South Central Kentucky Travel Guide

Tourist 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
Abandoned
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.

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

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.

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

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.

Eastland Park
Stalactites and stalagmites inside Mammoth Cave National Park

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.

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 AU$123 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$123
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
very nice place. This is the third year we've stopped here. still earning our business which says it all.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
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 AU$96 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$96
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,239 reviews)
Very clean and nice staff

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3 out of 5
1021 Wilkinson Trce Bowling Green KY
The price is AU$147 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$147
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was helpful

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG
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 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 Wi-Fi, 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 8 Jan 2026

Cozy 1-bedroom cabin with WiFi, AC in charming Mammoth Cave
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 Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. 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 17 Jan 2026

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave
6 Bedroom home, heated private pool, person Hot tub, Waterfront Views, and more😍

6 Bedroom home, heated private pool, person Hot tub, Waterfront Views, and more😍

Monticello KY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Monticello. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Firebrook Community Park and Potato ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
The driveway in front of the house was extremely steep. We parked on the other end of the pool house.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

6 Bedroom home, heated private pool, person Hot tub, Waterfront Views, and more😍
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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