Directions

to the Knicely Convention Center for main Book Fest activities

For Internet and GPS mapping services, use 2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

• From Lexington/Louisville: Take I-65 south to Exit 26.  Turn right onto KY-234 N (.3 mi.). Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto KY-234 N (2.3 mi.). Turn left onto Nashville Rd (1.9 mi.). At the traffic circle, take the second exit and stay on Nashville Rd (1.1 mi.). The destination will be on your right.

• From Nashville/Memphis: Take I-65 north to the Natcher Parkway, Exit (20). Take the Natcher Parkway north to Exit 6, 31-W (Franklin/Bowling Green.) Turn right onto 31-W (Nashville Road). Go 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Campbell Lane. Go .2 miles, then turn right at the Knicely Conference Center sign.

• From Owensboro: Take the William Natcher Parkway South to Exit 6, 31-W (Franklin/Bowling Green). Turn left toward Bowling Green onto 31-W (Nashville Road). Travel 1.6 miles and turn left onto Campbell Lane. Go .2 miles, then turn right at the Knicely Conference Center sign.

Accommodations

Looking for somewhere to stay? Look no further. See some great options below!

• Holiday Inn University Plaza
• Staybridge Suites: conveniently located within walking distance of the Knicely Center.  
• The Hyatt Place Bowling Green: great downtown location and short drive to the venue. 

Parking

Free parking is available in the Knicely Center Parking lot adjacent to the event center.

Participants in the Kentucky Writers Conference should park in the “South Campus Lot” and enter the WKU South Campus building to the left of the Knicely Center.