South Central Kentucky, KY

Travel Guide

About 3.5 miles into the Mammoth Caves Railroad Trail (staying at the Visitors Center) is Sloan's Crossing Pond. Beautiful! #outdoors #kentucky #hiddengem #nationalpark
About 3.5 miles into the Mammoth Caves Railroad Trail (staying at the Visitors Center) is Sloan's Crossing Pond. Beautiful! #outdoors #kentucky #hiddengem #nationalpark
Absolutely mesmerizing... This, from the "Domes and Dripstones" tour.
Welcome to Kentucky.

Travelling back to New Brunswick (April 2016)

Google says this is in Portland Tennessee which is 5 miles from Franklin Kentucky.
Largest cave system in the world

Where to stay in South Central Kentucky

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. The Van Meter Hall inside the Western Kentucky University.

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.

College Hill Historic District
On a road trip with my daughter we made a side trip to the square in Bowling Green.  I really liked this statue mainly due to the fact I was there with her and she has a true love for reading.  Fountain Square Park is well done and a beautiful quick side trip.

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.

Downtown Bowling Green
Panoramic view of the cave ceiling in Mammoth Cave National Park

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.

Eastland Park
Stalactites and stalagmites inside Mammoth Cave National Park

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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

3 out of 5
1953 Mel Browning Street Bowling Green KY
The price is ¥11,689 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
¥11,689
¥13,258 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,139 reviews)
Staff was very friendly! The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great and the coffee just strong enough! We appreciated the hospitality.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

3 out of 5
680 Campbell Ln Bowling Green KY
Fully refundable
The price is ¥14,366 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
¥14,366
¥16,293 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean and staff was nice

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

3 out of 5
3250 Scottsville Road Bowling Green KY
The price is ¥16,377 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
¥16,377
¥18,576 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,125 reviews)
The meal and breakfast were good. We didn’t appreciate the barking dog on our floor.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Drury Inn & Suites 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.
Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave

2 out of 5
Mammoth Cave KY
Stay at this cabin in Mammoth Cave. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and Shady Hollow Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
cozy. great for a couple nights away in the woods. if you go during the off season like we did, be warned if is hard to find restaurants that are open it is a drive to get to the nearest store. the hot tub was so nice!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave
Cozy 1-bedroom cabin with WiFi, AC in charming Mammoth Cave

Cozy 1-bedroom cabin with WiFi, AC in charming Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave KY
Stay at this cabin in Mammoth Cave. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Nolin Lake State Park and Moutardier Marina are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Had everything we needed, very comfortable!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Cozy 1-bedroom cabin with WiFi, AC in charming Mammoth Cave
LAKE CUMBERLAND: AMAZING lake views year-round. Minutes to JAMESTOWN Marina, KY.

LAKE CUMBERLAND: AMAZING lake views year-round. Minutes to JAMESTOWN Marina, KY.

Jamestown KY
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Jamestown. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
The location and the host is awesome.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

LAKE CUMBERLAND: AMAZING lake views year-round. Minutes to JAMESTOWN Marina, KY.
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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