South Central Kentucky

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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 RM295 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
RM295
RM335 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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! (1,150 reviews)
Very courteous and friendly staff. The room was clean and our stay was wonderful

Reviewed on 10 Feb 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 RM340 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
RM340
RM386 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (1,000 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 9 Feb 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 RM413 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM413
RM469 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, best pillows. Really is the best deal. Free dinner, free breakfast, hot tub and pool.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 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
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 ...
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 10 Oct 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
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Great cabin clean comfortable

Reviewed on 14 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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