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  1. On The River

    North, just a few miles on the river (around river mile 796.9), you will find Red Wing Lock and Dam #3. It was constructed and placed in operation in July 1938 and rehabilitated from 1988 through 1991. ... Lunch, and Dinner cruises out on the Mississippi River! Learn More About Their Scenic River Cruises. Meet Our River Boat Greeters.

  2. American Cruise Lines

    Red Wing delivers a diverse blend of arts, entertainment and activities for your pleasure. Enjoy a show at the historic Sheldon Performing Arts Theatre or observe the beauty of nature at one of Red Wing's 38 parks. Day 3 | La Crosse, WI. Step into 19th century America in La Crosse, located on the banks of three captivating rivers.

  3. Complete River Experience

    Explore the highlights of Red Wing on this convenient shuttle to: Pottery Museum of Red Wing - Visit this fascinating museum, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the colorful and rich story of the clay industry along the Mississippi River. Admire the numerous true vintage pieces of artisan-crafted stoneware, dinnerware, folk art ...

  4. Viking-America's Great River

    Come onboard the Viking Mississippi for an unforgettable 15 day cruise on the Upper and Lower Mississippi River. Join us on the Viking Mississippi. Cruise USA; Cruise Destinations; Expeditions; Land Tours ... Welcome aboard the Viking Mississippi! 2 Red Wing, MN ... USA River Cruises. 10000 NE 7th Ave Suite 125, Vancouver, WA 98685 Contact ...

  5. 7 Night Upper Mississippi River Cruise and Land Tour

    See low rates on this 7 Night American Cruise Lines Rivers - Mississippi departing Red Wing 8/11/2023 on the American Symphony. Book online with iCruise.com or call 1-800-427-8473.

  6. Our 5 Favorite River Cruises to Red Wing in 2024

    Build your ideal Mississippi River trip. Call 1.406.541.2677. Start Planning My Trip. Discover the enchanting beauty of Red Wing, Minnesota on a river cruise with Adventure Life in 2024. With a choice of 5 unique tours ranging from 9 to 15 days in length, you can witness the stunning landscapes and charming towns along the riverbanks.

  7. Upper Mississippi River Cruise

    Pre-Cruise Four Seasons St. Louis Pre-Cruise Package. Day 1 St. Louis, MO/Alton, IL. Day 2 Cruising the Upper Mississippi River. Day 3 Hannibal, MO. Day 4 Day of Cruising. Day 5 Muscatine, IA. Day 6 Dubuque, IA. Day 7 Winona, MN. Day 8 Red Wing, MN.

  8. Mississippi River Cruise

    20 River Cruising. 21 La Crosse, WI. Enjoy the day at Riverside Park, where the Black River and La Crosse River join the Mississippi waters. Surrounding the town are the 500 ft bluffs including the Grandad Bluff mentioned by Mark Twain in his 'Life on the Mississippi'. 22 Red Wing, MN.

  9. Riverboat Cruises in Red Wing, Minnesota

    Red Wing, Minnesota, known for its pottery, boots and bluffs has long served as a port of call for the great paddle boats that still wheel up the Mississippi River from New Orleans. Seasonal riverboat cruises, originating in Red Wing or nearby, offer travelers the chance to view eagles, fall foliage and modern locks and dams.

  10. NEW! Mississippi River Odyssey

    Revel in the charm of "America's Great River" as you set sail along the Mississippi. Admire the historic mansions and grand homes atop its bluffs, and delve into America's Civil War history. Delight in the region's famed Southern cuisine and sample Memphis's renowned barbecue, alongside artisan beers. Birthplace of American music—blues, jazz and soul—the Mississippi celebrates ...

  11. The Best Mississippi River Cruises to Discover America's Heartland

    Enjoy the charms of America's great river on a journey aboard the Viking Mississippi from New Orleans to Red Wing, departing September 20. Custom built to sail American waters, the vessel ...

  12. American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Minneapolis (Red Wing) to

    Cruise Description. 7 Night Cruise sailing from Red Wing to St Louis (Alton) aboard American Queen. 1 night hotel stay pre-cruise in Minneapolis. Day by Day Itinerary: Day 1: Hotel Stay - Minneapolis MN. Your journey begins with a deluxe hotel stay near Minneapolis. Tomorrow, you will board the American Queen. Day 2: Red Wing, MN.

