Things to Do With Kids in Bowling Green
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Bowling Green
These Bowling Green, Kentucky, picks include indoor museums and play, family attractions, and year-round places to explore. Each is physically in Bowling Green; check the linked official site before a visit for current schedules, since some venues vary their hours or programs by season.
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Lost River Cave
2818 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Lost River Cave offers guided boat tours through an underground cave, along with trails and a nature playscape. Local tourism coverage highlights the underground boat trip and the outdoor nature stations for families.
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
The National Corvette Museum presents Corvette history through cars and exhibits, including interactive activities. Its family education gallery is designed for young visitors interested in cars, engineering, and design.
Historic Railpark & Train Museum
401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
The Historic Railpark & Train Museum occupies Bowling Green’s restored L&N Depot and features railroad exhibits and historic railcars. Its official site describes the museum as having something for all ages and offers tours of the cars.
Aviation Heritage Park and Museum
1825 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Aviation Heritage Park displays military aircraft outdoors and tells the stories of regional aviators. Its museum adds indoor exhibits about South-Central Kentucky’s aviation history, and the park and museum are free to visit.
Kentucky Museum
1472 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
The Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University presents collections and exhibits about Kentucky’s history and culture. The university welcomes individual visitors for self-guided visits on its open days.
Hardin Planetarium
1906 College Heights Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Hardin Planetarium presents astronomy programs in a domed theater, with shows delivered live by an astronomer. The university describes its presentations as educational and entertaining, and public shows are offered during the year.
Dig It Party & Play
5833 Scottsville Road, Suite 203, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Dig It Party & Play is an indoor sandbox and creative-play venue for children and families. Its website describes dedicated play areas and party rooms as central features.
Brims Children’s Museum
1229 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Brims Children’s Museum is a children’s science center with hands-on activities and exhibits. Visitor reviews describe it as a small science center used by families and school groups.
Chuck E. Cheese
2625 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Chuck E. Cheese is a family entertainment center with games and indoor play for children. Its Bowling Green location is described as serving kids ages 2–12.
Downing Museum
1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
The Downing Museum displays work by Bowling Green native and artist Joe Downing. Local tourism coverage pairs the museum with the adjacent Baker Arboretum as a place to explore art and the outdoors.