5 days in Louisville Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Louisville: Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum (in Elizabethtown), Lexington (Unique Horse Farm Tours & Kentucky Horse Park) and Mammoth Cave (in Mammoth Cave National Park). The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, examine the collection at Kentucky Derby Museum, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Louisville travel planner.

In June, daytime highs in Louisville are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F.