4 days in Kentucky Itinerary

Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and then gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Mon): examine the collection at Kentucky Derby Museum, then explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Lexington to Louisville is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Louisville are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lexington.

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 14th (Tue): sample the fine beverages at James E. Pepper Distillery, then sample the tasty concoctions at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., then relax in the rural setting at Sun Valley Farm, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at West Sixth Brewing. On the next day, relax in the rural setting at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, then sample the fine beverages at Buffalo Trace Distillery, and then learn insider's secrets on Kentucky River Tours.

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Traveling by car from Louisville to Lexington takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Lexington, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 28°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel back home.