18 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Minneapolis
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Louisville
— 2 nights
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Bowling Green
— 2 nights
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Lexington
— 1 night
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Floyd
— 1 night
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Abingdon
— 2 nights
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Gatlinburg
— 4 nights
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
— 5 nights
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End: Minneapolis
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Louisville — 2 nights
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Derby City
Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Louisville: Frankfort (Castle & Key Distillery & Floral Clock), Maker's Mark (in Loretto) and Limestone Branch Distillery (in Lebanon). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, stop by Art Eatables, gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, and examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Louisville online trip maker.
Minneapolis to Louisville is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. While traveling from Minneapolis, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Louisville, ranging from highs of 82°F to lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bowling Green.
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Bowling Green — 2 nights
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Bowling Green is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): join the crowd at NCM Motorsports Park, hike along Fat Man's Misery, then trek along Tall Man's Misery, and finally sample the fine beverages at Dueling Grounds Distillery. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Green River, Head underground at Mammoth Cave, and then explore the activities along Echo River.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Bowling Green sightseeing planner.
Getting from Louisville to Bowling Green by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Louisville to Bowling Green due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in September, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Lexington.
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Getting from Louisville to Bowling Green by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Louisville to Bowling Green due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in September, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Lexington.
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Lexington — 1 night
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Horse Capital of the World
Known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington boasts a thriving economy resting largely on its thoroughbred racehorse industry.Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): relax in the rural setting at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at West Sixth Brewing, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at James E. Pepper Distillery.
To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Lexington trip planner.
Getting from Bowling Green to Lexington by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bowling Green to Lexington. In September, daytime highs in Lexington are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Floyd.
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Floyd — 1 night
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Floyd is a town in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Mabry Mill, tour the pleasant surroundings at Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, then find something for the whole family at Buffalo Mountain Ziplines, and finally identify plant and animal life at Rocky Knob Recreational Area.
To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Floyd road trip tool.
You can drive from Lexington to Floyd in 6 hours. Traveling from Lexington in September, expect nights in Floyd to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are little chillier, around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Abingdon.
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You can drive from Lexington to Floyd in 6 hours. Traveling from Lexington in September, expect nights in Floyd to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are little chillier, around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Abingdon.
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Abingdon — 2 nights
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Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Roanoke. Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Grayson Highlands State Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Shuttle Shack, and then hike along Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore by horseback at Virginia Creeper Trail Club, get engrossed in the history at The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, then find something for the whole family at Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park, then sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Hills Distillery, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Benjamin Walls Gallery.
For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Abingdon route planner.
Drive from Floyd to Abingdon in 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Abingdon are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Gatlinburg.
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Drive from Floyd to Abingdon in 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Abingdon are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg — 4 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.Step out of Gatlinburg with an excursion to Tennessee Legend Distillery - Winfield Dunn Parkway in Sevierville--about 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, find something for the whole family at Dollywood, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines.
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Gatlinburg trip itinerary app.
Getting from Abingdon to Gatlinburg by car takes about 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 5 nights
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A Wondrous Diversity of Life
Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area, hike along Alum Cave Trail, and stroll through Grotto Falls Parking.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip app.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance from Gatlinburg. In September in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
