6 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Mammoth Caves National Park is the longest cave system in the world so far discovered.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): hike along Fat Man's Misery and then Head underground at Mammoth Cave.

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Little Rock to Mammoth Cave National Park is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Little Rock in September, expect Mammoth Cave National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 81°F and 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Louisville.

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

Louisville is known for nature, museums, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, try to win big at Churchill Downs, learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, and examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

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You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Versailles.

Versailles is a home rule-class city in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States and is located near Lexington. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): sample the fine beverages at Woodford Reserve Distillery, then see the interesting displays at Ark Encounter, and then learn about winemaking at Equus Run Vineyard & Winery. Here are some ideas for day two: experience rural life at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, relax in the rural setting at Sun Valley Farm, then sample the fine beverages at Buffalo Trace Distillery, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Juniper Hill Park and Golf Course.

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Traveling by car from Louisville to Versailles takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September in Versailles, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 59°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel back home.