Lost River Cave and Valley
Open seven days a week 9am-5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Boat tours subject to weather so call ahead. I-65 exit 22, left at stoplight #9, right on Nashville Road.
(270) 393-0077 or (866) 274-2283 • www.lostrivercave.com

Kentucky's only Underground Boat Tour and the enchanting Butterfly Habitat await you at Lost River Cave and Valley. Daylight disappears from view as you board the boat on the river that Ripley's Believe It or Not claims is the shortest, deepest in the world. A comfortable 57 degrees year round, the boat tour offers a visit into the timeless world of a Kentucky Natural wonder. The walking tour along the river's edge will bring alive stories of Native Americans, Early European settlers, Civil War troops and the notorious Jesse James. Enjoy Treetop Bridge, nature trails, bird watching stations, picnic area, gemstone sluice, Old Mill Gifts and the rock climbing wall.

Kentucky's Cave Country
For a Caves, Lakes and Corvettes guide, call (800) 326-7465 or visit www.kycaveregion.org

Mammoth Cave National Park is located just 30 miles north of Bowling Green, off I-65 exit 48. It is open year-round except Christmas Day offering a variety of tours, nature trails, camping, scenic boat trips wild animals and birds. Tour tickets call: (800) 967-2283 or visit recreation.gov. Tour info call: (270) 758-2180. For a Cave Region guide, call 800-326-7465 or visit CavesLakesCorvettes.com.

Cave Country's lakes provide entertainment for sportsmen and boating enthusiasts alike. Barren River Lake, a 10,000 acre recreational lake, is the site of a state park with campgrounds, lodge, cabins, houseboat rentals and much more. Other lakes in the area include Nolin Lake, Lake Malone and Dale Hollow Lake.

Fountain Square Park
www.bgky.org/history/ftsqpark.htm

Fountain Square Park has been the focus of downtown Bowling Green since 1798. By 1812 a two-story brick building replaced the original log courthouse. In addition, the public square was the location of the town's jail and market house. Main Street became a natural location for business development with the completion of the L&N Railroad in 1859. The original courthouse was abandoned upon completion of the new courthouse on East 10th Avenue in 1869. The present park was build 1871-1872. The original stone fountain was replaced in 1881 by the present cast iron fountain along with statues of the Four Seasons, benches and urns. The landscaped public park has retained much of the same appearance since 1881.