Rivers, the Arch & the History Between
By Missouri Divison of Tourism
06/10/2008
Missouri is rich with history and heritage. Discover for yourself and begin an exploration that will take you to our rivers, our riverboats, our music and our cuisine. View the cargo of an 1850s steamboat, sample wines from one of the oldest wineries in the U.S., pay tribute to America’s westward expansion, stroll the cobblestone streets of Missouri’s first state capital and walk the streets once trod by Mark Twain. The journey begins here….
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- Arabia Steamboat Museum, Kansas City
- Stone Hill Winery, Hermann
- St. Louis Gateway Arch
- Historic South Main Street, Saint Charles
- Mark Twain Riverboat, Hannibal
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
DAY 1
Your tour begins in Kansas City, the City of Fountains. The Arabia Steamboat Museum houses the largest collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world. The Arabia sank in 1856 and lay hidden for 132 years. Its 200 tons of cargo was rescued and is now referred to as an 1850s Wal-Mart.
Enjoy late lunch and wine tasting at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann. The winery offers tours of the largest series of underground cellars in North America. Follow lunch with a tour of this unique German settlement.
Arrive in St. Louis. Experience the Journey to the Top at the Gateway Arch.
You’ll take the tram to the top for a breathtaking view of St.
Louis. The Arch trip also includes a visit to the underground Museum of Westward
Expansion - from rare Indian Peace Medals and weapons of survival, to an actual tepee
and Sioux war bonnet and more.
Enjoy dinner and an evening on The Hill - St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood known for its nationally acclaimed restaurants. After dinner, cap off the evening at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, a 1929 movie palace, where visitors from across the U.S. enjoy Broadway shows.
DAY 2
St. Louis is proud of its beers and the world’s largest brewery, Anheuser-
Busch. The free tour includes a look at the spectacular stables of the famed Clydesdales
and the hospitality room where you are treated to free samples!
Depart the Brewery and tour the majestic Cathedral Basilica
of St. Louis. The Cathedral is of Romanesque and Byzantine design and contains the
most extensive collection of mosaic art in the world.
Depart St. Louis and have lunch at one of the many quaint restaurants in Historic Saint
Charles, Missouri's first capital city, located on the banks of the Missouri River. The
South Main Street Historic District features 125 unique shops. After lunch take a
trolley tour of the area followed by some free time to explore the shops.
With unique gifts in your shopping bags, follow the Mississippi River to Hannibal
Live the adventure and start with the Mark Twain Cave,
exploring this remarkable cave as Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher did many years ago.
Board the Mark Twain Mississippi Riverboat for a
sumptuous, nostalgic dinner cruise. See this famous river town from the boat that bears
the name of its most famous citizen…Mark Twain.
DAY 3
The Stories Started Here… Discover how a young boy growing up in the small village of
Hannibal became one of the world's most famous authors. A self-guided tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Properties gives you the chance to explore the
Hannibal of Samuel Clemens' childhood and experience the beloved stories he created
through the power of his imagination.
End your Missouri exploration with warm memories of wonderful places and new
friends.
