South Central Kentucky, KY

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in South Central Kentucky

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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
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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
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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
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 228 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 228
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,262 reviews)
Clean, friendly and worth the price
"The room was clean and comfortable for the 3 of us. Beds were really comfortable too. The room looks like it's been renovated not long ago, but the door frame was a bit banged up in the bathroom. I wish there was a little more adequate lighting in the bathroom. Staff was very friendly. Wasn't much ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
2 out of 5
171 Hotel Road, Brownsville, KY
The price is AED 399 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 399
AED 440 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this hotel in Brownsville. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
"We enjoyed the convenience to the National Park. Dining options at the Lodge were limited with very little available for breakfast. The main dining room offered a nice selection and the staff was very friendly and attentive. There were hiking trails close by but signage was very limited and in poor ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
3 out of 5
1347 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY
The price is AED 382 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
AED 382
AED 433 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,000 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Hyatt Place Bowling Green
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The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
3 out of 5
1 Jagni Lp, Park City, KY
Stay at this 3-star golf cabin in Park City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cave Valley Golf Club and Diamond Caverns ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Our cabin was new and updated, cozy. Also, cabin was clean and all amenities were there: laundry machine, dishwasher, utensils, TV's. Purchase your own woods, it will be cheaper. Nice place for getaway."

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
Cozy Waterfront Lake Home on Nolin Lake & Close to Mammoth Cave
Cozy Waterfront Lake Home on Nolin Lake & Close to Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave
Stay at this vacation home in Mammoth Cave. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Nolin Lake State Park and Moutardier Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Nice place
"We all love it there.."

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Cozy Waterfront Lake Home on Nolin Lake & Close to 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
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! (130 reviews)
Fantastic home with a view!
"We stayed here with family while our son was in a bass fishing tournament. The home has a wonderful view of the lake, kitchen well stocked, very comfortable beds, but what stood out above all of that was the cleanliness. Everyone slept well. My wife and I stayed in the en suite master and the bed ..."

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

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

If you like the Corvette this is the place for you. The assembly plant is across the street and also offers tours.

National Corvette Museum

4.5/5(181 reviews)

Study the exhibits at National Corvette Museum, a popular museum in Bowling Green. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

National Corvette Museum
1.7 mile trail and u can see the Cumberland falls and Eagle Falls I one trip...great few

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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.

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Old Friends at Kentucky Downs is a Thoroughbred Horse retirement farm, Sadly when these beautiful animals are no longer of value in the racing industry many of them do not fair well. Fortunately there is a place like Old Friends where more more than a hundred of these fine animals have retired in horsey style luxury. This is a must see if you are in Northern Kentucky!!

Kentucky Downs

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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.

Kentucky Downs
Eagle Point overlooking Trooper Island on Dale Hollow Lake

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.

Dale Hollow Lake State Park
Green river lake state park sept 2017

Green River Lake State Park

5/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Green River Lake State Park during your travels to Campbellsville. Wander the marina and parks while you're in the area.

Green River Lake State Park

Beech Bend Park

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Bring your family to Beech Bend Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Bowling Green. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the bowling alleys.

Beech Bend Park