54 days in Kentucky Itinerary

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Fly to Nashville International Airport, Drive to Hopkinsville
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Hopkinsville
— 5 nights
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Paducah
— 5 nights
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Bowling Green
— 6 nights
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Campbellsville
— 2 nights
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Danville
— 2 nights
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Berea
— 4 nights
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Richmond
— 2 nights
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Slade
— 3 nights
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Paris
— 2 nights
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Lexington
— 11 nights
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Lawrenceburg
— 2 nights
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Louisville
— 9 nights
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Hopkinsville — 5 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Dover (Surrender House - Dover Hotel, Fort Donelson National Cemetery, &more), The Elk and Bison Prairie (in Golden Pond) and Cadiz (Woodlands Nature Station & Lake Barkley Marina).

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hopkinsville trip planner.

Atlanta to Hopkinsville is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Atlanta to Hopkinsville. In May, daytime highs in Hopkinsville are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Paducah.
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Paducah — 5 nights

Explore Paducah's surroundings by going to Kuttawa Harbor Marina (in Kuttawa), Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run (in Gilbertsville) and Henderson (Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery & Audubon State Park).

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Paducah travel planner.

Traveling by car from Hopkinsville to Paducah takes 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Paducah are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bowling Green.
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Bowling Green — 6 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Cave City (Onyx Cave & Dinosaur World), Mammoth Cave National Park (Nature & Wildlife Tours, Tall Man's Misery, &more) and Sand Cave (in Mammoth Cave).

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Traveling by car from Paducah to Bowling Green takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Bowling Green can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Campbellsville.
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Campbellsville — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): examine the collection at Atkinson-Griffin Log House-Confederate Hospital, then learn about winemaking at Jesters Winery & Cafe, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at The Green Room Day Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Willett Distilling Company, then sample the fine beverages at Maker's Mark, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Limestone Branch Distillery, and finally look for gifts at Awaken Boutique.

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Drive from Bowling Green to Campbellsville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Bowling Green to Campbellsville is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in May, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Danville.
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Danville — 2 nights

On the 20th (Thu), brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Wilderness Trail Distillery, examine the collection at The Great American Dollhouse Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Art Center of the Bluegrass, and finally do a tasting at Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and then awaken your taste buds at Kentucky Wine Tours.

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Explore your travel options from Campbellsville to Danville with the Route module. May in Danville sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Berea.
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Berea — 4 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Mill Springs Mill Park (in Monticello), Book and CD Hut (in Somerset) and Natural Arch Scenic Area (in Parkers Lake). Spend the 25th (Tue) exploring nature at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Berea driving holiday planner.

Drive from Danville to Berea in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Richmond.
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Richmond — 2 nights

On the 26th (Wed), admire the majestic nature at Fort Boonesborough State Park, then examine the collection at Kentucky River Museum, and then take an in-depth tour of Battle of Richmond Visitors Center. On the next day, make a trip to Richmond Area Arts Center, then walk around Battlefield Park, then contemplate the long history of White Hall State Historic Site, and finally relax in the rural setting at Baldwin Farms.

To find maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Richmond online tour itinerary maker.

Richmond is just a short distance from Berea. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in May, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Slade.
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Slade — 3 nights

Explore Slade's surroundings by going to Hurricane Creek Mine Disaster Memorial (in Hyden) and Walking Bridge (in River).

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Slade trip planner.

You can drive from Richmond to Slade in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Paris.
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Paris — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): relax in the rural setting at Claiborne Farm, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Hartfield & Co., then take an in-depth tour of Bluegrass Heritage Museum, and finally get into the urban bustle at Cane Ridge Meetinghouse. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the views from Colville Covered Bridge, take in the exciting artwork at EAT Gallery, then head outdoors with EarthJoy TreeHouse Adventures, and finally experience rural life at Runnymede Farm.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Paris tour planner.

You can drive from Slade to Paris in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Paris are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Lexington.
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Lexington — 11 nights

Horse Capital of the World

Explore Lexington's surroundings by going to Newport Aquarium (in Newport), Covington (Roebling Murals on the Floodwalls of Covington, KY & George Rogers Clark Park) and Boone County Distilling Co. (in Independence). There's still lots to do: sample the fine beverages at Castle & Key Distillery, bet on a winner at Keeneland, see the interesting displays at Kentucky Horse Park, and get to know the resident critters at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Lexington trip planner.

Traveling by car from Paris to Lexington takes an hour. In June, daytime highs in Lexington are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lawrenceburg.
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Lawrenceburg — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Coolmore America - Ashford Stud, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Woodford Reserve Distillery, and then do a tasting at Rising Sons Home Farm Winery. On the 14th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: sample the fine beverages at Four Roses, then relax in the rural setting at Sun Valley Farm, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Wild Turkey Distillery.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Lawrenceburg itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lexington to Lawrenceburg takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Lawrenceburg, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 9 nights

Derby City

Explore Louisville's surroundings by going to La Grange Railroad Museum (in La Grange), Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum (in Elizabethtown) and Bardstown (Barton 1792 Distillery & Old Bardstown Village Civil War Museum). There's lots more to do: gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, see the interesting displays at Kentucky Derby Museum, sample the fine beverages at Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery, and explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Louisville route tool.

Drive from Lawrenceburg to Louisville in an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.
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Kentucky travel guide

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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.
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