6 days in Cincinnati & Kentucky Itinerary

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Cincinnati
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Louisville
— 1 night
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Lexington
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Cincinnati — 1 night

The Queen of the West

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Weston Art Gallery and then meet the residents at Newport Aquarium.

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Philadelphia to Cincinnati is an approximately 9-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in April, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 1 night

Derby City

On the 3rd (Mon), see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, then examine the collection at Kentucky Derby Museum, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern.

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Traveling by car from Cincinnati to Louisville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in April, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lexington.
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Museums · Parks · Nature
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Lexington — 2 nights

Horse Capital of the World

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sun Valley Farm and Kentucky Horse Park. Venture out of the city with trips to High Bridge Park (in Wilmore) and Claiborne Farm (in Paris). Next up on the itinerary: experience rural life at Taylor Made Farm, get engrossed in the history at Hopemont, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Getting from Louisville to Lexington by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April in Lexington, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Wildlife · Tours · Outdoors · Museums
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Kentucky travel guide

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Caves · Distilleries · Specialty Museums
The Bluegrass State
A diverse region of sprawling farmland and rich cultural heritage, Kentucky is the birthplace of American horse racing and home to the world-famous Kentucky Derby. While the cities of Lexington and Louisville experience the majority of the state's tourism, Kentucky is also a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts with its array of natural attractions, including the Cumberland Gap and the world's longest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park. Take a tour through original Civil War battlefields to delve into the nation's history, or head to one of the many bourbon distilleries to learn more about Kentucky's most famous export.
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