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This 8 day Viking’s Heart of the Delta cruise travels down the Mississippi from New Orleans to Memphis, however, you can also cruise from Memphis to New Orleans.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the rich French and Acadian cultures on the Lower Mississippi, and grand history of this region. In New Orleans the French Quarter is a must visit; with its rich culture.<\/p>\n
Next is a visit to Darrow, Louisiana. Here you can enjoy historic mansions dating back more than a hundred years.<\/p>\n
Baton Rouge is known for its Cajun heritage. This is a perfect place to do sightseeing on a Airboat through the Atchafalaya Swamp.<\/p>\n
In St. Francisville, you can explore the Rosedown Plantation; dating back to the pre-Civil war era. This town is on the National Register of Historic places, with more than 140 buildings.<\/p>\n
Natchez has a perfect small-town American feel. The town has more than 500 historic buildings; many of them are pre-Civil War mansions.<\/p>\n
Vicksburg is know for its Civil War history; it was a key Confederate port on the Mississippi. In 1863, the battle of Vicksburg took place. After the siege of this port town, and the subsequent surrender to the Union Army; the Mississippi was now under the control on the Union Army.<\/p>\n
Last stop is Memphis, Tennessee. This the the heart of Graceland; Elvis Pressley’s home. Other worthwhile visits is to Beale Street; here you find street performers, clubs and bars.<\/p>\n
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