60 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge and Newport Aquarium. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cincinnati Nature Center and John Rankin House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newport: Promont House Museum (in Milford), Great Miami River Trail (in Montgomery) and Maysville (EAT Gallery, National Underground Railroad Museum, &more).

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Louisville to Newport is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Louisville in July since evenings lows in Newport dip to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lexington.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Mary Todd Lincoln House and University of Kentucky. Step off the beaten path and head to Aviation Museum of Kentucky and Mill Ridge Farm. Explore Lexington's surroundings by going to Rising Sons Home Farm Winery (in Lawrenceburg), Frankfort (Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum, Old State Capitol, &more) and Harrodsburg (Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch & Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, stroll around Natural Bridge State Resort Park, get to know the fascinating history of Waveland State Historic Site, and contemplate the long history of Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate.

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Drive from Newport to Lexington in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Lexington can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Corbin.

Family-friendly places like SomerSplash Waterpark and Norris Lake will thrill your kids. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Norris Dam State Park and Frozen Head State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Corbin side-trips: Indian Mountain State Park (in Jellico), Somerset (Book and CD Hut, 27 Twin Drive-In Theatre, &more) and Nancy (Haney's Appledale Farm & Millsprings Battlefield Museum).

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You can drive from Lexington to Corbin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Loretto.

Kids will enjoy Kentucky Railway Museum and Old Frankfort Pike. Explore hidden gems such as The Abbey of Gethsemani and Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek. Explore Loretto's surroundings by going to Horseshoe Bend Vineyards and WineryHorseshoe Bend Vineyards and Winery (in Willisburg), Hodgenville (The Lincoln Museum & Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park) and Springhill Winery (in Bloomfield).

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Traveling by car from Corbin to Loretto takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 63°F. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll travel to Paducah.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at River Discovery Center and Kentucky Lake. Bring the kids along to Discovery Park of America and Boo Rochman Memorial Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Paducah: Kuttawa Harbor Marina (in Kuttawa), Venture River Water Park (in Eddyville) and Adsmore House & Gardens (in Princeton).

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Drive from Loretto to Paducah in 3.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Loretto to Paducah. In August in Paducah, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Owensboro.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Santa's Candy Castle and Santa Claus Museum & Village. Step off the beaten path and head to Smothers Park and John James Audubon Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Owensboro: Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area (in Tell City), Santa Claus (Jim Yellig Park, Santa Claus Post Office, &more) and Jasper (Jasper Riverwalk, Dubois County Museum, &more).

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Traveling by car from Paducah to Owensboro takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bowling Green.

Bring the kids along to Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Historic RailPark & Train Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like NCM Motorsports Park and Aviation Heritage Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bowling Green: Mammoth Cave National Park (Echo River, Cedar Sink Trail, &more), Horse Cave (Mammoth Cave Campground & Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum) and Glasgow (South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, Fort Williams, &more).

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You can drive from Owensboro to Bowling Green in 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Louisville.

Explore hidden gems such as Kentucky Kingdom and Marengo Cave. Kids will enjoy Cave Hill Cemetery and Squire Boone Caverns. Explore Louisville's surroundings by going to Bedford (Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Society, Bluespring Caverns, &more), Mitchell (Virgil I. Gus Grissom Memorial Museum, Spring Mill State Park, &more) and Joe Palooka Statue (in Oolitic). The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, stroll around Louisville Waterfront Park, get curious at WonderLab, and explore the world behind art at The Speed Art Museum.

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You can drive from Bowling Green to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Bowling Green to Louisville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in September, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.