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16 Night Americas Great River Cruise and Land Tour from St Paul

Ship: Viking Mississippi

Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises

Sailed: Friday, Oct 13, 2023 from St Paul, United States

Ended: Sunday, Oct 29, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Oct 13, 2023 departure of the Viking Mississippi. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - Oct 13, 2023

St Paul, United States

Arrive and check into your hotel. St. Paul is the capital of Minnesota and one of the state's oldest cities. Situated on a series of bluffs overlooking a deep S-shaped bend in the Mississippi River, it forms the "Twin Cities" with neighboring Minneapolis. The city has long been an important commercial center, first for furs during the early 19th century, then later for livestock and meatpacking after the development of the railroad. St. Paul boasts several historic neighborhoods and is home to Summit Avenue, the longest preserved street of Victorian-era buildings in the US.

Day 2 - Saturday - Oct 14, 2023

St Paul, United States

Bus Travel

Cruise Begins

Red Wing, United States

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. City of St. Paul has several historic neighborhoods and is home to many late 19th- and early 20th-century buildings, including the 1836 home of Henry Sibley, the state's first governor; the Alexander Ramsey House (1872); the capitol (1904); and the Cathedral of St. Paul (1915). Its downtown features the Skyway, a system of enclosed, climate-controlled walkways on the second-floor of several buildings, which connect at various points. Over 160 parks lie within St. Paul, including the Saint Paul Grand Round, an unbroken chain of protected greenspaces and parklands around the city. Red Wing is known for its Red Wing Shoes, which produced footwear for soldiers in both world wars. The city was named after a Sioux chief whose red-dyed swan wing indicated his rank. The first settlers-many from New England-arrived in the mid-1800s. German, Irish, and Scandinavian immigrants followed, bringing skills in tanning, shoemaking, pottery, and more. The city boasts a diversity of legacies, including Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery, founded in 1877 as the nation's first commercial potter. Today, Red Wing enjoys a place in the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom.

Day 3 - Sunday - Oct 15, 2023

Red Wing, United States

Exuding small-town charm, Red Wing shares a border with Wisconsin along the winding waterway of the Mississippi River. The city is renowned for its "impressive architecture and enviable natural environment", according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Surrounded by striking landscapes, Red Wing is an attraction for nature lovers seeking unspoiled natural beauty, where numerous hiking trails and prime fishing spots abound. The city is also home to a vibrant local arts scene, with several festivals throughout the summer and fall.

Day 4 - Monday - Oct 16, 2023

La Crosse, United States

La Crosse has a deep connection to the towering bluffs and rolling farmland of the Norskedalen, or "Norwegian Valley". Here, a Norwegian immigrant population has created a unique culture over generations. Historic immigrant villages dot the valley still, a collection of preserved homesteads reflecting a frontier way of life. Today, La Crosse boasts numerous sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Its important architectural landmarks, along with an array of engaging statues along the riverfront, make La Crosse feel like a vast open-air museum.

Day 5 - Tuesday - Oct 17, 2023

Dubuque, United States

One of Iowa's few cities laid out among rolling bluffs, Dubuque is called the "Masterpiece on the Mississippi" for its 19th-century ingenuity and modern-day cultural evolution. Timber and boatbuilding were central to the city's growth, with wood harvested in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The spirit of this river town lives on in the Cathedral Historic District, dotted with well-preserved buildings and authentic period lampposts. Today, the city is praised for its livability and for its riverside developments, including a museum and aquarium dedicated to the Mississippi River.

Day 6 - Wednesday - Oct 18, 2023

Quad Cities, United States

Straddling the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers, the Quad Cities area comprises Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline, Illinois. As the only section of the Mississippi that flows from east to west, it is geographically unique. Its tightly knit riverside towns thrived due to thoughtful planning and effective leadership. Today, the Quad Cities rest amid the fertile farmland known as "America's Breadbasket"-the nation's most expansive and scenic agricultural region-and is home to agribusiness giants including John Deere.

Day 7 - Thursday - Oct 19, 2023

Burlington, United States

The US flag was first raised over Iowa in Burlington-in 1805-by Lieutenant Zebulon Pike during his Mississippi explorations. Later, it became an outpost for the American Fur Company, a trading enterprise founded by John Jacob Astor. In 1834, it took its present name after the Vermont birthplace of its first settler, John Gray. During the steamboat era, it was a major port along the river. Today, the city is home to many magnificent buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Art Deco Capitol Theater and the Gothic Revival St. Paul's Church.

Day 8 - Friday - Oct 20, 2023

Hannibal, United States

Hannibal is the childhood home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, or Mark Twain, and the inspiration for his beloved stories of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Prior to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and arrival of European settlers, a variety of indigenous Native American tribes called the area home. Hannibal grew into the primary port for steamboats and flatboats traveling the Upper Mississippi. "The Unsinkable Molly Brown", the early 20th-century socialite, philanthropist, and survivor of the Titanic tragedy, was also born here.

