8 days in Kentucky Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kentucky vacation builder
Start: Newark
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Bowling Green
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Louisville
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Lexington
— 4 nights
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End: Newark
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Bowling Green — 1 night
On the 15th (Sat), Head underground at Lost River Cave, look for gifts at Jackson's Orchard & Nursery, and then bet on your favorite at NCM Motorsports Park. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at National Corvette Museum, then Head underground at Mammoth Cave, and then hike along Cedar Sink Trail.
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Newark to Bowling Green is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in October, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Louisville.
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Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Bowling Green trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Newark to Bowling Green is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in October, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 2 nights

Derby City
On the 17th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Kentucky Derby Museum, then Head underground at Louisville Mega Cavern, and then stop by Uptown Art. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, explore the world behind art at 21c Museum Hotel, and then gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour.
To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Louisville trip app.
Getting from Bowling Green to Louisville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bowling Green to Louisville. In October, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.
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To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Louisville trip app.
Getting from Bowling Green to Louisville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bowling Green to Louisville. In October, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.
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Lexington — 4 nights

Horse Capital of the World
Shop till you drop at Damselfly Gallery and The Barrel Market. Let the collections at Ark Encounter and Kentucky Horse Park capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lexington: Woodford Reserve Distillery (in Versailles) and Frankfort (Buffalo Trace Distillery, Salato Wildlife Education Center, &more). There's much more to do: try your luck at Keeneland, get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, and look for all kinds of wild species at Coolmore America - Ashford Stud.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Lexington online journey planner.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Lexington sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Lexington online journey planner.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Lexington sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.