Bowling Green, KY

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Bowling Green
Corvettes, butterfly houses and spectacular cave tours await you in Kentucky’s best-kept secret.

Since 1981, every Chevrolet Corvette in the world has come from Bowling Green. That’s not all this early settler city has to offer. Outdoor adventure lands include lush green park areas, groomed golf courses, the spectacular Lost River Cave and fun water parks. 

The National Corvette Museum is located near the assembly plant and features a vast collection of classics, unique prototypes and speedway champions. Informative displays illustrate the engineering, design and history of the famous car. Take a 1-mile (0.6-kilometer) walking tour of the manufacturing plant check the website for tour times and restrictions.

Explore a mysterious waterway at Lost River Cave and Valley Tour. The underground boat tour includes stories about local Native American culture, early European settlers and missing Civil War soldiers. The whole family can learn about Kentucky’s wildlife at the site’s butterfly habitat and nature trails. Tours operate daily, subject to weather conditions call ahead to avoid disappointment. 

Visit the heart of Bowling Green, Fountain Square Park, located downtown. This area was a key site for the city’s development, housing the courthouse, jail and marketplace. A 20-minute walk southeast will bring you to the scenic RiverWalk at Mitch McConnell Park, a landscaped path that meanders north along a section of the Gasper River and looks out to the tree-lined Weldon Peete Park. 

Visit on the last Saturday of September to experience the Bowling Green International Festival, a celebration of multiculturalism featuring music, performances, diverse cuisine and a bazaar. See Western Kentucky University on downtown’s southwest side with nice views of the city. 

Bowling Green has a humid climate that brings warm summers, rainy springs and relatively mild winters. The city is easily accessible by car on interstate routes. Arrive by air via Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport, located centrally, or Nashville International Airport, located a one-hour drive south of Bowling Green. The city has a convenient local bus service operating Monday through Friday.

Enjoy Bowling Green for its cars and caves, a rare combination not found in many other locations.

Where to stay in Bowling Green

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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.

Shawnee Estates
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
2 out of 5
181 Cumberland Trace Rd, Bowling Green, KY
The price is ¥9,262 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
¥9,262
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,168 reviews)
Great place for one night stay in BG.
"Great clean place for one night stay in Bowling Green. Excellent location by Corvette museum and just off I-65. Everything was new, sizeable, and clean. Host at front desk was very kind and with breakfast so value was very good. Only item which wasn’t perfect was soundproofing; we had a group of ..."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
3 out of 5
3250 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY
The price is ¥14,981 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
¥14,981
per night
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
"Not only did this hotel have a complementary hot breakfast, but it served a “light dinner”. Penne Alfredo, grilled chicken strips, mixed vegetables, baked potato, salad, chili, hot dogs, nacho chips and cheese. It was nice to talk with other travelers at the “light dinner”. I noticed that each of ..."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
Wingate by Wyndham Bowling Green
Wingate by Wyndham Bowling Green
2.5 out of 5
185 Greenwood Lane, Bowling Green, KY
The price is ¥11,449 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
¥11,449
per night
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel staff were very kind and were there if you needed anything. However, the hotel definitely needs an upgrade when it comes to minor things. We had a pet friendly room (maybe this is why things were left undone?) and we noted that the drawers to the dresser wouldn't stay closed, the refrigerator ..."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Wingate by Wyndham Bowling Green
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Farm cabin retreat at Kelly’s Jubilee
Farm cabin retreat at Kelly’s Jubilee
Springfield
Stay at this cabin in Springfield. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Discover genuine guest reviews for Farm cabin retreat at Kelly’s Jubilee along with ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Neat and memorable
"Unique spot"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Farm cabin retreat at Kelly’s Jubilee
Country living at its best, chickens and a beautiful stocked pond to fish in
Country living at its best, chickens and a beautiful stocked pond to fish in
Springfield
Stay at this vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Discover ...
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Travel with in-laws/Legacy Golf Course
"We booked this property to stay in while our daughter was playing in a golf tournament at The Legacy Course. The home was conveniently located to the course and to dining options. The house was clean and well appointed and had plenty of space for us to spread out. The owner was easily reachable via ..."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Country living at its best, chickens and a beautiful stocked pond to fish in
Stunning Treehouse Mansion
Stunning Treehouse Mansion
Springfield
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Get away
"It was over all a nice place to stay its not perfect but was nice and Kelly was nice we enjoyed are self. The mansion does have some things that need repair but nothing that would make you unable to have a great stay"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2024

Stunning Treehouse Mansion
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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