River Barge Excursions

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A RiverBarge Excursion is everything you imagine a vacation should be. And more. We make it convenient to explore America. Once you're nestled securely into your stateroom, it's easy to relax and leave the navigating to us. But for now, the navigating is up to you. Click on one of the regions above and let your sense of adventure take you away.

See America. Differently.

River Barge Excursions specializes in adventure, taking you to places that are off the beaten path. Places that the interstate bypassed, where a river has defined the culture and given a region a sense of place. Give us 4-10 days and we'll give you a whole new way of looking at America.

• All Inclusive Pricing (including all scheduled shore tours, port charges, & taxes)
• All Outside, Large Staterooms
• All American Crew
• Seven Geographic Regions of Varied River Itineraries
• No Tipping
• Sample Great Regional Music and Regional Food

SPECIAL INTEREST EXCURSIONS

Select Excursions Highlighting America's Hidden Treasures

Rivers to Rails
Two great ways to travel, two important roles in American History. Come along with us for very scenic barging on the Ohio River. In Ohio, we visit Marietta where we'll take a vintage 1920's rail car ride through the beautiful Hocking River Valley. We'll visit Robin's Crossing, an 1850s village and interpretive center. See the flood wall murals when we visit "America’s Hometown," Portsmouth, OH. Our Landing at Huntington, West Virginia is also the springboard for our exploration of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Buckley Exhibition Coal Mine. You’ll dig this glimpse of what life was like in a coal camp community; character portrayals and artifacts help bring the story to life. To get there, we travel by motorcoach through the "Mountain State" to see the New River Gorge, "the Grand Canyon of the East." Bargeloads– and Trainloads of fun!

Mouth of the Mississippi
Come see Mile Zero at the Head of Passes and the place where the mighty Mississippi opens wide. This strategic location has always attracted world attention of those interested in controlling the North American continent. This age-old effort is still carved into the river’s banks. That’s why we visit historic Fort Jackson, a sentinel which has stood watch over the area since 1832. We’ll share the story of Pilot Town, a tiny community unreachable by land where river pilots live and support services keep today’s traffic on the river flowing. Relax, say AHHHH! and enjoy this very rare river adventure with us.

Foliage and Fillies
These are eight day Mid-October Cincinnati round trips at the peak of fall color. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the rolling hills of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky as you travel the Ohio River. Go to Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of horse country and see some of the greatest thoroughbreds of all times. Visit Keeneland Racetrack and hob-nob with big time owners and breeders as you watch the ponies run. Join us for this intimately wonderful insiders look at the grand living of horses and the simple living of people in America's Heartland.

Christmas Bonfires on the Levee
Make this Christmas your most memorable holiday ever. Share a 10-day excursion with family and friends. Beginning in Galveston, wind your way through the swamps of Cajun Louisiana to the Mississippi River. See visions of sugarplums—and a centuries-old Christmas Eve tradition. Thousands of children line the levees. Parents light huge bonfires that will guide the way for Le Pere Noel (Father Christmas). Have Christmas Dinner in New Orleans. Participate in Christmas...New Orleans Style. View spectacular Celebration in the Oaks. The perfect trip to kindle your Christmas spirit

Mardi Gras Mambo
Come aboard our float for nine days of nothing but fun. The parade starts in Galveston, then mambos through Cajun Country. Cajun Mardi Gras is a little different. New Orleans Mardi Gras is a LOT different. Plenty of sights to see. You won't believe your eyes. Our dedicated "krewe" makes sure that you learn the right bead-catching techniques...and that you experience ALL of the fun and excitement. Our convenient French Quarter docking location puts you right in the thick of things. You don't have to be royalty to ride our float, but we'll regale you nonetheless.

Voyage of Discovery
Meander the Missouri with us. Follow the route of Lewis and Clark's great Voyage of Discovery. Ten days of exploration begin in St. Louis, America's Gateway to the West. See picturesque St. Charles, a beautifully restored river town. Experience German heritage and taste the fruit of the vine at Hermann, in the heart of Missouri's famous wine country. Visit Jefferson City, the Missouri state capital named for the president that enlisted the famous explorers. Finish your discoveries in Parkville, just outside of Kansas City, where the fascinating story and treasure of the Steamboat Arabia is displayed for you at the Steamboat Arabia Museum. Mile for mile, sight for sight you won't find anything else like this trip on the Big Muddy, our exclusive route. Westward ho!

Westward Ho!
On this exclusive route, we'll take you to the head of commercial navigation on the Missouri River (the farthest point that commercial vessels can travel). This region of the country was the key to America's westward expansion. You'll discover the same route as Lewis and Clark and the early settlers on this 7 and 9 day excursions. Experience unique western scenery as you barge the Big Muddy. These excursions begin in Parkville, MO, (a quaint suburb of Kansas City, MO) and end Sioux City, IA, located at the confluence of the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. Visit historic St. Joseph, MO, an important settling point on the Oregon Trail. You'll enjoy our visit to Omaha, NE, a supply point for early westward migration as well as visits to Brownville, NE, Nebraska City, NE, and the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Missouri Valley, IA. Discover the same exciting routes that many of our forefathers explored as we travel "Westward Ho!"

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