6 days in Midwest Itinerary

Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with a population of 3,429 at the 2010 census. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Ulysses S. Grant Home and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Grant Park, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then do a tasting at Galena Cellars Winery.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Galena tour itinerary planner.

Orlando to Galena is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Orlando to Galena. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Orlando in April; daily highs in Galena reach 56°F and lows reach 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Branson.

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

Step out of the city life by going to National Tiger Sanctuary and The Butterfly Palace. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lost Canyon Nature Trail and Cave and Veterans Memorial Museum. Step out of Branson with an excursion to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park in Lampe--about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, identify plant and animal life at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery, contemplate the waterfront views at Table Rock Lake, and get a dose of the wild on Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Branson day trip app.

Fly from Galena to Branson in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Galena in April; daily highs in Branson reach 67°F and lows reach 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.