9 days in Orlando, New Orleans Plantation Country & Paducah Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Pack the 11th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort. Have a day of magic on the 13th (Mon) at Walt Disney World Resort. Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at Universal's Islands of Adventure, discover the magic at Magic Kingdom Park, admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Orlando vacation planner.

New York City to Orlando is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in June, expect Orlando to be a bit warmer, temps between 91°F and 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to fly to Vacherie.

Vacherie is a small unincorporated community in St. Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): steep yourself in history at San Francisco Plantation, then examine the collection at Whitney Plantation, and then admire the striking features of Oak Alley Plantation.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Vacherie travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to Vacherie takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Orlando to Vacherie, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. June in Vacherie sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to fly to Paducah.

Paducah is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Garden of the Gods (in Harrisburg), Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (in Makanda) and Casey Jones Distillery (in Hopkinsville). Next up on the itinerary: trek along Shawnee Hills and admire the masterpieces at The National Quilt Museum.

For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Paducah journey maker site.

You can fly from Vacherie to Paducah in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Vacherie in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 67°F in Paducah. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.