24 days in Las Vegas & Great Lakes USA Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, push the limits with an extreme tour, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Seoul, South Korea to Las Vegas is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17 hours traveling from Seoul to Las Vegas. Traveling from Seoul in April, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 31°C and lows about 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow time for the flight to Springfield.

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

On the 28th (Fri), make a trip to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, then contemplate the long history of Lincoln Home National Historic Site, then look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, and finally trek along Washington Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, then steep yourself in history at Dana-Thomas House, and then don't miss a visit to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Fly from Las Vegas to Springfield in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Springfield. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, things will get little chillier in Springfield: highs are around 21°C and lows about 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Indianapolis.

Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.

On the 30th (Sun), explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Indianapolis, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then examine the collection at Rhythm! Discovery Center, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Daredevil Brewing Co.

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Drive from Springfield to Indianapolis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Springfield to Indianapolis is 1 hour. In April in Indianapolis, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

Get out of town with these interesting Cincinnati side-trips: Dayton (Carillon Historical Park & National Museum of the US Air Force) and Hawthorn Hill (in Oakwood (Montgomery County)). There's still lots to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the different monuments and memorials at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.

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You can drive from Indianapolis to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

On the 4th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, then head outdoors with Pedal Wagon Columbus, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally admire the natural beauty at Inniswood Metro Gardens. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Rockhouse, then steep yourself in history at Sherman House Museum, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Getting from Cincinnati to Columbus by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Columbus are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to South Bend.

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): make a trip to Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of the Sacred Heart, then take in the architecture and design of University of Notre Dame, and finally explore the world behind art at The Snite Museum of Art.

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Traveling by car from Columbus to South Bend takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Columbus in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in South Bend. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Chicago.

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

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, don't miss a visit to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, and stroll around Millennium Park.

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Traveling by car from South Bend to Chicago takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from South Bend to Chicago is minus 1 hour. In May, daytime highs in Chicago are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.