9 days in Missouri, O'Fallon & Effingham Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Critter Lane, Grant’s Farm and Castlewood State Park. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): relax in the rural setting at Grant’s Farm, take in panoramic vistas at The Gateway Arch, then see the interesting displays at City Museum, and finally meet the residents at Saint Louis Zoo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Castlewood State Park and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Critter Lane.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Saint Louis trip planner.

Indianapolis to Saint Louis is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Indianapolis to Saint Louis is minus 1 hour. In September, daily temperatures in Saint Louis can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to O'Fallon.

Your day by day itinerary now includes O'Fallon 15 Cine as well as Rock Springs Park.

To find reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our O'Fallon trip maker.

O'Fallon is just a short distance from Saint Louis. In September, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Branson.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Branson's Promised Land Zoo as well as Adventure Ziplines of Branson. Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): head outdoors with Adventure Ziplines of Branson and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Branson's Promised Land Zoo.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Branson trip itinerary planning website.

Explore your travel options from O'Fallon to Branson with the Route module. In September in Branson, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Springfield.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): examine the collection at Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Springfield trip builder website.

Getting from Branson to Springfield by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In September in Springfield, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 61°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Strafford.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Runge Conservation Nature Center and Wild Animal Safari.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Strafford online trip itinerary maker.

Strafford is just a stone's throw from Springfield. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in September, and nighttime lows around 61°F. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Cape Girardeau.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lazy L Safari Park, Missouri Wall of Fame and Discovery Playhouse. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): have fun and explore at Discovery Playhouse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, then don't miss a visit to Missouri Wall of Fame, and then get to know the resident critters at Lazy L Safari Park.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Cape Girardeau online journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Strafford to Cape Girardeau. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in September, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Effingham.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Aikman Wildlife Adventure. On the 17th (Sat), examine the collection at My Garage Museum and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aikman Wildlife Adventure.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Effingham tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cape Girardeau to Effingham. In September, daily temperatures in Effingham can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.