Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bowling Green, KY

  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Bowling Green, Kentucky, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Distilleries.
  • From Western Kentucky University to Basil Griffin Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bowling Green and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin and Franklin.
  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Bowling Green, Kentucky, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Distilleries.
  • From Western Kentucky University to Basil Griffin Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bowling Green and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin and Franklin.
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0.0 Miles
Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
3.2 Miles
The Historic Railpark & Train Museum exhibits vintage equipment and artifacts, interactive informative displays, and 5 restored railcars, with one more being currently under renovation.
4.2 Miles
87% 102 votes
Aviation Museums Basil Griffin Park, Bowling Green, KY 42104 MoreLess Info
Currently with five aircraft on display and two more to be added soon, Aviation Heritage Park is a memorial ensuring that all South Central Kentucky aviators' stories are never forgotten.
2.1 Miles
79% 58 votes
History Museums 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101 MoreLess Info
The Kentucky Museum & Library is a library and historic museum that features artifacts such as a hammer used by President Jimmy Carter. The museum also has an exhibit called 'Faces and Places' that consists of more than 40 quilts.
3.4 Miles
82% 17 votes
Children's Play Area 2722 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104 MoreLess Info
Treat your little ones to a day filled with climbing, tumbling, balancing, rolling and jumping, at Hopscotch's Playplace. In addition to exercise and activity, your child will have access to reading and music areas for learning fun.
2.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Children's Museums 1229 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101 MoreLess Info
The Brims Children's Museum offers science activities and exhibits for visitors to enjoy. The museum provides docents to guide visitors through the exhibits if they wish and offers programs for school groups.
1.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) University Blvd, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101 MoreLess Info
At Houchens Industries - L. T. Smith Stadium, visitors can attend football home games for the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers. The stadium has cheerleaders on the side lines and shoots fireworks every time the team scores a touchdown.
0.3 Miles
30% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 323 Great Escape Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101 MoreLess Info
Featuring full stadium seating and digital projection, Regal Bowling Green Stadium 12 is a movie theater that shows the latest film releases. Other theater amenities include a game room and birthday party room accommodations.
12.6 Miles
82% 22 votes
Historic Sites 6040 Bowling Green Rd, Franklin, KY MoreLess Info
For those interested in vibrant history, the Octagon Hall Museum has plenty of events and items to sate your need. Tour the plantation that survived the Civil War, tour history re-enactments, or search for paranormal activity.
15.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 701 S. Broadway, Franklin, TN 66735 MoreLess Info
Serving as a reminder of the past history of Franklin, the Miners Hall Museum gallery includes ancient miners hard hats, coal reports, contracts, and more. The museum is a great place to learn about the life of a miner.
25.2 Miles
94% 270 votes
Caverns & Caves Park City, KY MoreLess Info
Discovered in 1859, the Diamond Caverns tours will take the visitors more than 350 steps underground, well all sorts of stone formations can be observed, from stalagmites to flowstones.
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