2008
ALL DESTINATIONS
CANADA
- A Train Holiday to the
Canadian Rockies
- The Great Canadian Train dRide
- Uncommon Canadian
2Rockies
USA - EAST
USA - HAWAII
- Hawaii Calls
USA - MIDWEST
- Fall Colors On The
MMississippi
- American Legends
- The Mainline Through
MMid America
- Indian Summer
USA - NORTHWEST
- Glacier To Glacier
- West Coast Swing
- Uncommon Alaska
- The Path of Lewis & Clark
- Coeur d'Alene
USA - SOUTH
- Southern Legends
- Fall Colors in the Great
mSmoky Mountains
- Springtime in the Ozark
MMountains
- Southern Comfort
USA - WEST
- North By Northwest
- New Years Grand Canyon
- West Coast Swing
- Wonders of the West
- Best of the West
MEXICO
- A Train Holiday to the
MCopper Canyon
- The Sea of Cortez and the MCopper Canyon
- Classic Copper Canyon
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American Legends |
July 2 - 13, 2008
One Time Only
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Not that long ago US Presidents, captains of industry and Hollywood celebrities traveled around the country in richly appointed railroad observation cars, all with a brass-railed observation platform. The ultimate symbol of prestige was a photograph with someone posing next to the brass rail, smiling or waving at the cheering crowds. Iconic images of FDR, Harry Truman, General Douglas MacArthur, Babe Ruth and Cary Grant, to name just a few, waving from the end of the Golden State Limited, the Empire Builder and the Commodore Vanderbilt were, to any earlier generation, the ultimate cachet of success.
For this holiday, titled, quite appropriately, ‘American Legends’ and celebrating not only two of America’s greatest cities: Chicago, St. Louis but also taking in the largest 4th of July Fireworks display in St. Louis, we thought an appropriate mode of travel would be with one of these luxury ‘Presidential’ cars, attached to our very own ‘Independence Day Special’. As you will soon find out, this is just one of the hugely appealing features of this uniquely American holiday.
We begin in Chicago with two night’s deluxe accommodation at a famous hotel that has been a legend since the day it opened, THE DRAKE HOTEL overlooking Lake Michigan, one of the world’s great hotels. We have scheduled two full days at this glorious address with plenty of free time for exploring all that the Windy City has to offer. And, we make it easy for you to enjoy Chicago, including a grand welcome brunch at the Signature Room on the 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building and a special ‘Chicago at Sunset’ cruise on Lake Michigan along with a visit to wonderfully restored Navy Pier.
After two nights in Chicago, we board our own special train, the ‘Independence Day Special’ bound for St. Louis, complete with brass railed Presidential car, where you may pose, take photos, give a speech or simply enjoy the high speed ride west over the former Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad. Of course, all meals, wines & spirits onboard are included, making the journey even more enjoyable. Upon arrival at St. Louis, accommodations await at the superb Hilton at the Ball Park, just a few minutes from the famed Arch and the perfect vantage point for the grand fireworks show later tonight!
On July 5th, we have an in-depth tour of St. Louis with visits to Forest Park, the Cathedral of St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Gardens before the highlight of the trip, boarding the legendary AMERICAN QUEEN and steaming north, up the Mississippi to St. Paul, a journey back in time to a gentler, slower time, a front porch seat on a small-town America unspoiled by strip malls, highways and traffic jams.
Once aboard the Steamboat, in addition to fine dining, some of best entertainment afloat, mint juleps on deck and all of the other delights of ‘Steamboating’, there are special parties and events for our guests, both aboard the boat and ashore, one of the many nice features of a holiday with a professional tour manager. Naturally, at the end of the Steamboat passage, deluxe hotel accommodations await along with sightseeing and a special Farewell dinner. This special departure is offered only once, will not be repeated and will sell out quickly.
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