Winter Break Resources
Winter Break at WKU
Western Kentucky University will close down from December 16th - January 6th in observance of the holidays. If you need to contact ISSS during this time, you may leave us a phone message at 270-745-4857 or email, iso@wku.edu. If you have admissions questions, you may contact iem@wku.edu. Should you have a life-threatening emergency, please contact campus police at (270) 745-2548.
For the students who are staying in Bowling Green during the break or for the students who are just arriving, we wanted to make sure you know what is happening around town, when stores are open and what kind of transportation is available. The following information is to be used as a guide for break:
Local Hospitals- For Emergencies
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270)793-1000
The Medical Center
250 Park St., Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270)745-1000
Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital
250 Park St., Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270)796-6200
Local Doctor’s Offices
Graves Gilbert Clinic Family Care Center
2724 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-3910
Community Events
https://www.visitbgky.com/events/
http://www.sokyhappeningsonline.com/
http://www.bgamplifier.com/calendar/
Fitness
**Holiday Break December 16 – January 1**
Monday - Friday 6:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm
**Holiday Break Natatorium Hours December 16 – January 5**
Monday – Friday 6:00am – 9:00am, 11:30am-1:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 5:30pm
** NOTE: The Preston Center will be CLOSED on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Dec.24-25) and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
(Dec. 31-Jan. 1) **
Transportation
Bowling Green Public Transportation
WKU Transit:
- During Winter Break, the Green Line will operate one bus on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 4pm – 8pm.
- No other transit service will be available until 1/2/19.
Uber
Download Uber app onto your smartphone to get a ride.
Estimated cost:
- Base fare: $2
- Cost per mile: $1.5
- Booking fee: $1
- Minimum booking charge: $5
- Cost per min: $0.2
- Cancellation fee: $5
Grocery Stores
All Kroger Locations
- 12/24- Closes at 6:00 PM
- 12/25 - Closed all day
- 12/26- Reopens at 7:00 AM
- 12/31- Closes at 9:00 PM
- 1/1- Reopens at 7:00 AM
Meijer:
- 12/24 – Closes at 7:00 PM
- 12/25- Closed all day
- 12/26 - Reopens at 6:00 AM, resumes normal hours (Open 24/7)
Wal-Mart:
- 12/24: Closes approximately 7:00 PM
- 12/ 25: Closed all day
- 12/26: Reopens approximately 7:00 AM, resumes normal hours (open 24/7)
Target:
- 12/ 24: Closes at 10 PM
- 12/25: Closed all day
- 12/ 26: Resumes normal hours
Greenwood Mall:
- 12/ 24- Closes at 6pm
- 12/25 - Closed all day
- 12/31 - Closes at 6pm
- 1/1-Closes at 6pm
Restaurants
The following are restaurants located within walking distance from the WKU main campus:
Waffle House
All locations
*Open December 24 & 25*
China Express
600 US-31 BYP, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 746-0010
*Open December 24 & 25*
Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet
Ste. A, 600 US-31 BYP, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 904-6886
*Open December 24 & 25*
Zaxby’s Chicken
1801 US Highway 31
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-796-8300
Monday – Thursday & Sunday 10:45am – 9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 10:45 – 10:00pm
Subway
401 Park Row
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-783-4144
Monday – Friday 8am – 7pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm
Taco Bell
1802 Russellville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-846-9976
Monday – Thursday & Sunday 7am – 12am, Friday & Saturday 7am – 2 am
Arbys
1818 Russellville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-842-0100
Monday – Thursday & Sunday 10am – 11pm, Friday & Saturday 10am – 12am
Hilligans
1265 College Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-282-2227
Monday-Sunday 11am-2am
Chili’s Bar & Grill
268 Alumni Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-3282
Monday – Thursday & Sunday 10:45am – 10pm, Friday & Saturday 10:45am – 11:30pm
Mellow Mushroom
1035 Chestnut Street
Bowling Green, Ky. 42101
270-393-1800
Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm
Mickie’s on Main/440 Main
440 East Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-793-0450
Monday-Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-12am
Bistro
1129 College Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-9646
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 5pm-10pm, Sunday 10:30am-3pm
Mariah’s
360 E 8th Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-846-0020
Monday – Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sunday 10:30am-9pm
Delivery 11am – 9pm
Steamer Seafood
801 State St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-783-2637
Monday – Sunday 11am – 11pm
643 Sports Bar & Grill
360 E 8th Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-846-0020
Monday – Wednesday & Sunday 11am – 11pm, Thursday 11am – 1am, Friday & Saturday 11am
– 2am
Delivery 11am – 9pm
Thai Express
1511 US-31 Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-796-3414
Monday – Saturday 11am – 3pm, 5 – 9pm
Taste of Europe
1006 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-846-1195
Monday-Friday 11am-9pm
Spencer’s Coffee House
915 College Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-393-7060
Monday-Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday 8am – 10pm, Sunday 1pm-7pm
5th Street Diner
430 Center Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-904-1467
Monday – Sunday 5am – 2pm
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