13 days in Lexington & Capital Region USA Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Louisville Mega Cavern and Kentucky River Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Lebanon (Jesters Winery & Cafe & Limestone Branch Distillery), Castle & Key Distillery (in Frankfort) and Louisville (Thermal Spas & Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery). There's still lots to do: sample the fine beverages at Maker's Mark, steep yourself in history at Ward Hall, sample the tasty concoctions at Woodford Reserve Distillery, and learn about winemaking at Wildside Winery.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Lexington trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Memmingen, Germany to Lexington is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Memmingen in September: high temperatures in Lexington hover around 32°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel to Appomattox.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): witness the site of a historic battle at Appomattox Station Battlefield Park, steep yourself in history at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, then steep yourself in history at McLean House, and finally brush up on your military savvy at The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Appomattox journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Lexington to Appomattox. In September in Appomattox, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can go by car to Chincoteague Island.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): stop by Sundial Books, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then grab your bike and head to Bike Depot. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

To see more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Chincoteague Island visit planner.

You can drive from Appomattox to Chincoteague Island in 5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Chincoteague Island can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Washington DC.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Arlington National Cemetery and National Mall. There's much more to do: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, ponder the world of politics at White House, and get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Washington DC holiday maker website.

Traveling by car from Chincoteague Island to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sharpsburg.

On the 27th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Tolson's Chapel, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Antietam National Cemetery, and then take in the history at Antietam National Battlefield.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Sharpsburg trip itinerary website.

Getting from Washington DC to Sharpsburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Washington DC in September, Sharpsburg is slightly colder at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel back home.