15 days in Memphis, Santa Monica & Key West Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Step out of Memphis to go to Tunica and see Horseshoe Tunica, which is approximately 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Graceland, steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks, get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Memphis Zoo.

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Newark to Memphis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Newark to Memphis due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Newark in April: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 73°F and lows are around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Get out of town with these interesting Santa Monica side-trips: Thousand Oaks (Paradise Falls & Wildwood Regional Park) and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, walk around Coldwater Canyon Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and admire the landmark architecture of Spadena House.

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Traveling by flight from Memphis to Santa Monica takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Santa Monica can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Thu) before leaving for Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Explore Key West's surroundings by going to The Turtle Hospital (in Marathon) and Bahia Honda State Park (in Big Pine Key). The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, take in the waterfront at Mallory Square, identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and get a taste of the local shopping with Alan S. Maltz Gallery.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Monica to Key West takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Santa Monica to Key West is 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Santa Monica in April: high temperatures in Key West hover around 83°F and lows are around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.