21 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Bill Monroe's Home Place and South Union Shaker Village. Get outdoors at Mammoth Cave and Woodlands Nature Station. Explore Bowling Green's surroundings by going to The Elk and Bison Prairie (in Golden Pond) and Mammoth Cave National Park (Cedar Sink Trail & Nature & Wildlife Tours).

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Austin to Bowling Green is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Austin in March: high temperatures in Bowling Green hover around 58°F and lows are around 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Loretto.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): learn about winemaking at Horseshoe Bend Vineyards and WineryHorseshoe Bend Vineyards and Winery, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Limestone Branch Distillery, and then sample the fine beverages at Maker's Mark. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek, steep yourself in history at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of The Abbey of Gethsemani.

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Getting from Bowling Green to Loretto by car takes about 2 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Bowling Green in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Loretto: temperatures range from 53°F by day to 33°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lexington.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Frankfort Cemetery will appeal to history buffs. Take a break from the city and head to Salato Wildlife Education Center and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Get out of town with these interesting Lexington side-trips: Frankfort (Buffalo Trace Distillery, Governor's Mansion, &more), Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site (in Perryville) and Old Fort Harrod State Park (in Harrodsburg). And it doesn't end there: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at James E. Pepper Distillery, sample the tasty concoctions at Woodford Reserve Distillery, identify plant and animal life at Coolmore America - Ashford Stud, and get engrossed in the history at Mary Todd Lincoln House.

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You can drive from Loretto to Lexington in 1.5 hours. In March in Lexington, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 34°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Louisville.

Get some historical perspective at Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle) and Cave Hill Cemetery. Get in touch with nature at Louisville Mega Cavern and Jefferson Memorial Forest. Get out of town with these interesting Louisville side-trips: Clermont (Bernheim Arboretum & Forest & James B. Beam Distilling Co.), Civil War Fort Duffield (in West Point) and Bardstown (Barton 1792 Distillery, Lux Row Distillers, &more). The adventure continues: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, try to win big at Churchill Downs, identify plant and animal life at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, and see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

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Drive from Lexington to Louisville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.