8 days in New Orleans & Kansas City Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of Garden District, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip itinerary maker website.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to New Orleans. September in New Orleans sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 83°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to fly to Kansas City.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kansas City: Evel Knievel Museum (in Topeka) and Weston (Holladay Distillery & The National Silk Art Museum). There's lots more to do: brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, steep yourself in history at Union Station, and get to know the resident critters at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.

For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Kansas City holiday builder tool.

Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Kansas City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Kansas City when traveling from New Orleans in September, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.