Things to Do in Bowling Green, OH

There are so many fun things to do in Bowling Green—from the first wind farm in Ohio to local museums; we have something for everyone including parks and trails, golf, theaters, art galleries, and a planetarium!

If you are a fan of art, we recommend you check out art-a-site, the Fine Arts Center & Galleries on BGSU’s campus or take in a show at one of the city’s various theaters. Get in touch with your creative side in Bowling Green.

Looking for something sports-related? We offer a variety of ways for you to get sporty. Visit the BGSU Ice Arena, curling club, driving range, and more. Come and participate in or watch your favorite sports.

BG also has great seasonal attractions—there is a pumpkin patch and tree farm, and the Slippery Elm Trail which is great for walking and biking. Check out our full calendar of events on GoBGOhio for things to do every day in Bowling Green, OH!

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Aistear Brewing

1037 N. Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
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Al-Mar Lane ⓐ

Whether its the premier scratch league in the area, a birthday or company party, or a fundraiser for a favorite charity, Al-Mar Lanes is the place to be in BG!

1010 North Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-4637
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Arlyn's Good Beer

520 Hankey Ave. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
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Art-a-Site! ⓐ

A hands on art studio that features events for everyone ranging from "pizza and paint parties" for children to "wine and canvas nights" for adults

139 W Wooster Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 305-1612

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Fine Arts Center & Galleries ⓐ

Featuring three galleries that hold pieces curated by the BGSU School of Art.

Located at the Fine Arts building on the Bowling Green State University campus
☎ (419) 372-8525
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BGSU Arts & Performances ⓐ

Attend a wide array of theatre, dance, writing, music, and art performances

Located at the Wolfe Center on the Bowling Green State University campus
☎ (419) 352-8171
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BGSU Ice Arena ⓐ

The BGSU Ice Arena is a 5,000-seat hockey arena and is home to the BGSU Falcons Hockey team.

BGSU Campus
417 North Mercer Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
☎ (419) 372-2264
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BGSU Recreation Center ⓡ

Pool, Climbing Wall, Track, Activity Courts, Class & More!

BGSU Campus
1411 Ridge St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
☎ (419) 372-2264
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BGSU Planetarium ⓐ

Shows from September to early May, and stargazing from the observatory roof

Located in the Life Science Building on the Bowling Green State University campus
☎ (419) 372-2421
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Big Fab Lab ⓐ

A full service maker-space providing a fully-equipped creative space for engineers, artists, students, inventors and businesses in Northwest Ohio that can include memberships, classes and studio space.

1234 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 971-4244
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Black Swamp Preserve ⓟ

1014 S. Maple Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-1897
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Bowling Green City Park ⓟ

Family aquatics complex, softball field, basketball courts, roller-hockey rink, playground, and shelters.

520 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-6223
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Bowling Green Country Club ⓡ

Public golf every day, public lunch Tuesday through Friday.

923 Fairview Ave Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-3100

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Black Swamp Curling Club ⓡ

Did you know - spectators are always welcome! Come on out and watch some great curling action from the comfort of our warm room, or join the club and participate!

19901 N Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, OH 43402
☎ (419) 751-2875
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Black Swamp Players Theatre ⓐ

The Bowling Green community theatre of 39 years with five shows per season

✉ president@blackswampplayers.org
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Bowling Green Training & Community Center ⓡ

Gym, Track, Fitness Room, Classrooms & Multipurpose room for exercise classes.

1245 W. Newton Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-6223

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Campus Quarters

107 State Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-8735
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Carter Historic Farm ⓟ

A depression-era living history site.

18331 Carter Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-1897

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Carter Park ⓟ

Baseball & Softball complexes. 18 hole disc golf course and shelters.

401 Campbell Hill Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-6223
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City Tap and The Attic

110 N. Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-0090
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Distracted Haunted House

1234 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 463-2666
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Dixie Driving Range ⓡ

19033 N. Dixie Hwy. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-1420
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Exhale and Create ⓐ

A fun and creative space for group classes or private parties! They can help you find or make those perfect DIY projects!

☎ (419) 350-4981
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Fire Lake Camper Park ⓡ

Level sites around 8 acre lake. Country setting near the city. Relaxing, family fun. Offering Beach, Boats, Fishing, Playground, and a Camp Store.

13630 W. Kramer Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-1185
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Globall Golf

Glow in the dark indoor mini golf.

1234 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio
☎ (419) 494-7870
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Horizon Youth Theatre ⓐ

Local youth musicals, plays, and one-acts

✉ horizonyouththeatrebg@gmail.com

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Little Red Schoolhouse ⓜ

The one room schoolhouse, built in 1875, contains a vast historic education collection.

Open Saturday and Sunday by appointment
Located on the Bowling Green State University campus
☎ (419) 372-7401
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Myla Marcus Winery

133 S Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
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National Construction Equipment Museum ⓜ

Exhibit documenting the history of construction equipment with archival collections on site.

Call for an appointment
16623 Liberty Hi Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-5616
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Prout Chapel ⓐ

Historic 156 seat chapel in the heart of Bowling Green State University's "old" campus

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Simpson Garden Park ⓟ

This 10- acre space has paths full of flower gardens, groves of trees and sensory, herb, Japanese, and children's Discovery Gardens.

1291 Conneaut Ave. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-6223
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The Pumpkin Peddler ⓐ

Hay rides, pumpkins, Christmas trees & more.

Open all year
20354 North Dixie Highway Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ 419.409.0252

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Riverby Hills Golf Club ⓡ

16571 West River Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 878-5941
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Slippery Elm Trail ⓟ

13- mile asphalt trail between BG and North Baltimore, Ideal for walking biking, and skating. Multiple access points.

Sand Ridge Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-1897
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Snook's Dream Cars ⓜ

A 1940's style service station replica with cars and memorabilia from the 30's-60's.

Open 11:00 am - 4:00 PM Monday- Friday and by appointment Saturday and Sunday
13920 County Home Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-8338
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Stone Ridge Golf Club ⓡ

A 18 hole Arthur Hills design public golf course

1553 Muirfield Drive Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-2535
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Wintergarden/ St. John's Nature Preserve ⓟ

Enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, and the Rotary Nature Center.

615 S. Wintergarden Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-6223
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Wood County Museum ⓜ

Victorian style museum featuring beautiful grounds, a log cabin and frequently changing exhibits with seasonal events

Open April - October and select December dates
13660 County Home Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352- 0967
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Wood County Courthouse ⓐ

One of Bowling Green’s many historical landmarks this building also functions as an operational courthouse

One Courthouse Square, E. Court & N Prospect Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-9000
Wood County Fairgrounds ⓐ

13800 W. Poe Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-0441
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Wood County Park District ⓟ

21 parks, located throughout Wood County. More than 1,100 acres of parkland

18729 Mercer Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 354-2535
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Wood County Public Library ⓐ

Two floors, millions of stories and more!

251 N Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 352-5104
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Zimmerman School ⓜ

A restored 1892 one-room schoolhouse

Hours by appointment
17901 Carter Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
☎ (419) 353-1897

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