10 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Bardstown is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): sample the fine beverages at Willett Distilling Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): stroll through Bernheim Arboretum & Forest, examine the collection at Brown-Pusey House, then contemplate the long history of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Abbey of Gethsemani.

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Dallas to Bardstown is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to Bardstown is 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Dallas in July, with highs in Bardstown at 84°F and lows at 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.

Known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington boasts a thriving economy resting largely on its thoroughbred racehorse industry.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mary Todd Lincoln House and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Change things up with these side-trips from Lexington: Nada Tunnel (in Stanton), Salato Wildlife Education Center (in Frankfort) and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (in Harrodsburg). There's more to do: see the interesting displays at Ark Encounter and sample the tasty concoctions at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co..

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Traveling by car from Bardstown to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. July in Lexington sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Jamestown.

Jamestown is a home rule-class city in Russell County, Kentucky, in the United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, then stroll through Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cumberland Point Recreational Area.

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Traveling by car from Lexington to Jamestown takes 2 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lexington to Jamestown. In July, daytime highs in Jamestown are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Cave City.

Originally intended as a resort city to serve the Mammoth Cave attraction, Cave City has taken on a life of its own.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Onyx Cave. Attractions like Mammoth Cave and Diamond Caverns make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, examine the collection at Dinosaur World, get lost in a book at The Book Store, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Fat Man's Misery.

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You can drive from Jamestown to Cave City in 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Cave City can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.