Location: Bowling Green
Top Things to do in Bowling Green
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Bowling Green, Kentucky (KY)
Known primarily as the only place in the U.S. that manufactures Corvettes and for the large ancient cavern that sits in the center of the city, Bowling Green has built a thriving tourist business on cars and caves. At the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, visitors can see the step-by-step production of America's favorite sports car. The Corvette Museum includes one-of-a-kind prototypes, that were designed but never manufactured, among other Corvette memorabilia. To view awesome creations made by nature head to the Lost River Valley and Cave. Take the underground boat tour, on the shortest deep river in the world, to see a land formation that is more than 10,000 years old and has been used as shelter by Native Americans and Civil War soldiers. Though Bowling Green never officially left the Union, it's home to a number of historic war landmarks, exquisite old homes and remarkable buildings that can be visited on foot or by car during a leisurely drive through this beautiful part of the country.
Restaurants in Bowling Green
1. Conundrum Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
South Central Kentucky's Premier Escape Experience!!! Try these themed rooms and work together to find hidden objects, clues, codes, riddles, puzzles and solve an assortment of challenges to escape within 60 minutes.
Reviewed By D830VLshannons
Had a great time. Made it out in the last 16 seconds. The clues were very good. A little tricky, but great hints.
2. National Corvette Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,875 reviews
See over 70 Corvettes in periodic settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic race track. Exhibit Hall features special displays that change regularly. For hands-on activities visit the KidZone, Corvette Cave-In / Sinkhole Experience and numerous trivia kiosks, then try a Corvette on for size in the lobby. The Corvette Store offers apparel, collectibles, home and gift items. On-site 50's-inspired Corvette Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Reviewed By anitak474 - Oklahoma, United States
If you are a corvette or a car buff, then you will love this museum. Very well done and very well presented!
3. Lost River Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,077 reviews
Lost River Cave is home to the only underground boat tour in the state of Kentucky and the only zipline in Bowling Green. In addition to the boat tour, Lost River Cave offers over two miles of nature trails, ziplines, and a unique, seasonal butterfly habitat. Lost River Cave is one of the largest nature parks in the South Central Kentucky region. Book your tickets online
Reviewed By toddsP6204AD - Manassas, United States
This is a "new" cave where the formation is young. The tour is far less physically demanding since you're seated in a boat for most of it. The blue hole is unique to any cave tour I've taken and they spin great local lore as part of the tour. Run by a non profit- they go into a lot of the science too. Great for the young, old, or in between.
4. General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 571 reviews
See first-hand how robots weld the steel and human workers add the parts to make a Corvette at this plant, the only one in the U.S. that produces the car. Call ahead as tours will be suspended starting December 1, 2003 through April of 2004.
5. Sloan Convention Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
6. Western Kentucky University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By maggiekays
WKU is my alma mater and I am very proud to say that! Being on the Hill was a terrific experience and I received a wonderful education. The Greek system is very welcoming and pervasive. It is a suitcase university unless you are involved in sports or Greek system. A lot of fun and a reasonable priced great education!
7. Historic RailPark & Train Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Located on a major north-south corridor between two major cities, Bowling Green has a long history tied to the evolution of transportation in Kentucky; from steamboats traveling the Barren River to the railroad and eventually the current interstate systems. The current L&N Depot was built in 1925 to replace an older station. At one time, over 20 trains per day departed the current site, providing a hub for Bowling Green’s economic foundation and exposure to travelers between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.
Reviewed By Porthos7 - West Chester, United States
What a fantastic place! If you love trains and history, then this is your place! They have a cool museum, neat model train set up, rail yard, an actual Engine with historic rail cars to tour through (make sure you get a docent tour), and plenty more to see and do. Museum is handicap accessible-but I'm not so sure with the rail cars. You'll need about an hour and a half. Go have a great time!
8. Chaney's Dairy Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 450 reviews
Reviewed By maryannep34285 - Cookeville, United States
While passing through the area we stopped for lunch and we were not disappointed. Had a great chicken salad sandwich and fries, and topped it off with ice cream cones. The food is super and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Their ice cream is the best ever!
9. Jackson's Orchard & Nursery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Jackson's Orchard & Nursery – the Jackson family has offered good food and great memories to their visitors for over 50 years. The Orchard is open mid-April to mid-November offering in-season fruits, vegetables and spring plants for your home and garden. Come see us! Our normal in-season operating hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday and closed Sunday. During September & October we are open on Sundays 1pm-5pm. Pumpkin Festival is 5 fall weekends prior to Halloween. See website for details.
Reviewed By V9320ZFlynnb
We had a great time. Our grandson loved the playground and wagon ride around the property. Picked our own apples. Recommend the fried pies and apple slushies.
10. Bowling Green Ballpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Bowling Green Ballpark is home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, a Class A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Bowling Green Hot Rods will use extensive community outreach programs, affordable pricing and a first-class entertainment experience to make a positive impact on the quality of life in South Central Kentucky. The Hot Rods Entertainment Experience will offer more than just baseball; fan interactive games and contests, musical performers, post-game fireworks, and zany mascots will all be a part of the fun. The ballpark will be a place where families can spend quality time together and communities can connect.
