South Central Kentucky Travel Guide
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College Hill Historic District
If you're spending some time in College Hill Historic District, Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science and Brims Children s Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Bowling Green
While visiting Downtown Bowling Green, you might make a stop by sights like Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Bowling Green Ballpark.
Eastland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Eastland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like CrossWinds Golf Course and Carroll Knicely Conference Center.
Shawnee Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shawnee Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Lost River Cave and Carroll Knicely Conference Center.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Room was perfect staff was courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
I didn’t use the pool
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG
I was pleasantly surprised by how nice these rooms were! Staybridge was one of the less expensive hotels in the area, so I wasn’t sure what I was getting, but boy…they blew it out of the water. Staff was excellent, very nice and accommodating at all hours. Check-in and check-out were both super easy. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals
Good stay clean property nice and quiet
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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Popular places to visit
Mammoth Cave National Park
Journey toward the center of the earth as you discover the world’s largest known cave system, one of Kentucky’s great hidden secrets.
National Corvette Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, a lovely green space in Jamestown. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the fishing spots.
Kentucky Downs
Why not try your luck with a visit to Kentucky Downs during your time in Franklin? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the cafes and restaurants.
Dinosaur World
You can take time to visit Dinosaur World during your travels to Cave City. You can seek out the horse riding in this family-friendly area.
Dale Hollow Lake State Park
You can take time to visit Dale Hollow Lake State Park during your travels to Burkesville. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
