37 days in Lexington, Los Angeles & Kansas City Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lexington: Kentucky Artisan Distillery (in Crestwood), Louisville (Distillery Tours, The Speed Art Museum, &more) and Paris (Claiborne Farm & Runnymede Farm). And it doesn't end there: try your luck at Keeneland, get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, relax in the rural setting at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Castle & Key Distillery.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lexington planning site.

New York City to Lexington is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from New York City in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Lexington, with highs around 68°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can fly to Los Angeles.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, &more), San Diego (The Unconditional Surrender, USS Midway Museum, &more) and La Jolla (Cuvier Park - The Wedding Bowl & La Jolla Cove). Pack the 7th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Pack the 8th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Getty Center, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and admire the majestic nature at Topanga State Park.

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Getting from Lexington to Los Angeles by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Lexington to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly to Kansas City.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kansas City: Richard Allen Cultural Center (in Leavenworth), Weston (Pirtle Winery & Holladay Distillery) and Blue Spring (in Ellington). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, sample the fine beverages at Tom's Town Distilling Co., brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Kansas City Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Kansas City. In May in Kansas City, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.