South Central Kentucky

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
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

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
Panoramic view of the cave ceiling in Mammoth Cave National Park

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
Stalactites and stalagmites inside Mammoth Cave National Park

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
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 P4,390 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P4,390
P4,979 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & 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! (1,148 reviews)
Very courteous and friendly staff. The room was clean and our stay was wonderful

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 P5,281 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
P5,281
P5,989 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Everything about this stay was great. Every staff member I encountered was so kind and helpful anytime I needed something. The room was great as well.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG
Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

3 out of 5
3250 Scottsville Road Bowling Green KY
The price is P6,150 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,150
P6,976 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & 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! (1,126 reviews)
The meal and breakfast were good. We didn’t appreciate the barking dog on our floor.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green
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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
Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals

Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals

3 out of 5
1561 Hwy 55 S Rd Columbia KY
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Small cozy cabin. Very clean. Only here overnight. Dog is happy, friendly precocious cat hanging around.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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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