60 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Corbin is a home rule-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Kids will appreciate attractions like Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Cumberland Inn & Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Pine Mountain State Resort Park (in Pineville), Monticello (Wayne County Historical Museum & Mill Springs Mill Park) and Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (in Jamestown). Spend the 26th (Tue) exploring nature at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Harland Sanders Cafe And Museum, identify plant and animal life at Cumberland Point Recreational Area, and explore the striking landscape of Daniel Boone National Forest.

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Birmingham to Corbin is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Birmingham to Corbin is 1 hour. Traveling from Birmingham in October, things will get little chillier in Corbin: highs are around 71°F and lows about 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lexington.

Known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington boasts a thriving economy resting largely on its thoroughbred racehorse industry.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Unique Horse Farm Tours and Kentucky Horse Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Ark Encounter (in Williamstown), Creation Museum (in Petersburg) and Versailles (Pin Oak Stud & Sun Valley Farm). There's lots more to do: relax in the rural setting at Mill Ridge Farm, admire the majestic nature at Natural Bridge State Resort Park, identify plant and animal life at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, and examine the collection at The Great American Dollhouse Museum.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lexington trip planning site.

Getting from Corbin to Lexington by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in October, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Newport.

Newport is a home rule-class city at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. Kids will enjoy Newport Aquarium and Newport on the Levee. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newport: EarthJoy TreeHouse Adventures (in Brooksville) and Kentucky Gateway Museum Center (in Maysville). And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge, let little ones run wild at George Rogers Clark Park, examine the collection at Behringer-Crawford Museum, and stroll around Devou Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Newport sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Lexington to Newport in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Newport can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Louisville.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Louisville Mega Cavern and Kentucky Derby Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Louisville: Taylorsville (Taylorsville Lake State Park & Brashears Creek), Kentucky September 11th Memorial (in Radcliff) and Elizabethtown (American Legion Park, Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, get to know the resident critters at Louisville Zoo, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and relax in the rural setting at Gallrein Farms.

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Traveling by car from Newport to Louisville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can drive to Bowling Green.

Bowling Green is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Family-friendly places like Mammoth Cave and Lost River Cave will thrill your kids. Explore Bowling Green's surroundings by going to Mammoth Cave National Park (Cedar Sink Trail, Green River, &more), Diamond Caverns (in Park City) and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum (in Horse Cave). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at National Corvette Museum, stop by Detweiler's Country Store, join the crowd at NCM Motorsports Park, and Head underground at Onyx Cave.

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Traveling by car from Louisville to Bowling Green takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Bowling Green can reach 51°F, while at night they dip to 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Paducah.

Paducah is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The National Quilt Museum and Twin Lakes Antique Mall. Explore Paducah's surroundings by going to Golden Pond (The Elk and Bison Prairie & Land Between the Lakes NRA, Golden Pond Visitor Center & Planetarium), Columbus-Belmont State Park (in Columbus) and Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross (in Wickliffe). The adventure continues: make a trip to Floodwall Murals, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run, get engrossed in the history at Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland.

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Traveling by car from Bowling Green to Paducah takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in December, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.