www.heartlandtoursandtravel.com New Orleans - The big easy! Two Heartland Professional Escorts at your service throughout the entire tour! Heartland Tours Luxury touring coach 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the New Orleans area 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners Guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation Gaming at fabulous Harrah s Casino Our Itinerary: OUR BEST VALUE TOUR INCLUDES: Visit to the National World War II Museum Guided tour of New Orleans Visit to Mardi Gras World Tour Graceland Mansion in Memphis! Relaxing Riverboat Cruise on the Mississippi River And much more! DEPARTING: MAPLEWOOD: 6:10 am BLOOMINGTON: 7:00 am ROCHESTER: 8:45 am $1099 PER PERSON, DOUBLE $1389 SINGLE 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS (Sat - Sun) March 17-25, 2018 Day 1: Board your spacious, video and restroom equipped Motorcoach - we depart for historic New Orleans! This evening, you will settle into a comfortable en route hotel for a good night s rest. Day 2: After enjoying a continental breakfast, you will depart for a tour of the Anheuser Busch Brewery in St. Louis, Missouri. Later in the day, enjoy dinner and check into your en route hotel. Day 3: Today, after enjoying a continental breakfast, you will enjoy a Graceland Mansion Tour in Memphis, TN. Later, you will continue toward your destination. Tonight, you ll enjoy dinner before checking into your New Orleans area hotel for a four night stay. Day 4: Enjoy a continental breakfast before we enjoy a Guided Tour of New Orleans and learn about the past and present of what makes this unique city a treasure. Then depart for the French Market District. Since 1791, the French Market has served and entertained millions of visitors in the French Quarter. Next, you will visit the National World War II Museum. You will take in a cinematic experience on their new 120 foot wide screen. It is a jaw-dropping experience in 4-D, a technique that engages all the audience s senses with digital effects, life sized animation, as well as film and sound. This evening, you will dine at a local New Orleans restaurant. Day 5: Start out with continental breakfast before going on a guided tour of a historic Louisiana Plantation. Then depart for New Orleans. Enjoy free time to see some of New Orleans many attractions. Do some shopping, stop to hear great music in the French Quarter - or just see the sights. Later, you will visit Mardi Gras World and experience a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of Mardi Gras. This evening, you will enjoy dinner with entertainment. Day 6: After continental breakfast, we will depart for Mardi Gras World. Learn about the history of Mardi Gras, watch artists at work and enjoy a slice of the famous King Cake! Next, you will head to Riverwalk, which features over 75 retailers and restaurants on the majestic Mississippi River. Later, you will go on a relaxing Riverboat Cruise on the Mississippi River. Wind down as you set sail and explore the Mississippi River. This evening, you will dine at a local restaurant. Day 7: Enjoy a continental breakfast before leaving for the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS. Journey back in time as you learn how agriculture and forestry molded the history and heritage of this great state. Later that day, after a relaxing dinner, you ll check into your en route hotel. Day 8: Today you will have continental breakfast and then go to the Missouri Civil War Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. Tonight, relax in your en route hotel. Day 9: Today, after enjoying a continental breakfast, you depart for home a perfect time to chat with your friends about all of the fun things you ve done, the great sights you ve seen, and where your next group trip will take you! ADD PEACE OF MIND TO YOUR TRIP. With the Travel Confident Protection Plan if you have to unexpectedly cancel or cut your plans short. See back for details Rochester (507) 424-2700 Twin Cities (651) 777-7170 $75 Due Upon Signing Final Payment Due: 2/1/2018 Twin Cities Office: 9250 Grand Avenue South Bloomington, Minnesota 55420 Rochester Office: 1825 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Your best value in motorcoach group tours! 2018-03 New Orleans Tour #1383251
Mardi Gras World Mardi Gras World The history of Kern Studios, an operating workshop that has created floats for Mardi Gras and other parades around the world since 1947, dates back to when artist Blaine Kern painted a mural in his local hospital in order to pay for his mother s medical bills. The mural caught the eye of a surgeon who was the captain of a Mardi Gras krewe and he invited Kern to design and build floats for him. One float led to the next and in 1947, Blaine Kern opened Kern Studios. Over the years, Kern has become one of the city s leading parade designers and builders working for Rex, Zulu and other legendary krewes. Kern Studios opened Mardi Gras World in 1984, offering a firsthand look at what they do. Located on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, today Mardi Gras World is one of New Orleans top attractions, welcoming