9 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Red River Gorge Geological Area. Change things up with these side-trips from Lexington: Nada Tunnel (in Stanton), Louisville Mega Cavern (in Louisville) and Kentucky Reptile Zoo (in Slade). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Mary Todd Lincoln House and look for all kinds of wild species at Coolmore America - Ashford Stud.

Plan my trip to Lexington with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

London, UK to Lexington is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Lexington is minus 5 hours. Traveling from London in August, things will get a bit warmer in Lexington: highs are around 34°C and lows about 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bowling Green.

Family-friendly places like Mammoth Cave and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum will thrill your kids. Step out of the city life by going to Lost River Cave and Diamond Caverns. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bowling Green: Cave City (Kayaking & Canoeing, Dinosaur World, &more), Mammoth Cave National Park (Tall Man's Misery, Fat Man's Misery, &more) and Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo (in Horse Cave).

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Traveling by car from Lexington to Bowling Green takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lexington to Bowling Green due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Bowling Green can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.