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Bowling Green

Bowling Green is a small college town in Northwest Ohio about 30 mi south of the Michigan border. Surrounded by miles of flat farmland, Bowling Green is best known for its public university, Bowling Green State University (BGSU), and its national tractor pull event. Locals often shorten Bowling Green to BG - pronounced "Bee Gee".

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Eat
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Drink
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5 places match

  1. Do

    Animarathon

    Anime Marathon

    Animarathon is an annual two-day student-run spring Japanese anime convention. Animarathon has taiko, cosplay competitions, a maid cafe, special guests, and panels related to anime and Japanese popular culture. The Student Union ballroom is used to host artists and vendors of Anime merchandise.

    Sat 9AM-midnight, Sun 9AM-6PM$20 at door, $15 pre-registration

  2. Eat

    Falcon's Nest

    The food court in the Student Union. Has a variety of fast food chains, a convenience store, a smoothie shop, and a chain coffee shop.

    8AM-8PM$4-10 for a meal

  3. Eat

    Flatlands Coffee

    Flatlands

    A minimalist coffee shop with a curated menu that changes each season. They are known for their latte art and to a lesser extent, their desserts.

    9AM-4PM$2-7

  4. Eat

    Grounds for Thought

    Grounds

    A relaxing, local coffee shop, they also have a variety of teas, other non-coffee drinks, sandwiches and desserts. They also are a used bookstore with a small comic section, some vinyl records, and plenty of local books. Has free Wi-Fi, but power outlets near tables are hard to come by. Has a group meeting room.

    6AM-11PM$2-5

  5. Eat

    Social House

    Formerly known as The Oaks

    An on-campus all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Has a specialty vegan section, a salad bar, and a rotating menu. Dining services often holds themed dinners and events here, particularly those featuring named chefs or Tailgate Thursdays during the football season. The building is notable for a futuristic barn-like architecture, its side awning solar panels, a modest garden on the roof, hydroponics for growing food indoors, and a water reclamation system that processes rainwater. Outside the all-you-can-eat portion is a coffee and doughnut shop, an event kitchen on the first floor.

    9AM-9PM$7-10