20 days in Kentucky Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kentucky trip builder
Start: Atlanta
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Lexington
— 4 nights
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Petersburg
— 1 night
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Louisville
— 6 nights
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Loretto
— 1 night
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Owensboro
— 4 nights
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Mammoth Cave National Park
— 3 nights
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End: Atlanta
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Lexington — 4 nights
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Horse Capital of the World
Change things up with these side-trips from Lexington: Ark Encounter (in Williamstown), Frankfort (Kentucky River Tours, Buffalo Trace Distillery, &more) and Boone County Distilling Co. (in Independence). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Kentucky Horse Park, experience rural life at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, try your luck at Keeneland, and sample the fine beverages at James E. Pepper Distillery.
To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lexington route planner.
Atlanta to Lexington is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 67°F in Lexington. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Petersburg.
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To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lexington route planner.
Atlanta to Lexington is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 67°F in Lexington. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Petersburg.
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Petersburg — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): walk around England Idlewild Park, learn more about the world around you at Creation Museum, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Dinsmore Homestead.
To see ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Petersburg travel planner.
Traveling by car from Lexington to Petersburg takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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To see ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Petersburg travel planner.
Traveling by car from Lexington to Petersburg takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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Louisville — 6 nights
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Derby City
Explore Louisville's surroundings by going to Elizabethtown (Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum & Freeman Lake Park) and Lux Row Distillers (in Bardstown). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, try to win big at Churchill Downs, and explore the galleries of Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle).
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Louisville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Petersburg to Louisville in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in July, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Loretto.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Louisville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Petersburg to Louisville in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in July, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Loretto.
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Loretto — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Abbey of Gethsemani, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Maker's Mark, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Limestone Branch Distillery, and finally do a tasting at Jesters Winery & Cafe.
To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Loretto trip maker.
You can drive from Louisville to Loretto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Owensboro.
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To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Loretto trip maker.
You can drive from Louisville to Loretto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Owensboro.
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Owensboro — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Owensboro: Bowling Green (NCM Motorsports Park, National Corvette Museum, &more), Paducah (Floodwall Murals, The National Quilt Museum, &more) and John James Audubon Museum (in Henderson).
To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Owensboro online trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Loretto to Owensboro with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Loretto to Owensboro. July in Owensboro sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Owensboro online trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Loretto to Owensboro with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Loretto to Owensboro. July in Owensboro sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Mammoth Cave National Park — 3 nights
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Mammoth Cave National Park is known for nature, trails, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave, hike along Fat Man's Misery, explore the activities along Echo River, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
For photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Mammoth Cave National Park travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Owensboro to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 2 hours. In July, daytime highs in Mammoth Cave National Park are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Mammoth Cave National Park travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Owensboro to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 2 hours. In July, daytime highs in Mammoth Cave National Park are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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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.
