22 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour itinerary planner
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Chicago
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Springfield
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Saint Louis
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Nashville
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Memphis
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Carthage
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Tulsa
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Elk City
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Tucumcari
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Albuquerque
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Holbrook
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Needles
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Las Vegas
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Los Angeles
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End: Los Angeles
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Chicago — 1 night
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Windy City
On the 6th (Sat), enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck, make a trip to Buckingham Fountain, explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, then walk around Millennium Park, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.
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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Springfield.
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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Springfield.
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Springfield — 1 night
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Flower City
Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Dana-Thomas House, look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, then get a sense of history and politics at Old State Capitol, and finally walk around Union Square Park.
To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Springfield travel route site.
Getting from Chicago to Springfield by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. May in Springfield sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 8th (Mon), you're off to Saint Louis.
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Getting from Chicago to Springfield by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. May in Springfield sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 8th (Mon), you're off to Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis — 1 night
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Gateway to the West
Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, then stroll around Forest Park, and then stroll around Tilles Park.
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You can drive from Springfield to Saint Louis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May in Saint Louis, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.
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You can drive from Springfield to Saint Louis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May in Saint Louis, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.
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Nashville — 2 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see a show at Grand Ole Opry, steep yourself in history at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. On your second day here, stop by Carter Vintage Guitars, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery, then examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Nashville trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Saint Louis to Nashville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Memphis.
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Traveling by flight from Saint Louis to Nashville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Memphis.
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Memphis — 2 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
Stax Museum of American Soul Music has been added to your itinerary. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Graceland, make a trip to The Peabody Ducks, steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, and browse the different shops at City Centre.
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Traveling by car from Nashville to Memphis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Memphis can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Carthage.
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Traveling by car from Nashville to Memphis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Memphis can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Carthage.
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Carthage — 1 night
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You can drive from Memphis to Carthage in 5.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Memphis in May since evenings lows in Carthage dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Tulsa on the 14th (Sun).
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You can drive from Memphis to Carthage in 5.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Memphis in May since evenings lows in Carthage dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Tulsa on the 14th (Sun).
Tulsa — 1 night
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Capital of Route 66
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Gilcrease Museum, make a trip to The Cave House, and then visit BOK Center.
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Traveling by car from Carthage to Tulsa takes 2 hours. May in Tulsa sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Elk City.
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Traveling by car from Carthage to Tulsa takes 2 hours. May in Tulsa sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Elk City.
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Elk City — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Farm and Ranch Museum, examine the collection at National Route 66 Museum, and then walk around Ackley Park.
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Drive from Tulsa to Elk City in 3.5 hours. In May in Elk City, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Tucumcari.
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Drive from Tulsa to Elk City in 3.5 hours. In May in Elk City, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Tucumcari.
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Tucumcari — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Route 66 Monument, look for gifts at Tee Pee Curios, and then make a trip to Murals of Tucumcari.
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You can drive from Elk City to Tucumcari in 4 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Elk City to Tucumcari due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Elk City in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Tucumcari, with lows of 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Albuquerque.
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You can drive from Elk City to Tucumcari in 4 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Elk City to Tucumcari due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Elk City in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Tucumcari, with lows of 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 1 night
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Duke City
On the 17th (Wed), see the interesting displays at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, take in the dramatic natural features at Petroglyph National Monument, and then soar above the sights with a balloon tour.
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Traveling by car from Tucumcari to Albuquerque takes 3 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Albuquerque can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can go by car to Holbrook.
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Traveling by car from Tucumcari to Albuquerque takes 3 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Albuquerque can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can go by car to Holbrook.
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Holbrook — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Navajo County Historical Museum, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Petrified Forest National Park, and then look for gifts at Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co..
For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Holbrook day trip website.
You can drive from Albuquerque to Holbrook in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Albuquerque in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Holbrook, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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You can drive from Albuquerque to Holbrook in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Albuquerque in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Holbrook, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Fri), stroll through South Kaibab Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Bright Angel Trail.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Holbrook to Grand Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Holbrook in May, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 23°C and lows at 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Needles.
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Traveling by car from Holbrook to Grand Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Holbrook in May, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 23°C and lows at 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Needles.
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Needles — 1 night
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On the 21st (Sun), go for a stroll along the water at Pirate Cove Resort and then try your luck at Avi Casino.
To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Needles trip site.
You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Needles in 4 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, things will get much hotter in Needles: highs are around 40°C and lows about 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.
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You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Needles in 4 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, things will get much hotter in Needles: highs are around 40°C and lows about 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Take a break from Las Vegas with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City, about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, get outside with Outdoor Activities, get to know the fascinating history of The Strip, and try your luck at Casino At The Venetian.
For more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Needles to Las Vegas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Needles in May, expect Las Vegas to be a bit cooler, temps between 36°C and 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.
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Traveling by car from Needles to Las Vegas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Needles in May, expect Las Vegas to be a bit cooler, temps between 36°C and 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
On the 25th (Thu), take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally look and learn at Griffith Observatory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary website.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in May; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary website.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in May; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
