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This automotive museum celebrates America's sports car with 115,000 square feet of exhibits, simulators, and Corvette history. See more than 70 Corvettes, including a rare 1953 model and the only 1983 Corvette. The museum sits just across from the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant where every Corvette is built. Racing simulators, a Corvette Store, and the NCM Motorsports Park complete the campus. Located about 7 miles from the hotel, it is a must for any car enthusiast visiting the area.

The new state-of-the-art downtown baseball stadium features 10 suites, a Stadium Club with wet bar access for up to 100, and a total seating capacity of nearly 4600. Home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. 70 home games April through August. Stadium rental available. www.bghotrods.com

In warmer months, this amusement park and water park comes alive with over 40 rides, including the Kentucky Rumbler roller coaster. Splash Lagoon features a wave pool, lazy river, and waterslides. Free parking, free sunscreen, and free inner tubes keep the experience affordable for families. The park also hosts Beech Bend Raceway for drag racing events throughout the season. Less than 20 minutes from the hotel, it is a perfect day trip for families exploring the area.

Beech Bend Raceway features a nationally-recognized quarter-mile drag strip, as well as an oval track for stock car racing. NHRA drag racing is featured on Sun afternoons, and Fun Racing is featured on Tues and Sat nights. Drag racing program runs Mar-Nov and includes numerous national special events. Home of NHRA Holley Hot Rod Reunion (June), Buick GS Nationals (Oct), and National Mustang Racing Association World Finals (Sept). Check website for full race schedule. beechbend.com

Cool caverns await at this underground wonder, where Kentucky's only cave boat tour carries you through passages once used as a Civil War campground and a 1930s nightclub. Above ground, scenic hiking trails wind through a valley filled with native wildlife and wildflowers. The visitor center is open daily, and boat tours run between 10am and 4pm. Just a 10-minute drive from the hotel, it is an easy add-on to any Kentucky road trip itinerary.

Built in 1925 as the Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot, this National Register landmark is a museum celebrating the golden era of rail travel. Step aboard restored railcars including a Pullman Sleeper and a Presidential Office Car, and explore exhibits on the African American experience in railroads, including the role of Pullman Porters. The museum offers guided tours and seasonal experiences. Located 7 miles from the hotel, it is a fascinating stop for history buffs.

Sunlight filters through the trees at this downtown park, the heart of the city since the 1870s. Surrounded by charming shops, restaurants with outdoor dining, and historic architecture, the square is a gathering place for community events, concerts, and seasonal festivals. Stroll the pathways, relax by the fountain, or explore the nearby Frozen Row district. Just under 15 minutes from the hotel, it is a perfect starting point for a downtown adventure.