Bowling Green
Around Bowling Green
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Bowling Green
Locals say Mississippi River Hills
Where the river meets the heartland.
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Welcome to the Mississippi River Hills, where the bluffs meet the river and the pace is easy. Enjoy the small towns, the trails, and the friendly faces. Come for a visit, stay for the pie.
Clubs for Bowling Green
No clubs for Bowling Green yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Bowling Green. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Bowling Green. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Katy Trail State Park 240-mile rails-to-trails path crossing Montgomery County.
- Graham Cave State Park Prehistoric cave with hiking trails and camping.
- Louisiana Historic District 19th-century riverfront with antique shops and architecture.
- Mississippi River Scenic bluffs, boating, and fishing.
- Pike County Courthouse Classic 19th-century courthouse in Bowling Green's square.
- Montgomery County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Montgomery City.
- Outdoors Bike or walk the Katy Trail
- Outdoors Fish for catfish on the Mississippi
- With kids Attend the county fair
- With kids Visit the historic river towns
- Evenings Catch a band at a small-town bar
- Evenings Enjoy a drink at a local winery
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love Hunting leases
Through the year
The region has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. The best time to be out is from late spring to early fall. Best: Spring and fall are mild and pleasant, perfect for outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Hannibal, MO Mark Twain's boyhood home.
- Mexico, MO Home to the Audrain County fair and historic downtown.
- Quincy, IL Historic river town with architecture and culture.
- Columbia, MO College town with restaurants and arts.
Local flavour
Rooting for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), St. Louis Blues (NHL), Missouri Tigers (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A Midwestern staple, often served breaded and fried, found in local diners and taverns.
- Missouri-style BBQ Slow-smoked meats with a sweet-and-tangy sauce, a regional favourite.
- Fried catfish A classic from the Mississippi River, often served with hush puppies.
- Casey's pizza A regional gas-station chain known for its made-to-order pizza, a rural Missouri staple.
Where people go
- Family farms Working farms and homesteads that define the rural landscape.
- Grain elevators Iconic structures in every small town, marking the agricultural heartbeat.
- Mississippi River bluffs Wooded bluffs and scenic overlooks along the river.
- Historic river towns Towns like Louisiana and Bowling Green with 19th-century architecture and courthouse squares.
- County fairs Annual gatherings celebrating agriculture, livestock, and local crafts.
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Nearby
Every areaHannibalMissouriWhere the river rolls and Twain's tales live on.PittsfieldIllinoisWhere the river meets the prairie, and everyone knows your name.MexicoMissouriWhere the prairie meets the saddleQuincyIllinoisWhere the Mississippi bends and history lingers.JacksonvilleIllinoisWhere the prairie meets a proud college town.BeardstownIllinoisWhere the river meets the heartlandMoberlyMissouriSmall-town charm, big-hearted people.ColumbiaMissouriFriendly, lively, and full of tiger pride.
Pike and Montgomery counties, MO. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.