April 5, 2005

River City Star takes cruising to a new level

	The River City Star excursion boat underway cruising up the Missouri river.

The Yacht Club houses the managing office for the excursion boat and includes the ticket office and public restrooms. There is also a covered outdoor pavilion available for small events up to 200 people. Catering for your private party or event can be arranged through the yacht club.

	Muddy Mo's Watering Hole

New this year is the addition of Muddy Mo's Watering Hole. A grand opening is scheduled for April 26th with live music by Mem Shannon and the Membership, a national Blues band from New Orleans. The band will play from 7pm - 9pm. This new addition will give folks a chance to sit by the river with their favorite beverage and enjoy the beauty of Omaha's new riverfront.

Open hours for Muddy Mo's after April 26th will be:
 

If you're looking for a unique way to explore the riverfront, you may want to check out '4 Wheels 4 Fun', available at the Yacht Club. Quadracycles can be rented by the hour and carry up to six

	4 Wheels 4 Fun - Quad cycles can be rented by the hour and carry up to six passengers.

passengers. The Quads can be ridden on the Riverfront Trail, Heartland of America Park and in the Old Market. In the Old Market, the boundaries are 16th Street to the West, Jackson to the South and Dodge Street to the North.

The first public cruise on the River City Star is April 15th,  8pm-11pm. Admission is FREE. Prizes will be given away and a cash bar and concessions will be available. Call (402) 342-7827 to make reservations.

Sightseeing tours are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday or you can make reservations for a dinner cruise on Tuesday and Friday evenings. The cost is $35 for adults and includes a buffet and live music. The dinner cruises will have a different theme each month. For more information on all public cruises or to arrange for a private cruise, go to: www.rivercitystar.com 

The River City Star crew are planning many special events this summer including a benefit for the Nebraska Children's Home called 'Sand in the City' in June and a Lobster Fest July 8th - 10th.

To reach the River City Yacht Club from Abbott Dr., turn east on Gallup Dr. then north on Miller Plaza (also known as Freedom Park Rd.)