Southern KY Day Trips

There’s another reason car enthusiasts love traveling to the Bowling Green area… the incredible backroads in and around Southern Kentucky! Take the roads less traveled to soak in the scenery and attractions offered in our neighboring communities. 

Roam among life-sized dinosaurs in Cave City, learn about our struggles for emancipation and equality in Russellville, rappel off the mouth of a cave in Horse Cave, and witness horse racing at America’s only European-style course in Franklin. 

Make the most of summer at Barren River Lake State Park near Glasgow, take in the great outdoors on the Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike & Hike Trail in Park City, and wander among rock displays at Kentucky Stonehenge in Munfordville.

These quintessential small towns and rural drives will surely have you longing for simpler times and a slower pace. Friendly faces and mom ‘n pop spots offer a welcome stop along the journey, and you may even decide to linger for another night before heading back home.