Russell Sims Aquatic Center at Preston Miller Park
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
2303 Tomblinson Way off Veterans Memorial Blvd.
(270) 393-3271
www.bgky.org/bgpr/aquatics.htm

Largest water playground in South Central Kentucky. Features include zero-depth entry, splash playground, 50-meter pool, two water slides, diving boards and concessions.

Splash Lagoon (at Beech Bend Park)
Hours vary. Call or visit website.
(270) 781-7634
www.beechbend.com

The all new Splash Lagoon is tons of fun and features 3 water slides, a children's interactive splash pool and a giant "Leisure Pool." New restrooms and dining facilities are also part of the new Splash Lagoon. The Raging Rapids water slides consist of one open family tube ride, one partially open/partially enclosed tube ride and one completely enclosed body slide. All three slides boast a length of greater than 400 feet and start from a 45 foot tower. Lotta Watta Island----the children's interactive splash pool features a four level interactive play structure and two slides.

Southern Lanes
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-2am, Sunday 12pm-midnight
2710 Scottsville Road
(270) 843-8741
Visit their web page here

At Southern Lanes there's plenty of fun for everyone! Your complete family entertainment center includes 34 lanes, 18 hole indoor mini golf, indoor fast pitch baseball and softball batting cages, 24 billiards, party rooms (3 new), game room with redemption tickets, semi-separate lounge, pro shop and snack bar. Join us Thursday and Friday nights at 9:30 pm for Cosmic bowling! Birthday party packages, corporate and group pricing available.

Triple H Stables
1240 Woody Atkinson Road, Woodburn
(270) 779-2652
www.triplehstablesbedandbreakfast.com

Located on 80 acres of beautiful pastureland and neighboring woods, Triple H Stables offers a glimpse into life on a working horse farm. Experience the serenity of a guided trail ride through Kentucky fields and forests. A short drive to Woodburn leads you to activities including riding lessons, horse boarding, outdoor parties, youth camps and hands-on learning.

N-tense Sports
Open Friday 3-7 pm (store only), Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 2-7pm
2101 Morgantown Road
(270) 796-4120
www.ntensesports.com

Try the fastest growing sport in the world! An excellent place for the whole family to enjoy the fun. To come on a day other than Saturday or Sunday, or to schedule a group party, call our field hotline: (270) 792-6246.

Chaney's Dairy Barn
Open Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12:30-5:30pm. Extended hours and walk-up window in the summer.
9191 Nashville Road
(270) 843-5567 • www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Chaney's
Open Monday-Saturday 12pm-8pm
830 Fairview Avenue • (270) 842-6020

Rolling farmlands, Jersey cows and premium homemade ice cream are only the beginning at Chaney's. Settle in for lunch or dinner daily and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts. Choose from a wide selection of Kentucky made products in our gift shop. Catering, parties, farm tours available - call ahead for meeting space, concession trailer and tour appointments. Enjoy our outdoor pavilion and take a swing in our batting cage.

Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon
Open daily Memorial Day to mid-August, weekends only in May and September, Sunday 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-8pm.
Gate Admission (includes Splash Lagoon, Mini Golf & Petting Farm) $10 - 54" and above, $6 - under 54"
Unlimited-ride armbands (includes gate admission plus all attractions except go-carts and games) $24 - 54" and above, $21 - under 54"
(270) 781-7634 • www.beechbend.com

The amusement park offers more than 40 rides including the most twisted wooden roller coaster in seven states, the new Kentucky Rumbler. Other favorites include Wild Mouse Spinning Coaster, antique cars, a miniature golf course, giant swimming pool, water slides, interactive children's water play pool, games and go-carts. Individual ride tickets available.

National Corvette Museum
Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week year-round except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7973 or (800) 53-VETTE • www.corvettemuseum.com

This 68,000 square foot showcase to America's Sports Car features over 75 Corvettes. Visit the mid-century barbershop and service station, or make a stop on Route 66 to see the cars that shaped our country's history. You'll see classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production, racetrack champions and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Interact with educational hands-on exhibits, enjoy a film in the Chevy Theater and see rare collections and memorabilia. Sit behind the wheel of a Corvette and register to drive one home. Enjoy shopping in the Corvette Store which offers a wide selection of apparel, collectibles home and gift items. New this year... Pit Crew Challenge!

GM Corvette / Cadillac XLR Assembly Plant
Public Tours Monday-Friday at 9 am, 11:30 am and 1:15 pm ONLY • I-65, exit 28
Reservations (270) 745-8019 • Information (270) 745-8419 • Tours are $5 per person
www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com

Group tours by reservation only. Free for school groups 4th through 8th grade, active military and GM employees and retirees. Tours closed on holidays and July 3-7, 2006. 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 along with Cadillac's XLR. No cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, purses, backpacks or fanny packs allowed. Closed toe shoes only. Children must be seven years or older and school groups must be 4th grade or above.

Ballance MotoX
Open March through November
(270) 792-RACE • www.ballancemotox.com

Bowling Green's newest attraction is the first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by six-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.

Race World
Open March-Memorial Day and Labor Day-November Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm.
I-65, exit 22, 255 Cumberland Trace
(270) 781-RACE • www.raceworld-bg.com

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, the only 360 degree simulator this side of Las Vegas 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.There's not an age limit, but you must be at least 53 inches tall to race alone. For our younger racers there are also double cars complete with two steering wheels so the whole family can race against each other.

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.

Beech Bend Raceway
Raceway open March-November. Hours and prices vary by event• I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7634 • www.beechbend.com

Beech Bend has an auto racing facility that is nationally recognized for its drag strip as well as an oval track for stock car racing. Race car enthusiasts can enjoy Stock Car racing on Saturday nights, Fun Racing on Tuesday and Friday nights, NHRA drag racing on Sundays and national automotive events throughout the year.

Greenwood Mall
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12:30-6pm
2625 Scottsville Road at Cave Mill Road, I-65 exit 22
(270) 782-9047 • www.greenwoodmall.com

Shop one of our four department stores including Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney and Sears and over 100 specialty shops including Bath & Body Works, Dunham’s Sports, Buckle, Charlotte Russe, Christopher & Banks, PacSun, Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, Yankee Candle & The Great Escape-Greenwood 10 Theatre. Choose from a wide variety of food selections in our family-friendly food court and take a ride on our carousel. An on-site self-storage facility is also available.

Otte Golf & Family Fun Center
5800 Scottsville Road
(270) 781-6072
Open Daily 9am-10pm

Truly a great place for the whole family. Otte Golf Center offers a driving range,
batting cages, miniature golf, pro-shop, golf lessons and club fittings.

Bob Kirby Branch Library
175 Iron Skillet Court
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-0252
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday Noon-8 p.m.

Teen Activities
Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
For teenagers, ages 12-17