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Known primarily as the only place in the U.S. that manufactures Corvettes and for the large ancient cavern that sits in the center of the city, Bowling Green has built a thriving tourist business on cars and caves. At the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, visitors can see the step-by-step production of America's favorite sports car. The Corvette Museum includes one-of-a-kind prototypes, that were designed but never manufactured, among other Corvette memorabilia. To view awesome creations made by nature head to the Lost River Valley and Cave. Take the underground boat tour, on the shortest deep river in the world, to see a land formation that is more than 10,000 years old and has been used as shelter by Native Americans and Civil War soldiers. Though Bowling Green never officially left the Union, it's home to a number of historic war landmarks, exquisite old homes and remarkable buildings that can be visited on foot or by car during a leisurely drive through this beautiful part of the country.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
For auto buffsFor auto buffs
National Corvette Museum: This museum celebrates the invention of the Corvette, one of the coolest sports cars ever made. Visitors can see 60 different cars, explore an old-fashioned barber shop and service station, plus view an informational movie at the Chevy theater.
Address: 350 Corvette Drive, Exit 28 off I 65 , Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 800-53VETTE
Admission fee
General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant: See first-hand how robots weld the steel and human workers add the parts to make a Corvette at this plant, the only one in the U.S. that produces the car. Call ahead to check tour operation times.
Address: 65 & exit 28, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 270-745-8287
Free
Local historyLocal history
St. Joseph Catholic Church: Built in 1889 and modeled after a cathedral church in Germany, this magnificent Gothic structure features many interesting architectural details and is still an operating church that serves the Catholic community of Bowling Green.
Address: 434 Church St., Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 270-842- 2525
Free
The Kentucky Museum and Library: Located on the grounds of Western Kentucky University, the museum features rich collections of artifacts, while the library houses genealogical materials, published works and manuscripts. Both focus on the history and cultural heritage of Kentucky.
Address: 1 Big Red Way, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 270-745-2592
Admission fee
Historic homesHistoric homes
Riverview at Hobson Grove: Used for the storage of confiscated Confederate weapons during the Civil War, this magnificent Victorian mansion features an array of fine antiques and offers tours led by guides dressed in period costume.
Address: 1100 West Main Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 270-843-5565
Admission fee
Nature's wondersNature's wonders
Lost River Cave and Valley: Tour by foot, boat or both to take in all the naturally splendid details of this ancient cavern that cuts underneath the middle of the city. Nature trails with several species of trees and plants provide respite from the urban bustle above.
Address: 2830 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 270-393-0077
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Judy's Castle: Home-style cooking is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at this family favorite.
Address: 1302 Us 31-W By Pass, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: (270) 842-8736
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Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Bowling Green Convention Center
Popularity index: #8 in Bowling Green
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Drury Inn Bowling Green
Popularity index: #1 in Bowling Green
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Fairfield Inn Bowling Green
Popularity index: #7 in Bowling Green
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"Sight Seeing"  AmericanJourneys.com
A variety of attractions and historic sites await the visitor to Bowling Green.
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"Shopping"  AmericanJourneys.com
From antiques to a new pair of boots, there's plenty to buy in Bowling Green.
"Museums"  AmericanJourneys.com
A selection of museums in and around Bowling Green.
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