12 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Lost River Cave, then see the interesting displays at National Corvette Museum, then bet on your favorite at NCM Motorsports Park, and finally walk around Fountain Square Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Echo River, Head underground at Mammoth Cave, and then hike along Fat Man's Misery.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Bowling Green visit planner.

Lexington to Bowling Green is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In April in Bowling Green, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 47°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Paducah.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): make a trip to Floodwall Murals, explore the world behind art at The National Quilt Museum, then sample the fine beverages at The Moonshine Company, and finally learn about winemaking at Purple Toad Winery.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Paducah trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bowling Green to Paducah takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Paducah can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Louisville.

Explore Louisville's surroundings by going to Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum (in Elizabethtown), Kentucky September 11th Memorial (in Radcliff) and Maker's Mark (in Loretto). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, snap pictures at The Big Four Bridge, and sample the fine beverages at Limestone Branch Distillery.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Louisville road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Paducah to Louisville takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paducah to Louisville. In April in Louisville, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lexington.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lexington: Frankfort (Castle & Key Distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, &more), Versailles (Sun Valley Farm & Woodford Reserve Distillery) and Claiborne Farm (in Paris). There's still lots to do: catch the contagious excitement of Keeneland, experience rural life at Godolphin, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at James E. Pepper Distillery.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Lexington trip site.

Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Lexington can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel back home.