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19 FRANKLIN-GEARED FOR
HORSES AND HERITAGE
Located just 20 miles south of Bowling Green via I-65 or US
31W, the pleasant scenery and historic architecture of this
vibrant community will make you feel right at home. Admire
the life-sized outdoor murals, horse sculptures made entirely
of horseshoes, or try your luck at Kentucky Downs. Call
866.531.2040 or visit online at www.franklinky.com.
Downtown Historic District
101 North Main Street • Franklin, KY 42134
The historic district surrounding Franklin’s iconic 1882
courthouse includes boutique shops, unique eateries, an art
gallery, museum and an antique mall. See graffi ti drawn by
Confederate prisoners during the Civil War and the historic
church where Johnny and June Cash said, “I do.”
Kentucky Downs Racing & Gaming/
Old Friends Thoroughbred
Retirement Farm
5629 Nashville Road • Franklin, KY 42134
270.586.7778 • kentuckydowns.com
Kentucky Downs off ers Vegas-style gaming and simulcast
wagering nightly until 2am. Live races with some of the nation’s
biggest purses are run in September. Paddocks on the track’s
backside provide a permanent home for retired thoroughbreds.
Tours are available daily for a small donation toward upkeep.
They’ll even throw in a little bucket of carrots so you
can feed your new, four-legged Old Friends!
99 CAVE CITY
Kitschy, Funky, Fun, Fantastic, Retro, Weird, and Waaayyy Cool!
Where it’s 56 degrees year-round (underground), dinosaurs roam,
Mike’s House is a mystery, concrete wigwams have no Indians, and
everyone can fl y on a zipline. Paddle, hike, bike and ride the “twofer
one” park: underground discoveries and above ground fun at
Mammoth Cave National Park. Make memories at www.cavecity.
com. Open daily, hours vary by season & attraction.
Dinosaur World
711 Mammoth Cave Road • Cave City, KY 42127
270.773.4345 • dinosaurworld.com
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Wander among hundreds of life-sized
dinosaurs in a natural setting. Interactive
exhibits, dino-themed playground and
huge gift shop make learning and fun go
hand-in-hand! Friendly dogs on leashes
and coolers welcome. Open daily.
Kentucky Action Park &
Jesse James Riding Stables
3057 Mammoth Cave Road • Cave City, KY 42127
270.773.2560 • kentuckyactionpark.com
Enjoy a huge variety of amusement activities
including 18-hole mini golf, trampoline, bumper cars & boats,
go carts, chairlift, zipline and alpine slide. Riding stables off er
horseback rides for all levels of experience. Park also
features the handicapped-accessible Outlaw Cave.
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