St. Louis - St. Paul Cruise

Explore the art of beer brewing on this special Anheuser-Busch Beermaster Tour. You will go behind-the-scenes and visit the historic Brew House, Fermentation Cellars, Bevo Packaging Facility and Finishing Cellars. You will also visit the Budweiser Clydesdales’ stables and learn how Budweiser became the king of beers. Upon completion of the tour, you will have the opportunity to sample several beers in the Beermaster Suite.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in St. Louis, MO

At 630 feet tall, The Gateway Arch is our nation’s tallest manmade monument. Take a tram ride to the top of this majestic arch for a bird’s-eye view of downtown St. Louis and the Mississippi River. After the tram ride, visit the Museum of Westward Expansion and discover the lives of the explorers, cowboys, and Native Americans who helped forge our nation.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in St. Louis, MO

The Citygarden is a beautiful fusion of nature and art. This vibrant sculpture park features beautiful art and gorgeous landscaping that work harmoniously together to create an urban oasis. Explore the park's sculpture collection, open gardens, and unique landscape during a guided tour.

*Tour only offered on cruises ending in St. Louis, MO 

Discover the Hannibal of Samuel Clemens’ youth at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Become reacquainted with one of the world’s most beloved authors at his historic home, then explore the inspirational setting for the stories he created by visiting the Huckleberry Finn house and Becky Thatcher house. Be sure to also visit Judge Clemens’ Justice of the Peace Office, the setting for Muff Potter’s trial and the Museum Gallery, which features a series of Norman Rockwell paintings.

Relive the adventures of Mark Twain’s time in Hannibal during a historic trolley tour. Your experienced guide will share the history of Hannibal and take you to places of historical significance, including the Rockcliffe Mansion, an amazing 13,500 square foot American castle built to overlook the mighty Mississippi River. This tour will highlight many of the exciting places which inspired Mark Twain’s famous tales.

Discover the exciting heritage of Iowa before it became a state and learn about its involvement in the War of 1812 during a guided tour through historic Fort Madison, the first military fort on the upper Mississippi. During the tour, you will take a step back in time as your guides bring tales of pioneers and war heroes alive with period clothing and colorful presentations.

Experience the rich history of Burlington during this guided tour. As you make your way through this city, you’ll pass grand Victorian homes located on the river’s edge and beautiful churches with steeples rising into the sky. The tour will continue through Snake Alley, the town’s most famous landmark, concluding at the Bangert Gardens, which features acres of beautiful scenery.

Visit the newly renovated John Deere Pavilion and Store. The John Deere Pavilion shares the story of the company’s ongoing contributions to agricultural development through exhibits and equipment displays. Discover antique tractors, giant combines, and interactive displays on this self-guided tour.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Hauberg Indian Museum. Located in the Black Hawk State Historic Site, this museum interprets the story of the Sauk and Meskwaki Indians who once called it home. During the tour, view full-size replicas of Sauk winter and summer homes, dioramas with life-size figures of the Sauk and Meskwaki Indians and traditional artifacts, including authentic trade goods and jewelry.

Take an entertaining and informative journey along the mighty Mississippi at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. On this guided tour, you will discover the lives of the pioneers, explorers and artists who lived along the Mississippi River and get close to nature as you make your way through six large aquariums. The museum’s interactive exhibits will give you an inside look into the Mississippi’s past, present and future.

Step back in time and experience the elegance of Victorian era Dubuque during a tour through the town’s many historic attractions. Learn about the architecture, families and events that made 19th century Dubuque such a unique treasure. Your guide will lead you through Dubuque's beautiful historic sites, including the Mathias Ham House and The Old Jail Museum.

Tour this wonderful city and view the historic late 19th and early 20th century buildings that define La Crosse. Gain insight into the architectural development of La Crosse from its boomtown Riverboat days through the Roaring '20s. Discover the evolution of the historic downtown and the well-preserved residential neighborhoods during this narrated bus tour.

Spend an afternoon on this signature backwater cruise, specifically designed for nature lovers and bird watchers. Explore a variety of wetland habitats and discover the wide array of wildlife living within the "Upper Miss" wildlife refuge. Highlights include up-close views of bald eagle nests, beaver lodges, sunning turtles, great blue herons, egrets, red fox, and playful river otters.

Take a step back in time at the Hixon House, a beautiful Victorian home. Built in 1859 by lumber baron Gideon Hixon, this house features beautiful woodwork and an elegant interior design. Gideon’s wife, Ellen, decorated the Hixon House in an aesthetic fashion, and it has been preserved much as it was since its last remodeling and redecoration in 1900. The Hixon House also features its original furnishings, making it unusual among historic houses.

Tour the Red Wing Pottery workshop and see the production of their stoneware. You will have the opportunity to meet a potter and the owner of this third-generation family business. The tour will give you a new appreciation for the craftsmanship required to produce such beautiful stoneware.

Red Wing is home to a unique downtown area that features a wide variety of shops, including art galleries, antique stores and one-of-a kind boutiques. Historically, Red Wing is known for its shoes, pottery and linseed oil, but today it has become a leading producer of robotic components. This one-hour trolley tour will take you back in time to show you Red Wing’s historic roots.