LOCAL AREA

This 11,500 square foot museum of America's sports car features over 80 Corvettes showcased in periodic settings! See mint classics, prototypes, one-of-a-kind cars and racing champs. test your skills by fueling up and changing tires at the interactive "Pit Crew Challenge" and enjoy new hands-on exhibits. Sit behind the wheel of a Corvette and register to win one! Browse souvenirs at the Corvette Store. http://www.corvettemuseum.org

Plant tours are currently closed. Every Corvette made today is produced in Bowling Green. See the step-by-step production of America's favorite sports car. Go online for tour schedule and reservations. Internal business matters can cause cancellation of tours; it is best to call ahead. No cell phones, cameras, purses, backpacks, or fanny packs. Closed-toe shoes only. Must be 7 years or older -- school groups must be 4th grade or above. http://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com

A short drive west of Bowilng Green takes you to the historic site of the South Union Shaker Village. The Shaker society, an innovative, hard-working religious group, was established in 1807 and closed in 1922. The village is now on the National Register of Historic Places and is filled with original furniture, crafts, textiles, and manuscripts. Hours vary by season, please call ahead or visit website. http://www.shakermuseum.com

Learn about one of KY's most famous personalities in the "Recommended by Duncan Hines" exhibit. Take a look at life during the Civil War through simulated scenes including a soldier's campsite, general store, and slave cabin. Visit the new Snell-Franklin Decorative Arts Gallery showcasing social culture in the form of furniture, paintings, and many decorative pieces. Historical and genealogical papers can be researched in the Kentucky Museum. http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm

Long before interstates, people visiting Bowling Green arrived at the L&N Depot. This 1925 structure has been restored to house a two-story, interactive museum where visitors can learn the history of the tracks through the state-of-the-art self-guided galleries. Experience one of the region's largest model railroad displays. Enjoy guided tours of many different original and/or restored rail cars. Hours vary by season. http://www.historicrailpark.com

KY's only underground boat tour and butterfly hatibat await you at Lost River Cave and Valley. The boat tour traverses the shortest, deepest underground river in the world, and the cave is a comfortable 57 degrees year-round. On the surface, you can learn of Native Americans, Civil War troops, and the notorius Jesse James. Enjoy nature trails, paved bicycle trails, picnic areas, the gemstone sluice, and Old Mill gifts. The boat tour is closed during high water. http://www.lostrivercave.com

Rolling farmlands, Jersey cows, and premium homemade ice cream are only the beginning at Chaney's. Settle in for lunch or dinner daily and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Choose from a wide selection of Kentucky-made products in our gift shop. Catering, parties, and farm tours are available. Enjoy the outdoor pavilion, take a swing in the batting cage, and watch a movie under the summer sky. Hours vary by season - call ahead. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com

The Jackson family invites you to visit their orchard and nursery to select your favorite spring plants during April and May. Try our delicious apples, peaches, honey, pumpkins, freshly-made apple cider, and many more in-season specialties throughout the year. Hours vary by season - call ahead. http://www.jacksonsorchard.com

The Carroll Knicely Conference Center is an all-occasion 40,000 square-foot facility that creates the perfect environment for seminars, workshops, receptions, training sessions, conferences, and other social and educational programs. http://www.wku.edu/knicelycenter

The WKU Ag Expo Center is one of the finest show and sale facilities in the southeastern USA. A multitude of events are held year-round including livestock shows, sales, clinics, machinery shows, rodeos, and other public events. The Center's main arena seats 2000 with a sales arena seating 315. there are also meeting and banquet rooms with on-site catering available. http://www.wku.edu/agexpocenter

Flea Land is KY's largest indoor, climate-controlled flea market. Over 85,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, crafts, clothing, and specialty items. Also be sure to visit the 12,000 square-foot antique mall. Flea market is open Sat & Sun 9-5. Antique mall is open daily 10-5. http://www.flealand.com

Bowling Green and Kentucky souvenirs, including postcards, keychains, maps, ornaments, t-shirts, sweatshirts, WKU items, Kentucky-made arts, crafts, food items, and more. Also a repository of information regarding Bowling Green area attractions, history, and tours. http://visitbgky.com

Historic Fountain Square is the home of many excellent locally-owned restaurants, as well as art galleries, craft shops, boutique shops, and a restored Art Deco theater. At the center is Fountain Square Park, the historic center of Bowling Green. Fountain Square, as well as nearby Circus Square Park, host outdoor entertainment and festivals most weekends during the spring, summer, and fall.

SKYPAC is a brand new, state of the art, performing arts center located in downtown Bowling Green. It sets right next to the Bowling Green Ball Park where our Single A Minor Leauge baseball team plays. The facility opens in March of 2012 with many great performers stopping by through out the year.

Visit beechbend.com to learn more about the events at the Beech Bend Raceway and to see the 2018 Amusement Park schedule.