32 days in Saint Louis & Lake Havasu City Itinerary

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.

Explore Saint Louis' surroundings by going to Springfield (Lincoln Memorial Garden, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, &more), Al Foster Memorial Trail (in Wildwood) and Henry's Rabbit Ranch (in Staunton). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, relax in the rural setting at Grant’s Farm, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and immerse yourself in nature at Elephant Rocks State Park.

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New York City to Saint Louis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Saint Louis due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in May, you will find days in Saint Louis are somewhat warmer (77°F), and nights are about the same (57°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel to Lake Havasu City.

Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lake Havasu City: Laughlin (Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more), Buckskin Mountain State Park (in Parker) and Colorado River (in Grand Canyon National Park). Spend the 24th (Fri) exploring nature at Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. There's much more to do: snap pictures at London Bridge, take a memorable drive along Sitgreaves Pass, take in the pleasant sights at Oatman Ghost Town, and don't miss a visit to Oatman Gift Shack.

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Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Saint Louis to Lake Havasu City in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Saint Louis in June, expect nights in Lake Havasu City to be a bit warmer, around 82°F, while days are much hotter, around 110°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.