November 1-6 (Monday-Saturday)

Day 1: Welcome Aboard! Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motor coach to “The Show-Me State,” Missouri. We overnight in Indianapolis, Indiana. A dinner stop will be made en route to Indianapolis. Dinner is on your own.

Day 2: After a deluxe continental breakfast we depart for St. Louis, Illinois. Our accommodations for the next four nights are at the Casino Queen Hotel, located directly across from the St. Louis Gateway Arch on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. The hotel is conveniently located just steps from the casino floor and offers the best views of the spectacular downtown St. Louis skyline. Tonight enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, plus the excitement of all of the best table games and the loosest slots in the country. Guest must present a photo I.D. to enter the casino!

Day 3: After a buffet breakfast we depart for St. Louis, Missouri. Upon our arrival we will meet our step-on guide, and depart for a tour of St. Louis. Included on our tour is a visit to the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. The Cathedral is a masterpiece of art and history that rivals the grandest Cathedrals in the world. Artisans, craftsmen, stonecutters, and masons spent almost a century creating this incomparable church. After our tour we will have some leisure time to explore Union Station. A national historical landmark which was the world’s largest and busiest train station, has been converted into a festive marketplace with shops, restaurants and a hotel. Next we depart for the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Take a self-guided tour through the world’s largest traditional Japanese Garden in North America, the Kemper Center for home gardening, the Climatron Rain Forest, and more. Next we will visit the Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis’s largest, public-access glass art education center. At Third Degree Glass Factory you will watch an informative narrated demonstration producing two glass pieces and you can view a gallery filled with hundreds of unique works of art on display and ready for purchase. We conclude our day with a delicious dinner at an unique establishment with a one-of-a-kind décor before returning to the Casino Queen Hotel for a good night’s rest.

Day 4: After a buffet breakfast we are off to continue our exploration of St. Louis, Missouri. Upon our arrival we will visit the St. Louis Arch. A visit to the Gateway Arch Riverfront would not be complete without riding to the top of the 630-foot-tall Arch. The Arch is the highest point in downtown St. Louis, and from the observation deck at the top you will be treated to spectacular panoramic views of St. Louis and the Mississippi River. Our final stop will be at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery where you can enjoy the taste of their local brew after learning about the brewing process from beginning to end on our guided tour. Note: This tour requires considerable walking with visits to areas both indoor and outdoor, please wear comfortable shoes (no heels). After returning to our casino hotel the rest of the day is yours to do as you wish. This will be your last chance to test your luck, roll the dice, and enjoy the thrill of winning at the myriad of gaming choices at the casino. Tonight enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at your leisure.

Day 5: After a buffet breakfast we depart for Franklin, Ohio. After checking into our hotel for the night, we are treated to a delicious dinner, followed by a delightful musical stage performance at La Comedia Dinner Theatre.

Day 6: After a deluxe continental breakfast we depart for home taking with us a new appreciation for St. Louis, a truly unique American city on the banks of the Mississippi River, with a rich history and a bright future.

Gunther 6:00 AM 6:15 PM