HAIL TO THE QUEEN
f you want to cruise the river in style, listen for the calliope’s whistling tunes (), the world’s largest river steamboat. This six-decked ship, modeled aft er historic steamboats but with all the modern amenities, offers several luxurious river voyages that allow you to experience Indiana’s southern border from a new perspective. The Ohio River Exploration travels from Louisville all the way to the origin of the river in Pitt sburgh. A trip on a “floating wedding cake,” as Mark Twain referred to the boats, is slow and full of charm. Not ready to plan a full-blown riverboat vacation? The historic (), built in 1914, offers short sightseeing tours, sunset and moonlit cruises, and more from Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville.
