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Bowling Green, Ohio

Bowling Green is a city in, and the county seat of, Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 30,808 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 30,808

Why go

  • City in Wood County, Ohio.
  • Served by Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI).

History

Bowling Green is a city in, and the county seat of, Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 30,808 at the 2020 census. Located 20 miles (32Β km) southwest of Toledo, it is part of the Toledo metropolitan area and a member of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. Bowling Green is the home of Bowling Green State University.

Airports

Toledo Express Airport (TOL) 17 mi to the centre
11013 Airport Hwy #11, Swanton, OH 43558 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, US Airways) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Chicago, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) 16 mi to the centre
Toledo, OH, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) 41 mi to the centre
Defiance, OH, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wood County Airport 1.5 mi to the centre
Bowling Green, OH, US
Outdoor
Nietz Airport 2.7 mi to the centre
Bowling Green, OH, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bowling Green, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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