6 days in Kentucky Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Elizabethtown (The Elizabethtown Nature Park, Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: Head underground at Louisville Mega Cavern, sample the fine beverages at Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, see the interesting displays at Kentucky Derby Museum, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Louisville visit website.

Washington DC to Louisville is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 43°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) 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.

On the 29th (Sun), sample the fine beverages at James E. Pepper Distillery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at West Sixth Brewing, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): sample the fine beverages at Woodford Reserve Distillery, gain some tasty knowledge on Kentucky River Tours, and then sample the fine beverages at Buffalo Trace Distillery.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Lexington trip planner.

You can drive from Louisville to Lexington in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In January in Lexington, expect temperatures between 41°F during the day and 24°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can fly back home.