4 days in Kentucky Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kentucky holiday maker
Start: Dayton
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Lexington
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Louisville
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Lexington — 1 day
Horse Capital of the World
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, see the interesting displays at Aviation Museum of Kentucky, and then do a tasting at Wildside Winery.
For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Lexington trip planning site.
Dayton to Lexington is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Dayton in February: highs in Lexington hover around 47°F, while lows dip to 28°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Lexington trip planning site.
Dayton to Lexington is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Dayton in February: highs in Lexington hover around 47°F, while lows dip to 28°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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Louisville — 3 nights

Derby City
Get some cultural insight at McIntyre's Winery & Berries and Kentucky Wine Tours. Step off the beaten path and head to The Parklands of Floyds Fork and Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons. The adventure continues: boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa, sample the fine beverages at Rabbit Hole Distillery, see the interesting displays at Prohibition Craft Spirits Distillery, and don't miss a visit to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Louisville day trip website.
You can drive from Lexington to Louisville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. February in Louisville sees daily highs of 47°F and lows of 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.
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For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Louisville day trip website.
You can drive from Lexington to Louisville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. February in Louisville sees daily highs of 47°F and lows of 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.