10 days in Saint Louis & Washington DC Itinerary

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of free activities available by spending your holiday exploring the city's central neighborhoods, famous for their restored century-old red-brick buildings.

Get out of town with these interesting Saint Louis side-trips: Wood Hat Spirits Distillery (in New Florence), America's National Churchill Museum (in Fulton) and Hermann Wine Trail (in Hermann). There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at The Gateway Arch, take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, and stroll around Forest Park.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Saint Louis online holiday planner.

Berlin, Germany to Saint Louis is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. July in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to fly to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol.

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You can fly from Saint Louis to Washington DC in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Saint Louis to Washington DC is 1 hour. In August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can fly back home.