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174 OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS ON YOUR JOURNEY Boa ole] LA CROSSE QUEEN STEAM BOAT La Crosse Queen is a replica of a 19th-century paddle wheeler and it will take you on a 1.5-hour cruise along one of the most scenic stretches of the Upper Mississippi. Keep your eye out for eagles and other wildlife as your captain shares stories about your surroundings and the history of steamboating. LA CROSSE FISHING ADVENTURE Go fishing in an angler’s paradise — the Upper Mississippi region, home to more than 120 fish species. Your experienced guide will take you to where the Mississippi sprawls well beyond its main channel, creating hundreds of tiny islands, distributaries and deep pools. Get ready to catch walleye, sauger, bass, blue catfish, perch and more. FLAVOURS OF THE MIDWEST Tour the Parkside Brewing Company's facilities and sample their unique range of craft brews, from light wheat beers to full-bodied porters. Next, visit Lindon Wines, a company that uses only lowa-farmed grapes to produce their wines. Later, tour the Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm before sitting down to a delicious, locally sourced lunch. FORT MADISON, USA enol AZ. IOWA FARM VISIT & JOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKS Meet a local farming family, explore their farm and hear about the daily work required to raise Jersey cows, beef cattle and hogs. Later, visit the John Deere Harvester Works — a factory where large farm machinery is manufactured, including tractors and harvesters. You will see the entire process from start to finish. OLD FORT MADISON Established in 1808, Fort Madison was the first permanent US military fortification on the Upper Mississippi. Learn about the fort's dramatic history during the War of 1812 and the impact it had on the settlement of the Louisiana Purchase. Hear stories of native chieftains, settlers and soldiers, and see the fort's cemetery and other artefacts. NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM At this acclaimed interactive museum, a local artist will introduce you to the sounds of blues while explaining the displays of rare instruments, photos and memorabilia. As you connect the dots between the blues and other genres like R&B, rock n’ roll, country and funk, you will gain a deeper appreciation of them all. For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au
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