over 150,000 visitors from around the world each year. It has been featured on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, the Food Network, HGTV and in several films. Mardi Gras World The Mardi Gras World Tour During your Mardi Gras World tour, a guide will take you behind-the-scenes and show you where the magic of Mardi Gras is made. Learn about the history of Mardi Gras, watch Kern Studio s artists at work, and enjoy a slice of the famous King Cake. If time permits, shop Kern Studio s gift shop for all things Mardi Gras or head to Mardi Gras World s Café for New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Highlights of Your Mardi Gras World Tour Mardi Gras Past and Present Start your Mardi Gras World tour by learning about the history of Mardi Gras. An introductory film explores Mardi Gras from its origins that date back thousands of years ago to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility to its longstanding traditions that carry on to this day. Kern Studio s Float Dens The artisans at Kern Studios have designed and built some of the oldest and largest Mardi Gras floats. Discover flamboyant floats as you are guided through Kern Studio s float dens, studio spaces where you will find designers hard at work. Learn about every aspect of the creation process, from design and construction to painting. Kern Studios creates floats for more than 40 parades each year. Mardi Gras World See Mardi Gras Floats! The Famous King Cake Bring your Mardi Gras tour to a close with a piece of the famous Mardi Gras King Cake. Originally this sweet pastry was made as a simple ring dough with a small amount of decoration, but has become more festive over the years with sugar toppings in the traditional Mardi Gras colors purple, green and gold. Traditionally King Cakes have a small, plastic baby inside and the person who receives the slice of cake with the baby is asked to carry on the festivities by hosting the next King Cake party. Shopping at Mardi Gras World Browse the gift shop at Mardi Gras world. From Mardi Gras beads and doubloons to masks and feathered boas, the gift shop sells a wide selection of Mardi Gras merchandise for you and your loved ones. Dining at Mardi Gras World s Café Enjoy New Orleans-inspired fare in Mardi Gras World s café, such as traditional Louisiana po-boys, gumbo and jambalaya. Outdoor seating at the café offers stunning views of the mighty Mississippi River. Travel Tips - The Mardi Gras World Tour lasts approximately one and a half to two hours. - Mardi Gras World is ADA compliant. - Bring your camera. There will be exciting photo opportunities in front of floats, with props, or wearing traditional Mardi Gras costumes.
Guided Tour of New Orleans, Louisiana Guided Tour of New Orleans, Louisiana With a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean and beyond, discover New Orleans truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music during a New Orleans motorcoach trip. Try Hot Stuff in the French Quarter Your Tour of New Orleans During your city tour, your New Orleans tour guide will give you detailed information on some of New Orleans most incredible landmarks. From beautiful parks to Creole style buildings, see what makes New Orleans one of the most popular destinations of the South. Parks and Squares Not only have New Orleans parks and squares played a significant role in history, but are a prominent part of celebrations and cultural festivities today. While Plaza s reflect Spanish, French and Italian characteristics, you can also find some of America s largest grand parks. Try Hot Stuff in the French Quarter Louis Armstrong Park Minutes away from the French Quarter sits Louis Armstrong Park. Built in honor of the great Louis Armstrong and to preserve Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park is not only a place to reflect on New Orleans past, but also a place to focus on the spirit of community in the present. City Park Home to the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world, City Park sees over 11 million visitors each year. Take a break at City Park and soak up the beautiful surroundings of New Orleans. Visit New Orleans, Louisiana with Us! Jackson Square Originally known as "Place d' Armes", Jackson Square is a priceless Louisiana landmark. Surrounded by historic buildings like the Pontalba Apartments, St. Louis Cathedral, restaurants, museums and merchants, it s the center of one of New Orleans most popular tourist destinations. Decorative Iron Galleries, French Quarter St. Louis #3 Cemetery One of the 3 Roman Catholic Cemeteries in New Orleans, St Louis #3 is located just several miles from the French Quarter. Step off your tour bus and explore the history of the St Louis # 3 Cemetery with your guide. Entombed individuals at the St Louis # 3 Cemetery include photographer E. J. Bellocq, composer Paul Sarebresole and painter Ralston Crawford. French Influences Magnificent City Skyline, New Orleans, LA From its distinct cuisine to its French Creole architecture, New Orleans stands apart from other American cities. Don t be afraid to embrace the French ways of the New Orleanians.
