cannon and more than 450 historic tablets marking America's best preserved battlefield.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
MOUNT VERNON | Indiana
Named after Washington's home on the Potomac and located near the country's first religious commune (New Harmony) this bucolic river town is steeped in fascinating lore.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
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Chattanooga - Memphis
CHATTANOOGA | Tennessee
One forested ridge after another dazzles the eye as you cruise into Chattanooga. Lying between the misted Appalachian Mountains and the rugged Cumberland Plateau, it's no wonder people have lived here for countless centuries.
DECATUR | Alabama
The first railway built west of the Appalachian Mountains brought travelers to this scenic spot on the river. Consequently, it saw its share of action during the Civil War, during which all but three of its buildings were burnt to the ground. Despite that, Decatur is home to more Victorian jewels than anywhere else in Alabama.
SAVANNAH | Tennessee
Shiloh National Military Park overlooking the Tennessee River, included 151 monuments, 217 cannon and more than 450 historic tablets marking America's best preserved battlefield.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
NEW MADRID | Missouri
Step into the charm of small-town America in New Madrid, the town that made history as the epicenter of the most powerful earthquake ever to hit the U.S. Founded in 1788, the fledgling city was rocked in 1811, an event that is chronicled in the local museum.
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
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Chattanooga - Mobile
CHATTANOOGA | Tennessee
One forested ridge after another dazzles the eye as you cruise into Chattanooga. Lying between the misted Appalachian Mountains and the rugged Cumberland Plateau, it's no wonder people have lived here for countless centuries.
DECATUR | Alabama
The first railway built west of the Appalachian Mountains brought travelers to this scenic spot on the river. Consequently, it saw its share of action during the Civil War, during which all but three of its buildings were burnt to the ground. Despite that, Decatur is home to more Victorian jewels than anywhere else in Alabama.
FLORENCE | Alabama
River traffic arrives via a lake created by the Wheeler and Wilson dams. A Mecca each year for thousands of festivalgoers, the birthplace of W.C. Handy ('Father of the Blues')is intriguing any time of year.
WAVERLY PLANTATION - CLAY | Mississippi
MOBILE | Alabama
Established in 1702 as the first capital of the French colony of Louisiana, Mobile has also flown the flags of England, Spain and the Confederacy. It was during the famed Battle of Mobile Bay that the Union commander, Admiral David Farragut, is alleged to have uttered his famous 'Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.'
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Cincinnati - Chattanooga
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
FLORENCE | Alabama
River traffic arrives via a lake created by the Wheeler and Wilson dams. A Mecca each year for thousands of festivalgoers, the birthplace of W.C. Handy ('Father of the Blues')is intriguing any time of year.
DECATUR | Alabama
The first railway built west of the Appalachian Mountains brought travelers to this scenic spot on the river. Consequently, it saw its share of action during the Civil War, during which all but three of its buildings were burnt to the ground. Despite that, Decatur is home to more Victorian jewels than anywhere else in Alabama.
CHATTANOOGA | Tennessee
One forested ridge after another dazzles the eye as you cruise into Chattanooga. Lying between the misted Appalachian Mountains and the rugged Cumberland Plateau, it's no wonder people have lived here for countless centuries.
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Cincinnati - Cincinnati
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
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Cincinnati - Memphis
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
GRANDVIEW | Indiana
Join us in celebrating Grandville's bicentennial as we make our inaugural visit to this quaint river town dating to 1807. Soak up local history and enjoy the breathtaking views for which the town was named.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
NEW MADRID | Missouri
Step into the charm of small-town America in New Madrid, the town that made history as the epicenter of the most powerful earthquake ever to hit the U.S. Founded in 1788, the fledgling city was rocked in 1811, an event that is chronicled in the local museum.
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
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Cincinnati - Nashville
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
GRANDVIEW | Indiana
Join us in celebrating Grandville's bicentennial as we make our inaugural visit to this quaint river town dating to 1807. Soak up local history and enjoy the breathtaking views for which the town was named.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
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Cincinnati - Pittsburgh
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MARIETTA | Ohio
A young George Washington was one of the first Americans to sing the praises of the town named after Marie Antoinette. The Queen of France was celebrated for aiding the young country in its battle for independence against Great Britain.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
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Cincinnati - Saint Louis
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
GRANDVIEW | Indiana
Join us in celebrating Grandville's bicentennial as we make our inaugural visit to this quaint river town dating to 1807. Soak up local history and enjoy the breathtaking views for which the town was named.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
SAINT LOUIS | Missouri
The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904 introduced thrilling new inventions like electricity and automobiles as well as the first ice cream cone, hot dog and hamburger. The Eads Bridge, the first major steel bridge in the country and Lock No. 27 on the Mississippi rival the city's most famous landmarkthe legendary Gateway Arch.
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Louisville - Pittsburgh
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MARIETTA | Ohio
A young George Washington was one of the first Americans to sing the praises of the town named after Marie Antoinette. The Queen of France was celebrated for aiding the young country in its battle for independence against Great Britain.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
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Louisville - Saint Louis
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
CAPE GIRARDEAU | Missouri
Once home to the Ozark cliff dwellers and the Mississippian tribe, Cape Girardeau became a French trading post and a lively river port. Today it boasts Civil War sites and a tranquil setting commemorating the Trail of Tears, a tragic chapter in Cherokee history.
