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One Week in Mississippi River
All 7 Day Mississippi River Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Mississippi River one week itinerary. Explore 17 Mississippi River 7 day trips from 21 experts with 9 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Mississippi River one week itinerary. Explore 17 Mississippi River 7 day trips from 21 experts with 9 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Mississippi River in a Week
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- Enjoying the shade of the leafy canopy greet us on arrival and are our guides for the day
- Visits to its gardens, historic homes, and museums.
- Explore his eclectic collection of period-specific artwork and one-of-a-kind antiques.
- Enjoy the warmth of the Mississippi River sun as we cruise from Vicksburg to Memphis.
- Explore fascinating exhibits such as Elvis’ museum, estate grounds, the jungle and trophy rooms, his gravesite, and much more.
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- Visit their popular gift shop which is known for their world-famous pralines.
- Enjoying the shade of the leafy canopy greet us on arrival and are our guides for the day.
- Visits to its gardens, historic homes, and museums
- See why this show is called "Becoming Jelly Roll."
- Enjoy the local flavors, like chicory coffee, sweet beignets, and famous New Orleans jazz music.
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- You don't just hear music in New Orleans and Louisiana's 'Cajun country'… you feel it
- indelibly woven into the fabric of life. The strains of every genre you can think of – smoky blues
- pulsating Caribbean rhythms
- acoustic
- country
- rock
- soul
- r&b
- nouveau swing
- hip-hop and more... and
- naturally
- a tasty buffet of jazz styles... envelop you along Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter... The streets take on a life of their own… The spirits of Satchmo and Jelly Roll permeate Basin Street and New Orleans Jazz National Park. Traditional jazz lives on within the homey confines of Preservation Hall... while moving out to the bayou
- the music continues... Explore New Orleans & Mississippi River Country as an insider with Tauck Exclusives like a private demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking... a private streetcar tour along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue... a flightseeing tour... a private jazz experience at world-famous Preservation Hall... state-of-the-art exhibits and a 4-D experience on a fascinating visit to the National World War II Museum.... and exclusive
- on-tour film vignettes by filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the bayou on an alligator bayou boat tour... Louisiana's historic Mississippi River plantations... and attend a private evening with dinner at the Louisiana Art & Science museum.
Themes
Highlights
- You don't just hear music in New Orleans and Louisiana's 'Cajun country'… you feel it
- indelibly woven into the fabric of life. The strains of every genre you can think of – smoky blues
- pulsating Caribbean rhythms
- acoustic
- country
- rock
- soul
- r&b
- nouveau swing
- hip-hop and more... and
- naturally
- a tasty buffet of jazz styles... envelop you along Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter... The streets take on a life of their own… The spirits of Satchmo and Jelly Roll permeate Basin Street and New Orleans Jazz National Park. Traditional jazz lives on within the homey confines of Preservation Hall... while moving out to the bayou
- the music continues... Explore New Orleans & Mississippi River Country as an insider with Tauck Exclusives like a private demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking... a private streetcar tour along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue... a flightseeing tour... a private jazz experience at world-famous Preservation Hall... and exclusive
- on-tour film vignettes by filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the bayou on an alligator bayou boat tour... Louisiana's historic Mississippi River plantations... and enjoy state-of-the-art exhibits
- a 4-D experience
- a fascinating visit to the National World War II Museum.
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- The family recipes of acclaimed Southern chef Regina Charboneau
- The only steamboat with multiple specialty dining options, all at no additional charge
- Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard historian
- Professional showboat-style entertainment and dancing nightly
- Our own dedicated fleet of Steamcoaches
- The most all-inclusive American river voyage
- The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel riverboat in America
- The greatest vacation value in America
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- Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion
- Enjoy St. Louis’ many world-class attractions, including the Art Museum, Science Center, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and the Missouri History Museum.
- See the historic stables built in 1885 and the world-famous Clydesdale horses.
- Visit the Interpretive Center, home to 15 original Normal Rockwell paintings, the Becky Hatcher House, the Huck Finn Home
- Visit the national Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
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On the Road: The Best of the Upper Mississippi River
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- Exclusive river excursions transport you into special places where big boats cannot go
- Visit charming little towns among the Upper Miss’ famous bluffs in four states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois
- Spot bald eagles during a special backwaters excursion in the National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
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- Enjoy a warm welcome at the visitor’s center by tour guides who are eager to share their knowledge.
