Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois, and is best-known as the adopted hometown of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who lived here for nearly 24 years before going to Washington D.C. and the White House. Many of Springfield`s sights are points of interest associated with Lincoln, such as the tomb where his family is interred, his presidential library and museum, and the house the Lincolns lived in before they went to Washington. Other sights in Springfield include the Illinois State Museum, the Dana Thomas House, the Illinois State Military Museum, and the Illinois State Fair Museum.
Explore iconic Route 66 on a long ride from east to west, venturing through Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas - with nearly endless opportunities to experience culture, excitement, and beauty. Combine Chicago (set on beautiful Lake Michigan the city is well regarded for interesting architecture - like the Sears Tower - and its cultural highlights from museums to theaters and more), Springfield, Illinois (home of President Abraham Lincoln as well as his Presidential Library), St. Louis (whose beautiful and famous Gateway Arch welcomes visitors to this city on the Mississippi River), Springfield, Missouri (an Ozark city with lots of Route 66 history), Tulsa (Oklahoma`s vibrant second-largest city, with a sizable arts scene), Oklahoma City (the capital of Oklahoma and home to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and the Oklahoma City Memorial) and finally Amarillo (nicknamed -The Yellow Rose of Texas-, boasts a great food scene, historic districts, and easy access to Palo Duro Canyon). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Missouri and Arkansas are combined for a truly holiday across these two states full of natural beauty, history and traditions. Start in the artificial lake or reservoir in the Ozarks; Table Rock Lake (a stunning lake in the Ozarks, with under-water archeological sites, and one of the top bass fishing lakes in North America). After that, drive through the "Natural State", and spend pleasant moments in Bentonville (a small town and the birthplace of Walmart featuring interesting museums, sprawling verdant forests, vibrant art, and great food) and Fort Smith (is the gateway to the mighty Arkansas River Valley and the magnificent Ozarks leading to abundant outdoor adventures and lake activities). Combine these destinations with a Rental Car to experience the beauty of these states. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel, and activities.
Driving Time
Springfield Airport - Table Rock Lake: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Table Rock Lake - Bentonville: 2 hrs. approx.
Bentonville - Fort Smith: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
Discover The Mormon Trail across five states. Visit in Illinois; Springfield; then, continue to Iowa with a visit to Des Moines (well known for the State Capitol, the Science Center of Iowa, John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and other tourist attractions). Continue in Nebraska with a stays in Omaha, Grand Island (with diverse nature centres for trails, a butterfly garden and blinds for viewing migrating sand hill cranes) and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock. In Wyoming, discover Casper and Point of Rocks (Stage Station Historic Site) . Finally visit,Salt Lake City (young and dynamic city, home to natural, historic, and religious attractions, along with nearby skii 16ng and mountain-based adventures) in Utah. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Springfield – Des Moines: 5 hrs. 6 mins. approx.
Des Moines – Omaha: 2 hrs. approx.
Omaha – Grand Island: 2 hrs.15 mins. approx.
Grand Island – Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock: 4 hrs. 53 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock – Casper: 2 hrs. 47 mins. approx.
Casper- Point of Rocks: 3 hrs. 2 mins. approx.
Point of Rock - Salt Lake City: 3 hrs. 12 mins. approx.
Discover The Mormon Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by Mormons who fled Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1846-1847. Visit in Illinois; Springfield; then, continue to Iowa with a visit to Des Moines (well known for the State Capitol, the Science Center of Iowa, John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and other tourist attractions). Continue in Nebraska with a stays in Omaha, Grand Island (with diverse nature centres for trails, a butterfly garden and blinds for viewing migrating sandhill cranes) and North Platte (in the southwestern part of the state, its best known for the historic railways, museums and freight trains are interesting as well its famous resident: Bufallo Bill). In Wyoming, discover Cheyenne (Wyoming's capital city, It is considered the world's largest outdoor rodeo, and railroad capital) and Point of Rocks (Stage Station Historic Site) . Finally visit, Salt Lake City (young and dynamic city, home to natural, historic, and religious attractions, along with nearby skiing and mountain-based adventures). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Bloomington Airport - Springfield, IL: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Springfield, IL - Des Moines: 5 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Des Moines - Omaha: 2 hrs. approx.
Omaha - Grand Island: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Grand Island - North Platte: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
North Platte - Cheyenne: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Cheyenne - Point of Rocks: 3 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Point of Rocks - Salt Lake City: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.