13 days in Kansas City & San Diego 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.

Get in touch with nature at Warsaw Riverfront & Trails and Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area. Venture out of the city with trips to Snow Creek (in Weston) and Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (in Topeka). There's much more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get your game on at Blade & Timber Axe Throwing, sample the fine beverages at Tom's Town Distilling Co., and brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Kansas City trip planner.

Washington DC to Kansas City is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington DC to Kansas City. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in December; daily highs in Kansas City reach 44°F and lows reach 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Escape the urban bustle at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Lions, Tigers & Bears. Change things up with these side-trips from San Diego: Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve (in Poway), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Newport Beach) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas). There's much more to do: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mission Beach Park, and take in the dramatic natural features at Cabrillo Tide Pools.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Kansas City to San Diego takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Kansas City to San Diego is minus 2 hours. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Kansas City in December, with highs in San Diego at 68°F and lows at 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.