At the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers sits the rustic Pere Marquette Lodge. The native stone and rustic timber architecture is highlighted by the mammoth stone fireplace in the lobby. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the lodge featuring their famous fried chicken. Meal: D Experience the rolling waters of the Mississippi River and magnificent limestone bluffs on a scenic drive along the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. Stop at the National Great Rivers Museum to learn about life on the Mississippi and tour the Melvin Price Locks and Dam.

Make a photo stop at the statue of Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man at 8 feet, 11 inches. Later, visit the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site to learn about the planning of their journey and see the 55-foot keel-boat. Meals: B, D In Galesburg, stop at the boyhood home of noted author Carl Sandburg. See the cottage he was born in, visit the museum and spend time in the visitor center. This evening, enjoy dinner and live entertainment at the Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, who has been producing professional live shows since 1978. Meals: B, D At the John Deere Pavilion learn about the man who changed farming forever. Then, climb aboard the Celebration Belle for a narrated lunch cruise on the Mississippi River before arriving home. Meals: B, L