CULTURAL TAPESTRY OF
THE MIDWEST
Journey along the Upper
Mississippi while you hear
stories of intrepid pioneers
and the Lewis and Clark
Expedition. Walk in the
footsteps of famed writer
Mark Twain and learn
about the Norwegian
migration to the Midwest.
Enjoy the view as your ship
navigates through the
river's intricate lock system
and experience the
region's many cultural
treasures—from ragtime,
polka and Norwegian folk
music to Wisconsin
cheese, craft beer and
hearty stews.
D A Y
1
S T . L O U I S ( A L T O N ) , M I S S O U R I , U S A
Witness the bucolic landscapes of the Mississippi at
the Meeting of the Great Rivers.
D A Y
2
H A N N I B A L , M I S S O U R I , U S A
Discover charming Hannibal, Mark Twain's
childhood home and the inspiration for his stories.
D A Y
3
B U R L I N G T O N , I O W A , U S A
Explore magnificent historic buildings, including the
Capitol Theatre and St. Paul's Church.
D A Y
4
Q U A D C I T I E S , I O W A , U S A
Explore "America's Breadbasket", the nation's most
expansive and scenic agricultural region.
D A Y
5
D U B U Q U E , I O W A , U S A
Visit Dubuque's famed Cathedral Historic District,
dotted with authentic period lampposts.
D A Y
6
L A C R O S S E , W I S C O N S I N , U S A
Learn about La Crosse's Norwegian immigrant past,
including its cheese making tradition.
D A Y
7
R E D W I N G , M I N N E S O T A , U S A
Explore the heritage of ingenuity in Red Wing, from
its sturdy shoes to its distinct pottery.
D A Y
8
S T . P A U L , M I N N E S O T A , U S A
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home.
Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one
of our extensions.
H E A RT L AN D OF A M ER IC A
S T . L O U I S – S T . P A U L o r v i ce v e r s a
8 D A Y S | 6 G U I D E D T O U R S | 1 C O U N T R Y
I OWA , U S A
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