We hear it all the time: that there is nothing fun to do in Bowling Green, and our biggest pride is the speed in which our wind blows.
While yes, our wind is pretty darn windy, it’s not fair to claim that there is nothing to do here. In fact, with a little imagination, there is a ton of stuff to do in this city, and even on campus. Especially for you love birds- there are tons of mini date ideas that are cheap or free hidden right here at the University. Here are a few that I was lucky to experience yesterday.
The recreation center is downright awesome. They have a great rock climbing wall open to the public and a pool and hot tub in the basement. If you haven’t experienced all that the rec has to offer I highly recommend scheduling some time to go check it out. Also, if you head to the ice rink they have open skate everyday for only $3 for University students.
We also have a huge collection of art pieces spread around campus. If you’re in the mood for a makeshift art museum, head to the Fine Arts Building. They have student work hanging up on the wall, as well as a small art gallery.
Or you could head to the upper floors of the union and check out the art on the walls there. Not only are you peeping some great art, but you are also supporting art majors at the University.
Another hidden gem we have on campus is the Marine Lab. The lab is located on the second floor of the Life Science Building and basically doubles as an aquarium – but for free. They have over 300 species of animals in the Marine Lab, and I saw some of the coolest sea creatures there. It is open to students at any time, and it is so cool to walk around and look at the animals.
There are also things to do around Old Campus. It is the perfect spot for a picnic on the grass, a peek inside Prout Chapel or even walking around the older buildings. It’s great for taking a load off and strolling around with a significant other or friend. The same goes for just about every building on campus. Each building has a cool design or structure, and sometimes it can be an adventure just to wonder around and be grateful to be a student at such an amazing university.
Last but not least, food never fails to be a successful date. Whether you do a nice dinner at the Black Swamp, or just go for milkshakes and pizza at the Sundial, BG has some pretty tasty food options (provided that you have Falcon Dollars).
So, while our city is basically the perfect definition of a “college town,” and it may seem like the only thing to do here is go out to Uptown on the weekends, there are lots of mini dates and fun things to explore right on our grounds.
Whether you are adventuring with a significant other, friend or even checking out campus alone, we have so many great opportunities for you to have a good time and learn something about our school and students along the way.
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