6 days in Missouri 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.

Saint Louis is known for sightseeing, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at City Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Saint Louis Zoo, and admire the natural beauty at Missouri Botanical Garden.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Louis tour itinerary planning website.

Detroit to Saint Louis is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Saint Louis is minus 1 hour. In February, Saint Louis is somewhat warmer than Detroit - with highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Weston (Snow Creek, Holladay Distillery, &more). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, sample the fine beverages at Tom's Town Distilling Co., admire the natural beauty at The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, and have fun and explore at Kaleidoscope.

To see reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kansas City trip maker site.

You can fly from Saint Louis to Kansas City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Kansas City are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.