April 30, 2017
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May 8, 2017
Experience the unique grandeur of the American South as you cruise the Mississippi River aboard the majestic American Queen. Begin your adventure in New Orleans, where the well-preserved French Quarter offers an enchanting backdrop. Then board the American Queen, the largest and most opulent riverboat in the world, and cruise to picturesque cities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Admire the elegant Greek Revival–style mansion at Oak Alley Plantation; explore the lovely town of St. Francisville, home to over 140 historic buildings on the National Register; and visit the oldest settlement on the Mississippi, Natchez, graced with stunning gardens and palatial mansions. Browse Vicksburg’s delightful antique shops and intriguing museums, or step back in time at the renowned Vicksburg National Military Park. Before your seven-night cruise concludes in Memphis, delve into Helena’s rich blues music heritage at the Delta Cultural Center.
