6 days in Louisville Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Louisville: Mammoth Cave (in Mammoth Cave National Park), Keeneland (in Lexington) and National Corvette Museum (in Bowling Green). There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, try your luck at Churchill Downs, and get to know the resident critters at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Louisville journey planner .

In December, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.