Summer Break Roadtrip from Chicago

We love this Kentucky summer roadtrip itinerary from Coffee, Books & Yoga. This family-friendly vacation showcases the many fun outdoor activities, unique places to stay and interesting restaurants in Hart County.

🚗Check it out and make plans to visit soon!

Hart County outdoor activities

Less than 6 hours away, Kentucky has officially become our favorite driveable getaway from Chicago

💙We’ve now made this trip FOUR times, and honestly… that probably tells you everything you need to know.

We always stay in Hart County near the Mammoth Caves, and every time we go, we find another reason to love it. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, slower-paced small-town charm, outdoor fun, and family memories.

✨Scroll through for all of our favorites:

⛺️Where to stay

Hart County outdoor activities

🍴Where to eat

Hart County restaurants
Hart county restaurants

🐫What to do

Hart County outdoor activities
Hart County outdoor activities
Hart County outdoor activities

📍Hidden gems + stops worth making along the way

Hart County shopping

If you’re looking for an easy road trip that feels like a true getaway without hopping on a plane, add Kentucky to your list ASAP, and follow @coffeebooksandyoga for more itineraries to “borrow” as your own! Trust me on this one. 🙌”