Morgantown is a small town, with a population of less than 2,500 people, as of January 2011, located in central Kentucky, founded in 1810. The town is situated close to attractions like the Soggy Bottom Speedway, Western Kentucky University and Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Bluegrass fans also flock to the area for the nearby Rosine Barn Jamboree, which hosts live bluegrass on Friday evenings, as well as to visit the restored former home of Bill Monroe, known affectionately as "the father of bluegrass music."
The rustic Green River Lodge is located in the heart of Morgantown, at the intersection of Sawmill Road and Main Street. This family-owned lodge offers small, clean rooms, most of which are equipped with a small kitchen facility and cozy sitting area. Some rooms are connected to the main lodge, while others are separate cabins arranged around the property. Nearby restaurants include Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, Firehouse Pizza and Little Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse.
The three-story Motel 6 in Morgantown features free wi-fi, handicap accessibility, cable TV, and suites with hot tubs and mini-fridges. The Motel 6 is pet-friendly and offers free coffee every morning. Nearby restaurants include China Buffet, El Rodeo, Kountry Kitchen and Pizza Zone. This Motel 6 is only three miles from Soggy Bottom Speedway, an oval-shaped arena that bills itself as "the fastest little track in Kentucky."
The Beaver Dam Inn is a small, family-run lodging located in nearby Beaver Dam, Kentucky. This three-story, AAA two-diamond hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool, spacious rooms and a dining room where a free continental breakfast is served daily. The inn is situated right near Beaver Dam's Main Street Marketplace and the Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum. Nearby dining options include O.C. Cafe, Beaver Dam Cafe and the Wagon Wheel. The Beaver Dam Inn does not permit pets.
The Eagle Inn offers 24 affordable rooms at its modest, two-story facility that is family-owned and operated. Rooms are comfortable and basic. Rooms at the Eagle Inn include free wireless Internet, cable TV, microwaves and mini-fridges. Guests who visit the Eagle Inn may enjoy nearby attractions like the Rosine Barn Jamboree, as well as eateries like Lil Stevie's Pizza and Los Amigos Restaurant.