Café du Monde Established in 1862, Café du Monde is old world cooking modified by local ingredients. Stop in and try one of Louisiana s signature beignets and a café au lait. French Quarter in New Orleans, LA Esplanade Avenue Esplanade Avenue is a historic residential street running northwest of the Mississippi River. Creole style, 19th century mansions line Esplanade Avenue to this day echoing the avenue s past as New Orleans millionaire row. French Market New Orleans French Market reflects over 3 centuries of history. Today it hosts, educates and entertains millions. Uncover what the French Market s six blocks have to offer. River Walk in New Orleans Flea Market The Flea Market provides merchants with the unique opportunities to sell their goods. Find one-of-a-kind items including antiques, traditional clothing, art, jewelry, handmade candles, crafts and other items at the New Orleans Flea Market. Famous Places St Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana As Louisiana s largest city, New Orleans is bursting with iconic locations from well known avenues, to prestigious colleges. St. Charles Ave A New Orleans thoroughfare, St. Charles Avenue is renowned for its St. Charles Streetcar Line and the hundreds of mansions that line the streets of the Uptown section of the route. Delight in the picturesque homes and perfectly lined trees as you make your way down the avenue. Jackson Square, New Orleans Look out for Tulane and Loyola University Founded in the 18th century, Loyola University is one of the 28 universities that make up the association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The college has been praised by many educational bodies and proudly ranks the fifth best institution among southern universities today. Canal Street St. Louis Cathedral Clock Forming the upriver boundary of New Orleans oldest neighborhood, Canal Street divides New Orleans historic Spanish and French culture from the modern Central Business District. Known for its unusually wide roadway, it s the largest roadway in America that is not classified as a boulevard or avenue. Travel Tip Your step-on-guide will use a microphone on the motorcoach to point out the great sights you will see throughout New Orleans.
