18 days in Bourbon, Horses & History Itinerary

Loretto is a home rule-class city in Marion County, Kentucky, United States. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek. Go for a jaunt from Loretto to Hodgenville to see The Lincoln Museum about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Limestone Branch Distillery, immerse yourself in nature at Lincoln Homestead State Park, do a tasting at Jesters Winery & Cafe, and cruise along Bluegrass Pkwy.

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Honolulu to Loretto is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Honolulu to Loretto. While traveling from Honolulu, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Loretto, ranging from highs of 67°F to lows of 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Louisville.

Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Stitzel-Weller Distillery and Old Forester Distilling. Your inner history buff will appreciate Locust Grove and Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Louisville: Elizabethtown (Freeman Lake Park, Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, &more), Bernheim Arboretum & Forest (in Clermont) and Bardstown (Distillery Tours, Preservation Distillery, &more). There's lots more to do: stroll around Cherokee Park, take in the exciting artwork at Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery, engage your brain at Kentucky Science Center, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery.

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Traveling by car from Loretto to Louisville takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in April, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.