St. Louis is the second-largest city in Missouri, located in the eastern part of the state and sitting on the western banks of the Mississippi River. Its iconic, 630-ft. Gateway Arch, built in the 1960s, honors the early 19th-century pioneer settlers, and the country`s westward expansion in general. Replica paddlewheelers ply the Mississippi, passing under historic Route 66, and offering views of the Arch. Popular sights in St. Louis include the Anheuser-Busch Brewery; the City Museum; the Saint Louis Zoo; and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Make a point to try some delicious barbecue in the Soulard District.
Venture through these beautiful cities of Illinois and Missouri, exploring its natural landscapes and nightlife with a rental car. Combine St Louis (Offers a 630 ft Gateway Arch that pays homage to Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis`s position as the getaway to the West) and Chicago (The wind city will blow you away with its steely skycrapers, museums and rocking festivals). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois! Experience The Great River Road (the longest and most important scenic byway in America), through the Mississippi River. The Mississippi was a main means of moving goods between northern and southern states in the earliest days of the USA - and there is a lot of history of early industry and innovation in the towns along the river. With this Self-Drive package enjoy scenic stops along this important river; starting in Minneapolis (the major city in Minnesota). After that, drive along the Mississippi, to the south. Along The Great River Road, you will experience the living history of the region and cities, through music, local cuisine, as well as their history, like for example; Hannibal, MO; near the river, was home to American author Mark Twain and was an inspiration in his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Chicago– Springfield, IL: 3hrs 14min approx.
Springfield, IL- St. Louis: 1 hr 28 mins approx.
St. Louis- Springfield, MO: 3hrs 22mins approx.
Springfield, MO- Tulsa: 3 hrs approx.
Tulsa - Oklahoma City: 1hrs 34mins approx.
Oklahoma City - Amarillo: 4hrs approx.
Driving Time
St. Louis - Branson: 4 hrs approx.
Branson - Springfield: 50 mins approx.
Driving Time
Chicago - St Louis: 4hr 35mn approx.
Driving Time
St. Louis - Branson: 3 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Branson - Eureka Springs: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Eureka Springs - Fayetteville: 1 hr. 5 mins. approx.
Fayetteville - Little Rock: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Indianapolis - Terre Haute: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Terre Haute - St. Louis: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.