Bowling Green Attractions

The Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science in Bowling Green features hands-on science exhibits that include a mini tornado, a kaleidoscope display and a bicycle that generates electricity.

Every Corvette since 1982 has been manufactured at the Bowling Green plant. One-hour walking tours of the assembly area are available.

The Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green features artifacts such as traditional tools, textiles and costumes, American Indian and pioneer artifacts as well as prehistoric objects. The Library houses rare books, photographs, maps and manuscripts.

There is evidence to suggest that the Lost River Cave and Valley in Bowling Green has been inhabited for about 11,000 years. The site was created by the collapse of a large cave system to form the mile-long Cave Valley in which the Lost River rises to the surface in four places.

The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green houses more than 50 Corvette models and one-of-a-kind concept cars spanning the history of Corvette. Other exhibits include Corvette related photos, movies and videos, advertisements, scale models and rare memorabilia.

Riverview was the name given to this property in Bowling Green by Julia and Atwood Hobson due to its proximity to the Barren River. The house was completed in 1872 in the Italianate style and has been restored to represent a period between 1860 and 1890 featuring arched windows, deep eaves with ornamental brackets and painted ceilings. It served as a Confederate munitions magazine during the winter of 1861-62.

Events such as an Easter Egg Hunt, Victorian Antique and Garden Festival, Christmas Candlelight tours along with other special lectures and programs are offered throughout the year.