Activities for Teenagers
Kentucky Museum
1906 College Heights Blvd. (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-2592
This 80,000 sq. ft. museum's newest exhibit, "A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky," offers visitors a chance to walk through a simulated campsite, view a slave cabin, step into a community post office, examine period artifacts including John Hunt Morgan's saddle, flags, weapons and more. Don't miss the 'Recommended by Duncan Hines' exhibit that follows the career of the Bowling Green native from traveling salesman to esteemed restaurant critic to cake-mix king. Other exhibits include The Snell-Franklin Decorative Arts Gallery, Roads, Rails and Rivers: Warren County Then and Now, and the Felts Log House.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm (Museum only) Closed on WKU holidays, plus August 24 and August 27, 2010 for staff training.
Kentucky River Runners
270-776-2876
Enjoy a guided journey down the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park. Experienced guides offer complete training and equipment for your afternoon of scenery, catching glimpses of wildlife and more! Choose from a 7 or 12 mile trip in wide channels with slow currents. Trip size limited to 7 kayaks, so please make advanced reservations. Visit our website for a complete schedule and details.
Hours: Guided tours Sat. and Sun. 10am, and by appointment.
Lost River Cave and Valley
2818 Nashville Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-393-0077 / 866-274-2283
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, and Old Mill Gifts.
Hours: Open 7 days 9am-5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Boat tours subject to weather, please call ahead.
Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway (Map & Directions)
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
270-758-2180 (Information) / 877-444-6777 (Reservations)
With over 365 known miles of cave passageways, Mammoth Cave is the world's longest cave. Besides its spectacular size, Mammoth Cave has an almost surreal beauty. Remarkable stories of human history, 350 million-year-old rocks and its fascinating animals adapted to life in the dark, make Mammoth Cave a place you won't want to miss. Ranger-led activities are offered daily, except Christmas Day. Join rangers for trips in the cave and on the surface, ranging from 1-1/4 hours to 6 1/2 hours. Designed with all visitors in mind, you'll find activities suiting a wide variety of needs and interests including cave trips, nature walks, campfire programs and slide presentations. Most tours are designed for a mixed audience. Some are easy, others are strenuous, several are designed exclusively for children, and one is designed for people seeking a wild cave adventure off the beaten path. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. Children under six are admitted free.
Hours: Open year-round except Christmas day.
N-tense Sports
2101 Morgantown Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-796-4120
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 Friday, Saturday or Sunday, or to schedule a group party, call our field hotline: (270) 792-6246.
Hours: Fri. & Sun. 2-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-7973 / 800-53-VETTE (83883)
This newly expanded and renovated 115,000 sq. ft. showcase to America's sports car features over 70 Corvettes displayed in periodic settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic race track! See classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production & modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Be among the first to try the brand new Driving Simulators, then continue the interaction as you test your skills by fueling up and changing tires at the "Pit Crew Challenge" exhibit. See rare collectibles and memorabilia before sitting behind the wheel of a Corvette and registering to drive one home. Enjoy shopping in the Corvette Store which offers a wide selection of apparel, collectibles, home and gift items.
Hours: Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week year-round except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Race World
255 Cumberland Trace Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42103
270-781-RACE (7223)
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.
Hours: Mar.-Memorial Day and Labor Day-Nov. Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 12-11pm, Sun. 12-9pm; Memorial Day - Labor Day Tue.-Thur. 5-9pm, Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 12-11pm, Sun. 12-9pm
