Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science
Open Thursday-Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 1-4pm.
Groups by appointment.
1229 Center Street
(270) 843-9779
www.brimsbg.org

Visit a unique "hands-on" science museum and experience the force of a mini-tornado with the BRIMS Blaster! Have a hair-raising experience with the van de Graff Electrostatic Generator. Operate one of the largest interactive transportation exhibits in the country featuring HO gauge trains in a model railroad. Measure air flow with the new wind tunnel. Suspend your body with the help of Magic Mirrors. These and over 50 more exhibits await your visit.

Historic Railpark and Train Museum
401 Kentucky Street
Open Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays.
(270) 745-7317
www.historicrailpark.com

Long before interstates, people resting in
Bowling Green arrived at the L&N Passenger Depot. This 1925 structure has been restored and revived to house a two-story museum where visitors can learn the history of the tracks by asking questions of a “real Railroader” like a Pullman Porter, an L&N Cook and a Conductor through state-of-the art interactive galleries. Housing one of the region’s largest model railroad displays inside, outside is where the Historic Railpark displays a 1911 L&N Presidential office car, a 1949 Pullman Standard dining car, a 1953 Luxury Pullman sleeper and a Chessie Class Caboose. Two rare additions are being restored, a 1921 L&N Railroad Post Office Car and a 1953 E8A Diesel Locomotive.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center at Preston Miller Park
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
2303 Tomblinson Way off Veterans Memorial Blvd.
(270) 393-3271
www.bgky.org/bgpr/aquatics.htm

Largest water playground in South Central Kentucky. Features include zero-depth entry, splash playground, 50-meter pool, two water slides, diving boards and concessions.

Splash Lagoon (at Beech Bend Park)
Hours vary. Call or visit website.
(270) 781-7634
www.beechbend.com

The all new Splash Lagoon is tons of fun and features 3 water slides, a children's interactive splash pool and a giant "Leisure Pool." New restrooms and dining facilities are also part of the new Splash Lagoon. The Raging Rapids water slides consist of one open family tube ride, one partially open/partially enclosed tube ride and one completely enclosed body slide. All three slides boast a length of greater than 400 feet and start from a 45 foot tower. Lotta Watta Island----the children's interactive splash pool features a four level interactive play structure and two slides.

Lost River Cave and Valley
Open seven days a week 9am-5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Boat tours subject to weather so call ahead. I-65 exit 22, left at stoplight #9, right on Nashville Road.
(270) 393-0077 or (866) 274-2283
www.lostrivercave.com

Kentucky's only Underground Boat Tour and the enchanting Butterfly Habitat await you at Lost River Cave and Valley. Daylight disappears from view as you board the boat on the river that Ripley's Believe It or Not claims is the shortest, deepest in the world. A comfortable 57 degrees year round, the boat tour offers a visit into the timeless world of a Kentucky Natural wonder. The walking tour along the river's edge will bring alive stories of Native Americans, Early European settlers, Civil War troops and the notorious Jesse James. Enjoy Treetop Bridge, nature trails, bird watching stations, picnic area, gemstone sluice, Old Mill Gifts and the rock climbing wall.

Race World
Open March-Memorial Day and Labor Day-November Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm.
I-65, exit 22, 255 Cumberland Trace
(270) 781-RACE
www.raceworld-bg.com

Race World, a one-of-a-kind attraction featured in Southern Living as "where you don't just watch the races, you ride the races." Offering the entire family something to remember. Two race tracks with scale stock cars themed after your favorite driver. A fully complemented game room with the latest in electronic entertainment and one of the most famous Dale Earnhardt race cars on display; the actual car that had the flat tire while leading the Daytona 500 with 1/2 a lap to go. Closed all rain days.There's not an age limit, but you must be at least 53 inches tall to race alone. For our younger racers there are also double cars complete with two steering wheels so the whole family can race against each other.

Ballance MotoX
Open March through November
(270) 792-RACE
www.ballancemotox.com

Bowling Green's newest attraction is the first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by six-time GNCC National Champion Bill Ballance. Riding schools for quads and dirt bikes are available for all skill levels by highly trained instructors. Call or visit website for more information, directions and schedule of events. Hours and prices vary by event.