National WWII Museum Overview Head to New Orleans National WWII Museum. Part of our New Orleans bus tour, the museum is situated in the warehouse/art district and allows you to experience World War II through the eyes of the men and women who lived through it. Founded in 2000 by historian and author, Stephen Ambrose who wanted all generations to understand the price of freedom, the National WWII Museum was originally known as the National D-Day Museum. Its campus did not expand until 2003 when it was officially designated as America s National WWII Museum by Congress. Today the National WWII Museum sees visitors from all over the world who come to hear the story of America at war- on land, in the air and at sea. Hear personal stories and discover collections that bring World War II to life in the museum s galleries during your two and a half hour, selfguided tour of the National WWII Museum. World War II through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It Beyond All Boundaries Start your time at the museum in Solomon Victory Theater and watch one of the museum s newest features Beyond All Boundaries. As World War II unfolds before your eyes on the giant panoramic screen, experience 4-D, in-theater effects including snow falling as winter sets in on the screen, theater seats that shake and shudder as tanks draw near, and smoke from an airplane engine. Galleries Currently housed in three different buildings, the museum s galleries cover the epic and global scale of World War II. Tour the National WWII Museum Learn about World War II in New Orleans Inside Inside the National WWII WWII Museum Museum Home Front Gallery in National WWII Museum Artifacts History Unfolds at the at National the National WWII WWII Museum Museum Louisiana Memorial Pavilion National One of 3 WWII Galleries Museum at National New WWII Orleans Museum LA Step into 1939 when America only had the 18th largest army in the world and German, Japan and Italy were on the road to war, or follow the American Campaign in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion tells the stories of dozens of amphibious landings including the Normandy Invasion. Atrium See fascinating macro-artifacts including a Douglas C-47, a fully functional, replica LVP and other special exhibits in the Atrium. Home Front Start your exploration of World War II in the Home Front. Here you can learn about the background of the war, enlist in the Armed forces, join efforts on the Home Front, or build a Higgins Boat on the bay. D-Day Beaches Step off your Higgins Boat, discover artifacts and listen to stories of individual soldiers who put a human face on the most decisive day of the Second World War in the D-Day Beaches exhibit. D-Day Planning Climb the pavilion stairs to the D-Day Planning exhibit. Explore the deadly weapons awaiting the Allies and meet the commanders of Operation Overload. In the D-Day Planning exhibit, guests will begin to understand what the Allies faced in Normandy. Pacific D-Days Discover artifacts, photographs and maps which follow the American campaign in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II in the Pacific D- Days exhibit.
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center The US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center honors the millions of men and women who served in uniform and the untold number of citizens who served their country while the freedom of the world hung in the air. Discover a number of warbirds, tanks and jeeps restored to their original wartime glory, or see the USS Tang Submarine, the most successful submarine of World War II. The Final Mission: The USS Tang Experience Climb aboard the USS Tang Submarine for its fifth and final war patrol and relive the epic battle of the USS Tang that took place on October 25, 1944. Warbirds From the North American B-25 Mitchell to the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, see US-made aircrafts that symbolized the might of the American people working together for victory during World War II in the Warbirds exhibit. Vehicles of War See the Dodge WC -54 Ambulance, the M3A1 Stuart Tank, the M4 Sherman Tank and the White M3 Half-Track. The Vehicles of War exhibit demonstrates what an integral part of life vehicles were during the Second World War. Service and Sacrifice The Service and Sacrifice experience allows guests to honor American patriots who dedicated their lives to the United States. Use interactive touch screens to scroll through profiles of veterans, some veterans went on to serve as Presidents, Vice Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, Senators and Representatives. The Laborde Services The Laborde Services exhibit respects the millions of men and women who served in the US Armed Forces during World War II. Discover their stories through interactive exhibits and oral histories. What Would You Do Put yourself in the shoes of the men and women of World War II. What Would You do is an interactive exhibit that presents you with difficult decision making scenarios that individuals would have been faced with during World War II. John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion Get a behind the scenes look at the restoration and preservation of priceless World War II artifacts in the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion. Here guest can discover first-hand techniques used by conservators to repair and restore boats, vehicles, weapons, military equipment and other artifacts which played a crucial role in World War II. Travel Tip All areas of the National World War II Museum are accessible by wheelchair. It is important you let your reservations agent know ahead of time if you or someone in your party is handicapped, so that they can make sure to accommodate your group in the most convenient and comfortable setting.
