Kellyanne Conway has a tough gig. She’s the mouthpiece for a president who is notorious for being both temperamental and loose lipped. As a result, the former lawyer and pollster has become an everyday part of our lives (and a common meme) — from ‘alternative facts‘ to assault at the inauguration. Last week, we heard Conway refer to the Bowling Green Massacre to defend Drumpf’s ban of a select subset of Muslims entering the United States. It’s a fiction she’s used more than once.
The media was quick to pounce on Conway for toying with falsehoods to make a point. We all know she wasn’t talking about the Bowling Green Massacre of 1643 when Dutch illegal immigrants massacred 110 Lenape refugees fleeing war with the Mohicans. What she was referring to was a case where two Iraqi refugees who lived in Bowling Green, Kentucky attempted to send funds to an Al Qaeda cell back in Iraq.
They are now serving hard time in federal prisons — one of them a life sentence.
Anyhow. We thought we’d take a look at the real Bowling Green, Kentucky and find some non-alternative facts, otherwise known as real and tangible history and fun to be had in the quaint Americana burg just 60 miles north of the iconic music capital Nashville, Tennessee.
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CAVES
Mammoth Cave National Park, Hidden River Cave, Lost River Cave, and Cub Run Cave are within a short drive of downtown Bowling Green. The caves offer adventure to all comers — from taking a lazy stroll through Mammoth Cave, to a river rafting trip through the Lost River Cave, to proper repelling and zip lining around Hidden River.
It’s the perfect way to explore some of the natural wonders that abound in the Appalachian Plateau.
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CAR HISTORY
Bowling Green’s Corvette Museum and plant offer a glimpse into the history and construction of one of America’s most iconic cars. The Corvette Plant also is one of the last big car plants that still utilizes human labor to assemble the bulk of their cars and it’s worth seeing just for that.
Also in Bowling Green you’ll find one of the USA’s oldest drag racing tracks. The Beech Bend track is surrounded by a waterpark and amusement park full old-timey rollercoasters barreling down the tracks next to modern coasters. It’s pure Americana.
AGRITOURISM
Working farms, farmer’s markets, and dairies are open to the public around Bowling Green. You’ll also want to pick up some ingredients for dinner at one of the farmer’s markets in town.
The orchards and dairies offer tours and courses to learn about food and harvest some yourself. It’s a perfect place to get to know what you’re eating.
CRAFT BEER
What would a trip anywhere be in America without a stop off at a craft brewery? White Squirrel Brewery is the perfect craft brewery and brewpub to dip into for a cold draft and plate of goodness after a long day cave diving or cow milking.
The beer company supports the local community and uses many of the ingredients you will see if you do a agritour of the area. And what better place for it all to come together than in a nice pint of beer?
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WHISKEY
And finally, what would a trip to Kentucky be without a visit to a whiskey distillery? A damn waste, we think. Corsair Distillery does more than just whiskey. They experiment with various grains to make new mashes and draw out interesting new flavors for their lines of whiskeys and gins — think triple smoked and quinoa grains.
The distillery has tours and comes equipped with a local taproom and dining hall for some good times and eats. You can toast while making up #AltFacts!
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