16 days in Knoxville, Louisville & Wichita Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park and East Tennesse Historical Society. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Ijams Nature Center and Room Escape Games. Explore Knoxville's surroundings by going to Hollywood Star Cars Museum (in Gatlinburg) and Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show (in Pigeon Forge). There's lots more to do: gain insight at University of Tennessee, admire the masterpieces at Knoxville Museum of Art, walk around World's Fair Park, and make a trip to The Emporium Center for Arts and Crafts.

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Nashville to Knoxville is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. August in Knoxville sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Louisville.

Bring the kids along to Louisville Mega Cavern and Louisville Waterfront Park. Explore hidden gems such as Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Marengo Cave. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Louisville: Cave City (Onyx Cave & Dinosaur World), Corydon (Indiana Caverns & Harrison County Discovery Center) and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum (in Horse Cave). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 6th (Sun) at Kentucky Kingdom. There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Cave Hill Cemetery, find something for the whole family at Santa's Candy Castle, take an in-depth tour of Locust Grove, and don't miss a visit to Heigold House Facade.

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You can drive from Knoxville to Louisville in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August in Louisville, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to fly to Wichita.

Family-friendly places like Sedgwick County Zoo and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will thrill your kids. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Great Plains Nature Center and Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House. Explore Wichita's surroundings by going to Hutchinson (Hutchinson Zoo & Dillon Nature Center).

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You can fly from Louisville to Wichita in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Louisville to Wichita due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Wichita are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.