America's Great Waterways

Cruising America's great rivers is a carefree and enjoyable way to experience the country's rich heritage and scenic beauty. Vacations To Go can save you money on these trips, as we offer every discount, deal and special promotion available.

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Below are brief summaries of what you might experience while cruising America's rivers. Click the links to see all the latest deals and search for itineraries.

Board a comfortable ship and cruise the Mississippi River, which winds its way from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. On the Upper Mississippi, you can visit Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri, and explore the arts scene in Red Wing, Minnesota. During the fall, see brightly colored autumn foliage. On the lower section of the river, experience Southern hospitality as you tour beautifully restored mansions, like Oak Alley in Louisiana, and dine on world-famous cuisine in New Orleans' French Quarter.

As the largest tributary of the Mississippi River, the Ohio River was a major transportation route for Native Americans and European explorers and settlers. Sailings can include Henderson, Kentucky, once home to naturalist and painter John James Audubon; keep an eye out for the 12 bronze bird statues around town, plus one of Audubon. In Paducah, Kentucky -- where the Ohio meets the Tennessee River -- the galleries of the LowerTown Arts District are big draws. Cincinnati, Ohio, offers a vibrant cultural center and eclectic architecture, and Louisville, Kentucky, is known for its horse-racing heritage. Ohio River itineraries can include segments on the Mississippi River.

The Tennessee River touches four states, flowing from east of Knoxville, Tennessee, to Paducah, where it converges with the Ohio River. During the Civil War, Union troops strategically used the river to invade Confederate territory, leaving behind a notable list of Civil War sites. Tennessee River itineraries can include time at the Shiloh National Military Park south of Savannah, Tennessee, and the W.C. Handy Home & Museum in Florence, Alabama, where the "Father of the Blues" was born in 1873.

Head west to the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington and follow in the footsteps of famed explorers Lewis and Clark. Itineraries also incorporate sights on the Snake River. These trips offer opportunities to see the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the Columbia River Gorge and the Bonneville Dam, a National Historic Site whose construction started in 1934.

The Hudson River flows from the Adirondack Mountains to New York City. A cruise is a great way to see the region's amazing scenery and experience the art, history and culture of the Big Apple. Famous landmarks on the route include Sleepy Hollow, Franklin D. Roosevelt's Springwood estate in Hyde Park and West Point Military Academy. Fall sailings showcase the region's brilliant foliage.