Things To Do
Bowling Green, Ohio
As one of the best college towns in America, Bowling Green has so much to offer. From fine dining to casual eateries, beautiful parks bursting with life and a variety of shops and stores, Bowling Green always has something new to discover!
Dine in Downtown BG
The city of Bowling Green has you covered when hunger strikes. Choose from beloved Mexican restaurants, Mediterranean street food, burger joints, sushi spots, iconic pizza shops and other local treasures.
Campus Pollyeyes - 440 E. Court St.
Home of the World Famous Stuffed Breadstick
Eric's Ice Cream Factory* - 215 E. Wooster St.
Exceptional homemade, handcrafted ice cream
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Grounds for Thought* – 174 S. Main St.
Hand-roasted coffee, pastries, used books, records and comics
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Juniper Brewing Company - 139 S. Main St.
Stop by for a coffee drink, sit down for a full lunch/dinner menu, or explore the locally brewed beverages
Easystreet Cafe* - 104 S. Main St.
Bustling cafe featuring burgers, sandwiches & other classic American eats in a convivial atmosphere
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Kabob It - 132 E. Wooster St.
Discover the taste of Mediterranean
Pisanello's Pizza - 203 N. Main St.
A Bowling Green staple since 1964, voted best pizza in Wood County for 25 years in a row!
Guajillo's Cocina Mexicana - 176 E. Wooster St.
Providing authentic Mexican food made with care and the freshest ingredients
Beckett's Burger Bar & Barrel Room - 163 S. Main St.
Voted best burger in Bowling Green, OH!
The Clay Pot Bistro - 182 S. Main St.
Explore a variety of freshly made European entrees
City Egg - 121 S. Main St.
Fast, casual, breakfast and lunch
The Curry Lounge - 434 E. Wooster St. Suite B.
Taste the richness and heritage of Indian cooking
Novel Blends - 116 S. Main St.
Independent bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Bowling Green
Flatlands Coffee - 138 N. Main St.
Craft coffee beverages, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, & smiles
The R.O.W. - 130 E. Wooster St.
The R.O.W. is BG's premier sports bar with food specials and lots of TVs for all of the big games
D. P. Dough - 140 E. Wooster St.
Local chain open late for calzones
Sterling's Amish Deli - 133 E. Wooster St.
Cozy Deli offering sandwiches, Amish meats, cheeses, pies and more sourced locally from Ohio’s Amish country
China Village - 134 W. Wooster St.
Authentic Chinese cuisine
Call of the Canyon Cafe* - 109 N Main St.
Family-owned nook with Southwestern-inspired sandwiches, plus housemade sweets
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El Zarape - 1616 E. Wooster St. #1
"Where everyday is a fiesta!"
Trotters Tavern - 119 N. Main St.
A quaint little steakhouse known for the steak dinner - "Little Brown Jug"
SamB's - 146 N. Main St.
Rich Bowling Green history and well known for it's upscale dining experience
Mister Spots - 206 N. Main St.
Casual joint serving Philadelphia-style hoagies, steak sandwiches & signature wings
BG Burgers - 1424 E. Wooster St.
The American Classic meets the Local Neighborhood staple to create the perfect little place to get big juicy BG Burgers and more
Old Town Buffet - 1216 N. Main St.
Extensive Chinese buffet
Ninja Hibachi Sushi Steak House - 1080 S. Main St.
Deliciously fresh sushi and hibachi options for lunch and dinner
Falcon Family Restaurant - 1021 S. Main St.
Pagliai's - 945 S. Main St.
50+ years of great pizza, sandwhiches, pasta and more
South Side 6 - 737 S Main St.
A taste of the Middle East, featuring their famous gyros
Kermit's Family Restaurant - 307 S. Main St.
Homey diner serving breakfast all day
Pho N Thai - 1616 E. Wooster St. #06
Vietnamese cuisine
Yala Kol - 1616 E. Wooster St. #09
Bringing you all the delicious food of the Mediterranean straight to your plate
Explore in Bowling Green
If you’re in the mood for a stroll, take advantage of the city’s beautifully maintained parks and nature preserves. Don’t miss the seasonal local farmer’s market and keep an eye on local event calendars. There’s something for everyone!
Black Swamp Arts Festival - Downtown BG
Held annually the weekend after Labor Day
Like fine art, music & food? Experience the Black Swamp Arts Festival with hundreds of artists' booths, free concerts, youth arts and more.
Tabby & Fidos Cat Cafe - 300 N. Main St.
City Park - 520 Conneaut Ave.
Simpson Garden Park - 1291 Conneaut Ave.
Wintergarden /St. John's Nature Preserve - 615 S. Wintergarden Rd.
Farmers' Market - 201 N. Main St.
Wednesdays in the summer 4 p.m. -7 p.m.
Shop in Bowling Green
With lovely boutiques, specialty shops, supermarkets and big box stores, there’s very little you can’t find in Bowling Green. Visit some of our locally owned stores downtown and venture further up Main Street to pick up your groceries.
Art Supply Depo - 435 E. Wooster St.
Ben's* - 154 S. Main
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The Busy Thimble* - 148 S. Main St.
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For Keeps* - 144 S. Main St.
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Aldi - 1010 S. Main St.
Meijer - 2111 E. Wooster St.
Walmart - 131 W. Gypsy Lane Rd.
Kroger Marketplace - 1094 N. Main St.
Updated: 12/14/2024 12:44PM