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Bowling Green is a city of about 75,000 people in south-central Kentucky, the seat of Warren County and one of the largest cities in the state. Founded in 1798 on the Barren River, it served as the Confederate capital of Kentucky early in the Civil War, and later grew into a college town and manufacturing center. It is famous as the only place in the world where Chevrolet Corvettes are built.
The National Corvette Museum, across from the assembly plant, draws car lovers from around the world. Lost River Cave offers underground boat tours, Western Kentucky University's hilltop campus holds the Kentucky Museum, and Riverview at Hobson Grove is a restored 19th-century Italianate mansion. Downtown centers on Fountain Square Park, with restaurants, shops and the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center nearby.
Bowling Green is also a handy base for Kentucky's cave country. Mammoth Cave National Park is about 40 minutes north, and Beech Bend Park offers rides, a water park and a racetrack on the edge of town.
A museum devoted to America's sports car, with dozens of Corvettes from every generation, rare prototypes and race cars, and an exhibit on the 2014 sinkhole that swallowed eight cars inside the museum. Next door, the Motorsports Park offers driving experiences. Allow two to three hours.
A museum on the Western Kentucky University campus with exhibits on Kentucky history, decorative arts, quilts and the life of the region, plus changing art exhibitions. It also manages the Felts Log House nearby. Parking on campus can be tricky on weekdays; check visitor parking options first.
A cave and nature preserve on the edge of town where guided boat tours float into the cave on an underground river, with stories of Civil War soldiers, outlaws and a former nightclub. Above ground are trails, a butterfly habitat and ziplines. Tours fill up in summer, so book ahead.
A restored Italianate mansion begun before the Civil War and completed in 1872, set in a park above the Barren River. Guided tours show period furnishings and tell the story of the Hobson family and Bowling Green in the 1800s. Tours run at set times; check the schedule before visiting.
The General Motors factory across Interstate 65 from the Corvette Museum, the only plant in the world that builds the Chevrolet Corvette. Public tours have been offered at various times but are sometimes suspended. Check with the National Corvette Museum for current tour availability before planning.
The historic park at the heart of downtown Bowling Green, with a 19th-century fountain, shady benches and monuments, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shops. It hosts concerts and seasonal events. A good starting point for a walk around downtown and to the nearby performing arts center.
A private arboretum open to the public with collections of dwarf conifers, Japanese maples, magnolias and other specimen trees around a historic home and gardens on the north side of town. It is beautiful in spring bloom and fall color. Check opening days and any entry fees before you go.
Known as SKyPAC, this modern performing arts center downtown hosts touring Broadway shows, the Orchestra Kentucky, comedians, dance and family performances. The main hall has excellent acoustics. Check the season calendar and book early for popular shows, especially in spring and fall.
The home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods minor league baseball team, a downtown ballpark with affordable tickets, family promotions, fireworks nights and car-themed fun. Games run from April to September. Bring kids for the play area and arrive early for promotional giveaways.
A family amusement park and water park on the Barren River just outside downtown, with wooden and steel roller coasters, a splash park, campgrounds and a historic drag strip and raceway that hosts events. It is a fun summer day out. Check opening dates, which are mainly late spring to summer.
A hilltop park near downtown that was the site of a Civil War fort and later the city reservoir, with walking paths, historic markers and views over Bowling Green. It is a quiet place for a short walk and sunset. Combine it with the nearby Fort C.F. Smith and Baker Hill Civil War sites.
A large public university on a hill overlooking downtown, with historic buildings such as Cherry Hall and Van Meter Hall, a scenic campus and the Hilltoppers sports teams. Walk up to the top of the hill for views over the city. Visitor parking is limited during the school year.
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