National Corvette Museum
Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week year-round except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7973 or (800) 53-VETTE
www.corvettemuseum.com

This 68,000 square foot showcase to America's Sports Car features over 75 Corvettes. Visit the mid-century barbershop and service station, or make a stop on Route 66 to see the cars that shaped our country's history. You'll see classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production, racetrack champions and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Interact with educational hands-on exhibits, enjoy a film in the Chevy Theater and see rare collections and memorabilia. Sit behind the wheel of a Corvette and register to drive one home. Enjoy shopping in the Corvette Store which offers a wide selection of apparel, collectibles home and gift items. New this year... Pit Crew Challenge!

Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon
Open daily Memorial Day to mid-August, weekends only in May and September, Sunday 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-8pm.
Gate Admission (includes Splash Lagoon, Mini Golf & Petting Farm) $10 - 54" and above, $6 - under 54"
Unlimited-ride armbands (includes gate admission plus all attractions except go-carts and games) $24 - 54" and above, $21 - under 54"
(270) 781-7634 • www.beechbend.com

The amusement park offers more than 40 rides including the most twisted wooden roller coaster in seven states, the new Kentucky Rumbler. Other favorites include Wild Mouse Spinning Coaster, antique cars, a miniature golf course, giant swimming pool, water slides, interactive children's water play pool, games and go-carts. Individual ride tickets available.

Chaney's Dairy Barn
Open Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12:30-5:30pm. Extended hours and walk-up window in the summer.
9191 Nashville Road
(270) 843-5567
www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Chaney's
Open Monday-Saturday 12pm-8pm
830 Fairview Avenue
(270) 842-6020

Rolling farmlands, Jersey cows and premium homemade ice cream are only the beginning at Chaney's. Settle in for lunch or dinner daily and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts. Choose from a wide selection of Kentucky made products in our gift shop. Catering, parties, farm tours available - call ahead for meeting space, concession trailer and tour appointments. Enjoy our outdoor pavilion and take a swing in our batting cage.

Jackson's Orchard and Nursery
Open Monday-Saturday, mid-April through August and seven days a week September-November.
1280 Slim Island Road off Richardsville Road, KY 185
(270) 781-5303 • www.jacksonsorchard.com

The Jackson family invites you to visit their orchard and nursery to select your favorite spring plants during April and May. Try our delicious apples, peaches, honey, pumpkins, freshly made apple cider and many more in-season specialties throughout the year. We'll even mail your favorite products anywhere in the USA.

Southern Lanes
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-2am, Sunday 12pm-midnight
2710 Scottsville Road
(270) 843-8741
Visit their web page here

At Southern Lanes there's plenty of fun for everyone! Your complete family entertainment center includes 34 lanes, 18 hole indoor mini golf, indoor fast pitch baseball and softball batting cages, 24 billiards, party rooms (3 new), game room with redemption tickets, semi-separate lounge, pro shop and snack bar. Join us Thursday and Friday nights at 9:30 pm for Cosmic bowling! Birthday party packages, corporate and group pricing available.

Riverview at Hobson Grove
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Closed holidays and during January. Last tour of the day begins at 3pm.
1100 W. Main Avenue
(270) 843-5565
www.bgky.org/riverview

Built by Atwood and Juliet VanMeter Hobson on a hill overlooking the Barren River, Bowling Green's historic landmark has been restored to its original splendor and is listed on the National Register. An official site on the Civil War Discovery Trail, as it was used for storage of Confederate munitions when the Rebel forces held Bowling Green, Riverview is an elegant interpretation of a prosperous Victorian home of the 1860 to 1890 period. Come experience the life of a 19th century family and their servants. Seasonal and holiday tours are offered throughout the year to highlight celebrations of the era. Gift Shop features Victorian items.

Shaker Museum at South Union
March through November, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm
December through February, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Closed Sunday and Monday.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day.
850 Shaker Museum Road, Just off US 68/KY 80, Auburn
(800) 811-8379
www.shakermuseum.com

A short drive west of Bowling Green takes you to the historic site of the South Union Shaker Village. The Shaker society, an innovative, hard-working religious group, was established in 1807 and closed in 1922. The village site is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is filled with original furniture, crafts, textiles and manuscripts. Nearby Shaker Tavern, built in 1869, provides bed and breakfast accommodations.

