National Corvette Museum
Located at Exit 28 off I-65, this 68,000 square foot museum features
more than 50 Corvettes set in their own era, racing and performance exhibits,
gift shop and Chevrolet Theatre. Open 8:00-6:00 daily. Admission: Adults
$8.00, Youth (6-16) 4.50, Children 5 and under Free. Discounts available
for groups, senior citizens, military, AAA members. $1.00 off coupons available
at the University Plaza Hotel. Call 502/781-7973 or 800/53VETTE.
Riverview at Hobson Grove
Bowling Green’s historic landmark home has been restored to its original
splendor and is listed on the National Register. A living museum, Riverview
is an elegant interpretation of a Victorian home of the 1860-1890 period.
Open Tues-Sat 10:00-4:00. Admission $3.50. Call 502/843-5565.
Shaker Museum at South Union
A short drive west of Bowling Green on US 68/KY 80 takes you to the
historic site of South Union Shaker Village. The village site is on the
National Register of Historic Places and the Museum contains original Shaker
furniture, crafts, textiles, and manuscripts. Open 9:00-5:00 (Sun 1:00-5:00).
Admission: Adults $4.00, Children $1.00. Call 800/811-8379.
Kentucky Museum and Library
Located on the Western Kentucky University campus, the Kentucky Museum
and Library houses a rich collection of exciting and educational exhibits,
as well as published works, manuscripts, and folklife materials. The Museum
is open Tues. Through Sat. 9:30-4:00 (Sun. 1:00-4:00). The Library is open
Mon. Through Fri. 8:30-4:30 and Sat. 9:30-4:00. Call 502/7452592.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Located just 30 miles north of Bowling Green, Mammoth Cave National
Park offers a variety of cave tours, nature trails, camping, and scenic
boat trips. Tours range from 1 to 6 hours and vary from easy to strenuous.
For more information and tour tickets, call 800/967-2283.
Tours available on Friday, May 15, 1:30 pm
Walking Tour of historic downtown Bowling Green
Join historian Jonathan Jeffrey on a guided tour of historic sites
in downtown Bowling Green.
Visit Sugar Maple Branch Library
Tour the newest addition to the Bowling Green Public Library. This
branch is located in the Sugar Maple Square shopping center and features
an expanded adult literacy center and computer lab.
Kentucky Museum Tour
Join a guided tour of Kentucky history at WKU’s Kentucky Museum. Admission:
Adults $2.00, Children $1.00.
If you are interested in one of these
tours on Friday afternoon, please indicate your choice on the registration
form.
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