22 days in Midwest Itinerary

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, walk around Millennium Park, and admire the striking features of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

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London, UK to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 6 hours. Traveling from London in June, expect Chicago to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Badlands National Park.

Step out of Badlands National Park with an excursion to Hurley Butte Horseback Riding in Interior--about 34 minutes away. Spend the 11th (Sun) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. There's lots more to do: admire all the interesting features of Loop Road, explore the wealth of natural beauty at White River Valley Overlook, explore the striking landscape at Badlands Wall, and take some stellar pictures from Yellow Mounds Overlook.

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Getting from Chicago to Badlands National Park by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Badlands National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 14°C in Badlands National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive to Custer.

Custer is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, appreciate the history behind Crazy Horse Memorial, tour the pleasant surroundings at Presidential Trail, and immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park.

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Drive from Badlands National Park to Custer in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Badlands National Park in June, with highs in Custer at 26°C and lows at 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Kansas City.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial, explore the world behind art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and then take in nature's colorful creations at The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Arabia Steamboat Museum, see the interesting displays at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, then contemplate the long history of Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Getting from Custer to Kansas City by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Custer to Kansas City due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Custer, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Kansas City, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Branson.

Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 18th (Sun) at Silver Dollar City. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Table Rock Lake, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take some stellar pictures from College of the Ozarks, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

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Getting from Kansas City to Branson by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Louis.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): examine the collection at City Museum, pause for some photo ops at The Gateway Arch, and then admire the natural beauty at Missouri Botanical Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Saint Louis Zoo, stroll around Forest Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.

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Getting from Branson to Saint Louis by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and flight. June in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can fly to Columbus.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Columbus: Zipline (in Rockbridge), Rockhouse (in Logan) and Hawthorn Hill (in Oakwood (Montgomery County)). Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at Pedal Wagon Columbus, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Towers Hall, and admire the natural beauty at Inniswood Metro Gardens.

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Fly from Saint Louis to Columbus in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in Columbus can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.