See all the famous landmarks of Chicago on an included sightseeing tour before heading south toward St. Louis, Missouri, known as the “Gateway to the West.” Visit the museum underneath the Gateway Arch and then cross the Mississippi River to Nashville, Tennessee. Highlights include Country Music Hall of Fame and an unforgettable show at the Grand Ole Opry—a sure hit with music lovers. Travel to the “Home of the Blues,” Memphis, and visit Sun Studio and Graceland, among other sights. Hop on the AMTRAK train toward Louisiana. Pass cotton fields and catfish ponds to the heart of Cajun country. Spot alligators on the waterways of Atchafalaya Basin before crossing bayou country back into New Orleans, where your vacation comes to an end.