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Things to see in London, Kentucky (United States): 22 places and when to go
London, Kentucky is a town in United States, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), Hiking (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Harland Sanders Café and Museum, Christ Church Cathedral and East Main Street Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.1289, -84.0834
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · History (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 632 km as the crow flies
What to see in London, Kentucky
The places in and around London, Kentucky, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Harland Sanders Café and MuseumHistoric commercial building in Kentucky, United States19 km
- Christ Church CathedralSeat of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky109 km
- East Main Street BridgeRoad bridge in Corbin, Kentucky20 km
- Lexington County MuseumNature · Museums and art434 km
- Barrel House DistilleryDistillery110 km
- Blue Stallion Brewing CompanyBrewery110 km
- Canadian River Valley Vinayard & WineryWinery1,214 km
- Country Boy BrewingBrewery109 km
- Devil's Backbone Outpost BreweryBrewery421 km
- Elevated Wake ParkWith kids384 km
- Ethereal BrewingBrewery110 km
- HazelwoodBrewery436 km
- James Pepper DistilleryDistillery110 km
- Jean Farris Winery & BistroWinery93 km
- Junius Lindsay VineyardWinery365 km
- Rock House BrewingBrewery109 km
- Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek"Hiking14 km
- Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 25 "Big Dog"Hiking17 km
- Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake"Hiking23 km
- Talon Winery & VineyardsWinery92 km
- The Wrigley Taproom & EateryBrewery20 km
- West Sixth BreweryBrewery110 km
When to go to London, Kentucky
The best time to visit London, Kentucky is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulBest time14:19
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to London, Kentucky
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 632 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arlington16 places24 km
- Lexington, Kentucky9 places109 km
- Marietta8 places114 km
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee26 places126 km
- Knoxville, Tennessee11 places130 km
- Frankfort, Kentucky15 places138 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in London, Kentucky?
The best known: Harland Sanders Café and Museum, Christ Church Cathedral, East Main Street Bridge, Lexington County Museum. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit London, Kentucky?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to London, Kentucky?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 632 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with London, Kentucky as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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