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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): admire the masterpieces at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial, then look and learn at The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station, then steep yourself in history at Union Station, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the next day, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint Peter, examine the collection at Arabia Steamboat Museum, examine the collection at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Kansas City Zoo, and finally wander the streets of Country Club Plaza.

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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. In September, daily temperatures in Kansas City can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Black's Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from San Diego: Anaheim (Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, Disneyland Park, &more), Laguna Beach (Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach Gallery & Pacific Marine Mammal Center) and Newport Beach (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Orange Coast Winery). Next up on the itinerary: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, stroll through Cabrillo Tide Pools, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SeaWorld San Diego.

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Fly from Kansas City to San Diego in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Kansas City to San Diego due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in September, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.