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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Missouri Botanical Garden, examine the collection at City Museum, then take in panoramic vistas at The Gateway Arch, and finally examine the collection at Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Saint Louis online trip planner.

Manila, Philippines to Saint Louis is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Philippine Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -14 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Manila in February: high temperatures in Saint Louis hover around 8°C and lows are around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): browse the exhibits of Kaleidoscope, then brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally sample the fine beverages at Tom's Town Distilling Co.. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): explore the world behind art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, then sample the fine beverages at Holladay Distillery, and then do a tasting at Pirtle Winery.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Kansas City travel route planning app.

You can fly from Saint Louis to Kansas City in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. February in Kansas City sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.