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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y O L D F O R T M A D I S O N , U S A S AU S AG E G U M BO R I C E JIM'S JOURNEY: THE HUCK FINN FREEDOM CENTER Tour Hannibal's first African American Histor y Museum and see the town where Mark Twain grew up. Tour The Huck Finn Freedom Center and learn about one of Twain's most complex literar y figures: Jim, the former slave and friend to Huck Finn who was inspired by Mark Twain's friend Daniel Quarles. IOWA FARM VISIT During a visit to Cinnamon Ridge, meet the local family who operates this fif th- generation Midwestern farm and learn how they sustainably produce milk, beef, pork and soybeans. Af ter ward, enjoy a Cinnamon Ridge cheese tasting paired with local beers and wines. QUAD CITIES BY BIC YCLE Discover the Mighty Mississippi from a unique vantage point during a guided bicycle tour along the Great River Road National Scenic By way. At an easygoing pace, follow your guide, passing sights such as the KONE elevator, John Deere Seeding, Rock Island Arsenal, For t Armstrong Historic Site and Davenpor t Skybridge. OLD FORT MADISON Established in 1808, For t Madison was the first permanent US militar y for tification on the Upper Mississippi. Learn about the for t's dramatic histor y during the War of 1812 and the impac t it had on the set tlement of the Louisiana Purchase. Hear stories of native chief tains, set tlers and soldiers, and see the for t's cemeter y and other ar tefac ts. A TASTE OF C A JUN COUNTRY Cajun cuisine is a flavour ful st yle of cooking originating in Louisiana. Savour the tastes of Cajun cuisine while sampling local delicacies at t wo legendar y Baton Rouge establishments. NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM At this acclaimed interac tive museum, a local ar tist will introduce you to the sounds of blues while explaining the displays of rare instruments, photos and memorabilia. Connec t the dots bet ween the blues and other genres like R&B, rock 'n' roll, countr y and funk and gain a deeper appreciation of them all. 180 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers