32 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Bowling Green is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bowling Green: Casey Jones Distillery (in Hopkinsville), MB Roland Distillery (in Pembroke) and Carrico Park Square (in Russellville). The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave, trek along Cedar Sink Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Green River, and take an in-depth tour of Aviation Heritage Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Bowling Green travel route builder app.

Boracay, Philippines to Bowling Green is an approximately 27.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. The time zone changes from Philippine Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -14 hour difference. While traveling from Boracay, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Bowling Green, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Paducah.

Paducah is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Explore Paducah's surroundings by going to Henderson (gabbi's Boutique & Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery), Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross (in Wickliffe) and Adsmore House & Gardens (in Princeton). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The National Quilt Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, appreciate the history behind Wacinton Sculpture, and learn about winemaking at Purple Toad Winery.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Paducah driving holiday tool.

Traveling by car from Bowling Green to Paducah takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Paducah sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Corbin.

Corbin is a home rule-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Natural Arch Scenic Area and then admire the sheer force of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

To see ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Corbin trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Paducah to Corbin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lexington.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Lexington side-trips: Frankfort (Floral Clock, Cove Springs Park, &more), Claiborne Farm (in Paris) and Versailles (Woodford Reserve Distillery & Sun Valley Farm). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Ark Encounter, experience rural life at Mill Ridge Farm, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and get a new perspective on nature at Creation Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Lexington day trip site.

You can drive from Corbin to Lexington in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. May in Lexington sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Newport.

Newport is a home rule-class city at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Newport Aquarium, let little ones run wild at George Rogers Clark Park, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at New Riff Distillery, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Wooden Cask Brewery Company. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Vent Haven Museum, walk around Devou Park, and then whizz through the canopy at EarthJoy TreeHouse Adventures.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Newport online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Lexington to Newport in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Newport, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Louisville.

Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Louisville: Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum (in Elizabethtown), Maker's Mark (in Loretto) and Kentucky September 11th Memorial (in Radcliff). And it doesn't end there: learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, see the interesting displays at Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle), enjoy some diversion at Churchill Downs, and snap pictures at The Big Four Bridge.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Louisville trip planner.

Drive from Newport to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Newport in June, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Louisville. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.