Our local recommendations for sights, sounds and eats while visiting Bloomington!
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Our local recommendations for sights, sounds and eats while visiting Bloomington!
Essentials
The Fairfax Inn is also a great place to order carry-out. They have a full bar and grill menu. You can also stock up on essentials and gas.
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The Fairfax Inn
8660 S Fairfax RdThe Fairfax Inn is also a great place to order carry-out. They have a full bar and grill menu. You can also stock up on essentials and gas.
Kroger
1175 S College Mall RdStock up on supplies just a short drive from our condo.
Target
2966 E 3rd StGrab your essentials at the local Target!
Food Scene
They have a delicious brunch menu as well as a great dinner menu. Their crab cakes are hands down some of the best!
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Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveThey have a delicious brunch menu as well as a great dinner menu. Their crab cakes are hands down some of the best!
Scholars Keep
717 N College AveThey have an amazing filet on top of mac n cheese! Great date spot!
You can't visit B-town without stopping in at Mother Bear's for their amazing pizza. They're a Bloomington tradition. They have a new second location west of town that has tons of seating. They have a daily early bird special between 4-6 PM. Be sure to add your name to the graffiti walls!
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Mother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd StYou can't visit B-town without stopping in at Mother Bear's for their amazing pizza. They're a Bloomington tradition. They have a new second location west of town that has tons of seating. They have a daily early bird special between 4-6 PM. Be sure to add your name to the graffiti walls!
FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveOne of the best restaurants in Bloomington hands down!
Malibu Grill
106 N Walnut StGreat spot for a date night!
Siam House
430 E 4th StRuncible Spoon
412 E 6th StOne of the best brunch spots in town!
Grab a cup of coffee and catch up on those emails while relaxing in this cozy breakfast spot!
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The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe
105 N College AveGrab a cup of coffee and catch up on those emails while relaxing in this cozy breakfast spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
A visit to Bloomington isn't complete without a visit to the famous Oliver Winery. You can enjoy wine tastings, behind scenes tours or a relaxing day on their patio.
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Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdA visit to Bloomington isn't complete without a visit to the famous Oliver Winery. You can enjoy wine tastings, behind scenes tours or a relaxing day on their patio.
A popular hangout near campus to catch drinks, watch the game or let loose with your friends. Their breadsticks are legendary!
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Kilroy's on Kirkwood
502 E Kirkwood AveA popular hangout near campus to catch drinks, watch the game or let loose with your friends. Their breadsticks are legendary!
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveIt's a tradition to stop at Nick's and play Sink the Biz!
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyThis local distillery has an ever changing menu of tasty drink concoctions. You can also buy their canned cocktails locally. Our favorite is the Bramble Mule!
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Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
922 S Morton StThis local distillery has an ever changing menu of tasty drink concoctions. You can also buy their canned cocktails locally. Our favorite is the Bramble Mule!
Butler Winery and Vineyards
6200 E Robinson RdHave you ever heard of cyser? It's a delicious cross between cider and mead. Sip it from the source at Oddball Fermentables in their cozy little tasting room
Oddball Fermentables
1211 S Walnut StHave you ever heard of cyser? It's a delicious cross between cider and mead. Sip it from the source at Oddball Fermentables in their cozy little tasting room
Parks & Nature
Lake Monroe has so much to offer. You can rent jet skis and boats for a fun day out on the water or spend the day hiking the scenic woods.
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Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe has so much to offer. You can rent jet skis and boats for a fun day out on the water or spend the day hiking the scenic woods.
McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park RdGreat hiking trails and gorgeous views!
Paynetown State Recreation Area
4850 State Hwy 446Griffy Lake
Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th StArts & Culture
Spend a day taking in culture at the Art Museum on IU's campus.
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Eskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th StSpend a day taking in culture at the Art Museum on IU's campus.
The Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center is one of the most unique attractions in the state of Indiana and the only place you'll find authentic Tibetan chortens in the United States. You'll find hours of inspiration here wandering the grounds and the temple.
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Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
3655 S Snoddy RdThe Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center is one of the most unique attractions in the state of Indiana and the only place you'll find authentic Tibetan chortens in the United States. You'll find hours of inspiration here wandering the grounds and the temple.
Featuring award-winning Broadway shows, contemporary and classical musical acts, dance, and family-friendly favorites.
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IU Auditorium
1211 E 7th StFeaturing award-winning Broadway shows, contemporary and classical musical acts, dance, and family-friendly favorites.
Shopping
There are so many cool treasures waiting to be discovered and brought home with you at this antique mall!
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Bloomington Antique Mall
311 W 7th StThere are so many cool treasures waiting to be discovered and brought home with you at this antique mall!
Get great local produce and goods at the farmers market!
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Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StGet great local produce and goods at the farmers market!
Need a bit of retail therapy? College Mall has tons of shopping and major department stores like Macy's.
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College Mall
2894 E 3rd StNeed a bit of retail therapy? College Mall has tons of shopping and major department stores like Macy's.
Lots of treasures to be discovered at the Warehouse! You never know what you’ll find!
Jeff's Warehouse
424 S College AveLots of treasures to be discovered at the Warehouse! You never know what you’ll find!
Lola Rue & Co
114 N Walnut StBeautiful home decor and women’s boutique clothing
Sightseeing
This is one of the secret gems near Bloomington. Climb the Fire Tower and get panoramic views of one of the top vantage points in all of Indiana. It's especially breathtaking during Fall when the leaves are turning.
Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower
Tower Ridge RoadThis is one of the secret gems near Bloomington. Climb the Fire Tower and get panoramic views of one of the top vantage points in all of Indiana. It's especially breathtaking during Fall when the leaves are turning.
Sample Gates
One of the most iconic Instagrammed spots in Bloomington!
Hike to a waterfall and get lost in Mother Nature’s beauty!
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McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park RdHike to a waterfall and get lost in Mother Nature’s beauty!
The newest Sycamore Land Trust property is a unique peninsula trail that juts out into Monroe Lake. Head out to Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula for some epic sunrise and sunset photos.
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Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
7466 E Rush Ridge RdThe newest Sycamore Land Trust property is a unique peninsula trail that juts out into Monroe Lake. Head out to Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula for some epic sunrise and sunset photos.