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Day 1
Nashville, TN
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 From the Country Music Hall of Fame to the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville has music ingrained in its culture. Colorful streets lined with art galleries and unique shops welcome you at every turn. You may also tour The Hermitage, the home of President Andrew Jackson.
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Day 2
Clarksville, TN
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 Clarksville rose to prominence as a tobacco port during the 1800’s. While visiting, you may tour the Custom House museum, the historic design of which has architectural influences from around the world, or the Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum, which houses modern military history. You may also explore Dunbar Cave, which is easily accessible and available for frequent tours.
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Customs House Museum
& Cultural Center
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Built in 1898, this building originally housed a U.S. Post Office and Customs House for the flourishing tobacco trade. This architecturally fascinating structure was designed by William Aicken, who was commissioned by President Grover Cleveland. The museum is among the most photographed buildings in Tennessee. It features rotating shows, fine art galleries and a sculpture garden.
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Day 3
Dover, TN
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 In 1862, General Simon Buckner surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Fort Donelson, marking the first major Union victory of the War. Tour this significant battlefield and learn about the surrender.
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Fort Donelson National Military Park
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During the Civil War, the Union forces were heading south to fight the Confederacy. Fort Donelson was important due to its location on the Cumberland River. At Fort Donelson, you will be able to learn about this important battle, view the cannons, and walk through the area on one of two trails. You can also visit the Fort Donelson National Cemetery and the Dover Hotel, a historic building where the Confederate surrender took place on February 16, 1862.
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Homeplace Living History Farm
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The Homeplace Living History Farm re-creates the rich tradition of 19th-century farming. Interpreters dressed in period clothing bring the farm to life as they demonstrate agricultural skills and work habits that changed the area’s landscape. Most of the crops and livestock are the same as they were in the mid-19th century, grown and harvested using period tools and techniques.When visiting, you might find men working oxen or repairing an old farm building.
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Day 4
Paducah, KY
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 From quilting to shopping to learning about Civil War history, there is plenty to do in Paducah. Tour the American Quilt Museum and search for fabrics or inspiration in the Lower Town Arts District. Shop at Paducah’s eclectic galleries and stores. You may also take tours about its tumultuous Civil War history, as it switched hands between the Union and Confederate forces.
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Paducah City Tour
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Visit the thriving riverfront, where you will view more than 50 life-sized panoramic murals depicting Paducah’s rich history. Known as “Quilt City, USA,” Paducah attracts visitors from across the globe coming to marvel at the Museum’s collection of quilts and exhibits.
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River Heritage Museum
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Housed in downtown Paducah’s oldest standing structure, the museum’s interactive exhibits tell the story of the four rivers region. Featured exhibits include a Pilothouse Simulator and a working lock and dam display.
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Art Demonstration Tour
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Home to the nationally recognized Artist Relocation Program, LowerTown is situated just four blocks from the Ohio River and historic downtown Paducah. During an art demonstration tour, you will visit the studios and galleries of Paducah’s resident artists, where you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on creative workshops, hear the artists’ personal stories and enjoy their works of art.
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Day 5
Columbus, KY
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 Once a prominent trading post, Columbus is the oldest town in the Jackson Purchase region of Kentucky. Today, remnants of the Civil War are still present connecting the past and present at Columbus-Belmont State Park. This 156-acre park and interpretive center offers visitors a step back into American Civil War History.
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Columbus-Belmont State Park & Museum
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The Columbus Belmont State Park is located on the Civil War Heritage Trail. Explore the park museum, which served as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War. Now, a historian with the persona and attire of a Civil War soldier will take you through the restored building sharing the history and stories of this fascinating museum.
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Day 6
Cape Girardeau, MO
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 Just thirty miles from the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, this river town became an important trading post in 1800s. Visited by Lewis and Clark, Cape Girardeau has a varied history that is influential throughout the town. Marvel at the outdoor murals reflecting the area's rich history.
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Trail of Tears State Park
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The Trail of Tears State Park commemorates the tragedy of the Cherokees march through Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas to Oklahoma. The park allows you to retrace the steps of the Cherokees’ march through a series of paintings, maps and artifacts.
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Narrated City Tour
and Old St. Vincent’s Church
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Join a local guide on a narrated tour of Cape Girardeau’s beautiful Old St. Vincent’s Church. The church’s English Gothic Revival architecture is both beautiful and rare, as very few churches of this style still exist in America today. After visiting Old St. Vincent’s Church, travel down the street to the Crisp Museum which features fine art exhibits, prehistoric Native American artifacts and interpretive regional history displays.
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Day 7
St. Louis, MO
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 This “Gateway to the West” was the epicenter for exploration following the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Now, it is the largest city visited during the cruise and has a distinct metropolitan culture. Take the elevator to the top of the Gateway Arch, which stands 630 feet over the Mississippi River.
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Gateway Arch Tram Tour
& Museum of Westward Expansion
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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.
* American Cruise Lines recommends this tour after the conclusion of your cruise.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewery,
Beermaster Tour
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Explore the art of beer brewing during 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. 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.
For more information on this tour, visit www.budweisertours.com
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The Citygarden Tour
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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.
* American Cruise Lines recommends this tour after the conclusion of your cruise.
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