The Famous Destrehan Plantation The Famous Destrehan Plantation - Louisiana Journey beyond the city limits of New Orleans and discover the Destrehan Plantation, a place where time stands still, part of our New Orleans bus tour. Just 30 minutes outside of New Orleans on the Great River Road, the Destrehan Plantation was built in 1787 originally of West Indies architecture and later renovated in the Greek Revival Style. The oldest documented plantation house intact in the lower Mississippi Valley, the 18th century plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and bears the name of its builder, Jean Noel Destrehan, who acquired the estate from his father-in-law Robin de Longy. The Historic Destrehan Plantation Your Visit to Destrehan Plantation During your time at the Destrehan Plantation you will find yourself immersed in the rich history of Louisiana and discover what it is like to live in another time as you are guided through the lovingly restored main house and its exhibits by a friendly and entertaining costumed guide. After your guided tour of the main house, wander among the other authentic buildings on the plantation grounds, see the plantations daily demonstration, or browse through authentic gifts in the Destrehan Plantation s Gift Shop. A Guided Tour of the Destrehan Plantation Travel from the beginnings of the Destrehan Plantation during the French and Spanish Colonial periods to the antebellum grandeur of the sugar barons, to the havoc of the Civil War, to the rebirth of the Destrehan Plantation after reconstruction. During you guided tour of the Destrehan Plantation s main house a costumed interpreter will share fascinating stories about the Destrehan family, historic events that occurred at the site and information about the unique architectural features of the southern plantation. The Historic Destrehan Plantation The Jefferson Room One of the plantations main attractions is a display of one of the most important documents in Louisiana s history. The Jefferson Document, located within the walls of the main house in the Jefferson Room, is a document signed by Thomas Jefferson. The document dated 1804 assigns four men, one of whom is Jean Noel Destrehan, to the Orleans Territorial Council. Other displays in the Jefferson Room include quality reproductions of other documents which are of great importance to the history of Louisiana. Herbert J. Harvey, Jr. Legacy Room Destrehan Plantation House and Grounds Delve deeper into the legacy of the Destrehan family. The Herbert J. Harvey Jr. Legacy Room features artifacts and documents belonging to the Destrehan family and a touchscreen computer system with over 600 images of Destrehan family documents available for historical research. 1811 Slave Revolt Museum and Historical Research and Education Center Learn about the Creole system of slave management, Louisiana statehood, life on a sugar plantation, French Colonial architecture and the Rost Home Colony through the 1811 Slave Revolt Museum and Historical Research and Education Center s works of art, display items and photographs. Outbuildings and Gardens After you tour of the Destrehan Plantation, wander its rolling lawns covered in moss-filled oaks. The largest outbuilding, the Mule Barn was donated by a neighboring plantation and reconstructed on site. Two slave quarters can also be found on the plantation s grounds, one of which is thought to date back to the Civil War. You will also come across well-kept vintage and vegetable gardens maintained by local Master Gardeners. Costumed Interpreter at Destrehan Plantation Period Craft Demonstrations Step back in time and see skills that were a vital part of everyday life centuries ago during your plantation tour. The Destrehan Plantation s daily craft and trade demonstrations by costumed artisans include: indigo dyeing, candle making, African American herbal remedies, open hearth cooking, bousillage construction, carpentry and wood working, sugar cane processing, weaving and blacksmithing. Shopping at the Destrehan Plantation s Gift Shop Whether you want to take something special home to remember your time at the Destrehan Plantation Grounds
Plantation, or something for a loved one, you are sure to find the perfect gifts and souvenirs at the Destrehan Plantation s Gift Shop. Inside Destrehan Plantation Outside the Mule Barn, Destrehan Plantation Period Craft Demonstration Statue at Destrehan Plantation Beautiful Gardens at Destrehan Plantation Destrehan Plantation since 1787
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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, Jackson, MS Discover Mississippi s proud agricultural legacy as you step back in time at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum as part of this group bus tour. Located on Lakeland Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum was started by Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Jim Buck Ross who recognized a need for the preservation of Mississippi culture and heritage and began collecting artifacts, organizing scholars and laying the ground work for the museum in 1969. Since its beginnings, the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum has evolved into a worldclass museum boasting permanent exhibits, a living history farm, an entire crossroads town and a forest study area that communicates the value of past and present Mississippi agricultural lifestyles, relationships and practices and their relevance to the future of all people. Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Visiting the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum During your visit to this Mississippi museum, visit the Heritage Center to discover the story of Mississippi farmers and foresters through the medium of transportation. Explore railroading in the late 1960s and early 1970s through model railroad layouts. In the Natural Agricultural Aviation Museum, take a comprehensive and fascinating look at an industry that literally reshaped the history of agriculture. Behind the Heritage Center, you will find the prized treasures of the Fitzgerald s of Inverness, Mississippi. Take a step back in time in Small Town Mississippi and experience what life would have been like during the 1920s. The Environmental Trail will provide you with insight into how the environment plays an important role in Mississippi agriculture. Let chickens, goats and even peacocks entertain you in the museum s Barnyard and Livestock exhibits. The General Store offers a unique Mississippi shopping experience. Attractions at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Heritage Center Start your visit to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in the Heritage Center where you will learn about how farmers and foresters have used water, railroad and road as a means to transport their goods over the years and how these mediums of transport have greatly influenced their lifestyles. Of particular importance is the rail section, represented by four model railroad layouts that represent railroading in the late 1960s and early 1970s when steam locomotives were almost replaced with modern diesel-electrics. Natural Agricultural Aviation Museum At the end of the Heritage Center, is a section dedicated to tracing crop dusting from early biplanes to the aircraft of modern times. Covering over 5,000 square feet, the Natural Agricultural Aviation Museum s floor and air space takes a fascinating look at an industry that reshaped the history of agriculture. On display, you can see planes that once flew over Southern farms and plantations, an informative video and colorful photographs and panels. The Fitzgerald Collection Behind the Heritage Center you will find the Fitzgerald Collection, one of the most enchanting exhibits at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The collection was accumulated by Frank Stanley Fitzgerald and his wife, Erva Mae who collected memorabilia related to the Mississippi Delta for many years. Soon after the death of Mrs Fitzgerald in 1978, Mr Fitzgerald donated the collection to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, stipulating that nothing would be removed or added and that everything would be displayed in one building and available to the public. Today those who visit the building discover Mississippi-style Americana treasures from an artistic arrangement of wrenches of every shape and size, to childhood toys such as a wind-up train, tinker toys, a B.B. gun and a piggy bank. At the core of the collection is an assortment of over 17,500 Indian artifacts from the Mississippi Delta area. Small Town Mississippi Learn about Mississippi s proud agricultural legacy through a history of Mississippi s small towns. Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum s Small Town Mississippi interprets the history of a Mississippi crossroads town through a print shop, blacksmith shop, an old-fashioned filling station, doctor s office, schoolhouse and church. Other significant landmarks that interpret Mississippi s agricultural history include cotton, grist, saw and sugarcane mills. Additionally Small Town Mississippi features a rose garden comprised of 75 varieties of flowering plants ranging from tea, to old-fashioned, to hybrid. The Nature Trail Visitors who wish to discover the vital connection between the environment and industry that gives us our food and clothing can wander along the wood/trestle trail that runs through some 10 acres of trees. Inviting picnic tables and pavilions placed along the trail offer a place to enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. Barnyard and Livestock Exhibit Barnyard and Livestock exhibits at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will allow you to experience what a barn s purpose once was on a farm and how animals played a vital role in the farmer s survival. Delight in chickens as they peck at the ground for bugs and seeds, colorful peacocks, ponies with personalities and a beef cow. Shopping at the General Store
Be sure to stop by Small Town Mississippi s General Store, a replica of a typical 1920 s store. Souvenirs, t-shirts, cookbooks, Mississippi educational resources, old-fashioned toys, locally made products and many other items unique to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum are available to purchase. The General Store also sells sweets and goodies including coca cola, root beer and orange crush in glass bottles as well as rock candy, candy sticks and other old time candy. Travel Tips - Climb aboard the museum train and take a ride through Small Town Mississippi. Train rides run Monday to Saturday from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. An additional fee will apply to visitors who wish to ride the train. - Start or end your visit at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Café boasting southern favorites such as fried chicken, fried green tomatoes and bread pudding.
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