9 days in Mammoth Cave National Park & Lexington Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): get to know the resident critters at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and then trek along Cedar Sink Trail. On the next day, Head underground at Diamond Caverns, then Head underground at Mammoth Cave, and then trek along Fat Man's Misery.

To find maps and tourist information, refer to the Mammoth Cave National Park day trip site.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Mammoth Cave National Park. In April, daytime highs in Mammoth Cave National Park are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lexington.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lexington: Kentucky Artisan Distillery (in Crestwood), Castle & Key Distillery (in Frankfort) and Louisville (Distillery Tours, Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, &more). There's lots more to do: bet on a winner at Keeneland, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, browse the exhibits of Kentucky Horse Park, and experience rural life at Taylor Made Farm.

To see more things to do and other tourist information, read our Lexington day trip planning website.

You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington in 2.5 hours. Another option is to 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. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in April, and nighttime lows around 46°F.