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South Central Region

This is Kentucky's vacation paradise - a region teeming with lakes offering some of the best bass fishing in the country, and home to Mammoth Cave, the world's longest recorded cave system. Mammoth Cave attracts over one million visitors annually, who come to see such spectacular formations as Giant's Coffin, Bridal Altar and the Snowball Room. But the cave, located in the scenic valleys of the Green and Nolin Rivers, has an equally fascinating history. Exploration began thousands of years ago by Native Americans, and some of the earliest cave guides were enslaved African-Americans.
Mammoth Cave, a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of eight area caves open to the public. The region's above-ground attractions are equally spectacular. Area state and resort parks include Dale Hollow Lake, Barren River Lake, and Lake Cumberland State Resort Parks and Green River Lake State Park.

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Southern Shorelines 

Green River Lake
Jamestown / Dale Hollow Lake
Lake Cumberland
Somerset / Big South Fork
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Kentucky's Cave Country 

Mammoth Cave / Glasgow
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Bowling Green
Franklin
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Transportation

Distance from Major Airports:
Louisville International Airport (SDF) is 84 miles from Bowling Green and 82 miles from Cave City 
Nashville International Airport(BNA) is 69 miles from Bowling Green 
Louisville 
​Major Highways

I-65, US 31W, US 68, US 231 and KY 80.
​40 miles from Cave City
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WHERE: Interstate 65, Exit 53, less than 95 miles from Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN airports
STAY: Area lodging establishments accommodate up to 1000 people
EAT: Over 14 eating establishments
PLAY: Kentucky’s Cave Capitol with 8 caves offering over 21 different tours for all experience levels. Zip Line Capitol of Kentucky with 3 ziplines within 5 miles of Cave City. Over 50,000 square feet of antiques and flea markets. 

AT A GLANCE: 
Horseback riding, canoeing, ziplining, hiking, biking and various other outdoor activities. ​​

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The Cocktail 

Sunday, August 27th, 2017 at Dueling Grounds!
21+ Event 
The Cocktail is a weekly happening featuring artisan cocktails made by our house mixologist. Each

week we will highlight our Kentucky Clear Whiskey and other fine craft spirits with specialty mixers, fresh fruits, herbs, and liqueurs.
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Lost River Music Fest 

October 2017
The Lost River Music Fest beckons you old souls. This music festival in Bowling Green, Kentucky, features well-known rock and blues musicians.
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Cave City Holiday Bazaar 2017 

Saturday, November 25th at the Cave City Conventional Center 
Cave City Holiday Bazaar is a seasonal festival that takes place at Cave City Convention Center.

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