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Jul 22, 2006 | 04:31 PM

mtdriver

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Bowling Green

I'm making a run to Bowling Green in September. Does anyone have any recomendations of things to see besides the obvious, factory tour and the museum.

Jul 22, 2006 | 05:05 PM

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Im doing the same in 3 weeks. From there its on to Williamsburg, Washington DC, then to KC. From what I understand not much else to do in Bowling Green although Nashville is only 60 miles away.

Jul 22, 2006 | 05:06 PM

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Nashville is an easy drive from there. Have a GREAT time.

Jul 22, 2006 | 05:17 PM

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There's all sorts of neat stuff in the region. Check the Museum website (or call them) for some of the places they hook up with for cruises - the caves, distilleries, wineries - all sorts of cool places.

Jul 22, 2006 | 06:45 PM

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There are caves in the area. We recently stayed at a wonderful Bed & breakfast in Auburn, Kty. about 20 miles from the Corvette museum. There is a historic Shaker community in that area that is very interesting. There are also some Amish communities in that area.
Have a great trip!

Jul 22, 2006 | 07:58 PM

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Lots of stuff to see in Nashville. Check out The Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson; very cool guided tours. OpryLand, Ryman Auditorium and lots of great nighttime stuff downtown. Gotta like country music.

Memphis is not too far a drive to go to Graceland to visit Elvis. Also go to Lynchburg TN for a tour of the Jack Daniels distillery. Very entertaining tour. You can't drink there as the county is dry but you can buy a special bottle in the gift shop.

Jul 22, 2006 | 08:08 PM

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Also go to Lynchburg TN for a tour of the Jack Daniels distillery. Very entertaining tour. You can't drink there as the county is dry but you can buy a special bottle in the gift shop.

Not too far away is Maker's Mark Distillery - makers of the finest, smoothest Kentucky bourbon.
Smoky Bones BBQ in B.G. - darn good food for a chain. Or try some of the local BBQ restaurants.
Mammoth Cave is a great drive and a good tour.

Jul 22, 2006 | 08:15 PM

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In BG there is a steak house named Rafferty's where we ate. It was the best steak I have ever had! I was told that Rafferty's is a chain that started in BG. I certainly wish they had one near me in south Alabama.

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Jul 22, 2006 | 08:42 PM

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Nashville.

Jul 22, 2006 | 08:45 PM

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I went up to the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio. If you like airplanes and the history of flight it is great!

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Jul 22, 2006 | 09:41 PM

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The Holly plant is in Bowling Green also I have been there and it is cool Acreoos the street from Rafitys is Montania Grill It is great also

Jul 22, 2006 | 09:42 PM

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I was surprised to see how much there was to do there in Bowling Green.

Jul 22, 2006 | 10:23 PM

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Head south to Nashville. Only an hour away and there are lots of things to do there.

Jul 22, 2006 | 10:27 PM

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When you go to Bowling Green, Beech Bend is a must..

Jul 23, 2006 | 02:03 AM

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I was there in April, the caves were very cool and some great horse ranches that give tours.

Jul 23, 2006 | 02:41 AM

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for some excellent dining try Mariah's, just of the town square on State Street.

Jul 23, 2006 | 03:38 AM

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There's this really great Waffle House right off the interstate.....

Jul 23, 2006 | 09:42 AM

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Since you get moved thru the plant pretty quickly, I recommend going to BOTH the morning AND afternoon tours. You'll see things the second time that you missed the first.