Mark Twain’s River
Come spend a day like Mark Twain, leisurely cruising the Mississippi with 100 miles of scenic shoreline and peaceful towns passing quietly behind your great paddlewheel. Then explore the town of Hannibal, home to Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher and their friend Huck. With your imagination you can travel to places in time, best described in literature.
Mark Twain’s Hannibal
Hannibal is one of Missouri’s best tourism destinations. As the boyhood home of Mark Twain, Hannibal is famously known as the setting for Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. But there’s also trains and ghost tours and caves and so much more.
Quad Cities Eccentric Getaway
The Quad Cities, including Rock Island and Moline in Illinois plus Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, offers an wonderfully eccentric collection of activities. Make a quick getaway and enjoy the river, the farm, the chocolate factory, artists and antiques, great food and friendship. This little outing is a winner.
Road Trip to Shipshewana
Experience the quiet, simple life of Indiana’s Amish Farms in Shipshewana. Travel the picturesque Country Roads and meet the Amish people who live and work there. Sample treats, do a little shopping, partake in authentic experiences, and enjoy some fun on the farm.
History & Heritage of Lafayette, IN
Lafayette, Indiana, may be home to Purdue University, but the city offers many other incredible attractions. You can howl with wolves, explore local history, experience art and culture, and enjoy delicious cuisine – all in a single trip.
Small Town Missouri
The heritage of 19th Century German immigrants is very much alive in small town Missouri. Join us discover the foods & wines of the Old Country paired with a couple of Catholic Shrines and a replica of the Vietnam Wall.
Broadway in Chicago
Shop on the Magnificent Mile, marvel at Chicago’s bold architecture during a Boat Cruise, enjoy Navy Pier and the thrills on Lake Michigan, plus a fun evening of theatre.
Holiday Songs in Milwaukee
Get the Holidays started in Milwaukee with a Christmas Lights Tour and Singing Guide, tour some of the city’s best bakeries, and enjoy sweet treats and holiday traditions. Enjoy Holiday Hijinks with the Singing Sisters of Nunsense and a Victorian-era Christmas at the Pabst Mansion.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Christkindlmarket Chicago, inspired by a traditional German Christmas market, has become a beloved Chicago holiday must-do. Browse the festively decorated booths, enjoy authentic German food and music. This trip also features Navy Pier’s Light Up the Lake, stops at some of the city’s best bakeries and an evening Christmas Show.