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.
Minneapolis & Saint Paul
Learn about John Dillinger’s favorite hangouts—and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, too. Catch a show-stopping theater performance and grab a bite at the Midtown lobal Market, Cruise the Mississippi, and visit the One-of-a-Kind Mall of America.
Southern Indiana
You’ll celebrate Bearded Men when you visit the town of Santa Claus, and Lincoln’s National Boyhood Memorial an 1820’s recreated Homestead. Then you’ll celebrate festive nights as you end each day with great entertainment. First is the renowned Derby Dinner Playhouse and then onboard the Spirit of Jasper’s Chocolate, Wine and Dine Train.
Indiana’s Eastern Antique Trail
History is simply sitting on the shelves of these antique shops; come and buy yourself a slice of Americana. Then learn about Canal Boats, Conestoga Wagons, the Whitewater Railroad and the Underground Railroad. Discover the All-American Rose Garden in Glenn Miller Park, courtesy of Hill Rose Growers once America’s largest marketer of cut red roses. This trip is a great weekend getaway.
Milwaukee – “Doin’ it Our Way”
Schlemeil, Schlimazel, Hasenpfeffer Incorporated! Do you know what that means? Find out by taking a fun filled tour of Milwaukee Laverne & Shirley style. You’ll see the Pfister Hotel, the opening shot of the Laverne & Shirley show, the Polish flats where they lived, the brewery where they worked and the Fonz statute. Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan’s western shore. It’s known for its breweries, Harley Davidson, and the tv show Happy Days.
Apostle Islands of Lake Superior
Off the northern tip of Wisconsin they are known for lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, old-growth remnant forests and natural animal habitats. It is said they were named by the Jesuits, who enjoyed giving Holy Names to new places. Come explore like a fur-trader and discover this distant land on America’s North Shore.
St. Louis Blues
This tour is a Gateway to St. Louis Music Legends past and present. At the National Blues Museum, explore the blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. Visit the Soulard Neighborhood, the city’s oldest neighborhood and also a center for St. Louis-style Blues music. Plus, enjoy live jazz and blues in the evenings.