27 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Stuttgart
Train to Frankfurt, Fly to Chicago
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Chicago
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Springfield
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Saint Louis
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Springfield
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Tulsa
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Oklahoma City
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Amarillo
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Santa Fe
— 2 nights
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Albuquerque
— 2 nights
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Holbrook
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Kingman
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Barstow
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Victorville
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Los Angeles
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Palm Springs
— 1 night
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San Diego
— 5 nights
Fly to Frankfurt, Train to Stuttgart
End: Stuttgart
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Chicago — 4 nights
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Windy City
Take a break from the city and head to Busse Woods Trail System and Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at American Writers Museum, stroll the grounds of Graceland Cemetery, steep yourself in history at Glessner House, and kick back and relax at Oak Street Beach.
To find ratings and tourist information, go to the Chicago tour itinerary planning website.
Stuttgart, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 13-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Stuttgart to Chicago is minus 7 hours. In April in Chicago, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Springfield.
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To find ratings and tourist information, go to the Chicago tour itinerary planning website.
Stuttgart, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 13-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Stuttgart to Chicago is minus 7 hours. In April in Chicago, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Springfield.
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Springfield — 1 night
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Flower City
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sugar Creek Covered Bridge.
For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Springfield trip planner.
Traveling by car from Chicago to Springfield takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Chicago in April, expect nights in Springfield to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Saint Louis.
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For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Springfield trip planner.
Traveling by car from Chicago to Springfield takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Chicago in April, expect nights in Springfield to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis — 2 nights
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Gateway to the West
Get some cultural insight at Inside the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank and The Old Post Office and Custom House. Head to The Spicery of Kimmswick and Kirkwood Farmers’ Marketfor plenty of shopping. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Saint Louis: Beall Mansion Tour (in Alton) and Lewis & Clark State Historic Site (in Hartford). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Jefferson Barracks Historic Park, take an in-depth tour of Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum, take a stroll through Soulard, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Shrine of St. Joseph.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Saint Louis trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Springfield to Saint Louis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Springfield.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Saint Louis trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Springfield to Saint Louis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Springfield.
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Springfield — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): explore the galleries of History Museum on the Square, Head underground at Sequiota Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Galloway Creek Greenway.
To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Springfield online visit planner.
Getting from Saint Louis to Springfield by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tulsa.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Springfield online visit planner.
Getting from Saint Louis to Springfield by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tulsa.
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Tulsa — 1 night
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Capital of Route 66
On the 29th (Sat), trek along Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, admire the masterpieces at The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, and then stop by The Nut House.
To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Tulsa trip itinerary website.
Drive from Springfield to Tulsa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in April, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Oklahoma City.
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To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Tulsa trip itinerary website.
Drive from Springfield to Tulsa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in April, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City — 1 night
The Big Friendly
To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Oklahoma City online trip builder.
Drive from Tulsa to Oklahoma City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Oklahoma City sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C at night. You will leave for Amarillo on the 30th (Sun).
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Drive from Tulsa to Oklahoma City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Oklahoma City sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C at night. You will leave for Amarillo on the 30th (Sun).
Amarillo — 1 night
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Yellow Rose of Texas
Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Floating Mesa, view the masterpieces at I am Rt 66 Visitor Center, browse for treasures at Alley Katz, then stop by Cavender's Boot City, and finally don't miss a visit to Second Amendment Cowboy.
For reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Amarillo holiday site.
You can drive from Oklahoma City to Amarillo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Oklahoma City in April, plan for little chillier nights in Amarillo, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.
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For reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Amarillo holiday site.
You can drive from Oklahoma City to Amarillo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Oklahoma City in April, plan for little chillier nights in Amarillo, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 2 nights
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City Different
On the 1st (Mon), stroll the grounds of Santa Fe National Cemetery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument, and finally trek along Dale Ball Trails. On your second day here, take in the pleasant sights at Keshi, learn about winemaking at Gruet Winery, then view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, and finally trek along Atalaya Mountain Hiking Trail.
To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe tour planning app.
Traveling by car from Amarillo to Santa Fe takes 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. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Amarillo in May; daily highs in Santa Fe reach 26°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Albuquerque.
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To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe tour planning app.
