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You have to admire the creativity of this Kentucky community.

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Once you’ve heard the name of this Kentucky town, you’ll never forget it.

Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Corvettes have been made hereandonlyheresince 1981.

Cake-mix king Duncan Hines was a native son.

Bowling Green is the headquarters for Fruit of the Loom, the undies giant.

National Corvette Museum

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It’s also home to Western Kentucky University and a Minor League baseball team callednaturallythe Hot Rods.

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The museum has a KidZone, Corvette Store, and Stingray Grill.

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you’re able to even register to win one of theseGM autosin a raffle while you’re there.

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Head to theBeech Bend Raceway Parkfor stock car racing, drag racing, and other national auto events.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

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A destination since 1898, Beech Bend’s dragstrip isn’t the only attraction.

The park also features Splash Lagoon, an excellent place to spend a hot summer day.

Fountain Row has been designated an entertainment district, and it encompasses a long list of local restaurants.

Lost River

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Spend Time In Fountain Square Park

The land for downtown’sFountain Square Parkwas donated back in 1797.

Then stop bySpencer’s CoffeeandInsomnia Cookiesto fuel up for the rest of your adventures.

Their calendar is full of events including performances by Orchestra Kentucky and and Ramsey Theatre Company.

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Or tune into the locally laudedLost River Sessionson WKU PBS for American roots music.

Some performances can be attended live atthe Capitol, a 130-year-old theater downtown.

Nearby is the phenomenalMammoth Cave National Park, home of the longest-known cave system in the entire world.

The Arboretum is open with seasonal hours, so be sure to check the website for details.

it’s possible for you to even take self-guided tours of the farm.

The family-owned eatery offers sandwiches, wraps, and sides to serve every taste.

Order a craft beer or seasonal martini alongside your Fig and Brie Burger or panko-crusted Wiener Schnitzel.

Local tapas restaurantTorooffers small plates inspired by Latin American and Spanish cuisine.

Experience Cajun-Style Fine Dining

Experience fine dining with a bit of heat in440 Main’shistoric downtown building.

Before prohibition, it was one of the top wine-producing states in the country.

Or head into town for a sipper atPreservation Tasting Room & Bottle Shop.

There’s lots to explore in this corner of Kentucky.

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