GRAFTON | Illinois
Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, Grafton is a pretty little river town with a number of antique stores and restaurants. Learn about Lewis and Clark's preparations for their renowned journey of discovery.
SAINT LOUIS | Missouri
The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904 introduced thrilling new inventions like electricity and automobiles as well as the first ice cream cone, hot dog and hamburger. The Eads Bridge, the first major steel bridge in the country and Lock No. 27 on the Mississippi rival the city's most famous landmarkthe legendary Gateway Arch.
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Memphis - Chattanooga
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
COLUMBUS | Kentucky
Boasting towering riverbanks, Columbus provided a strategic site for a Confederate bastion that gave the city the title 'Gibraltar of the West.' You can still see the massive chain and anchor used by the South to block Union gunboats.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
SAVANNAH | Tennessee
Shiloh National Military Park overlooking the Tennessee River, included 151 monuments, 217 cannon and more than 450 historic tablets marking America's best preserved battlefield.
DECATUR | Alabama
The first railway built west of the Appalachian Mountains brought travelers to this scenic spot on the river. Consequently, it saw its share of action during the Civil War, during which all but three of its buildings were burnt to the ground. Despite that, Decatur is home to more Victorian jewels than anywhere else in Alabama.
CHATTANOOGA | Tennessee
One forested ridge after another dazzles the eye as you cruise into Chattanooga. Lying between the misted Appalachian Mountains and the rugged Cumberland Plateau, it's no wonder people have lived here for countless centuries.
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Memphis - Cincinnati
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
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Memphis - Louisville
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
NEW MADRID | Missouri
Step into the charm of small-town America in New Madrid, the town that made history as the epicenter of the most powerful earthquake ever to hit the U.S. Founded in 1788, the fledgling city was rocked in 1811, an event that is chronicled in the local museum.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
GRANDVIEW | Indiana
Join us in celebrating Grandville's bicentennial as we make our inaugural visit to this quaint river town dating to 1807. Soak up local history and enjoy the breathtaking views for which the town was named.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
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Memphis - New Orleans
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
VICKSBURG | Mississippi
Civil War buffs can experience firsthand the poignant monuments and markets that commemorate the fall of Confederate Vicksburg. Antique hunters will find enticing shops to browse, and art lovers will have a field day at the Art Park on Cat Fish Row.
NATCHEZ | Mississippi
Two years older than New Orleans and boasting more antebellum homes than any other city in the United States, Natchez is beautifully situated on the highest promontory north of the Gulf of Mexico.
ST FRANCISVILLE | Louisiana
Southern belles in huge hooped skirts danced under Baccarat crystal chandeliers in spectacular plantation homes like The Myrtles. Reportedly one of America's most haunted homes, the plantation figures large in local tales of southern romance.
BATON ROUGE | Louisiana
The state capital and an important deep water port, Baton Rouge boasts storied plantations, fiery Cajun cuisine, soulful blues and jazz, and bayous teeming with native birds and reptiles.
OAK ALLEY PLANTATION | Louisiana
Magnificent 300-year-old oak trees frame the entrance to the mansion at Oak Alley.
NEW ORLEANS | Louisiana
The fabled Crescent City never fails to enchant. Immerse yourself in the stately charm of historic Jackson Square, the sultry jazz of Bourbon Street, the spicy mix of world-renowned Cajun and Creole restaurants, and the unflagging Mardi Gras spirit.
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Memphis - Saint Louis
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
COLUMBUS | Kentucky
Boasting towering riverbanks, Columbus provided a strategic site for a Confederate bastion that gave the city the title 'Gibraltar of the West.' You can still see the massive chain and anchor used by the South to block Union gunboats.
SAINT LOUIS | Missouri
The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904 introduced thrilling new inventions like electricity and automobiles as well as the first ice cream cone, hot dog and hamburger. The Eads Bridge, the first major steel bridge in the country and Lock No. 27 on the Mississippi rival the city's most famous landmarkthe legendary Gateway Arch.
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Nashville - Birmingham
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
SAVANNAH | Tennessee
Shiloh National Military Park overlooking the Tennessee River, included 151 monuments, 217 cannon and more than 450 historic tablets marking America's best preserved battlefield.
WAVERLY PLANTATION - CLAY | Mississippi
TUSCALOOSA | Alabama
The one-time capital of the state and the home of the University of Alabama, the city honors the name of a Choctaw chieftain. It is the name of Paul W. 'Bear' Bryant, the 'winningest' coach in the history of bigtime college football, that is most often on the lips of Tuscaloosa's Crimson Tide fans.
BIRMINGHAM | Alabama
From the Civil Rights Institute promoting civil and human rights to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame honoring jazz artists with ties to Alabama, Birmingham manages to instruct and delight. And a trip to the American Village renews the foundations of American liberty.