- Visiting one the many fine museums, to participating in a hands-on creative workshop at a local art gallery.
- Visit the studios and galleries of Paducah’s resident artists.
- See the Sailor Man's likeness in the town's own six-foot-tall bronze metal statue.
- Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion and discover the lives of the explorers, cowboys and Native Americans who helped forge our nation.
Signature City Memphis: Magic on the Mississippi
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- Learn the story of Memphis blues and delve into the lives of legends from the “Father of the Blues” W
- C
- Handy to “The King” Elvis Presley
- Study the mighty Mississippi River’s environmental influence
- Visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel to trace events of the movement and Dr
- King's assassination
Themes
Highlights
- You don't just hear music in New Orleans and Louisiana's 'Cajun country'… you feel it
- indelibly woven into the fabric of life. The strains of every genre you can think of – smoky blues
- pulsating Caribbean rhythms
- acoustic
- country
- rock
- soul
- r&b
- nouveau swing
- hip-hop and more... and
- naturally
- a tasty buffet of jazz styles... envelop you along Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter... The streets take on a life of their own… The spirits of Satchmo and Jelly Roll permeate Basin Street and New Orleans Jazz National Park. Traditional jazz lives on within the homey confines of Preservation Hall... while moving out to the bayou
- the music continues... Explore New Orleans & Mississippi River Country as an insider with Tauck Exclusives like a private demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking... a private streetcar tour along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue... a flightseeing tour... a private jazz experience at world-famous Preservation Hall... a private mint julep reception and mansion house dinner... and exclusive
- on-tour film vignettes by filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the bayou on an alligator bayou boat tour... Louisiana's historic Mississippi River plantations... and enjoy state-of-the-art exhibits
- a 4-D experience
- a fascinating visit to the National World War II Museum.
Mighty Waters and Quaint River Towns on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
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- Learn about the early life of Mark Twain during a field trip to his childhood home in Hannibal, and enjoy a riverboat ride along the Mighty Mississippi
- Sample wurst and wines in the Missouri Rhineland as you gain insight into the heritage of German immigrants who settled in Herman in the 19th century
- Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as you explore historic St
- Charles, and take in a lecture on the social interchange between the river towns
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- Stroll through the quaint town of New Madrid, filled with Old South traditions and historical attractions.
- Discover Paducah’s colorful history during a guided tour through the town’s historic district.
- Participate in hands-on creative workshops and hear artists’ stories of how they relocated to Paducah.
- Hear stories of the people and events that helped shape life along the Ohio River during a guided tour of the River Heritage Museum.
- Join a local guide on a narrated tour through Cape Girardeau’s beautiful Old St. Vincent’s Church.
- Enjoy the historical appeal of Chester during a guided walking tour
- Explore America's great cities.
- Take a tram ride to the top of this 630 foot arch!
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- Wake up to Christmas Day in the beautiful Florida Keys
- Ring in the New Year partying in New Orleans' French Quarter
- Spot exotic wildlife on an Everglades swamp airboat ride
- Unique overnight stay in a chickee cabin in the Everglades
- Drive the famous Route 1 Overseas Highway to the Florida Keys
- Enjoy beach time at Destin on the Gulf of Mexico
- Hear live music & enjoy legendary nightlife on Bourbon Street
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Itinerary Focus:
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- Enjoying the shade of the leafy canopy greet us on arrival and are our guides for the day
- Enjoy the local flavors, like chicory coffee, sweet beignets, and famous New Orleans jazz music.
