Destinations Explored
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Indianapolis, IN
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Louisville, OH
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Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
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Shawnee National Forest, IL
Key Highlights
Hike to and through the abandoned amusement park of Rose Island
Explore the caves and 53,000 acres of beautiful forest at Mammoth Cave National Park
Hike one of the most picturesque parts of Midwest at the Garden of the Gods
Best Times to Visit
April - October
Sample Trip Itinerary
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Indianapolis
3 hour and 30 minute drive from Chicago
Accommodation in Indianapolis
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Louisville
2-hour drive from Indianapolis to Louisville
Accommodation in Louisville
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Mammoth Cave National Park
2-hour drive from Louisville to Mammoth Cave National Park
Accommodation in Mammoth Cave National Park
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Shawnee National Forest Area
3-hour drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Shawnee National Forest
Accommodation in Shawnee National Forest Area
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Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, OH, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, Shawnee National Forest, IL
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Testimonials
Journy helps thousands of travelers a year plan their dream trips to 75+ destinations around the world.
Carol’s Family Trip to Japan
“The experience was out of this world! Anything that we requested or that we were interested in, Sarah was able to accommodate it for us.”
Omar’s London & Paris Family Vacation with Kids
“We really enjoyed the mix of cultural, food and shopping experiences. Most of all, it was great to hit the ground with a plan for each day, but also improvise depending on how our kids were feeling.”
Deborah & Lew’s 25th Wedding Anniversary in Italy
“Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I had some specific ideas about what to see—what art, what part of the countryside, etc. Elena (our trip designer) was very patient with me as we worked out just the right itinerary.”
Carol’s Family Trip to Japan
“The experience was out of this world! Anything that we requested or that we were interested in, Sarah was able to accommodate it for us.”
Omar’s London & Paris Family Vacation with Kids
“We really enjoyed the mix of cultural, food and shopping experiences. Most of all, it was great to hit the ground with a plan for each day, but also improvise depending on how our kids were feeling.”
Deborah & Lew’s 25th Wedding Anniversary in Italy
“Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I had some specific ideas about what to see—what art, what part of the countryside, etc. Elena (our trip designer) was very patient with me as we worked out just the right itinerary.”
Carol’s Family Trip to Japan
“The experience was out of this world! Anything that we requested or that we were interested in, Sarah was able to accommodate it for us.”
Omar’s London & Paris Family Vacation with Kids
“We really enjoyed the mix of cultural, food and shopping experiences. Most of all, it was great to hit the ground with a plan for each day, but also improvise depending on how our kids were feeling.”
Deborah & Lew’s 25th Wedding Anniversary in Italy
“Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I had some specific ideas about what to see—what art, what part of the countryside, etc. Elena (our trip designer) was very patient with me as we worked out just the right itinerary.”