American Queen 2014
America is a country defined by explorers and powered by dreamers. At the American Queen Steamboat Company©, we are both proud and honored to be part of the dream of American river cruising with the magnificent American Queen®. The largest and most opulent riverboat in the world, the American Queen’s welcoming appearance is complemented by a culture of gracious service, elegant décor, rousing entertainment and rewarding enrichment experiences. All of this is coupled with an in-depth exploration of the cities, towns and historical sites that make up the fabric of the United States.
America is a country defined by explorers and powered by dreamers. At the American Queen Steamboat Company©, we are
both proud and honored to be part of the dream of American river cruising with the magnificent American Queen®. The largest
and most opulent riverboat in the world, the American Queen’s welcoming appearance is complemented by a culture of gracious
service, elegant décor, rousing entertainment and rewarding enrichment experiences. All of this is coupled with an in-depth
exploration of the cities, towns and historical sites that make up the fabric of the United States.
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Included tours are a great way to get acquainted with the historically rich ports that you’ll encounter on your<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> voyage, but our Premium Experience Excursions offer you an opportunity to delve deeper into your<br />
specific interests. Visit us online to explore all of the Premium Experience Excursions that are available to you.<br />
Mississippi Delta Gospel<br />
and the Birthplace of the Blues<br />
(Helena, Arkansas)<br />
Experience the Blues, unfiltered and unrefined, as you<br />
set off on the Blues Trail to Clarksdale, Mississippi,<br />
known as the “Birthplace of the Blues.” Many<br />
noteworthy blues musicians call this small southern<br />
town home. You’ll visit the Clarksdale Railroad<br />
Passenger Depot where you can enjoy shrimp and<br />
grits and all the local staples. Take a stroll through<br />
the streets of Clarksdale to the Delta Blues Museum<br />
where exhibits showcase local blues legends such as<br />
Sam Cooke, Muddy Waters and Tennessee Williams.<br />
At the Blues Alley in the heart of historic downtown<br />
Clarksdale, visit the Ground Zero Blues Club and<br />
enjoy a live performance by a local Blues legend.<br />
The King’s Memphis with Graceland<br />
(Memphis, Tennessee)<br />
Put on your blue suede shoes and board your<br />
luxury motorcoach for an exclusive narrated tour of<br />
Memphis. You will see landmarks like Sun Studio,<br />
The Peabody Hotel, National Civil Rights Museum<br />
and Beale Street. Your motorcoach makes it way to<br />
Elvis Presley’s Graceland for an included Platinum<br />
Tour, which is self-guided and includes the Graceland<br />
Mansion and outlying museums. Don’t miss this<br />
legendary opportunity.<br />
Entertaining Southern Style<br />
with Regina Charboneau<br />
(Natchez, Mississippi)<br />
Enter the ornate parlors of Twin Oaks, private home<br />
of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s Culinary Director and Chef<br />
de Cuisine, Regina Charboneau. Chef Charboneau<br />
opens her home to you for an afternoon of southern<br />
hospitality and entertainment. Regina will share her<br />
secrets to effortless entertaining with a southern flair.<br />
Enjoy cocktails and a sampling of gourmet treats<br />
prepared by Regina. Take home decadent southern<br />
recipes that will inspire your next cocktail party.<br />
Vicksburg Battlefield…The Up-Close Tour<br />
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)<br />
This exclusive educational tour begins onboard the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> where you will enjoy an informative<br />
orientation video before departing on an in-depth<br />
tour of the Siege at Vicksburg battlefield and city<br />
tour that ties the city’s role in the battle. Enjoy a<br />
narrated tour of the city of Vicksburg on our way to<br />
Vicksburg National Military Park with a licensed<br />
Battlefield guide. This historical site commemorates<br />
the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg in 1863<br />
and includes over 1,340 monuments and markers, a<br />
16-mile tour road, a restored Union gunboat, and a<br />
National Cemetery. Life-sized exhibits and artifacts<br />
from the Siege of Vicksburg bring the battle dubbed<br />
“the key to victory” back to life.<br />
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