Queen of the West
Shore Excursions
Stoney Creek Travel
Weaverville / Asheville, NC
877-658-2582 / Local 828-658-2582
The Queen of the West steamboat offers a wide choice of shore excursions on the Columbia and Snake Rivers cruises -- Great Western Rivers Itinerary.
The Queen of the West Shore Excursions on the Columbia and Snake Rivers cruises -- Great Western Rivers Itinerary.
The Dalles
Maryhill Museum of Art
Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranges from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most fascinating cultural destinations
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This 26,100 square-foot exhibit wing holds interactive displays which bring to life the tremendous volcanic upheavals and raging floods that created the Gorge, theories of why the Ice Age occured, and a closer look at the mighty river which sculpted patterns for a unique and spectacular diversity of vegetation, wildlife, and ancient ways of life
Tour beautiful Astoria, OR
Fort Canby Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Travel across the Astoria-Megler Bridge, the longest continuous truss bridge in the world spanning 1,232 feet acro9ss the mouth of the Columbia River. See the site of Station Camp, the end of Lewis and Clark’s journey by canoe.
Follow their overland trail to Fort Canby and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, where you get a comprehensive overview of the Corp’s entire expedition. Snap a photo of Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, which guards the infamous Columbia River Bar.
Fort Clatsop
Explore Fort Clatsop, where the Corps of Discovery headquartered during the winter of 1805-06. Although the original fort fell into natural disrepair, in 1955, a replica of the fort was built near the original site, following Clark’s own sketches and eventually named a National Monument. While here, you enjoy interpretive programs presented by rangers, some dressed in period costumes.
Astoria, Astoria Maritime Museum & Astoria Column
Visit the highly acclaimed Columbia River Maritime Museum; see Columbia, the last lightship on the West Coast named a National Historic Landmark; tour Astoria’s unique historic district with more than 70 Victorian-era homes (many on the National Historic Register); and photograph the famous Astoria Column with panoramic views of the city and Pacific Ocean.
Rainer, OR
Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center
Here is a rare opportunity for you to see an active volcano, as well as the continual geological process and the landscape’s evolution since the eruption. At the Observatory and Interpretive Center films, exhibits and interpretive trails provide unforgettable images. You may look directly into the crator with its steaming dome, and witness first hand the destructive power caused by this volcanic blast.
Stevenson, WA
Multnomah Falls
The Columbia Gorge is home to the greatest concentration of waterfalls in America, and the Multnomah Falls is one of the most magnificent, cascading over 600 feet from its origin on Larch Mountain.
Bonneville Dam
Spend time at the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center, where you learn about the workings of the massive turbine generators behind this imposing hydroelectric power source. At the fish ladders, glass-viewing areas allow you to watch the maigrating salmon in season.
Portland, OR
City Tour
A 2.5 hour narrated city tour of Portland where you will witness all the hidden treasures of "The City of Roses."
Queen of the West Columbia and Snake Rivers Shore Excursions -- Columbia and Snake Rivers Itinerary
Astoria, OR
Fort Canby Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Travel across the Astoria-Megler Bridge, the longest continuous truss bridge in the world spanning 1,232 feet acro9ss the mouth of the Columbia River. See the site of Station Camp, the end of Lewis and Clark’s journey by canoe.
Follow their overland trail to Fort Canby and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, where you get a comprehensive overview of the Corp’s entire expedition. Snap a photo of Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, which guards the infamous Columbia River Bar.
Fort Clatsop
Explore Fort Clatsop, where the Corps of Discovery headquartered during the winter of 1805-06. Although the original fort fell into natural disrepair, in 1955, a replica of the fort was built near the original site, following Clark’s own sketches and eventually named a National Monument. While here, you enjoy interpretive programs presented by rangers, some dressed in period costumes.
Astoria, Astoria Maritime Museum & Astoria Column
Visit the highly acclaimed Columbia River Maritime Museum; see Columbia, the last lightship on the West Coast named a National Historic Landmark; tour Astoria’s unique historic district with more than 70 Victorian-era homes (many on the National Historic Register); and photograph the famous Astoria Column with panoramic views of the city and Pacific Ocean.
Rainer, OR
Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center
Here is a rare opportunity for you to see an active volcano, as well as the continual geological process and the landscape’s evolution since the eruption. At the Observatory and Interpretive Center films, exhibits and interpretive trails provide unforgettable images. You may look directly into the crator with its steaming dome, and witness first hand the destructive power caused by this volcanic blast.
Stevenson, WA
Multnomah Falls
The Columbia Gorge is home to the greatest concentration of waterfalls in America, and the Multnomah Falls is one of the most magnificent, cascading over 600 feet from its origin on Larch Mountain.
Bonneville Dam
Spend time at the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center, where you learn about the workings of the massive turbine generators behind this imposing hydroelectric power source. At the fish ladders, glass-viewing areas allow you to watch the maigrating salmon in season.
Clarkston, WA
Hells Canyon Jet Boat Tour
Climb aboard a jet boat for a safe yet exhilarating adventure into Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Your United States Coast Guard certified captain will narrate as you travel across the Snake River through the pristine wilderness of Hells Canyon – the deepest canyon in North America. Along the way, you’ll stop to view 7,000-year-old petroglyphs, foraging big horn sheep and rock formations sculpted over millions of years
Pendleton, OR and Walla Walla, WA
Pendleton Roundup & Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
This exclusive American Cruise Lines shore excur5sion introduces you to the “Real West.” Follow the route used by the Oregon Trail pioneers as you make the scenic trip to Pendleton, home of the world famous Pendleton Roundup. You seem to time-travel to another era as working cowboys display their riding skills. Witness sheep dog demonstration and firing of an authentic flintlock gun.
Also visit the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, which plays tribute to the Umatilla, Cayuse and Walla Walla Indians. These three distinct peoples melded together over the past 150 years in an alliance, now called the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The facility, which helps document and preserve traditions and practices that distinguish the Confederated Tribes, also includes impressive exhibits and dioramas. Their colorful culture comes alive during a festive native dance program.
Pendleton Woolen Mill
Pendleton Mills has been producing world famous woolens since 1909, including Native American blankets inspired by ancient designs and legends. Tour the learn about the renown Pendleton weaving process. When you're finished you can visit the Mill Store where you can select from Pendleton's array of menswear, womenswear, blankets and fabrics.
Fort Walla Walla / Whitman Mission / Walla Walla Wineries
A visit here is a step back to the pioneering days of Pacific Northwest history. Fifteen original and replica structures and a wealth of artifacts dating from 1859 to the turn of the 20th Century help tell the story of the original pioneer settlement. Structures include original cabins, a school, a railroad depot, a livery stable, and a military exhibit from Fort Walla Walla.
On November 29, 1847, the family of Dr. Marcus Whitman and others were massacred by Native Americans of the Cayuse. The Whitman Mission National Historic Site commemorates Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, the role they played in establishing the Oregon Trail, and the challenges encountered when two cultures meet.
The Walla Walla Valley is home to more than three dozen wineries. Stop at a local winery to hear an expert wine maker explain how local conditions are ideal for growing superb grapes while conducting a tour and tasting.
Portland, OR
City Tour
A 2.5 hour narrated city tour of Portland where you will witness all the hidden treasures of "The City of Roses."
The Dalles
Maryhill Museum of Art
Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranges from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most fascinating cultural destinations
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This 26,100 square-foot exhibit wing holds interactive displays which bring to life the tremendous volcanic upheavals and raging floods that created the Gorge, theories of why the Ice Age occured, and a closer look at the mighty river which sculpted patterns for a unique and spectacular diversity of vegetation, wildlife, and ancient ways of life
