8 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): make a trip to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, stop by Art Eatables, try to win big at Churchill Downs, then examine the collection at Kentucky Derby Museum, and finally view the masterpieces at 21c Museum Hotel. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, and then identify plant and animal life at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Louisville vacation maker website.

Rimouski, Canada to Louisville is an approximately 18-hour flight. You can also drive. In May in Louisville, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.

On the 6th (Sat), explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave, then hike along Cedar Sink Trail, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mammoth Cave National Park online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Louisville to Mammoth Cave National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Louisville to Mammoth Cave National Park due to the time zone difference. In May in Mammoth Cave National Park, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Tater Knob Pottery and Farm and Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Ark Encounter and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Lexington side-trips: Nada Tunnel (in Stanton) and Salato Wildlife Education Center (in Frankfort). The adventure continues: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, experience rural life at Coolmore America - Ashford Stud, and hunt for treasures at Georgetown Peddler's Mall.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Lexington trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Lexington can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.