Black History & Underground Railroad Self-Guided Tours
As a border state during slavery and location of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Decision preceeding hte CIvil War, greater St. Louis is ripe with Underground Railroad stations and other key historical sites to explore

WEBSITE: http://www.explorestlouis.com

National Black Tourism Network
Specializes in tours spanning 250 years of black history covering such topics as black fur trappers and ragtime millionaires; stops include Scott Joplin‚s home and the Old Courthouse where slaves were sold and Dred Scott sued for his freedom; reservations required

PHONE: 314-865-0708 or 800-490-3773

 

 

Riverboat Cruises in St. Louis

Delta Queen Steamboats
Authentic steam-powered overnight paddle wheelers transport you on three to fourteen-night cruises from St. Louis to New Orleans during the year

ADDRESS: 30 Robin Street Wharf; New Orleans

PHONE: 800-543-1949

WEBSITE: http://www.deltaqueen.com

Gateway Arch Riverboats
One-hour cruises, daily. Dinner cruises and private charters. Enjoy dinner aboard a two-hour moonlight Mississippi River cruise. Reservations required

ADDRESS: 50 North Leonard K. Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis

PHONE: 314-621-4040 or 800-878-7411

WEBSITE: http://www.gatewayarchriverboats.com

 

RiverBarge Excursion Lines

The only floating hotel barge traveling America's rivers and inland waterways; it is scheduled to drop anchor in St. Louis in May 4, July 22 and August 26, 2009; when docked, they invite the public to come aboard as  “BargeMates” give Free tours and answer questions

ADDRESS: Gateway Arch riverfront

PHONE: 888-462-2743

WEBSITE: http://www.riverbarge.com