South Central Kentucky, KY

Travel 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
Abandoned
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.

Where to stay in South Central Kentucky

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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
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
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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
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3 out of 5
1021 Wilkinson Trce Bowling Green KY
$91 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$103 total
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was very courteous. Highly recommend and will stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG
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
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$86 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,100 reviews)
We were there just to sleep and it was just fine Comfy bed and pillows, if anything the shower didn’t get as hot as I woulda liked but no biggie

Reviewed on Jan 11, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$120 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,110 reviews)
It was good.. IT was a busy travel day so the place was packed. Would stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
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
Book a stay at this golf cabin in Park City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cave Valley Golf Club and Park Mammoth ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Very Accommodating
Very Accommodating, I didn’t realize when I booked that the one we booked did not have a TV. They let us switch to one that was bigger and had multiple TV at no additional charge.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.

Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.

Cave City KY
Stay at this vacation home in Cave City. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and Big ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
The house was perfect size for our purposes. It was great to have a kitchen to cook our meals. We saved tons of money just on food. The host was very good. He gave many suggestions of what to soup and where to eat in the area. He was also very understanding when I told him about some damage caused ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.
Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave

2 out of 5
Mammoth Cave KY
Stay at this cabin in Mammoth Cave. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and Shady Hollow Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
We didn't get in the hot tub. The only thing that would have been better is if the weather had been warmer. There's nothing you can do about that. We like the cabin. It was just big enough for the 2 of us. We would stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave
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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