Cincinnati - Pittsburgh

Join a lifelong Cincinnati resident and 16 year tour veteran on a spectacular city tour of Cincinnati. Explore both sides of the river on this fantastic, all-encompassing tour. Highlights include the floodwall murals, Eden Park, Downtown River District, Fountain Square and St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Basilica, where you have the opportunity to view awe-inspiring stained glass windows.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in Cincinnati, OH

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center celebrates the brave men and women who came together to create a secret network through which the enslaved could escape to freedom. From their example of courage, cooperation and perseverance, we relate this uniquely American history to contemporary issues, inspiring everyone to take steps for freedom today. Discover a museum of American and African American history during a docent-led tour.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in Cincinnati, OH

The Krohn Conservatory was built in 1933 in the heart of Eden Park. The Art Deco building is itself architecturally significant, but it’s what's inside the aluminum and glass walls that make the Conservatory truly special. The Krohn Conservatory is home to over 5,000 varieties of exotic, tropical, desert and orchid plants from around the world. Discover this unique “Rainforest-under-glass” in one of America's largest public greenhouses.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in Cincinnati, OH

Step back in time while you tour the historic town of Old Washington, Kentucky. Starting at the 1790s Visitor Center, your costumed tour guide will lead you through this early Kentucky village, taking you along flagstone sidewalks graced with authentic frontier log cabins and early 19th century homes. This two-hour walking tour will include stops at the Simon Kenton Shrine, Albert Sidney Johnston House and the Harriett Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum.

Discover small town charm during a narrated trolley tour through historic Maysville. Discover the life of hometown celebrity, Rosemary Clooney, and see how history was transformed into art as you view the Floodwall Murals. The trolley tour will conclude at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, which brings the stories of explorers, artists, and movie stars to life through award-winning dioramas and a collection of artifacts.

Almost 10 years ago, a committee was formed to begin a project that would tell the story of Ohio on the levee walls. The committee sought internationally renowned artist, Robert Dafford to paint a 20 foot section of the wall. Today, Dafford has painted more than 52 murals taking up 2,200 feet of the wall. On a guided tour, you can walk the length of these impressive murals, learning of the events and people which shaped the history of Ohio.

The Southern Ohio Museum, located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, offers a diverse range of exhibits from fine art to history and science. Housed in the former Security Central National Bank building that was constructed in 1918, the elegantly remodeled museum has served as a center for cultural activities and is well known for its enlightening exhibits.

This guided walking tour allows you to explore downtown Gallipolis at a leisurely pace. During the tour, explore historic homes, buildings, museums, and the City Park. Your experienced guide will provide and brief history of each site visited.

Follow the Quilt Barn Trail to experience scenic Gallipolis while discovering the importance of the folk art of quilting along the way. Designed to highlight the agricultural heritage of Gallipolis, this tour will take you past fifty large painted patchwork quilt blocks hung on barns and other farm buildings.

Discover farm-fresh goodness at the Bob Evans Farm. This guided tour will take you through the Homestead, where Bob Evans and his family lived for over twenty years. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic home serves as a company museum and historical center. The tour will continue through the first Bob Evans restaurant, still open for business today, and will take you through the farm grounds where you can discover an ancient Native American burial mound and a Revolutionary War cemetery.

The Point Pleasant River Museum focuses on river life and commercial enterprise along the Ohio and Great Kanawha rivers. Displays, video demonstrations, and special events will highlight topics such as great floods, boat construction, sternwheel steamers, river disasters, and the local river industry's contribution to World War II. The museum also boasts the 2,400 gallon Ohio River Fish Aquarium, a working pilot house, and a research library.

Nestled away at Krodel Park you will find Fort Randolph. The farthest west outpost of the colonies, the fort began as a refuge for settlers against Indian attacks. It later came to play an important role in the American Revolutionary War. Learn about the long and prestigious history of Fort Randolph during this narrated tour.

The West Virginia State Farm Museum depicts typical 19th century rural life in West Virginia. In this museum, you will find log cabins, an operational 19th century blacksmith shop and turn-of-the-century doctor's offices. The museum’s personnel maintain everything in the museum in much the same way that a small rural community would have operated in the 1800’s. Enjoy a guided tour of this museum or shop in the quaint country store, which features food products, crafts, and local collectibles.

Tour two of Marietta’s greatest treasures: the Campus Martius Museum and the Ohio River Museum. The Campus Martius Museum features exhibits focusing on America's migration out west and Marietta’s earliest native inhabitants. Then discover the golden age of the steamboat and learn about the ecology of the Ohio River system at the Ohio River Museum.

Costumed guides will entertain and enlighten you as they show you through one of the nation's most impressive Victorian structures. After touring the beautifully decorated living quarters of the grand Victorian Eckhart House, experience the ambiance of a bygone era with a traditional tea served in the elegant dining room of the house.

Discover 19th century West Virginia during a guided tour through West Virginia’s Independence Hall, which is located on the Civil War Discovery Trail. Guides dressed in period clothing will offer perspectives of Wheeling residents during the early years of the Civil and discuss how West Virginia became a state as they lead you through this National Historic Landmark.

Come aboard and enjoy a fun filled, narrated tour of the city of Pittsburgh. Experienced tour guides will take you to some of Pittsburgh's most exciting places including Heinz Field, Station Square, and the Mount Washington incline, while sharing the history of the city along the way. Discussing everything from ketchup to coal, your tour guide will have you laughing while you learn about this historic city.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in Pittsburgh, PA

Experience the culture and refinement of the Gilded Age at the Frick Art and Historical Center, located on beautifully landscaped gardens in Pittsburgh's East End. The museum and its multiple collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, daughter of Henry Clay Frick, one of America's greatest industrialists and art collectors. View fine arts and artifacts, magnificent exhibitions and vintage cars and carriages during this historic tour.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in Pittsburgh, PA