8 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.

On the 21st (Mon), admire the masterpieces at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Cinder Block Brewery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Celtic Ranch, then sample the fine beverages at Holladay Distillery, and then gain some tasty knowledge on Barley Bus Tours.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Kansas City online tour itinerary planner.

New York City to Kansas City is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can drive to Branson.

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

Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 23rd (Wed) at Silver Dollar City. There's much more to do: indulge your senses at VIP Tours of Branson, find something for the whole family at Arcade City, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, and get engrossed in the history at Titanic Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Branson day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Kansas City to Branson takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In September, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Louis.

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C.

Saint Louis is known for museums, zoos & aquariums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from The Gateway Arch, stroll around Tilles Park, go on a hair-raising tour with STL Haunted History, and examine the collection at City Museum.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Saint Louis holiday planning website.

You can drive from Branson to Saint Louis in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. September in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.