The town of Bowling Green offers a free, self-guided walking tour of historic homes. ColumnWood is located near the heart of town on Main Street next door to the Bowling Green Baptist Church, circa 1898, and just two blocks from the Caroline County Courthouse, circa 1835, designed by students of Thomas Jefferson.

A 32-square-foot outdoor mural depicts the town’s 1864 occupation by Union troops. The mural was painted by Artist Sidney E. King, who has painted numerous murals for the National Park Service. On the third Saturday each October (during peak fall color), Bowling Green hosts the Harvest Festival—an ideal time to visit.

ColumnWood is central to some of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions, and we’re always available to make suggestions and give directions. Washington, D.C., Richmond, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Jamestown and Charlottesville are all within a 2-hour drive of Bowling Green. Paramount’s Kings Dominion theme park is a short, 20-minute drive away. Historic Fredericksburg and Colonial Beach are diverse and interesting places to explore, as are area vineyards and Civil War battlefield parks.

Caroline County has a growing number of historic sites to visit. One of the most famous is Jackson Shrine, where Stonewall Jackson died. A marker on State Route 301 between Port Royal and Bowling Green shows the area of the Garrett Farm, where history says Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth was killed. Caroline County has five sites associated with the popular Virginia Civil War Trails, Lee vs. Grant tour. Two of the sites are located within walking distance of ColumnWood; all are within a 15-minute drive.

Old Mansion, circa 1738, is Virginia’s oldest continuously inhabited residence. It is located at the south end of town, a short evening walk from ColumnWood.

All attractions are within a two hour drive of ColumnWood B&B!
Your hosts will be happy to provide directions to these and other area points of interest.