Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Barren River Lake

"With an elevated campus on the northside of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is home to the Hilltoppers and more than 20,000 students. Originally founded in 1906, Western Kentucky attracts students from across the world much in thanks to its beautiful campus and sterling catalogue of academic programs available. A fun place to visit on campus for some regional history is the Kentucky Museum."

"Colleges & Universities1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101MoreLess Info. Founded in 1906 and having a campus which covers 200 acres, the Western Kentucky University has a welcome center in the Augenstein Alumni Center, from which any visitor could get precious information about the site's history and amenities."

"Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It was founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier."

"Enjoy spectacular views from the cupola while seeing how the upper class lived at Bowling Green's historic house museum, Riverview at Hobson Grove. Built by Atwood and Juliet VanMeter Hobson on a hill overlooking the Barren River, this 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, the house was used for storage of Confederate munitions when the Rebel forces held Bowling Green."

"Construction of this mansion began in the late 1850s before it was halted due to the civil war. It is also sometimes referred to as Hobson House. It was completed in 1872 and has been restored to the way it would have been at this time."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Scenic long walks are exactly what’s waiting for you at RiverWalk at Mitch McConnell Park. Welcoming all travelers, whether solo or with family, this beautiful park features a bridge over the river, surrounded by lush vegetation and plenty of green spaces."

"A few miles down College Street with Cherry Hall barely in sight is Bowling Green’s finest nature getaway. Riverfront Park’s modest appearance provides all that is required for an easy stroll. Hopping out of the parking lot, visitors are treated to a classic truss bridge that crosses the Barren River."

"From Business: Crossroads Bar and Grill, in Bowling Green, KY, is the area's leading restaurant serving Bowling Green, Glasgow, Scottsville and surrounding areas since 2000."

"Also referred to as the Hobson Estate, this historic mansion and grounds is located north of downtown and provides an authentic look at 1800s culture in Bowling Green. Of Italianate design, this mansion now on the National Register of Historic Places was built between the late 1850s and 1872, with construction halted during the Civil War. Tours of the historic home have been taking place for nearly 50 years, and much of the Victorian design and furnishings of the interior have remained the same for more than twice as long."

"Riverview at Hobson Grove was named due to its proximity to the Barren River. Construction of the hilltop home began in the late 1850s and was finally completed in 1872, becoming a centerpiece to the surrounding 400-acre (161.9-hectare) horse and cattle farm. The house has several features of Italianate architecture, with painted ceilings in two parlors downstairs, an oculus as part of the home’s ventilation system and a water recycling system, to provide water to the upstairs water closet."

"Off U.S. Highway 68 in the northern reach of the city sits an overlooked treat. Hobson Grove Park’s staple piece is the 146-year-old Hobson House from the Civil War era that sits along the 18-hole disc golf course. The disc-golf course is one of the oldest in the state."

"No foodie tour of Bowling Green, Kentucky, is complete without a visit to Riley’s Bakery. They have been serving the Bowling Green community since 1943. When you walk inside, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the 1950s."