- Explore the most popular areas including the French Quarter, the colorful garden district
Celebrate Christmas in Historic Natchez on the Mississippi
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- Revel in a Natchez Christmas evening filled with gorgeous music, decorations, food and fun
- Enjoy field trips to lavishly bedecked 19th-century mansions
- Attend “Chopin and Champagne,” a classical piano concert with complimentary champagne in the historic Joseph Stone House, and the uplifting annual Christmas concert in majestic St
- Mary Basilica by the award-winning Alcorn State University Concert Choir
Themes
Highlights
- You don’t just hear music in New Orleans and Louisiana’s “Cajun country”… you feel it
- indelibly woven into the fabric of life. The strains of every genre you can think of – smoky blues
- pulsating Caribbean rhythms
- acoustic
- country
- rock
- soul
- r&b
- nouveau swing
- hip-hop and more... and
- naturally
- a tasty buffet of jazz styles... envelop you along Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter... The streets take on a life of their own… The spirits of Satchmo and Jelly Roll permeate Basin Street and New Orleans Jazz National Park. Traditional jazz lives on within the homey confines of Preservation Hall... while moving out to the bayou
- the music continues... Explore New Orleans & Mississippi River Country as an insider with Tauck Exclusives like a private demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking... a private streetcar tour along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue... a flightseeing tour... a private jazz experience at world-famous Preservation Hall... a private mint julep reception and mansion house dinner... a jazz reception and dinner at Arnaud's... and exclusive
- on-tour film vignettes by filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the bayou on an alligator bayou boat tour... Louisiana's historic Mississippi River plantations... and enjoy state-of-the-art exhibits
- a 4-D experience
- brunch and a USO-style Stage Door Canteen show at the National World War II Museum.
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- Discover Chicago and Memphis
- Visit Bass Pro to enjoy 10 aquariums with over 1,800 fish.
- Explore National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is a very special experience that takes us through centuries of history.
- Visit Jackson Square
- Explore Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
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Top Mississippi River Attractions
From New Orleans to Memphis — the Lower Mississippi
The lower Mississippi offers a wealth of regional music, cuisine, history, and architecture. It's a fascinating region that is coming to terms with its past and looking to the future. You'll encounter impressive sights and activities in Memphis, Tennessee; Natchez, Mississippi; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana; and some small towns along the way.
The lower Mississippi technically starts from Cairo, Illinois.
In pre-civil war days, when cotton was king, two-thirds of all American millionaires lived between New Orleans and Natchez. That all ended abruptly with the war and the abolition of slavery — the scourge that had enabled the wealthy plantations to thrive.
French-accented New Orleans, with its iconic French Quarter and party-central Bourbon Street, is the place to down donut-like beignets for breakfast, eat fried oysters in a modest seafood shack, dine royally on the finest cuisine in one of the city's world-famous restaurants, or, of course, have a drink or two, perhaps at a local jazz club such as Preservation Hall.
Memphis is another musical mecca. You can tour Graceland, where Elvis Presley lived; Sun Studio, where Elvis made his name; the Stax Museum, which tells the history of one of the great rhythm and blues studios; and of course, Beale Street, with its parade of blues clubs.
Begin your perfect evening with ribs at The Rendezvous or drinks atop the Madison Hotel, complete with panoramic views.
From St. Louis to Minneapolis — the Upper Mississippi
Cruising the upper Mississippi is a very different experience — the land of cotton gives way to the land of corn, and blues and jazz make way for the traditions of descendants of German immigrants in Iowa and Wisconsin.
St. Louis: Embarkations for upper Mississippi cruises usually begin in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the river's major cities and home to one of the country's best zoos.
The swooping 530-foot-tall Gateway Arch, which sits on the west bank of the Mississippi and has become the symbol of St Louis, offers incredible views of the Mississippi and the entire area. You can ride to the top via tram or elevator, as some one million visitors do annually. Museums dedicated to westward expansion are at the foot of the steel arch.
- Hannibal: Mark Twain — the pen name for author Samuel Clemens and the most famous chronicler of the Mississippi River — hailed from Hannibal, Missouri, which lies north of St. Louis along the river.
- Hannibal, Mark Twain's Boyhood Home, is an obligatory stop for any upper Mississippi River cruise. It's where Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn fans can enjoy a literary pilgrimage to the town where Twain found most of the inspiration for his best-known fictional characters.
- Clinton and Dubuque: Farther north, Clinton and Dubuque, Iowa, are paragons of Midwestern America. Clinton, a former lumber town, is now an agricultural capital, while Dubuque, one of the earliest settlements west of the Mississippi, is known for its historic homes.
- LaCrosse: In LaCrosse, Wisconsin, farther north, you can still sample the local breweries, which replaced the lumber industry as one of the city's primary economic engines.
Upper Mississippi River tours end in the Minneapolis area, perhaps at the historic town of Red Wing, south of Saint Paul. Formerly a center for commercial shipping along the river, Red Wing is now known for its artisans and historic homes. Minneapolis-St. Paul is one of America's most livable metropolitan areas, with many museums, restaurants, and other amenities.