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City in Kentucky, United States
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Brownsville is a small town in Kentucky's Caves and Lakes region. The town lies on the western edge of Mammoth Cave National Park and is the seat of Edmonson County.
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Home style cooking.
A local diner known for its barbecue.
A convenience store with gasoline for your car, pizza, and other foods made fresh.
On a hilltop a mile out of Mammoth Cave National Park. The decor can only be described as casually elegant. The 3 guest rooms are comfortably decorated and have full private baths. Sit, back, relax and enjoy the views from on the large covered porch. Serenity Hill is located just minutes from the Turn Hole Bend and Cedar Sink hiking trails. This rural Edmonson County bed and breakfast is 4 miles from Brownsville.
Just outside the entrance of Nolin Lake State Park.
The campground features 32 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include shower houses, laundry, grocery, boat ramp, playground, and a swimming area. The campground is open April 1 through October 31. Reservations may be made up to one year in advance and there is a 2-night minimum stay on the weekends.
Brownsville does not lie on any interstate or US highway. KY-70 provides access from Morgantown and I-165 to the west and from Cave City as well as I-65 to the east.
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