14 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States vacation planner
Start: Manchester
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Indianapolis
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Louisville
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Lexington
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Nashville
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Gatlinburg
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Charlotte
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Indianapolis — 1 day
Circle City
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): see the interesting displays at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, then don't miss a visit to USS Indianapolis Memorial, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally stop by Rocket Fizz.
For ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Indianapolis day trip app.
Manchester, UK to Indianapolis is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Indianapolis is minus 5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in May, with highs in Indianapolis at 26°C and lows at 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Louisville.
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For ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Indianapolis day trip app.
Manchester, UK to Indianapolis is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Indianapolis is minus 5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in May, with highs in Indianapolis at 26°C and lows at 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 2 nights
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Derby City
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, and then look for gifts at Art Eatables. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, then snap pictures at The Big Four Bridge, and then contemplate the long history of Churchill Downs.
For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Louisville tour builder website.
Traveling by car from Indianapolis to Louisville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Louisville, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lexington.
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For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Louisville tour builder website.
Traveling by car from Indianapolis to Louisville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Louisville, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lexington.
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Lexington — 2 nights
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Horse Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): relax in the rural setting at Taylor Made Farm, experience rural life at Claiborne Farm, and then sample the fine beverages at James E. Pepper Distillery. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Mill Ridge Farm, then experience rural life at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, then experience rural life at Sun Valley Farm, and finally identify plant and animal life at Coolmore America - Ashford Stud.
To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Lexington day trip app.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Nashville.
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To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Lexington day trip app.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Nashville.
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Nashville — 3 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, steep yourself in history at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, see a show at Grand Ole Opry, and browse the exhibits of Lotz House Museum.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Nashville trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Lexington to Nashville takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Lexington to Nashville, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May in Nashville, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gatlinburg.
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For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Nashville trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Lexington to Nashville takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Lexington to Nashville, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May in Nashville, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg — 4 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Step out of Gatlinburg with an excursion to River Rafting & Tubing in Hartford--about 44 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area, take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Gatlinburg road trip website.
Drive from Nashville to Gatlinburg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Charlotte.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Gatlinburg road trip website.
Drive from Nashville to Gatlinburg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 2 nights
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The Queen City
Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): join the crowd at Charlotte Motor Speedway, then see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Charlotte route planner.
Traveling by flight from Gatlinburg to Charlotte takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Charlotte route planner.
Traveling by flight from Gatlinburg to Charlotte takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
Kentucky travel guide
The Bluegrass State
A diverse region of sprawling farmland and rich cultural heritage, Kentucky is the birthplace of American horse racing and home to the world-famous Kentucky Derby. While the cities of Lexington and Louisville experience the majority of the state's tourism, Kentucky is also a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts with its array of natural attractions, including the Cumberland Gap and the world's longest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park. Take a tour through original Civil War battlefields to delve into the nation's history, or head to one of the many bourbon distilleries to learn more about Kentucky's most famous export.
