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BOWLING GREEN
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Aviation Heritage Park
I-65, exit 22. At the Basil Griffin Park, Bowling Green
A memorial to all distinguished aviators who have called South Central Kentucky home, Aviation Heritage Park currently features a F-4D Phantom II #550, a plane with historic significance. Brigadier General Dan Cherry, a Bowling Green native, was at the controls on April 16, 1972 when he shot down a North Vietnamese Mig-21 during the Vietnam War. |
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 Ballance MotoX
I-65, exit 38 or 28. Bowling Green
270-792-RACE
Open March through November
The first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by eight-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.
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Beech Bend Raceway
1-65 exit 28. Bowling Green - 270-781-7634
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 Sunday afternoons and Fun and Grudge racing is featured on Tuesday and Saturday nights. Drag racing program runs March - November and includes numerous national events. Stock car racing is Friday and Saturday nights April - September with several specail events. Go online for a complete schedule for both racetracks.
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GM Corvette Assembly Plant 
I-65, exit 28. Bowling Green.
Reservations and Information 270-745-8019
Tours are $7 per person
Public Tours Monday-/thursday at 8:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:45PM and 2PM.
Group tours by reservation only. Free for school groups 4th-8th grade, active military and GM employees & retirees. 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. 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. Tours are given on someFridays when the plant is running production; the schedule varies. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Historic Railpark and Train Museum
I-65, exit 28 or exit 26. 401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green - 270-745-7317
Open Tues-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1-4PM. Closed Mondays October - March.
Take a step back in time as you explore a two-story interactive self-guided museum as you visit with former employees, listen to the sights and sounds of the railroad, enjoy a theater with old railroad movies, and experience the excitement of a the sHOw model railroad exhibit! A guided tour of vintage railcars takes you through a caboose, presidential office car, sleeper, diner and post office car. Then take home your favorite souvenir of your visit from our fabulous gift shop!
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National Corvette Museum
I-65, exit 28. Bowling Green
270-781-7973 or (800) 53-VETTE
Open 8AM-5PM, 7 days a week year-round except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
The Museum offers over 115,000 sq. ft showcasing America's sports car and features over 80 Corvettes from the past, present and future along with many hands on exhibits! The newly expanded Museum exhibits rare classics, one-of-a-kind prototypes and educational displays that tell the story of Corvette! See the history of this legendary automobile colorfully unfold as you experience the thrill through a self guided tour - photography is welcome. Dine in the Corvette Café, shop in the Corvette Store and sit behind the wheel of a Corvette and register to drive one home.
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Race World
I-65, exit 22, 255 Cumberland Trace, Bowling Green - 270-781-RACE
Open March-Memorial Day and Labor Day-November Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11PM and Sunday 12-9PM
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Friday 5-11PM, Saturday 12-11PM and Sunday 12-9PM
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.
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Cave Country Go-Carts
I-65, exit 53. Cave City - 270-773-2299
Racing Fun… For Everyone!! Double & single seated go-carts. We have a game room with pool tables, air hockey, arcade games and more.
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Kentucky Action Park
I-65 exit 53. Cave City - 270-773-2560 or (800) 798-0560
Scenic chair lift climbs over 2000 ft. to top of a mountain. Take a breathtaking quarter mile ride on the Alpine Slide. Go-Carts, bumper boats, bumper cars, glass blowing, gift shop, Old Time Photos, 18-hole Western-themed miniature golf and Ice Cream Shop.
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Kentucky Hydratrek Tours
I-65, exit 53. Cave City - 270-505-2599
If you thought ATVs were exciting, wait until you see the hills of Kentucky riding in a Hydratrek!
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