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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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
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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
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY
The price is AED 353 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 353
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (967 reviews)
"Friendly staff and atmosphere!"

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
3 out of 5
1347 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY
The price is AED 290 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 290
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"WiFi and TV were broken and intermittent. Kind of disappointed"

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Hyatt Place 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 420 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
AED 420
AED 463 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (63 reviews)
"How cool it was to stay in the National Park right across from the visitors center. Deer walking around while i was drinking my morning coffee outside in the provided chairs. Such a neat little cabin feel in the room with a split door . So many neat things about this stay that i really enjoyed."

Reviewed on 27 January 2025

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
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Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals
Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals
3 out of 5
1561 Hwy 55 S Rd, Columbia, KY
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"Good stay ! Closer to the highway .. 🤗"

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals
Beautiful Lakefront Home with lake access!
Beautiful Lakefront Home with lake access!
Mammoth Cave
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mammoth Cave. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Nolin Lake State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Exactly what we were looking for!
"My wife and I wanted a safe quiet spot to use as home base for a visit to Mammoth Cave. Great location for just that. Clean and dog friendly, it was the off season so no neighbors made it extra quiet for evnings in the hot tub."

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Beautiful Lakefront Home with lake access!
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! (5 reviews)
"Wonderful property and ambiance."

Reviewed on 13 November 2024

The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
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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.

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 top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses 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

Western Kentucky University

4.5/5(160 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Western Kentucky University, during your trip to Bowling Green. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the bowling alleys.

Western Kentucky University

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