17 days in Beaufort, Raleigh & Kentucky Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Beaufort: Edisto Island (Edisto Beach State Park & Botany Bay Ecotours) and Firefly Distillery (in Wadmalaw Island).

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Manchester, UK to Beaufort is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. In October, Beaufort is a bit warmer than Manchester - with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Raleigh.

On the 1st (Wed), admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, then take in nature's colorful creations at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, then stroll through Neuse River Trail, then explore the world behind art at Gregg Museum of Art & Design, and finally stroll around Pullen Park.

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Getting from Beaufort to Raleigh by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of taxi and train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Beaufort in November, with highs in Raleigh at 19°C and lows at 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to fly to Mammoth Cave National Park.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): explore the activities along Dog Creek Recreation Area, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fat Man's Misery, and then trek along Tall Man's Misery. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, trek along Cedar Sink Trail, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave.

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Getting from Raleigh to Mammoth Cave National Park by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Raleigh to Mammoth Cave National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Raleigh in November: highs in Mammoth Cave National Park hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lexington.

Explore Lexington's surroundings by going to Cincinnati (Ghost & Vampire Tours & JACK Cincinnati Casino), Braxton Brewing Company (in Covington) and Frankfort (Castle & Key Distillery & Kentucky River Tours). Next up on the itinerary: try your luck at Keeneland, contemplate the long history of Mary Todd Lincoln House, sample the tasty concoctions at Ethereal Brewing, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bluegrass Distillers.

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You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Louisville.

Louisville is known for nature, museums, and breweries & distilleries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, examine the collection at Kentucky Derby Museum, explore the galleries of Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle), and explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern.

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You can drive from Lexington to Louisville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in November, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly back home.