15 days in United States Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, then walk around Millennium Park, then admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, and finally admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, then walk around Milton Lee Olive Park, and finally make a trip to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Chicago trip planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. Traveling from Zurich to Chicago, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Zurich in July since evenings lows in Chicago dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Springfield.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, then contemplate the long history of Dana-Thomas House, and then take an in-depth tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Springfield trip planner.

Fly from Chicago to Springfield in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Springfield can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint Joseph.

St. To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Saint Joseph sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Springfield to Saint Joseph in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train, flight, and car. July in Saint Joseph sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. On the 27th (Thu), you're off to Tulsa.

Sometimes known as the "Buckle of the Bible Belt," Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): steep yourself in history at The Cave House.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Tulsa road trip planning app.

You can drive from Saint Joseph to Tulsa in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Saint Joseph in July, Tulsa is a bit warmer at night with lows of 26°C. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, known to many as the "Big Friendly," represents the political, cultural, and economic engine of the state of Oklahoma.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology and then sample the tasty concoctions at Anthem Brewing Company.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Oklahoma City online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Tulsa to Oklahoma City takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Oklahoma City sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Amarillo.

Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.

On the 29th (Sat), wander the wide-open spaces of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, take an in-depth tour of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and then make a trip to Cadillac Ranch.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Amarillo holiday planner.

You can drive from Oklahoma City to Amarillo in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Oklahoma City in July since evenings lows in Amarillo dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Loretto Chapel, then view the masterpieces at Mama's Minerals, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally identify plant and animal life at Southwest Safaris.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Santa Fe trip maker app.

Drive from Amarillo to Santa Fe in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amarillo to Santa Fe due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amarillo in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Santa Fe, with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Albuquerque tour planner.

Getting from Santa Fe to Albuquerque by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Albuquerque when traveling from Santa Fe in July, with lows around 22°C. On the 30th (Sun), you're off to Holbrook.

Holbrook is a city in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. To find maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Holbrook trip planner.

Traveling by car from Albuquerque to Holbrook takes 3.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Holbrook can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. On the 31st (Mon), you're off to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): look and learn at Lowell Observatory, then take in breathtaking views at Walnut Canyon National Monument, and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

To find photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Flagstaff trip itinerary maker app.

Drive from Holbrook to Flagstaff in 1.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Holbrook in July: high temperatures in Flagstaff hover around 32°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kingman.

Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Mohave County, Arizona, United States. To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Kingman visit planner.

Drive from Flagstaff to Kingman in 2.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Flagstaff in July; daily highs in Kingman reach 43°C and lows reach 25°C. On the 1st (Tue), you'll travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, make a trip to Stratosphere Tower, and see Off-Road Tours.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas journey planner.

Traveling by car from Kingman to Las Vegas takes 2 hours. Traveling from Kingman to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kingman in August, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 45°C and lows about 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Barstow.

Barstow is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): get a new perspective on nature at Mojave River Valley Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Barstow driving holiday website.

Getting from Las Vegas to Barstow by car takes about 2.5 hours. August in Barstow sees daily highs of 46°C and lows of 27°C at night. On the 4th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.

On the 4th (Fri), take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier. Keep things going the next day: take in breathtaking views at Franklin Canyon Park, take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, walk around Greystone Mansion and Park, then admire the natural beauty at Will Rogers Memorial Park, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Spadena House.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Santa Monica trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Barstow to Santa Monica takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Barstow in August, expect nights in Santa Monica to be a bit cooler, around 21°C, while days are colder, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.