15 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.

Step out of Kansas City with an excursion to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in Topeka--about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, browse the collection at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, and learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial.

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Washington DC to Kansas City is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In June in Kansas City, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 69°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough 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.

Get in touch with nature at Cabrillo National Monument and Black's Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Diego: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Matterhorn Bobsleds, &more). There's much more to do: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, explore the striking landscape at Cabrillo Tide Pools, and immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read San Diego travel route site.

Getting from Kansas City to San Diego by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Kansas City to San Diego. In June, San Diego is a bit cooler than Kansas City - with highs of 73°F and lows of 64°F. On the 24th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.