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National Corvette MuseumNational Corvette Museum
Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week year-round except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. • I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7973 or (800) 53-VETTE • www.corvettemuseum.com

This 68,000 sq. ft. showcase to America’s sports car features over 70 Corvettes showcased in periodic settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic race track! See classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production & modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Interact and test your skills by fueling up and changing tires at the new “Pit Crew Challenge” exhibit, enjoy a film in the Chevy Theater and see rare collectibles and memorabilia. Sit behind the wheel of a Corvette and register to drive one home. Enjoy shopping in the Corvette Store which offers a wide selection of apparel, collectibles, home and gift items.


GM Corvette Assembly PlantGM Corvette / Cadillac XLR Assembly Plant
Public Tours Monday-Friday at 9 am, 11:30 am and 1:15 pm ONLY • I-65, exit 28
Reservations (270) 745-8019 • Information (270) 745-8419 • Tours are $5 per person
www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com

Group tours by reservation only. Free for school groups 4th-8th grade, active military and GM employees & retirees. Tours closed on holidays and 11/6/07, 11/12/07, 11/22/07-11/23/07, 12/24/07-12/31/07, 1/1/08, 1/21/08, 4/4/08, 4/7/08, 5/26/08, 6/30/08-7/11/08. Tour times subject to change without notice, call before traveling long distances. Every Corvette made today in the world is produced in Bowling Green. Here you can see the step by step production of America’s favorite sports car along with Cadillac’s XLR. No cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, purses, backpacks or fanny packs allowed. Closed toe shoes only. Children must be seven years or older & school groups must be 4th grade or above.


Beech Bend RacewayBeech Bend Raceway
Raceway open March-November. Hours and prices vary by event• I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7634 • www.beechbend.com

Beech Bend has an auto racing facility that is nationally recognized for its drag strip as well as an oval track for stock car racing. Race car enthusiasts can enjoy Stock Car racing on Saturday nights, Fun Racing on Tuesday and Friday nights, NHRA drag racing on Sundays and national automotive events throughout the year.


Corvette HomecomingNational Corvette Homecoming
(270) 791-2117 • www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com

July 18-20, 2008 marks the 27th Annual National Corvette Homecoming at the Sloan Convention Center. Corvette Car Show; Sans Pariel Show; Muscle Car Auction; Drag Racing; Car Corral open to all makes and models; Corvette-GM Vendors; Seminars; Ladies World; All Corvette Parade; GM Car Show; Open Cruise-In.

2009 Dates: July 17,18,19.


Ballance MotoXBallance MotoX
Open March through November
(270) 792-RACE • www.ballancemotox.com

Bowling Green's newest attraction is the first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by six-time GNCC National Champion Bill Ballance. Riding schools for quads and dirt bikes are available for all skill levels by highly trained instructors. Call or visit website for more information, directions and schedule of events. Hours and prices vary by event.


Race WorldRace World
Open March-Memorial Day and Labor Day-November Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm.
I-65, exit 22, 255 Cumberland Trace
(270) 781-RACE • www.raceworld-bg.com

Race World, a one-of-a-kind attraction featured in Southern Living as "where you don't just watch the races, you ride the races." Offering the entire family something to remember. Two race tracks with scale stock cars themed after your favorite driver. A fully complemented game room with the latest in electronic entertainment and one of the most famous Dale Earnhardt race cars on display; the actual car that had the flat tire while leading the Daytona 500 with 1/2 a lap to go. Closed all rain days.


Wha Bah Steelhorse RanchWha Bah
2361 Russellville Road
(270) 782-6400
Lunch at 11am, Dinner at 5pm
Happy Hour 3-6pm
whabah.com

At WhaBah Steelhorse Ranch, you can be the cook! Choose your entree & prepare it on our huge indoor grill. Grill your Texas toast over the coals and munch while you show off your “grill-master” skills! Pick your entree from our finest selection of steak, chops or fresh seafood. Full service bar with cold domestic and import beers on tap! Dine outdoors on our 1000 sq. ft. patio! Motorcycle friendly with lots of parking!

Weekly Events:
Mondays 5-9pm - Cruise-In with Classic Cars
Tuesdays 7-9pm - Corn Hole Tournaments
Wednesdays 5-10pm - Bike Night
Thursdays 5pm until close - Nashville Songwriters' Night

 
Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • (800) 326-7465 • Bowling Green, Kentucky • Location Staff
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