Today, we travel from the deserts of Southern California to the wonderland of Las Vegas. Prepare for a sensory experience like no other this evening as we drive the famous Vegas “Strip.” After seeing the one of a kind light show at Freemont Street, find out why they call Vegas Sin City and hit up some flashy hot spots.

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It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.

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Get your kicks on historic Route 66 as you journey to the breath-taking Grand Canyon.

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Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional helicopter flight for an up close experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.

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Monument Valley’s quintessentially ‘Wild West’ landscape offers you unrivaled photo ops of dramatic desert backdrops, magnificent mesas, buttes and plateaus. We’ll go for an off road trip of Monument Valley on Navajo Indian Reservation land and check out the landscape of America’s spectacular Southwest. Our hotel tonight is in Cortez, located in the beautiful state of Colorado.

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Passing through the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range, you’ll feel like exploring the great outdoors in Durango by rafting down the Animas River (seasonal) or bouncing through the backcountry by jeep (both optional/seasonal). Get your kicks in Albuquerque, New Mexico along the old Route 66, our home for tonight.

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This morning, float over Albuquerque in a hot air balloon (optional). Santa Fe is our next stop where Native American culture abounds in this historic art town. After crossing over into the friendly state of Texas, we’ll stop at Cadillac Ranch, a most unusual outdoor sculpture garden and tribute to the great American automobile. Tonight’s accommodation and dinner in Amarillo are both true examples of real Texan culture!

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We’re off to Dallas, where you’ll discover why everything is bigger and better in Texas! From cutting edge architecture, sophisticated shopping, cool nightlife and marvelous museums, find out why they call this city ‘Big D.’ This evening, dust off your cowboy boots, we’re headed to the popular Mesquite Rodeo (seasonal/optional)!

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Today, we visit Texas Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys American football team and “where God watches His favorite team play football” (when available). Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to understand the life, death and times of John F. Kennedy, America’s 35th President, at the Sixth Floor Museum.

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Heading into the Deep South, we stop in Little Rock, the city Bill Clinton called home while Governor of the state of Arkansas. Cruising over the meandering Mississippi River, we enter Tennessee and the soulful city of Memphis, home of the blues, rock-n-roll and soul music. Tonight rock the night on Beale Street.

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Throw on your blue suede shoes as we head to the private home of Elvis Presley. While there, check out the wild “Jungle Room”, Elvis’ gold records and stage costumes, and the grounds including Elvis’ grave. This afternoon there is free time to visit the Civil Rights Museum, as well as Sun Studios where musicians like U2, Elvis, and Johnny Cash have recorded.

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Get set to let the good times roll and get to know “The Big Easy” on a sightseeing tour through swingin’ New Orleans. This afternoon, speed through mysterious swampy waters in New Orleans’ bayous on an airboat tour where you might get personal with an alligator or two (optional, airboats are offered on Day 12 April through August, Day 13 the rest of the year). Tonight, more good times await if you join us on Bourbon Street.

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This morning the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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