Historic Buildings

This lovely, old Greek Revival mansion was built in 1904 by Francis Kister, onetime Mayor of Bowling Green and co-builder of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in June 1980. The Houchens Center is now used as a cultural and educational center for the community, and as a meeting place for clubs, associations and individual patrons who make up the membership.

Riverview at Hobson Grove, also known as Riverview or as Hobson House, is an historic home with classic Italianate architecture located in western Bowling Green, Kentucky. Enjoy spectacular views from the cupola while seeing how the Victorian 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

One of Bowling Green’s first filling stations along what was known as the Dixie Highway is now an award-winning preservation project. Restored to provide public restrooms for Circus Square Park events and wonderful photo opportunities for automotive and history buffs. National Register of Historic Places.

The historic 1869 Homestead Bed and Breakfast is located near Bowling Green, 55 acres of green fields and trees, listed on The National Register of Historic Places.

Located 10 miles outside the city limits past tobacco farms, Drakes Creek & fields of Kentucky Bluegrass to experience great home-cooking, and homemade desserts. Standing in the very spot as it did in 1869, you’ll find the same honest, rustic simplicity that has been the keystone of the operation for generations.