Tourism expected to grow in 2019
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County is the place to visit.
According to a survey, tourism spending in Kentucky showed a 3.1 percent increase in Warren County in 2017.
Officials expect that number to continue to increase in 2019.
From Corvettes to caves, Warren County has something for everyone.
While the 2018 statistics are not in yet, 2017’s results show a thriving economy, something officials expect to increase in 2019.
With so many attractions and events, Warren County has become a tourist destination.
Bowling Green is known as the birth place of the Chevrolet Corvette, and anything involving the American icon is sure to attract thousands of visitors each year.
The National Corvette Museum, the Motorsports Park and the Kart Plex are some of the most popular automotive attractions in the area.
“Of course, our big event for this year is our 25th anniversary celebration. It will start with the national Corvette Caravan, where caravanners will start from all over the U.S and come to Bowling Green. Last time we had over 10,000 people, so we are hoping for a bigger attendance this year,” said National Corvette Museum’s Katie Ellison.
For those who want to experience nature Lost River Cave, Jackson’s Orchard and Chaney’s Dairy Barn are a must see.
“Chaney’s Dairy Barn will be bringing ‘Ice Cream and a Movie’ back. That’s usually Memorial Day when that starts. We will have that on our website as the movies are announced,” said Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau spokeswoman Beth Noffsinger.
Bowling Green is also home to some of the top automotive events in the country which attract thousands to the area each year.
“The local Holley LS Fest in September, we love Holley LS Fest. That’s going to be a lot of fun. You should put that on your calendar if you are looking for something different to do and have not been to it,” added Noffsinger.
Tourism created an economic impact of more than $15 billion for Kentucky in 2017.
Tourism officials are expecting an increase in that figure for 2019.
“We are family friendly and affordable. I think those are huge when people are making decisions on where they want to visit,” added Noffsinger.
Tourism is one of Kentucky’s top industries and employs more than 195,000 people in the state.