Round-trip train travel to St. Louis from any US city. Or, a low-cost air add-on for those with less time for travel.

Free ‘same-day’ connecting rail travel from any mid-West locations.
Overnight at the new Plaza Hotel in down- town St. Louis (five minute walk from the Arch) with breakfast & Happy Hour.

St. Louis sightseeing trip by acclaimed historian Nini Harris and transfer to American Queen on sailing day.

Six night Fall Colors on the Mississippi cruise from St. Louis to Memphis aboard the American Queen with all meals & entertainment onboard. There is no better way to take in Mother Nature's Fall palette of red, gold and yellow than by riverboat with a mint julep in hand.

Memphis sightseeing tour and all transfers.

Farewell dinner at the acclaimed Rendezvous Restaurant for famed Memphis Barbeque.

Travel from Memphis to Chicago aboard the storied ‘City of New Orleans’ train, a short speedy (10 pm to 8 am) overnight ride over the Illinois Central Railroad.