August is National Dog Month, a time to celebrate how much joy your pup brings to your life. Many of our real estate agents are dog owners who love treating their canines to an outing to mark the occasion. Why not join in? Check out this list of dog-friendly restaurants and attractions located right here in Bowling Green.

• H.P. Thomas Park's Bark Park - 850 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  H.P. Thomas Park isn't just a great place for sports games and family outings—it also has a 4.5-acre dog park on the grounds. The Bark Park has plenty of room for your dog to run around, including separate fenced areas for small and large dogs for added safety. After you're done playing with your pet, you can relax at one of the shady spots in the park or visit the on-site dog fountains to cool off.
  
  
• 440 Main - 440 E. Main Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101
  440 Main is one of the few upscale eateries near our Bowling Green homes for sale that allows pets on their patio. You'll love spending the evening outdoors enjoying a glass of fine wine and a delicious steak, seafood, or chicken dishes with your furry friend by your side. You can even order one of the restaurant's curated charcuterie boards and share some mouthwatering meats and cheeses with your pooch.
  
  
• Lost River Cave - 2818 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  Dogs may not be able to visit Lost River Cave's most distinctive location (the underground cave for which the site is named), but they're welcome everywhere else in this beautiful Kentucky park. You and your pup can stroll along the many paved trails that wind through the park or visit the location's Butterfly Habitat, a secluded spot designed to attract the many species of butterflies native to this region. Pets must be leashed during their entire visit. 
  
  
• Double Dogs - 1780 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  True to their name, Double Dogs welcomes canine companions on their spacious, pet-friendly patio. This casual restaurant serves burgers, pizza, hot dogs, and other bar food favorites that are perfect for sharing with your furry friend. Your pet might even get their picture taken for the restaurant's social media feed!
  
  
• Phil Moore Park – 7101 Scottsville Road, Alvaton, KY 42122
  Phil Moore Park is a sprawling 174-acre park near our Alvaton homes for sale, with plenty to offer for active pet parents. In addition to the on-site dog park, there are also several miles of walking trails to explore, a picnic area where you can enjoy some lunch together, and several spots where the two of you can wade in Drake's Creek. You may even get to watch some practice races at the Kiwanis Soapbox Derby Track, a competition-ready racing space that welcomes pets as spectators.

You and your dog have a bright future ahead of you in Bowling Green. Now all you need is the right home to settle down in. Contact us today to get in touch with our real estate team and kick off your search.