Region: Mid-Western Charms, Sporting Events Type: Scheduled Tours Length: 6 Days
Tap Rating: TAP Superior
Get ready for the baseball adventure of the summer, the Central Express. We begin in St. Louis with a visit to the Gateway Arch and the famous Ballpark Village, all before catching a game at Busch Stadium. Kansas City is next, with a visit to the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame before a night game at Kauffman Stadium. On our way to Minneapolis, we’ll tour Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs and then evening leisure time in Minneapolis. Next, we’ll take a behind-the-scenes tour of Target Field, home of the Twins before the game.
STT
Arrive in St. Louis by 4 PM; the suggested airport for your arrival is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). After you arrive at the hotel, join the host and other travelers for a Trip Reception. The reception includes a meal and non-alcoholic beverages.
Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch - St. Louis, MO
( Dinner )
After breakfast at the hotel and some morning leisure time, it’s only a short walk to the Gateway Arch. At 630 feet, it’s the Nation’s tallest monument and commemorates the westward expansion of the United States. Next stop, Ballpark Village, a dining and entertainment district adjacent to Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. At the end of the afternoon, you can walk over to Busch Stadium to catch the Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a nightcap.
Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch - St. Louis, MO
( Breakfast )
Enjoy your breakfast before traveling West to Kansas City, where you'll visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Founded in 1990, the NLBM is dedicated to preserving the rich history of African-American Baseball. Tonight, we are at Kauffman Stadium, where the hometown Royals host the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium.
Hilton Country Club Plaza - Kansas City, MO
( Breakfast )
This morning, enjoy the views of the prairie on your ride North to Minneapolis. Along the way, we will stop for lunch in Des Moines, Iowa for a tour of Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs.
Element Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, MN
( Breakfast )
This morning, enjoy some leisure time to explore Minneapolis before a short walk from the hotel to Target Field for a Stadium Tour. Afterwards, the Twins host the Oakland Athletics at Target Field.
Element Minneapolis Downtown - Minneapolis, MN
( Breakfast )
Depart at leisure.
( Breakfast )
Price Per Person (U.S. Dollars):
Departure Date:
Tour Status
Single
Double
Triple
Quadruple
Jun 10, 2024
Available
Scheduled
$2695.00
$1995.00
$1825.00
$1750.00
Arrival Instructions
Arrive to St. Louis, MO by 4:00 pm via St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Departure Instructions
Depart from Minneapolis, MN after 9:00 am via Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Payment Policy
Deposit: $250 per person due at time of booking - final payment due 90 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
$200.00 p/p administrative fee if cancelled outside of 90 days before travel. Third party travel insurance is available and recommended.
Tour Includes:
Passport to Baseball and "stamp" for each ballpark visited
Tour Host
Trip Souvenir
Transportation Between Cities and To/From Events
Pre/Post Hotel Nights Available
$100.00 Per Person Uber Voucher - Valid within the dates of the trip
Tour Highlights:
Trip Reception
Gateway Arch
St. Louis Ballpark Village
Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals @ Busch Stadium
Negro Leagues Museum
New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals @ Kauffman Stadium
Principal Park Stadium Tour
Target Field Stadium Tour
Oakland Athletics vs Minnesota Twins @ Target Field
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