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20 Best Things you Shouldn’t Miss in Bowling Green KY

Steve Jennifer
Updated: Apr 24, 2023

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I loved knowing Bowling Green, even more, when I learned that it is not only the third largest city in the state of Kentucky but the Home of the Corvette. I am sure this fact will interest a lot of race car enthusiasts.

Besides being a dream city for Corvette lovers, the city has a lot to offer to its visitors, including scenic landscapes, historical sites, caves, museums, and outdoor recreation spots. The city captures the essence of the state and is a great place to visit and know the culture and history of both the state and the city.

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01. Lost River Cave

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Lost River Cave is a must visit adventure spot in Bowling Green. The cave is over seven miles long and here, you get to take an underground boat tour in a river where you can explore the caves and see their different formations, the underground pools as well as learn about the local history which includes stories about the Native Americans, Civil war troops, and Jesse James, a notorious American outlaw.

02. Shanty Hollow Lake Hiking Trail

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Sprawling over 135 acres, the lake is a reservoir where you can enjoy activities like fishing, paddling and boating in the lake. The lake is surrounded by beautiful natural vegetation and has hiking trails, cliffs and dozens of waterfalls.

03. Fountain Square Park

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04. National Corvette Museum

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05. Mammoth Cave National Park

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06. Chaney’s Dairy Barn

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07. Riverview at Hobson Grove

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08. Baker Arboretum & Downing Museum

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This place is a dream for art and nature lovers. Founded in 1992, the Baker Arboretum is surrounded by over 600 varieties of plants and sculptures and other pieces of art kept amidst them. The Downing museum opened in 2008, and exhibits the works of art by artists from all over the world, including local and regional.

09. Barren River Lake State Park Resort

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Overlooking the Barren River and surrounded by hills and a lake, the resort lies in the lap of nature and here you will find amenities like lodges near the lake, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a basketball court, beach, a pool, hiking and biking trails, restaurants, and pubs making it a great place to live.

10. Kentucky Museum

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Located inside the campus of Western Kentucky University, the museum attracts lots of history buffs.Here, you can learn about the history of the state and see the various historical exhibits including artifacts from the 18th century, the civil war, the Duncan Hines displays, decorative arts and other items that tell the history of Kentucky. You can also have a look around the University campus.

11. Aviation Heritage Park

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Here, you will get to see exhibits of various military and supersonic airplanes and aircrafts including the Phantom II from the Vietnam War, NASA T-38 Talon flown by every Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronaut as well as learn about the historic events these aircrafts were a part of. You will also learn stories about regional heroes and the role they played in American history.

12. Beech Bend Amusement Park

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The amusement park was opened in 1898 and spreads over 379 acres. Filled with rides, roller coasters, a campground and a water park, called Splash lagoon, the amusement park is one of the best plays to visit and have plenty of fun with friends and family in the hot summer months, when it opens between Memorial day and Labor day.

13. Beech Bend Raceway

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This raceway is located 480 feet above sea level and is a very popular spot for race car lovers. If you are someone who loves dragstrip racing, do not miss this place. Here, you will get to see drifting competitions, vendor showcases, drag races and many other events which are held every week from March to November, when the track remains open.

14. Basil Griffin Park

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15. Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave

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16. Capitol Arts Center — SKyPAC

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17. Bluegrass Vineyard

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18. Drake Vintage Music & Curios

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19. Historic RailPark and Train Museum

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20. Travelers Cellar Winery

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