25 days in United States Itinerary

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

Visit Chicago Riverwalk and Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio for their historical value. Let the collections at The Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Cultural Center capture your imagination. Venture out of the city with trips to Riverwalk Lot (in Naperville), Cantigny Park (in Wheaton) and Baha'i House of Worship (in Wilmette). There's lots more to do: grab your bike and head to Lakefront Trail, take a stroll through Lincoln Park, admire the masterpieces at Richard H. Driehaus Museum, and stroll around Millennium Park.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Chicago day trip tool.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 13-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Chicago is minus 7 hours. In May, daytime highs in Chicago are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): brush up on your military savvy at Indiana War Memorial, stroll the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery, then examine the collection at Indiana State Museum, then look for gifts at Rocket Fizz, and finally hike along Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: join the crowd at Indy Racing Experience, join the crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Monon Trail, then buy something for everyone on your list at The Fashion Mall at Keystone, and finally don't miss a visit to USS Indianapolis Memorial.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Indianapolis online trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Indianapolis takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to drive to Saint Louis.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, explore the different monuments and memorials at Bellefontaine Cemetery, then examine the collection at National Blues Museum, then examine the collection at Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of Saint Louis King Of France (The Old Cathedral ). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the galleries of Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum, identify plant and animal life at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, then get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Transportation, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, and finally contemplate the long history of First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint Louis trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Indianapolis to Saint Louis in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Indianapolis to Saint Louis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. May in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Kansas City.

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): examine the collection at Leila's Hair Museum, get engrossed in the history at National Frontier Trails Museum, examine the collection at 1879 Chicago & Alton RR Depot, take an in-depth tour of Arabia Steamboat Museum, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cinder Block Brewery, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Parkville Nature Sanctuary.

For more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Kansas City visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Saint Louis to Kansas City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.

Get outdoors at Emerald Lake Trail and Sheep Lakes. Discover out-of-the-way places like Many Parks Curve Overlook and Chapel on the Rock. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Fern Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Flattop Mountain Trail, trek along Tundra Communities Trail, and contemplate the waterfront views at Dream Lake.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Rocky Mountain National Park tour planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Kansas City to Rocky Mountain National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kansas City to Rocky Mountain National Park. In May, Rocky Mountain National Park is slightly colder than Kansas City - with highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C. On the 15th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Popular historic sites such as The International Church of Cannabis and Center for Colorado Women's History are in your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Butterfly Pavilion and Eldorado Canyon State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denver: Littleton (Robert Clement Park & Roxborough State Park), Devils Head Lookout (in Sedalia) and Boulder (Eldorado Canyon, Mount Sanitas Trail, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, take a stroll through 16th Street Mall, contemplate the long history of American Museum of Western Art, and take an in-depth tour of Littleton Museum.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Denver trip maker app.

You can drive from Rocky Mountain National Park to Denver in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can fly to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

On the 21st (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Madeleine, take in breathtaking views at City Creek Canyon, don't miss a visit to Temple Square, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Salt Lake Temple, then contemplate the long history of Assembly Hall, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Tabernacle.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Salt Lake City trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Denver to Salt Lake City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Denver in May, with highs in Salt Lake City at 26°C and lows at 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

On the 22nd (Mon), see a world frozen in time at Widtsoe Ghost Town, get a taste of the local shopping with Ruby's Inn, take in breathtaking views at Agua Canyon, then hike along Bryce Amphitheatre, and finally explore the striking landscape at Three Wisemen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Queen's Garden Trail, explore the stunning scenery at Sunset Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Ponderosa Canyon, and finally trek along Swamp Canyon.

For ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bryce Canyon National Park trip maker site.

Getting from Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Salt Lake City in May, expect nights in Bryce Canyon National Park to be colder, around 0°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Get outdoors at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Skydiving. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Shelby American Inc and Counts Kustoms. Step out of Las Vegas to go to Henderson and see Clark County Heritage Museum, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, take a stroll through The LINQ Promenade, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and engage your brain at Bodies The Exhibition.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas travel website.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May, expect Las Vegas to be warmer, temps between 36°C and 20°C. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.