Coming down with a case of spring fever? Our real estate agents recommend a healing dose of family-friendly activities at these delightful spots near Bowling Green homes for sale.

• Chaney's Dairy Barn - 9191 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  Who doesn't love ice cream? Get up close and personal with the adorable animals who provide the milk for this treat at Chaney's Dairy Barn. After taking the family on a self-guided tour of the farm, the kids can frolic in the playground or bounce on the jumping pillow. Of course, a delicious helping of ice cream is a must, with or without lunch at the onsite cafe. Hours are 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 per person, with an all-day pass for the jumping pillow for an additional $5.
  
  
• Lost River Cave - 2818 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  Star in your own adventure movie with a visit to Lost River Cave. During a 45-minute tour that includes a 25-minute boat ride, explore the cave's diverse and fascinating history as a Native American hunting ground, Civil War campground, hideout for Jesse James, and 1930s nightclub. While pets are not permitted on the boats, leashed dogs are welcome on the 72-acre grounds of nature trails and greenways. Tours are conducted seven days a week between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Online reservations are strongly advised, but walk-ins are accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis. Tickets are $5.95-$23.95.
  
  
• Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center - 601 College St., Bowling Green, KY 42101
  Does the word "culture" make your kids break out in hives? Events at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center are so entertaining that they won't realize they're developing an appreciation for the arts. SKyPAC's spring schedule includes Million Dollar Time Machine (4/3), a tribute to iconic musical performers such as U2, the Beatles, and Dolly Parton; The Great Gatsby, a jazz-tinged ballet amid stunning sets that recreate the Roaring Twenties; and The Psychology of Dogs (4/24), a live show that takes an in-depth look at the behavior of man's best friend. Visit the website for full schedule and ticket prices. 
  
  
• The Historic RailPark & Train Museum - 401 Kentucky St., Bowling Green, KY 42101
  The Historic RailPark & Train Museum honors the role that railroads played in the growth and economic development of the United States. L&N Depot, once an important stop on the route between Louisville and Nashville, serves as home to the museum. Interactive exhibits feature actual narration from a L&N cook, Pullman porter, and conductor. Climb aboard five restored railcars, including the L&N Presidential car, that are found in the railpark. The attraction is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. seven days a week through 12/31. Admission is $12-$18.
  
  
• Kentucky Museum - Western Kentucky University, 1444 Kentucky St., Bowling Green, KY 42101
  Located on the campus of Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky Museum was established in 1939 as a place for "Kentuckians to know Kentucky." Collections and exhibits turn a spotlight on art works, clothing, political memorabilia, and other artifacts of historical and cultural significance to the community. Current exhibits include Photographing Western (through December 2026), a series of photos documenting scenes around WKU, and Stitches in Time: 200 Years of Kentucky Quilts (through October 2025). Museum hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and admission is free to the public. 

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