Traveling by car from Amarillo to Santa Fe takes 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. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Amarillo in May; daily highs in Santa Fe reach 26°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 2 nights
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Duke City
Step off the beaten path and head to Tinkertown Museum and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society and Coronado Historic Site are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Albuquerque with an excursion to J&R Vintage Auto Museum in Rio Rancho--about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Sandia Mountains, get engrossed in the history at New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, Albuquerque, admire the landmark architecture of Spaceship House, and stroll through Foothills Trails.
To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Albuquerque itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Santa Fe to Albuquerque in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 12°C in Albuquerque. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Holbrook.
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To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Albuquerque itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Santa Fe to Albuquerque in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 12°C in Albuquerque. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Holbrook.
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To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Holbrook tour itinerary builder tool.
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. You'll set off for Grand Canyon National Park on the 5th (Fri).
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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. You'll set off for Grand Canyon National Park on the 5th (Fri).
Grand Canyon National Park — 1 night
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by car from Holbrook to Grand Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Holbrook in May: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 23°C and lows are around 0°C. You will leave for Kingman on the 6th (Sat).
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Traveling by car from Holbrook to Grand Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Holbrook in May: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 23°C and lows are around 0°C. You will leave for Kingman on the 6th (Sat).
Kingman — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): get a dose of the wild on Alpacas of the Southwest, examine the collection at Kingman Army Air Field Museum, learn about winemaking at Cella Winery, then look for all kinds of wild species at Keepers of the Wild Nature Park, and finally pause for some photo ops at Giganticus Headicus. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge your senses at Desert Wonder Tours, LLC and then see the interesting displays at Kingman Railroad Museum.
For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Kingman driving holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Kingman. In May, Kingman is a bit warmer than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 33°C and lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car to Barstow.
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For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Kingman driving holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Kingman. In May, Kingman is a bit warmer than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 33°C and lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car to Barstow.
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Barstow — 1 night
To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Barstow online route planner.
Getting from Kingman to Barstow by car takes about 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Kingman to Barstow is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Kingman in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Barstow. On the 8th (Mon), you're off to Victorville.
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Getting from Kingman to Barstow by car takes about 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Kingman to Barstow is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Kingman in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Barstow. On the 8th (Mon), you're off to Victorville.
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On the 8th (Mon), play a few rounds at Ashwood Golf Course and then tee off at Green Tree Golf Course.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Victorville travel route builder website.
Traveling by car from Barstow to Victorville takes an hour. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barstow in May: high temperatures in Victorville hover around 32°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Victorville travel route builder website.
Traveling by car from Barstow to Victorville takes an hour. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barstow in May: high temperatures in Victorville hover around 32°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): stroll the grounds of Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park.
To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles day trip planning app.
You can drive from Victorville to Los Angeles in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Victorville in May, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Palm Springs.
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To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles day trip planning app.
You can drive from Victorville to Los Angeles in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Victorville in May, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Theresa Church, then view the masterpieces at Antique Galleries of Palm Springs, then get to know the fascinating history of Tennis Club District, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Las Palmas. On your second day here, view the masterpieces at CODA Gallery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and then appreciate the history behind Desert Holocaust Memorial.
To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Palm Springs tour planner.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Palm Springs takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in May: high temperatures in Palm Springs hover around 39°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to San Diego.
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To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Palm Springs tour planner.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Palm Springs takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in May: high temperatures in Palm Springs hover around 39°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to San Diego.
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San Diego — 5 nights
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America's Finest City
Mission Beach Boardwalk and Mormon Battalion Historic Site are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to San Clemente Coastal Trail and Lake Murray. Venture out of the city with trips to Potato Chip Rock (in Poway), Carlsbad (The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch & Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park) and Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens (in San Clemente). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of San Diego Bay Walk, get some fabulous bargains at Las Americas Premium Outlets, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and admire the architecture and history at Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala.
To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego vacation maker app.
Drive from Palm Springs to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Palm Springs in May, you will find days in San Diego are cooler (25°C), and nights are little chillier (19°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego vacation maker app.
Drive from Palm Springs to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Palm Springs in May, you will find days in San Diego are cooler (25°C), and nights are little chillier (19°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) 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.
