22 days in Kansas & Kentucky Itinerary
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Start: Dusseldorf
Fly to Kansas City International Airport, Drive to Overland Park
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Overland Park
— 2 nights
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Topeka
— 2 nights
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Wichita
— 3 nights
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Paducah
— 2 nights
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Mammoth Cave National Park
— 3 nights
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Louisville
— 4 nights
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Lexington
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Dusseldorf
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Overland Park — 2 nights
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Overland Park is known for fun & games, nightlife, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: meet the residents at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, see the interesting displays at 1950s All-Electric House, stroll around Antioch Park, and appreciate the history behind Korean War Veterans Memorial.
To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Overland Park online road trip planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Overland Park is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Overland Park due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Topeka.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Overland Park online road trip planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Overland Park is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Overland Park due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Topeka.
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Shawnee, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site, Moon Marble Company, Thompson Barn, Antioch Park
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Topeka — 2 nights
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On the 27th (Thu), view the masterpieces at Phoenix Gallery, then contemplate the long history of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, then examine the collection at Evel Knievel Museum, and finally ponder the world of politics at Kansas State Capitol Building. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: let little ones run wild at Lake Shawnee, take an in-depth tour of Museum of History, and then get a sense of history and politics at Cedar Crest.
To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Topeka sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Overland Park to Topeka takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Wichita.
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To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Topeka sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Overland Park to Topeka takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Wichita.
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Wichita — 3 nights
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Explore Wichita's surroundings by going to Hutchinson (Strataca & Cosmosphere).
To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Wichita trip site.
Traveling by car from Topeka to Wichita takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Paducah.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Wichita trip site.
Traveling by car from Topeka to Wichita takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Paducah.
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Paducah — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): take in the waterfront at Paducah Riverwalk, then do a tasting at Purple Toad Winery, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Land Between the Lakes NRA, Golden Pond Visitor Center & Planetarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed): make a trip to Floodwall Murals, then explore the world behind art at The National Quilt Museum, then examine the collection at Paducah Distilled Spirits, and finally explore the activities along Kentucky Lake.
For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Paducah online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Wichita to Paducah in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Paducah can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Paducah online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Wichita to Paducah in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Paducah can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Mammoth Cave National Park — 3 nights
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Mammoth Cave National Park is known for nature, trails, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Mammoth Cave, explore the activities along Green River, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, and hike along Tall Man's Misery.
To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mammoth Cave National Park trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Paducah to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Louisville.
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Traveling by car from Paducah to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 4 nights
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Derby City
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Louisville: Bowling Green (National Corvette Museum & NCM Motorsports Park), Lux Row Distillers (in Bardstown) and Cub Run Cave (in Cub Run). There's much more to do: Head underground at Louisville Mega Cavern, examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Maker's Mark, and stop by Art Eatables.
To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Louisville online journey planner.
You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Louisville are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.
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You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Louisville are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.
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Bowling Green, Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Maker's Mark, Lux Row Distillers, Limestone Branch Distillery
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Lexington — 4 nights
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Horse Capital of the World
Venture out of the city with trips to Ark Encounter (in Williamstown), Versailles (Woodford Reserve Distillery & Sun Valley Farm) and Creation Museum (in Petersburg). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Kentucky Horse Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Salato Wildlife Education Center, relax in the rural setting at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, and make a trip to Floral Clock.
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Drive from Louisville to Lexington in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Lexington, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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Drive from Louisville to Lexington in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Lexington, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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Generally considered the geographical center of the country, Kansas is a state rich in history, having served as home to diverse Native American tribes for thousands of years before European settlement. Once called "Bleeding Kansas" because of violent clashes between abolitionists and pro-slavery settlers, Kansas now carries the nickname the "Sunflower State," earned because of its massive production of sunflowers, corn, wheat, and sorghum. In addition to agriculture, the state is also known as an aviation hub. Sightseeing is easy, as wide-open spaces dominate the landscape of the western two-thirds of the state, which includes some of the only remaining native tallgrass prairie in the nation. Eastern Kansas contains rolling hills and most of the major cities, which draw tourism with their lively art, nightlife, and music scenes.
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