  13. Scenic River Cruises

    SCENIC RIVER CRUISES. Experience a relaxing cruise down the Mississippi River aboard our 100-passenger yacht, Spirit of the Water! Offering brunch, lunch and dinner cruises, you'll enjoy a gourmet meal and panoramic views of Minnesota's bluffs. For questions, call 1-800-222-7077. Book Now.

  14. 7 Reasons to Cruise the Upper Mississippi River on American Countess

    Cruisers pass through 22 of these lock systems and cover 588 miles on a cruise between St. Louis and Red Wing. The river has an elevation of 1,460 feet at the headwaters, and this drops to 383 feet by the time it reaches St. Louis. We passed the widest navigable portion of the Mississippi River on our trip.

  15. What to Know Before Booking a Mississippi River Cruise

    Viking River Cruises: America's Great River. Cruise from New Orleans all the way up to St. Paul on Viking's 15- or 17-day America's Great River itinerary aboard the 193-stateroom Viking ...

  16. American Queen Steamboat Upper Mississippi Cruise

    Bill Owen has been designing custom tours for 51 years and lives in an olive grove. Mary Beth Kuraskek joined us in the spring of 2018. She has been a tour director for over 20 years. Stevie Jay 217 840 9913; Mary Beth 217 840-8724; Bill 217 619-0202. Our home page is at www.steviejaytravel.com.

  17. Cruising The Upper Mississippi River

    In the 1930s, though, the Corps of Engineers began the 9-Foot Project to revive and improve the navigation on the Upper River, creating 29 locks and dams, from Minneapolis to St. Louis, by 1964. Today, more than 90 million tons of cargo move by barge on the upper Mississippi River annually. Recreational boats and commercial vessels share the ...

  18. Viking-America's Heartland

    Enjoy the Historic Dubuque tour with a stop at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. If that's not up your alley, try Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin. ... Tour Red Wing and learn more about our country's national symbol at the National Eagle Center! Other options include the Pottery Museum with beautiful stoneware, or spend the ...

  19. Red Wing River Cruises

    River Cruises that visit Red Wing | River Cruise ship itineraries that stop in Red Wing. Travel Agents Competing To Offer The Best Cruise Deals. 1. ... See all Cruises that visit Red Wing Mississippi River Cruises. Click on a cruise ship itinerary that visits Red Wing (below) and select a sail date to receive competing cruise quotes. ...

  20. Mississippi River Road Trip: From Red Wing to Kellogg

    Opened in 1875, the St. James Hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including Victorian-inspired rooms with views of the Mississippi River. Take a self-guided walking tour downtown, visit the Pottery Museum of Red Wing, and pose for a photo alongside the world's largest boot—size 638 and a half!—at Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum.

  21. Mississippi Cruise

    Mississippi Cruise - St Paul and Red Wing Minnesota. This is the second of a series of articles about the ports visited on the Viking Mississippi river cruise in October 2023. This cruise is new for Viking and has been adjusted based on their initial experiences on the river. In addition, I think the very low water levels in 2022 and 2023 has ...

  22. U.S. River Cruise Itineraries

    Upper Mississippi River Cruise from St. Louis to St. Paul, Minnesota, or reverse. This eight-day itinerary takes guests to St. Louis, Missouri; Hannibal, Missouri; Fort Madison, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Dubuque, Iowa; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Red Wing, Minnesota; and St. Paul, Minnesota. Highlights of the sailing may include a visit to the Missouri ...

  23. Pictures From a Mississippi River Cruise

    Red Wing, Minnesota. The starting (or end) port for some Upper Mississippi cruises, Red Wing, Minnesota, is best known as the home of Red Wing Shoes and Red Wing Pottery. You can visit the ...

  24. Thinking About a Mississippi River Cruise? There's One Big 'If.'

    Tom Trovato and his wife, Trish, paid more than $20,000 and waited two years to experience Viking's inaugural cruise up the Mississippi River. Leaving in September 2022, it was supposed be a two ...