One of the main features of the area of Kentucky we traveled to was Mammoth Cave. A tourist attraction for hundreds of years, the cave system is the longest in the world. There are a multitude of different tours you can take into the cave. For ones that go to the formations in the cave pick one of the geology tours (Niagra or Onyx). If you fancy something unique try the lantern lit Violet City tour. We chose the Extended Historic tour that took you to the medical experiment that a doctor tried in the cave and then through the ridiculously low and tight Fat Man's Misery pass. This was a three mile tour so wear decent shoes and a jacket since the cave stays in the fifties year round.
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Another fun unique tour in Bowling Green is to Chaney's Dairy Barn, known for their ice cream and robotic milking machine. Pay 4 dollars and go on the self guided tour that showcases the robotic milking machine that does all the milking for the farm without a person having to go near the Jersey cows.
What Chaney's is the best know for is their ice cream. Try the seasonal flavors that they have for limited times. Grab some lunch there as well. The chicken salad is great.
If you're looking for something interesting, quick and free in Bowling Green, try Aviation Heritage Park. Near the southern part of the city, the park has a host of restored planes and helicopters, one of which has been used by all the men to walk on the moon. The planes all have markers telling detailed history about Kentucky aviators and the history of the particular item. If you want an up close look at a fighter jet or a Huey helicopter this is the place to get a glimpse. After you're done try a trip to the Fruit of the Loom Outlet (also in downtown Bowling Green) and Vette City Antiques, one of the largest antique malls I've been in.
In a two day trip that was relatively close to home, we're marking off Kentucky from the 50 states to visit list by staying outside of Bowling Green and checking out the area. Today involved visiting Lost Rive Cave, a park that is run as a non-profit and has preserved one of the most unique caves I've been in. After a short walk through the woods, you load up on a boat and then duck really low through one of the tightest boat squeezes you could imagine. The cave has been used as a resort by a con-man, a Civil War recreation area, a mill, and the supposed not really hide out of Jesse James. The cave has been rescued from being a trash dump area and is lovingly maintained.
The park complex now also hosts a zip line, hiking trails, and a butterfly habitat. All proceeds go back into maintaining the park and employees and preserving the area. The butterfly habitat was fascinating and a good place to get some great pictures. While you're there, pop down the road to Lost River Pizza Co and get a good lunch.
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AuthorA librarian who likes to travel and experience life. CategoriesArchives
June 2022
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