Fun things to do in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Here are some of BG's most fun places to visit.

More are listed later in this lens.

LOST RIVER CAVE AND VALLEY

This Cave has walking paths, a boat tour, and more.

Lost River Cave is definitely first on my list because it has so many different things to do. You can tour the cave outside, or take the boat to the inside of the cave.

Special events are held at the cave, which is naturally cool during hot summers. Jesse James is said to have hidden here at Lost River Cave after robbing a bank.

Lost River Cave has the shortest and longest river in the world! Plus, it has a beautiful mill display that is run by water from the cave.

CHANEY'S DAIRY BARN

Chaney's is just plain fun. It started small, and now it is VERY popular around Bowling Green. You can get ice cream there, take a tour, and have a sandwich too. In the summer they offer FREE movies they call Ice Cream and a MOO-vie that they show outdoors.

They have nice big tables inside and extremely friendly people work there. It's a definite MUST to visit.

BEECH BEND PARK AND SPLASH LAGOON

Beech Bend park has rides, food, and also a campground. PLUS, they also have a racetrack. They have all kinds of racing events, including motorcycle events and drag racing.

Families can spend the day riding rides and having fun. Beech Bend also recently bought one of Michael Jackson's rides that used to be at Neverland.

I like Beech Bend park partly because I used to work there. I made corn dogs and served cokes. I remember it was a VERY hot summer too.

THE NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM

This museum is a lot of fun to tour. I know, because I have toured it at least twice. Each time the owners add even more. There are many Corvettes here, all colors, all years.

Several times a year, you can see loads of Corvettes all around Bowling Green, Kentucky. They come from all over to attend events and reunions here.

They also MAKE Corvettes here, and have a plant tour at the plant too.

THE POTS PLACE CO-OP STUDIO AND GALLERY

I work here sometimes! I am also a resident potter. The Pots Place offers ceramics classes to potters of all ages. It also features pottery from 6 resident potters. Come by and say hi!

The Hobson House - - or Riverview at Hobson Grove

This historical house offers workshops and tours. I can't wait to go there and take some pictures!

The Kentucky Museum and Library

The Kentucky Museum houses a great genealogical library, plus all kinds of books about Kentucky. It also has a museum and art gallery! This is a fun place to visit also for its wonderful gift shop, that features crafts from all over Kentucky.

More really fun places to visit

Beech Bend Park

This is also the site for Splash Lagoon AND some fun races and events.

The Kentucky Library and Museum

Art-lovers, historians, and fans of Kentucky will love this museum and art gallery. You can learn about the history of Bowling Green here, and use the great genealogy resources at the Library too. The shows are always changing, and there are many Kentucky artifacts on display here.

Western Kentucky University

Did I mention that Bowling Green was a University town? It is! WKU is famous for its many diverse programs, great instructors, and history. They have many free events, concerts, shows, and lectures at the campus, which is situated on "The Hill" in Bowling Green, with great views of the city.