23 days in United States Itinerary

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

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sat): stroll around Milton Lee Olive Park, admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain, explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, walk around Millennium Park, then admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, and finally admire the striking features of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Chicago trip planner.

London, UK to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Chicago is minus 6 hours. Traveling from London in May, things will get a bit warmer in Chicago: highs are around 25°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Springfield.

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

On the 8th (Mon), make a trip to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, ponder the world of politics at Old State Capitol, and then walk around Union Square Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Springfield holiday planner.

You can fly from Chicago to Springfield in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Springfield sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. You will leave for Saint Louis on the 9th (Tue).

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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, then take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, and then examine the collection at Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Saint Louis sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Springfield to Saint Louis in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In May, daytime highs in Saint Louis are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to fly to Tulsa.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Philbrook Museum of Art and then catch a live event at BOK Center.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Tulsa trip itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Saint Louis to Tulsa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. On the 11th (Thu), you're 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 11th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, learn more about the world around you at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Myriad Botanical Gardens.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Oklahoma City journey planning tool.

Getting from Tulsa to Oklahoma City by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May in Oklahoma City, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Amarillo.

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

On the 12th (Fri), wander the wide-open spaces of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West and then examine the collection at Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Amarillo day trip tool.

Drive from Oklahoma City to Amarillo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Oklahoma City in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Amarillo. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tucumcari.

Tucumcari is a city in and the county seat of Quay County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): stop by Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory and then don't miss a visit to Murals of Tucumcari.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Tucumcari visit app.

Traveling by car from Amarillo to Tucumcari takes 2 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Amarillo to Tucumcari is minus 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in Tucumcari can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): look for gifts at The Candy Lady, contemplate the long history of Petroglyph National Monument, and then soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque tour app.

Drive from Tucumcari to Albuquerque in 3 hours. In May, daytime highs in Albuquerque are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. On the 15th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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 15th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, then don't miss a visit to Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument, then admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Fe Plaza.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe road trip planner.

Getting from Albuquerque to Santa Fe by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Santa Fe when traveling from Albuquerque in May, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive 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.

On the 16th (Tue), see the sky in a new way at Lowell Observatory, then explore the striking landscape of Walnut Canyon National Monument, and then look for gifts at Olive the Best Oils and Vinegars of Flagstaff.

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Flagstaff trip planner.

Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Flagstaff takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Santa Fe in May, with highs in Flagstaff at 21°C and lows at 1°C. On the 17th (Wed), you're off to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): get great views at Grandview Point, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bright Angel Trail.

To find out how to plan a trip to Grand Canyon National Park, use our trip itinerary maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon National Park. In May in Grand Canyon National Park, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica--about 30 minutes away. Pack the 21st (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, examine the collection at The Getty Center, and admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum.

To find ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary builder website.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, expect nights in Los Angeles to be much hotter, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, in the United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside), Carlsbad (The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch & Carlsbad Village) and Huntington Beach Pier (in Huntington Beach). There's still lots to do: tee off at Ben Brown’s Golf Course at The Ranch Laguna Beach, kick back and relax at Victoria Beach, examine the collection at Mission San Juan Capistrano, and immerse yourself in nature at Crystal Cove.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Laguna Beach online route planner.

Drive from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. In May, daytime highs in Laguna Beach are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.