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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 S TA X M U S EU M O F A M E R I C A N S O U L M U S I C , U S A M A I D E N R O C K W I N E RY & C I D E RY, M I N N ES OTA , U S A C A JUN SWAMP EXPERIENCE Explore the teeming ecosystems and hear the lore of Louisiana's bayou countr y on a boat tour of Manchac Swamp. Your covered swamp boat will set out from Frenier, a Cajun town set on an isthmus bet ween Lake Pontchar train and Lake Maurepas. VICKSBURG'S HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOODS Gain valuable insights into Vick sburg's past as you stroll the charming streets and explore the cit y's stately homes. Discover historic neighbourhoods and learn about their grand architec ture during a guided walk. BLUES, SOUL, ROCK 'N' ROLL Visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Star ted by pioneering siblings, Stax Records is where ar tists like Otis Redding and Wilson Picket t brought Memphis soul to a worldwide audience. Also visit the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, a Smithsonian- af filiated institution tracing the music of Memphis, the Mississippi Delta and the Midsouth. FIELD OF DREAMS: AN AMERIC AN STORY Enjoy a scenic drive through Iowa farmland to the set of the film Field of Dreams. While there, see the Lansing family farmhouse and learn how it became par t of an American film classic. Sit on the porch swing, step back in time and see movie props that are still a par t of the home today. ART AROUND BURLINGTON Af ter visiting a local ar tist's studio, you will venture to the Ar t Centre of Burlington. Mar vel at the works of local, regional and international ar tists and craf tspeople. Explore the galler y, with mediums including potter y, jeweller y, painting, sculpture, woodwork, metalwork, photography and glasswork. Then, enjoy a potter y or painting demonstration, followed by some hands-on par ticipation in a small ar t project. MAIDEN ROCK APPLE CIDERY TOUR AND TASTING Enjoy a welcome presentation that explores the histor y of apple produc tion, followed by a cider tasting with cheese and crackers. A s your tour continues to the orchard, you will learn about the process of growing and graf ting apples specific to the Lake Pepin area, one of Nor th America's ideal microclimates for the cultivation of apples. 182 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au