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
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

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 ₹7,487 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹7,487
₹8,492 total
15 Mar - 16 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews)
Room was perfect staff was courteous and helpful

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

3 out of 5
3250 Scottsville Road Bowling Green KY
The price is ₹9,725 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹9,725
₹11,030 total
16 Mar - 17 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,121 reviews)
I didn’t use the pool

Reviewed on 9 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 ₹9,726 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹9,726
₹11,031 total
12 Mar - 13 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! (1,008 reviews)
I was pleasantly surprised by how nice these rooms were! Staybridge was one of the less expensive hotels in the area, so I wasn’t sure what I was getting, but boy…they blew it out of the water. Staff was excellent, very nice and accommodating at all hours. Check-in and check-out were both super easy. ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Staybridge Suites 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.
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 golf cabin in Park City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cave Valley Golf Club and Park Mammoth Golf ...
The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals

Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals

3 out of 5
1561 Hwy 55 S Rd Columbia KY
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Good stay clean property nice and quiet

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals
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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