Walking Tours
Upper East Main
Walking Tour
The Upper East Main Street Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and is a highly concentrated group of late 19th and early 20th century residences built between 1870 and 1930. Local business men and women built their homes in this area united by their architectural significance and reflecting their entrepreneurial success.
ShakeRag Historical District
Walking Tour
The ShakeRag Neighborhood developed around Lee Square, a parcel of land donated in 1802 for use as a public square. After the Civil War, the neighborhood grew steadily and in the early 20th century, as State Street became part of the Dixie Highway, gas stations and other businesses catering to travelers emerged in the neighborhood.
Downtown Heritage Walking Tour
Composed of commercial, religious and governmental structures built between 1837 and 1940, the Downtown Commercial Historic District represents Bowling Green's historic business core of historic structures, including a former Prohibition-era speakeasy, a 1914 movie theatre, and more. Bowling Green’s colorful history is present down every street.
Smiths Grove Walking Tour
Smiths Grove is one of Warren County’s rural farming communities. The historic district is proudly one of five Warren County locations on the National Registry of Historic Places due to the culture significance of the Smiths Grove Business District.
College Hill Neighborhood Walking Tour
Founded in 1991, The College Hill Neighborhood Association is a 10-block radius of roughly 40 household members whose goal is to preserve the history of one of Bowling Green’s oldest neighborhoods.
A Tour of Historic Bowling Green Along the Greenways
Explore the history and natural attractions of Warren County at the same time. This trail features railway trails, Lost River Cave, and other outdoor interests of Bowling Green.
WKU K-8 Self Guided Walking Tour
Click here to enjoy the history of Bowling Green’s Western Kentucky University on this self-guided tour.
Civil War Discovery Walking Tour
As 1861’s Confederate State Capitol, Bowling Green served as a major Civil War landmark. With an abundance of resources, Bowling Green was often torn between Union and Confederate soldiers who left their mark on the town.