5 days in Bloomington, Saint Louis & Heber Springs Itinerary

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Madison to Bloomington is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. In October, daily temperatures in Bloomington can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. You'll set off for Saint Louis on the 16th (Sun).

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): experience rural life at Grant’s Farm and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.

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Drive from Bloomington to Saint Louis in 3 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bloomington in October: highs in Saint Louis hover around 72°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Heber Springs.

Venture out of the city with trips to Blanchard Springs Caverns (in Fifty Six), Mountain View (The Old Mill, Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, &more) and Fairfield Bay Marina (in Fairfield Bay).

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Heber Springs tour itinerary tool.

Getting from Saint Louis to Heber Springs by car takes about 5.5 hours. October in Heber Springs sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 50°F at night. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.