7 days in Kentucky Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kentucky tour itinerary planner
Start: Allentown
Bus to Newark Airport, Fly to Mammoth Cave National Park
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Mammoth Cave National Park
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Louisville
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Lexington
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Covington
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Drive to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, Drive to Allentown
End: Allentown
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Mammoth Cave National Park — 1 day

On the 20th (Mon), stroll through Fat Man's Misery and then Head underground at Mammoth Cave.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Mammoth Cave National Park online sightseeing planner.
Allentown to Mammoth Cave National Park is an approximately 7-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Allentown to Mammoth Cave National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Allentown in March, you will find days in Mammoth Cave National Park are somewhat warmer (56°F), and nights are about the same (35°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Mammoth Cave National Park online sightseeing planner.
Allentown to Mammoth Cave National Park is an approximately 7-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Allentown to Mammoth Cave National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Allentown in March, you will find days in Mammoth Cave National Park are somewhat warmer (56°F), and nights are about the same (35°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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Louisville — 2 nights

Derby City
Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): see the interesting displays at Kentucky Derby Museum, then try your luck at Churchill Downs, and then Head underground at Louisville Mega Cavern. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Angel's Envy Distillery, and then gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour.
To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Louisville trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville due to the time zone difference. In March, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Lexington.
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To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Louisville trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville due to the time zone difference. In March, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Lexington.
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Lexington — 2 nights

Horse Capital of the World
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Kentucky Horse Park and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Castle & Key Distillery. On your second day here, get a dose of the wild on Unique Horse Farm Tours, then sample the fine beverages at Buffalo Trace Distillery, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Woodford Reserve Distillery, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bourbon 30 Spirits Distillery.
To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lexington trip planner.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Lexington, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Covington.
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To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lexington trip planner.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Lexington, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Covington.
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Covington — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Newport Aquarium and then see the interesting displays at Ark Encounter. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around George Rogers Clark Park, then get the lay of the land with Riverside Food Tours, and then learn more about the world around you at Creation Museum.
For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Covington trip maker.
Getting from Lexington to Covington by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in March, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive back home.
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For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Covington trip maker.
Getting from Lexington to Covington by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in March, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive back home.
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Kentucky travel guide
The Bluegrass State
A diverse region of sprawling farmland and rich cultural heritage, Kentucky is the birthplace of American horse racing and home to the world-famous Kentucky Derby. While the cities of Lexington and Louisville experience the majority of the state's tourism, Kentucky is also a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts with its array of natural attractions, including the Cumberland Gap and the world's longest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park. Take a tour through original Civil War battlefields to delve into the nation's history, or head to one of the many bourbon distilleries to learn more about Kentucky's most famous export.