South Central Kentucky, KY
Travel Guide
Visit South Central Kentucky
Where to stay in South Central Kentucky
College Hill Historic District
While visiting College Hill Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science and Brims Children s Museum.
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
When in Eastland Park, you can plan a visit to CrossWinds Golf Course and Carroll Knicely Conference Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Shawnee Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Shawnee Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lost River Cave and Carroll Knicely Conference Center.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG
Breakfast was great, room needed some cleaning (carpet), Hallways needed shampooing, Staff was great 👍, & outside property was average .
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
We were there just to sleep and it was just fine Comfy bed and pillows, if anything the shower didn’t get as hot as I woulda liked but no biggie
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
It was good.. IT was a busy travel day so the place was packed. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
Very Accommodating, I didn’t realize when I booked that the one we booked did not have a TV. They let us switch to one that was bigger and had multiple TV at no additional charge.
Reviewed on 10 October 2025
Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.
The house was perfect size for our purposes. It was great to have a kitchen to cook our meals. We saved tons of money just on food. The host was very good. He gave many suggestions of what to soup and where to eat in the area. He was also very understanding when I told him about some damage caused ...
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave
Everything as shown overall awesome place
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
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Popular places to visit
National Corvette Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Corvette Museum during your travels in Bowling Green. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses 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 savor the coffeehouses and restaurants.
Fountain Square Park
Fountain Square Park is just one of the places to see in Bowling Green, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the bowling alleys.
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.
Western Kentucky University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Western Kentucky University, during your trip to Bowling Green. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the bowling alleys.
- Mammoth Cave National Park
- National Corvette Museum
- Western Kentucky University
- Beech Bend Park
- Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
- Lost River Cave
- Kentucky Downs
- Dinosaur World
- Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
- Bowling Green Ballpark
- Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
- Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Golf Course
- Barren River Lake
- Barren River Lake State Resort Park
- Fountain Square Park
- Lindsey Wilson College
- Nolin Lake State Park
- Nolin River Lake
- Sloan Convention Center
- Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
- Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
- Carroll Knicely Conference Center
- Burnside Marina
- NCM Motorsports Park
- Green River Lake
- Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
- Crystal Onyx Cave
- The Center For Rural Development
- Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum
