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
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
Lots of history here. Historical mill and mansion. Beautiful waterfalls and scenery.

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
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

3 out of 5
3250 Scottsville Road Bowling Green KY
The price is AU$171 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$171
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)
Clean and staff was amazing!!! But not issue was hot tub not working properly.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

3 out of 5
680 Campbell Ln Bowling Green KY
The price is AU$202 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$202
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
This hotel was such a good experience for our big family! We have 5 kids and it was great to have an option where we could all fit in one two bedroom suite. The breakfast was made and served with love and actually tasted pretty good! I believe there are renovations planned and they would be beneficial, ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

2.5 out of 5
750 Flint Ridge Rd Horse Cave KY
The price is AU$159 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$159
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Horse Cave. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
First room I was given, key didn’t work. Went back down to the front desk where they provided me with a new key. Back up to the 3rd floor and the family already staying in that room were woken by guests they were not expecting. The front desk had assigned me a room that was already occupied! Not ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave 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.
Peaceful private 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom new home near Mammoth Cave.

Peaceful private 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom new home near Mammoth Cave.

Cave City KY
Stay at this holiday home in Cave City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and Big Mike's Rock and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Great place to stay! The home was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family. Having three bedrooms and two bathrooms made it very convenient. Everything was just as described and the host was easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Peaceful private 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom new home near 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

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Good location, clean, enjoyed the hot tub

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave
Bluegrass Vineyard B&B, nestled next to the vineyard and winery

Bluegrass Vineyard B&B, nestled next to the vineyard and winery

Smiths Grove KY
Stay at this holiday home in Smiths Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
10/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Perfect long weekend getaway.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Bluegrass Vineyard B&B, nestled next to the vineyard and winery
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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