Kentucky Library & Museum
Museum Galleries Open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm
Library Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-4pm. Closed on WKU holidays.
1906 College Heights Blvd, just off 68/80
(270) 745-2592
www.wku.edu/Library/kylm

The Kentucky Library and Museum houses vast collections of Kentucky-related materials, furniture, manuscripts,
diaries, newspapers, dolls, photographs, art, genealogical materials, etc. Exhibit topics include anything and everything relating to Kentucky, including “Recommended by Duncan Hines” opening in 2007. The research library holds the largest collection of Civil War related documents in the South. Special
programs, including school tours, summer camps, workshops, lectures, exhibit openings, and gala events are open to all.

Imagination Stations
I-65, exit 26, past 31W to Cambridge Square (830 Fairview Ave.)
(270) 783-0044
imaginationstations.com
Open Play Tues. & Wed. 10am-1pm, Thurs. 3-5:30pm, Fri. 10am-5:30pm.
Evenings & Weekends - call for availability. Call for summer hrs.

South Central Kentucky’s only indoor play zone with huge interactive inflatables, a horizontal climbing wall and 10,000 sq.ft. of fun! Safe, smoke-free and playful environment. Play in our obstacle course tube and slide, jump house and horizontal climbing wall.

Hopscotch’s Playplace
I-65, exit 22, 2722 Scottsville Rd., Scottsville Square
(270) 842-0420
Play sessions:
9am-1pm Monday-Friday
4-7pm Tuesday-Friday
10am-1pm Saturday
Check our website calendar for additional times and events.
hopscotchs.com

Pay as you play indoor facility for kids crawing thru age 6, especially perfect for when it is too rainy, windy, hot or cold outside! Infant and toddler area separate from the preschool play area. Arts & crafts and party areas. Art activities available for ages 7-10. Let us make your next party a piece of cake! Party packages available.

Drop in Day Care - $15 one-time registration for whole family. $8 per hour for the first hour, $6 an hour after that. Maximum of 3 hours at a time. Service available during play sessions.

Otte Golf & Family Fun Center
5800 Scottsville Road
(270) 781-6072
Open Daily 9am-10pm

Truly a great place for the whole family. Otte Golf Center offers a driving range,
batting cages, miniature golf, pro-shop, golf lessons and club fittings.

Bowling Green Public Library

Main Branch
1225 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-4882
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Peek-A-Book Babies
Friday, 9 a.m.
For infants ages 6 to 18 months.

Toddler Time
Monday,10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
For toddlers 18 to 36 months old.

Preschool Spanish Club
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
For preschool children ages 2 to 5

Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 10 a.m.
For preschool children ages 3 to 5

Home Teaching Meets the Library (H.T.M.L)
Every third Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m.
Open to all home school groups.

Kids at Main
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.

Family Night
One Tuesday a month, 6:30 p.m.
Open to all families.

Smiths Grove Branch
127 South Main Street
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 563-6651
Hours: Monday: Noon - 8 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
For children ages 3 to 5

After School @ the Grove
Thursday, 3 to 4 p.m.
After-school activities for grades K-6

Graham Drive Community Library
305 Graham Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1441
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday Noon-8 p.m.

Preschool Story Time
Monday, 10 a.m.
For preschool children ages 3 to 5

Graham Explorers Troop
Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
All ages welcome

Bob Kirby Branch
175 Iron Skillet Court
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-0252
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday Noon-8 p.m.

Peek-A-Babies
Wednesday, 9 a.m.
For infants ages 6 to 18 months

Toddler Time
Monday, 9:30 a.m.
For toddlers 18 to 36 months.

Preschool Story Time
Friday, 10 a.m.
For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Preschool Spanish Club
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. & Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
For preschool children ages 2 to 5.

Kirby Kids
Monday, 3:30 p.m.
For elementary school age children, grades K-6.

Spanish Explorers
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
For elementary school age children, grades K-6.

Teen Activities
Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
For teenagers, ages 12-17