SIGHTSEEING
Nothing is satisfied than being a part of a historical and the oldest places. Known as the oldest state park in the U.S. state of Indiana, McCormick's Creek State Park is a great place to surround yourself with the company of nature. This popular park offers fun activities such as hiking, horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center, and campsites. As a nature lover, this is the kind of place that’s good for relaxation. The serene surroundings will definitely get you closer with Mother nature.
McCormick's Creek State Park
DOWNTOWN
Downtown area of Bloomington has quite many entertainment spots to offer. From eateries to cultural places. WonderLab Science Museum is one of the best places you need to go to when you’re in downtown Bloomington. Incorporated in 1995, this science museum operates as a non-profit organization. It offers so many amazing and fun things about science, from water tunnels, pulley chairs, nail bed, climbing structure, bubbles, magnetism activities, saltwater aquarium, to engineering activities. This is one of those places that’s good for your little ones and it even great for the adults.
WonderLab Science Museum
SHOPPING
The best way to spend your weekend with the locals and their offers is by going to one of the best farmers’ markets named Bloomington Community Farmers' Market. This exciting market sells all kinds of goods for your enjoyment. Whether it’s fresh vegetables and fruits, flowers and plantations, local food and drink, crafted fabrics and souvenirs, and so many more. While the vendors treat you well, the music in the background will add excitement to your shopping experience. For a mall vibe, make sure to visit Whitehall Plaza. This popular shopping mall offer some of the city’s best qualities. The mall has been known as a good place to unwind and to be surrounded with goodies. It has home decorations, food and drink, restaurant, furniture, play station, a fitness center, and more.
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
Whitehall Plaza
FOOD & DRINK
While the city is popular for its academic institution and its beautiful nature, food and drink aren’t left out. Bloomington city has so many interesting and traditional cuisines. Gyro is just one of them. It is made with ground beef mixed with lamb. It’s cut into approximately round, thin, flat slices, and then stacked on a spit and seasoned. For the drink, Bloomington has beer as one of its most popular drinks. These menus are can easily be found at various eateries.
CULTURE
Bloomington city is best known as home to one of the best academic institutions in the United States, Indiana University. It also popular for its beautiful nature, cultural diversity, and the quarry from “Break Away.”
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Autumn would be the best season to pay a visit to Bloomington Indiana. The season happen from September to October. The skies are clear and the temperatures are pleasant. A great way to start the fun journey in the city.
HOTEL
Keep you in touch with good place to stay, Holiday Inn Bloomington is here for your comfortable and exciting offers. This 3-star hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Indiana University and a 11-minute drive from Monroe County Airport. Staying here means you get to enjoy amenities such as contemporary rooms fully equipped with modern facilities, an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and still more. You’re well taking care of here. Another great hotel for your stay throughout your travel in Bloomington Indiana is the beautiful SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington. Located in a commercial and residential area, this casual hotel is a 10-minute walk from shops and restaurants and a mile from the popular Indiana University. Pamper yourself with some of its facilities such as well-appointed rooms with its modern equipment, a breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a lobby bar, and a business center. The simply gorgeous setting spaces will definitely bring comfort to the next level.
Holiday Inn Bloomington
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
RESTAURANT
Dining in Indiana is definitely incomplete without trying its delicious home-style food. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is ready to serve you all day with the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Not only serving the best dishes like Buttermilk Pancakes, this eatery also allows you to shop the best goodies from Bloomington Indiana. It, in fact, is known for serving American comfort food and provides an on-site general store. This would be an interesting stop for you. The next restaurant you need to visit is this American restaurant named FARMbloomington. It comes with a funky and vintage vibe offering modern cuisines inspired from farmhouse. While the second floor is serving best local foods like bison burger and beef brisket, the downstairs has another vibe to it. It is used as a full bar and a nightclub with a huge selection beers, cocktails, and whiskies. This place will definitely keep you alive the whole time.
FARMbloomington
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Bloomington
CAFE
Check out what Runcible Spoon cafe has for you. This popular eatery has been serving its customers since 1976 as the only coffee roaster in town. Located right in the heart of downtown Bloomington, this cafe comes with a cozy and comfortable setting space with comfort breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. As one of the oldest eateries in the city, this cafe will be a memorable experience for you. And make sure to try the popular corn beef hash. And then there is Uptown Cafe for another great cafe life. Known as Bloomington’s favorite, this cafe is a perfect dining place for you. It allows the you to enjoy the timeless warm wooden atmosphere with the company of the soulful paintings of Wayne Manns. The cafe focuses on serving good quality of American foods with the unique cocktails and a great list of crafted wine.
Runcible Spoon
Uptown Cafe
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Your nightlife is assured to be wonderful at Nick's English Hut. As one of the best restaurants/bars in Bloomington city, it specializes local dishes and beers in an unbeatable atmosphere. The liveliness the room will occupy your visit throughout the night. The friendliness of the staff and the people will be added as a positive vibe. A tasty plate of Stromnoli and a bottle of beer will go perfectly with the cozy room setting. Another great place for drinking is Crazy Horse. Located in an 1880s hotel, this exciting restaurant bar offers a huge selection of drink in an inviting setting space. It’s popular for its ability to serve the most amazing drinks with a huge amount. More than that, it also has some tasty dishes like burger, sandwiches, and cheese sticks.
Nick's English Hut
Crazy Horse
INTERESTING PLACE
When you’re in Bloomington city, the iconic items that Eskenazi Museum of Art showcases is simply unmissable. This great museum has been opened since 1941 showing approximately 45,000 objects with about 1,400 on display. The collection includes items ranging from ancient jewelry and paintings by Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. And one of the good reasons to visit this museum is its unique building style. You can also visit Monroe County History Center for another interesting cultural trip. This historical museum showcases both local and international history. While the size of the building isn’t too large, it doesn’t stop showing its people amazing facts and interesting displays of the related history. With only $2 admission, you can collect good knowledge from this museum.
Eskenazi Museum of Art
Monroe County History Center
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
If you want to have a prime moment with the city, the classic Sample Gates will be the best spot for it. built in 1987 by the Edson Sample, these gates mark the entrance to Indiana University’s Old Crescent. This spot is an iconic spot for picture taking. It’s surrounded by lovely environment with good coloration of the nature. Another nature spot to collect stunning picture is Morgan-Monroe State Forest. It is known as the second largest state forest in Indiana. This 24,000-acre hardwood forest is a good spot for activities like camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing. With its beautiful surroundings and its trails, this forest has been a favorite place for fun family vacation. Definitely a must visit.
Sample Gates
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