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Nashville - Cincinnati
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
GRANDVIEW | Indiana
Join us in celebrating Grandville's bicentennial as we make our inaugural visit to this quaint river town dating to 1807. Soak up local history and enjoy the breathtaking views for which the town was named.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
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Nashville - Memphis
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
SAVANNAH | Tennessee
Shiloh National Military Park overlooking the Tennessee River, included 151 monuments, 217 cannon and more than 450 historic tablets marking America's best preserved battlefield.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
COLUMBUS | Kentucky
Boasting towering riverbanks, Columbus provided a strategic site for a Confederate bastion that gave the city the title 'Gibraltar of the West.' You can still see the massive chain and anchor used by the South to block Union gunboats.
MEMPHIS | Tennessee
You would expect to find reminders of Elvis and B.B. King at every turn in lively Memphis. Less-touted attractions-from the Pink Palace and to Mud Island's River Walk replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River history and geography along an intriguing six-block stroll-are just as intriguing. The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all.
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Nashville - Pittsburgh
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MARIETTA | Ohio
A young George Washington was one of the first Americans to sing the praises of the town named after Marie Antoinette. The Queen of France was celebrated for aiding the young country in its battle for independence against Great Britain.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
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Nashville - Saint Louis
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
CAPE GIRARDEAU | Missouri
Once home to the Ozark cliff dwellers and the Mississippian tribe, Cape Girardeau became a French trading post and a lively river port. Today it boasts Civil War sites and a tranquil setting commemorating the Trail of Tears, a tragic chapter in Cherokee history.
SAINT LOUIS | Missouri
The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904 introduced thrilling new inventions like electricity and automobiles as well as the first ice cream cone, hot dog and hamburger. The Eads Bridge, the first major steel bridge in the country and Lock No. 27 on the Mississippi rival the city's most famous landmarkthe legendary Gateway Arch.
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Pittsburgh - Cincinnati
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
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Pittsburgh - Louisville
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
MARIETTA | Ohio
A young George Washington was one of the first Americans to sing the praises of the town named after Marie Antoinette. The Queen of France was celebrated for aiding the young country in its battle for independence against Great Britain.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
MADISON | Indiana
This colorful, once bustling river port, known as the '19th-century Williamsburg of America,' is a veritable who's who of historic places and intriguing Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture.
LOUISVILLE | Kentucky
Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is best known for 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.' The famed Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
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Pittsburgh - Nashville
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
MARIETTA | Ohio
A young George Washington was one of the first Americans to sing the praises of the town named after Marie Antoinette. The Queen of France was celebrated for aiding the young country in its battle for independence against Great Britain.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
With the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, you can see one National Historic Site after another.
HENDERSON | Kentucky
The 'Birds of America' paintings by naturalist John James Audubon are re-created in bronze statues located throughout Henderson. The music of another famous resident is celebrated at the yearly W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.
PADUCAH | Kentucky
The site of a Chicasaw village, Paducah was named for its chief. It became a bustling river port and a Union stronghold from which 42,000 Union soldiers aboard 173 steamboats and 12 gunboats traveled to their fate at Shiloh.
DOVER | Tennessee
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Dover is the southern gateway to the aptly named Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Created by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, this scenic region is filled with history. It's also the site of Fort Donelson National Military Park where Ulysses S. Grant demanded 'Unconditional Surrender' from the Confederacy.
NASHVILLE | Tennessee
Named for an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash, the thriving capital of Tennessee burst upon the scene with the emergence of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The city's fortunes are tied to Music Row, the second biggest music production center after New York, but attractions like Belle Meade Plantation, a re-creation of the Greek Parthenon, keep visitors attuned to a rich heritage.
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Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
EAST LIVERPOOL | Ohio
You can stand at 'The Point of Beginning,' where, in 1785, Thomas Hutchins was conducting surveys that led to the opening of the Northwest Territory. The city also marks the spot where the states of Ohio, Pennslyvania, and West Virgina meet.
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
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Pittsburgh - Saint Louis
PITTSBURGH | Pennsylvania
Beautifully situated on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh grew into a world-class city rich with old money and new ideas. The largest inland port in the U.S. was home, after all, to Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson.
WHEELING | West Virginia
Perhaps the most memorable feature of this Ohio River city with a charming Victorian center is its dramatic suspension bridge-once the longest in the world.
MARIETTA | Ohio
A young George Washington was one of the first Americans to sing the praises of the town named after Marie Antoinette. The Queen of France was celebrated for aiding the young country in its battle for independence against Great Britain.
POINT PLEASANT | West Virginia
As local legend would have it, bizarre happenings in Point Pleasant foreshadowed the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967. The book and movie, The Mothman Prophecies, is based on the havoc wreaked by alleged moth-like creatures found in this region.
MAYSVILLE | Kentucky
Stand in a home that gave refuge to more than 2,000 runaway slaves and explore an authentic 1790s log cabin, home to intrepid Ohio Valley pioneers. The picturesque city skyline punctuated by a gilded cupola and lofty steeples is one you won't soon forget.
CINCINNATI | Ohio