Day 9 - Saturday - Oct 21, 2023

St Louis, United States

During the 19th century, St. Louis was a gateway into the Louisiana Territory. In 1904, the city gained recognition as host of a world's fair (officially called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition), whereby some accounts the ice-cream cone was introduced. Today, it is home to rich architectural treasures-among them, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, with its 41-million-piece mosaic; the Renaissance Revival City Hall; the 19th-century Old Courthouse; and the Gateway Arch, standing along the Mississippi as a monument to westward expansion.

Day 10 - Sunday - Oct 22, 2023

Cruising the Mississippi River, United States

Lower Mississippi: Teeming with a wide variety of birdlife and a breathtaking array of picturesque landscapes-including deep-green forests, lush wetlands, and a patchwork of fertile farmlands-the Lower Mississippi abounds with natural beauty. This portion of America's great waterway is also rich in history and culture, as reflected in the classic literature and music that have drawn inspiration from it.

Day 11 - Monday - Oct 23, 2023

Memphis, United States

The "Queen City of the South" is the birthplace of Memphis blues, popular in vaudeville shows of the early 20th century. With its strong trade in agricultural goods and other natural resources, it grew into one of the South's largest commercial centers. Memphis famously boasts a wealth of civil rights history, much of it along Beale Street and at the Lorraine Motel, site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. It is also the home of Graceland, where Elvis Presley, "the King of Rock 'n' Roll", spent his final days.

Day 12 - Tuesday - Oct 24, 2023

Greenville, United States

Greenville is Mississippi's largest river port, set atop the highest point along the Mississippi River between Vicksburg and Memphis. Its rural setting belies a diverse artistic heritage. Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets, was born here, and the city has been home to numerous authors, including noted historian Shelby Foote. Greenville is also steeped in the blues; famed songwriter W.C. Handy was inspired to popularize the genre after seeing pioneering musician Prince McCoy perform at a nearby dancehall and neighboring Indianola was the hometown of the legendary B.B. King.

Day 13 - Wednesday - Oct 25, 2023

Vicksburg, United States

Located on a high bluff where the Yazoo River flows into the Mississippi, Vicksburg is the epitome of Southern heritage and charm. It was incorporated in 1825 and, with its prime locale on the Mississippi, grew into an important port. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln called it "the key to the South". And it indeed proved to be the site of the conflict's most pivotal battle, the Battle of Vicksburg, after which the Confederates surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. The Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the battle site's rolling green fields and grand monuments.

Day 14 - Thursday - Oct 26, 2023

Natchez, United States

Natchez has one of the highest concentrations of historic Southern estates in the country. More than 200 perfectly preserved homes line its avenues. It is the oldest city on the Mississippi, established in 1716 by French colonists and named for the Natchez tribe who once called it home. With its ideal locale, the city became a crossroads among Native American and European cultures. Famously, Natchez was the southern terminus of the Natchez Trace, the overland route to Nashville that allowed traders to bypass the strong upriver currents. Today, it evokes small-town America.

Day 15 - Friday - Oct 27, 2023

Baton Rouge, United States

The capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge paints a historic picture on the eastern bank of the Mississippi. Its early success was due to its flood-free location upon the first natural bluff north of the Delta. French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, named the city after a red-hued pole that marked the area's tribal hunting grounds. Its cultural diversity-from its Cajun and Creole music and cuisine to its arts offerings-reflects the European immigrant settlers and the African people brought as slaves. The city boasts the tallest capitol building in the United States.

Day 16 - Saturday - Oct 28, 2023

Baton Rouge, United States

Cruise Ends

Bus Travel

New Orleans, United States

After breakfast, disembark your ship. Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana, located along the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. It derives its name from a red cypress post found by late 17th-century French-Canadian explorers that was used as a boundary marker between local Indigenous peoples. Founded by the French, the city changed hands several times during its history, before being acquired by the US via the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The building of a large refinery during the early 20th century and its proximity to neighboring oil fields helped make the city an important industrial center. Arrive and check into your hotel. The birthplace of American jazz, New Orleans exudes a festive atmosphere along the balcony-lined Bourbon Street. Here, in the heart of the French Quarter, soulful rhythms lift the spirit, especially during the city's Mardi Gras celebration. Founded by French colonists in 1718, New Orleans served as a territorial capital before the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Its distinctive St. Louis Cathedral-named for King Louis IX of France-is the oldest cathedral in the country. The city's French, African, and other influences flavor its vibrant culture and tantalizing Creole cuisine.

Day 17 - Sunday - Oct 29, 2023

New Orleans, United States

Often referred to as "The Big Easy", the city of New Orleans radiates charm and is renowned for its Southern hospitality. Steeped in a proud musical tradition, some of the finest jazz and blues musicians can be seen performing each night at the many historic venues found throughout the city. New Orleans is also home to the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world, and its four classic lines offer a convenient way to explore the city's historic homes, parks, and museums, which include the New Orleans Museum of Art and the National WWII Museum. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and journey home.

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