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American Queen
American Queen

7 Night Cruise sailing from St Louis to Cincinnati aboard American Queen.

Ohio and Tennessee River Cruises:
By any measure, the Ohio River is no mere tributary to the Mississippi, but a mighty river itself. Coursing nearly 1,000 miles with a watershed encompassing 14 states, the Ohio opened up America's movement West. Here too are the great Wilderness Rivers coursing through Bluegrass country, conjuring up tales of Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and raids by Cherokee and Chickamauga tribes. From small towns crowned by church steeples to big city thrills like the Grand Ole Opry® and Churchill Downs, adventure awaits by the mile.

Baseball Legends
The South is rich in baseball history with some of the game's most famous having played in the cities included in these voyages. Join us as we explore the history of baseball in the South with special guests and exclusive events that bring baseball and the legends of the game to life.

Day 1: St. Louis, MO
Departure: 7:30 p.m.
As your ship leaves St.Louis, gaze up at the Gateway Arch and envision the adventures that lie ahead. The Welcome Aboard Dinner gets your journey off to a festive start.

Day 2: Cape Girardeau, MO
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Included Tour: Start the tour with visits to several different houses and museums that cover much of Cape Girardeau's history. Riverfront Murals is a concrete and granite cobblestone amphitheater that provides seating for a scenic look of the Mississippi River.

Red House Interpretive Center shows an exhibit reflecting the lives of those who called the Old Cape Girardeau District home. The Old St. Vincent's Church displays Renaissance architecture in English Gothic Revival style. Next is the Glenn House, a museum that features architecture, furnishings, clothing and more from the Victorian era.

Check out spectacular vistas of historic landmark houses and views from the Mississippi River at the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University, Old Bridge Overlook and Park, and the Crisp Museum. Then, you'll make one last stop at the Cape River Heritage Museum, located inside an old fire station built in 1908, which houses river-related artifacts and historical items.

Day 3: Paducah, KY
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Known as the city of art, rhythm and rivers, Paducah boasts a lively Lowertown Arts District, the renowned River Heritage Museum, a Save America's Treasures project, and tours via foot, trolley or horse-drawn carriage reveal its charm. OR Elegant displays at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society highlight the vigorous rebirth of quiltmaking. It's just one of the colorful attractions in a lovely city of 19th century architecture, specialty shops and one-of-a-kind eateries.

Day 4: Henderson, KY
Arrival: 10:00 a.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Henderson, the hometown of famed naturalist John James Audubon. Reminders of his famous bird paintings are around every corner. See if you can find all eight of the town's bronze bird statues. With a growing population, thriving downtown, historic turn-of-the-century mansions overlooking the river, and a recently renovated riverfront, Henderson exhibits the best qualities of an historic southern river town.

Day 5: Steamboating
Settle into a rocking chair and just let the scenery glide by. Or join in the fun of our numerous onboard activities. Your full day of leisurely steamboating on the river sets the tone for an unforgettable vacation.

Day 6: Louisville, KY
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 10:00 p.m.
From its frontier founding at the time of the American Revolution, to the heyday of Steamboat transport in the early 19th century, through the city's importance as a Union base during the Civil War, Louisville has always balanced a sense of history with an ability to re-invent itself as the city of originals.

Day 7: Madison, IN
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Tour family owned and operated businesses from Schroeder Saddletree Factory and the Madison Vineyard to Betty Mundt's Candies. A stroll through town takes in the highlights of this beautiful city in southern Indiana.

Day 8: Disembark in Cincinnati, OH
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
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