56 days in Missouri Itinerary

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kansas City: Saint Joseph (Krug Park & Missouri Theatre), Weston (Pirtle Winery, The National Silk Art Museum, &more) and YaYa's Alpaca Farm (in Garden City). And it doesn't end there: get advice or help at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, learn insider's secrets on Barley Bus Tours, contemplate the long history of Vaile Mansion, and brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kansas City trip itinerary planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Kansas City is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Riyadh in December: high temperatures in Kansas City hover around 7°C and lows are around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can drive to Columbia.

Columbia is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Boone County. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbia: Moberly Rothwell Park (in Moberly), Jefferson City (Lewis and Clark Monument Trailhead Plaza & Governor's Mansion) and Lookout Point Park (in La Plata). There's lots more to do: wander the wide-open spaces of Warm Springs Ranch, do a tasting at Cooper's Oak Winery, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art and Archaeology, and contemplate the long history of Francis Quadrangle.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Columbia road trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kansas City to Columbia. In December, daily temperatures in Columbia can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Hermann.

Hermann is a city designated in 1842 as the county seat of Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hermann: Wenwood Farm Winery (in Bland), Foristell (Indian Camp Creek & Rotary Park) and Iron Spike Model Train Museum (in Washington). There's still lots to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Pinckney Bend Distillery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and awaken your taste buds at Hermann Wine Trail.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Hermann vacation builder.

You can drive from Columbia to Hermann in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In January in Hermann, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can 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.

Change things up with a short trip to First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site in Saint Charles (about 32 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, appreciate the extensive heritage of St. Charles Historic District, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and enjoy breathtaking views from The Gateway Arch.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Saint Louis road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Hermann to Saint Louis in 1.5 hours. January in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Farmington.

Farmington is a city in St. Explore Farmington's surroundings by going to Elephant Rocks State Park (in Belleview), Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site (in Eminence) and Old Village Mercantile (in Caledonia). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, see some colorful creatures with Bonne Terre Mine Tours - West End Diving, make a trip to Perry County Veterans Wall Of Honor, and engage your brain at The Space Museum.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Farmington road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Saint Louis to Farmington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Farmington sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Osage Beach.

Osage Beach is a city in Camden and Miller counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. Explore Osage Beach's surroundings by going to Fort Leonard Wood (Fort Leonard Wood Museum & US Army Engineer Museum). And it doesn't end there: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ozark Distillery and Brewery, play a few rounds at Golf at Old Kinderhook, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and look for gifts at Harmy's Cheese Store & More, LLC.

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Explore your travel options from Farmington to Osage Beach with the Route module. January in Osage Beach sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Branson.

Nestled in Missouri's beautiful Ozark Mountains lies one of the country's most attractive vacation towns for year-round family entertainment.

Change things up with these side-trips from Branson: Springfield (Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium & NRA National Sporting Arms Museum). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Silver Dollar City, get great views at College of the Ozarks, awaken your taste buds at VIP Tours of Branson, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Branson online holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Osage Beach to Branson. In January, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -3°C. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.