36 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States travel route builder
Start: Kansas City
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Hood River
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Cannon Beach
— 2 nights
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Portland
— 5 nights
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Orick
— 4 nights
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South Lake Tahoe
— 5 nights
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Estes Park
— 2 nights
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Glenwood Springs
— 2 nights
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Denver
— 4 nights
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Colorado Springs
— 4 nights
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Kansas City
— 6 nights
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Hood River — 1 night
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The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. On the 13th (Sat), trek along Mitchell Point Trail and then identify plant and animal life at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, then see the interesting displays at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum.
To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Hood River trip planner.
Kansas City to Hood River is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. In April in Hood River, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cannon Beach.
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Kansas City to Hood River is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. In April in Hood River, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cannon Beach.
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Cannon Beach — 2 nights
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Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then stroll through Haystack Rock, and then stroll through Cannon Beach. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Rockaway Beach Wayside, tour the pleasant surroundings at Manzanita Beach, and then admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Cannon Beach trip app.
Traveling by car from Hood River to Cannon Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Cannon Beach, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Cannon Beach trip app.
Traveling by car from Hood River to Cannon Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Cannon Beach, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.
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Portland — 5 nights
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City of Roses
A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.Step out of Portland to go to Bridal Veil and see Multnomah Falls, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Dedicate the 19th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, see the interesting displays at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, and stop by Powell's City of Books.
To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Portland trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cannon Beach to Portland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Portland, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Orick.
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Orick — 4 nights
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Orick is a census-designated place situated on the banks of the Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California. Change things up with these side-trips from Orick: Redwood National Park (Redwood National Park, Tall Trees Grove, &more). There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, make a trip to Big Tree, trek along Trillium Falls Hike, and stroll through Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Orick trip builder tool.
Fly from Portland to Orick in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Orick are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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Fly from Portland to Orick in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Orick are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 5 nights
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High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.You'll find plenty of places to visit near South Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City (Tahoe Cross Country & Truckee River Bike Trail), Reno (Sierra Water Gardens, Room Escape Games, &more) and Matt Heron Fly Fishing (in Olympic Valley). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Emerald Bay State Park, savor the flavors at Wine Tours From Tahoe, tour the pleasant surroundings at Vikingsholm Hiking Trail, and walk around Bijou Community Park - Disc Golf.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our South Lake Tahoe trip planner.
Drive from Orick to South Lake Tahoe in 8 hours. Traveling from Orick in April, South Lake Tahoe is slightly colder at night with lows of 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 2 nights
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More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): get a taste of the local shopping with Images of Rocky Mountain National Park and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu): stroll through Emerald Lake Trail, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Estes Park vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from South Lake Tahoe to Estes Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from South Lake Tahoe to Estes Park due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from South Lake Tahoe in April; daily highs in Estes Park reach 64°F and lows reach 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Glenwood Springs.
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Glenwood Springs — 2 nights
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Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): explore the activities along Hanging Lake, trek along Hanging Lake Trail, and then test the waters at a local thermal spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Aspen Snowmass.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Glenwood Springs trip itinerary website.
Getting from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Estes Park in May, expect nights in Glenwood Springs to be slightly colder, around 33°F, while days are colder, around 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly to Denver.
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Denver — 4 nights
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Mile-High City
Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder (Flatirons & Pearl Street Mall). The adventure continues: meet the residents at Denver Zoo, admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery & Cocktail Bar, and get curious at Butterfly Pavilion.
To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Denver itinerary planning website.
Traveling by flight from Glenwood Springs to Denver takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Glenwood Springs in May, expect Denver to be somewhat warmer, temps between 66°F and 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 4 nights
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Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.Pack the 11th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. There's much more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Colorado Springs driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Denver to Colorado Springs takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In May, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can fly to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 6 nights
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City of Fountains
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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kansas City: Ft Leavenworth Army Installation (in Leavenworth) and Weston (Holladay Distillery & Pirtle Winery). The adventure continues: learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial, steep yourself in history at Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate, get engrossed in the history at Arabia Steamboat Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at Serenity on the Square.
For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Kansas City trip builder.
You can fly from Colorado Springs to Kansas City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Colorado Springs to Kansas City. Traveling from Colorado Springs in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Kansas City: highs are around 76°F and lows about 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.
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