BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) –As America is gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the tourism offices from Bowling Green, Henderson, Owensboro, Paducah and Edmonson County have creatively combined forces to encourage visitation to Western Kentucky, under the banner of the Kentucky Americana Triangle.  With a symbolic focus on the cultural icons Western Kentucky is famous for – quilts, cars, and guitars -- the region will tap into distinctive locations and events that showcase the Bluegrass State at its finest, encouraging visitors to immerse themselves in an authentic American experience as the nation sets out on the path to celebrate 250 years of unity. 

“There are so many wonderful things that make up the fabric of Western Kentucky – Paducah's quilting traditions, Bowling Green's Corvette plant, and Owensboro's bluegrass music, just to name a few -- that we joined together to promote our region as a slice of Americana as travelers plan their road trips,” said Marissa Butler, Hospitality Services Director, Bowling Green Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

“We expect Americans will be in a nostalgic mood as the nation prepares for its 250th birthday celebration, and will be looking for destinations that represent the hope and optimism of the American dream. What is more fitting than the comfort of a quilt, the roar of a Corvette and the laid-back feeling of bluegrass music? And with Kentucky's deserved reputation as the home of some of America's best barbecue and world-renowned bourbon, we promise no one will leave hungry or thirsty.” 

The Kentucky Americana Triangle is brought vividly to life through an engaging visitors guide and rack card available from the tourism offices in each of the participating counties which highlights multiple attractions in each city. 

The Bowling Green attractions featured are:

• National Corvette Museum
• Aviation Heritage Park and Museum
• Chaney's Dairy Barn
• Beech Bend Raceway Park
• Downtown Fountain Square Park

The Owensboro attractions featured are:

• Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Green River Distilling Company
• Smothers Park/Downtown Owensboro
• Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
• Preservation Station

The Paducah attractions featured are:

• National Quilt Museum
• Wall-to-Wall Murals
• Hotel Metropolitan
• River Discovery Center
• Whitehaven

The Henderson attractions featured are:

• John James Audubon State Park
• Ellis Park Racing
• Bourbon and West Kentucky BBQ Experience
• Historic Downtown Henderson

The Edmonson County attractions featured are:

• Mammoth Cave National Park
• Green and Nolan Rivers Blueway Trail
• Nolin Lake State Park
• Green River Canoeing and Kayaking

Events and experiences for each city in the Kentucky Americana Triangle will be announced soon and will lead into 2026.  For more information on each participating destination visit www.kentuckyamericanatriangle.com

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY AMERICANA TRIANGLE

The Kentucky Americana Triangle is a regional tourism campaign that includes the Bowling Green Area CVB, Owensboro CVB, Paducah CVB, Henderson Tourism Commission, and Edmonson County Tourism supported by Team Kentucky through the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.  The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet is dedicated to fostering and promoting the state's rich heritage as well as continuing Kentucky's long history of being a premiere travel destination for all travelers to enjoy. For more information visit Tourism News - Tourism, Arts & Heritage (ky.gov)

ABOUT THE BOWLING GREEN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

The Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Bowling Green and Warren County, charged with marketing and selling the city as a leisure, sports and meetings destination. www.visitbgky.com

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MEDIA CONTACT: 
Marissa Butler
VisitBGKY Hospitality Services Director
marissa@visitbgky.com | 270-782-0800