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Glasgow Is Jam-Packed With Quirky Cultural Attractions
Glasgow, Kentucky, is named for Glasgow, Scotland, so it’s only natural that one of the U.S. city’s biggest cultural events is of a Scottish nature. More than 10,000 spectators descend on the Kentucky city the first weekend of June each year for the Glasgow Highland Games, a local tradition since 1985. The festival embraces Scottish culture with bagpipe performances, Celtic dancing and competitive events, including the caber toss, sheepherding, Highland wrestling and haggis tossing... Read More »
36-Hour Tour of Glasgow Reveals Quirky Attractions and Delicious Dining Options
With its unique combination of small-town Southern charm, engaging history, quirky attractions and outdoor adventure, Glasgow and Barren County offer the kind of entertaining destinations that leave visitors with a sense of satisfaction – and a desire to return. Downtown Glasgow moves at a comfortable pace. It’s the kind of place where you can spend your time walking the historic district and visiting locally owned shops, or just sitting on a bench near the courthouse and watching... Read More »
Glasgow is a Great Staycation
Unassuming Glasgow may not scream vacation destination, but don't let the small town setting fool you. With big attractions like the Scottish Highland Games, Dinosaur World and the majestic Mammoth Cave, this is one city that's full of surprises.
Where to Stay
The Affordable: Comfort Inn
The Quaint: Four Seasons Country Inn
What to do
Outdoors: Scottish Highland Games, Mammoth Cave National Park, Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Kentucky Action Park
Indoors: Dinosaur World,... Read More »
Plaza Theatre, Others Earn Glasgow Regional Hub for Arts
After years of planning‚ renovation and revitalization‚ Glasgow is coming into its own as a regional hub for the arts and culture. Music‚ theater‚ art‚ history – all can be enjoyed here‚ thanks to a lot of hard work‚ innovation and support from the community.
A major player in the renaissance is Plaza Theatre‚ the 1934 movie palace that in the early years also drew performers to its stage‚ including cowboy singer Gene Autry and his... Read More »
Mammoth Cave National Park Is Barren County Treasure
When it comes to outdoor adventure, Barren County is probably best known for Mammoth Cave National Park – the world's longest surveyed cave with 365-plus miles of mapped passageways. Its peculiar formations and the sheer size of this natural wonder draw millions of visitors to Barren County each year. Nearby Diamond Caverns in Park City also shows off nature's sculptures.
The 1,500-acre Barren River Lake State Resort Park is another big attraction with recreational offerings such as golf,... Read More »
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