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.

Escape the urban bustle at Warsaw Riverfront & Trails and Little Blue Trace Trail. Explore Kansas City's surroundings by going to Topeka (Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park & Evel Knievel Museum), The St. Joseph Parkway (in Saint Joseph) and Boonville (Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail & Warm Springs Ranch). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Union Station, contemplate the waterfront views at Blue Spring, and have some family-friendly fun at Blade & Timber Axe Throwing.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kansas City online trip itinerary maker.

Washington DC to Kansas City is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC to Kansas City, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. November in Kansas City sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 38°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting San Diego side-trips: Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Newport Beach). There's much more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, observe the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, and let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego online travel route planner.

You can 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. Traveling from Kansas City in December, things will get warmer in San Diego: highs are around 68°F and lows about 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.