Guidebook for Bloomington & Surrounding Areas
Eat Here!
Huge pancakes, freshly ground coffee, funky atmosphere, and great prices.
61 locals recommend
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StHuge pancakes, freshly ground coffee, funky atmosphere, and great prices.
Awesome burgers, chilidogs, and milkshakes. They also have games on the tables and give the kids fun bags of snacks and things to color.
12 locals recommend
Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream
480 N Morton StAwesome burgers, chilidogs, and milkshakes. They also have games on the tables and give the kids fun bags of snacks and things to color.
The Owlery Restaurant
118 W 6th StVegan and vegetarian food. Quaint and quiet.
BuffaLouie's
114 S Indiana AveWings, burgers, and the fire and ice challenge. Local and awesome!
Taste of India
316 E 4th StAwesome lunch buffet. Everything is good here!
Everything on the menu is great! On the pricer side, but worth it if you have more to spend.
97 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveEverything on the menu is great! On the pricer side, but worth it if you have more to spend.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
4531 E 3rd StBest ice cream in town!
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StGreat coffee shop and restaurant right off the B-line trail.
Turkuaz Cafe
301 E 3rd StDrink, Dance, Laugh, and Hear Music
Big Woods Bloomington
116 N Grant StGreat local beer and food. Try the nachos!
Local distillery. Awesome drinks! 21 and older only inside.
63 locals recommend
Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
922 S Morton StLocal distillery. Awesome drinks! 21 and older only inside.
Butler Winery & Vineyard
1022 N College AveLocal wine, wine garden, tastings, classes, and shop. Best wine in Btown!
Good local beer, best fries, salads, and flatbreads!
31 locals recommend
Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveGood local beer, best fries, salads, and flatbreads!
The Back Door
207 S College AveAwesome music and dancing.
The Bluebird
216 N Walnut StGreat place to hear live music.
The Comedy Attic
123 S Walnut StFun place! Funny people! Two drink/food minimum per person.
Places to Hike, Boat, and Swim
Beautiful trails and a great place to rent kayaks and canoes. Super close to our Airbnb!
82 locals recommend
Griffy Lake
Beautiful trails and a great place to rent kayaks and canoes. Super close to our Airbnb!
Lake Monroe
Hiking, picnicing, boating, and swimming.
Lake Lemon Marina
9554 E N Shore DrBoating, hiking, and swimming. Close to our Airbnb!
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
6220 Forest RdBeautiful place to hike. Close to our Airbnb.
Awesome hiking trails for all. Explore Wolf Cave, nature center, and swimming hole.
48 locals recommend
McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park RdAwesome hiking trails for all. Explore Wolf Cave, nature center, and swimming hole.
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46Beautiful places to hike!
Leonard Springs Nature Park
4685 S Leonard Springs RdWaterfalls and lots of wildlife.
A favorite place to hike! Long boardwalks wind through wetlands. Eagles, birds, and other wildlife are plentiful.
10 locals recommend
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust
North Woodall RoadA favorite place to hike! Long boardwalks wind through wetlands. Eagles, birds, and other wildlife are plentiful.
Experiences
An annual festival of world music usually late September, early October.
Lotus Education & Arts Foundation
105 S Rogers StAn annual festival of world music usually late September, early October.
Writing circles for girls, young women, and adult women. One time workshops and retreats offered throughout the year. www.womenwritingbloomington.org
Women Writing For (a) Change Bloomington
318 South Washington StreetWriting circles for girls, young women, and adult women. One time workshops and retreats offered throughout the year. www.womenwritingbloomington.org
Bloomington Salt Cave
115 N Madison StUnique, cool place to relax!
Butler Winery & Vineyard
1022 N College AveWine and Beer making classes often held by your host, Clark.
Spaah
506 West 2nd StreetAwesome massages!
Know Yoga Know Peace
234 N Morton StTons of classes and affordable.
Essentials
Offers local, organic foods. Also has a salad bar, hot bar, deli, and eat in area.
58 locals recommend
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StOffers local, organic foods. Also has a salad bar, hot bar, deli, and eat in area.
Offers local, organic foods. Also has a salad bar, hot bar, deli, and eat in area.
20 locals recommend
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli East
3220 E 3rd StOffers local, organic foods. Also has a salad bar, hot bar, deli, and eat in area.
Kroger
FUN!
WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StHands on Science museum for kids of all ages!
Indiana University Outdoor Pool
1490 N Fee LnA favorite place to swim!
Tons of great playgrounds, pool, tennis courts, and walking trails.
35 locals recommend
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveTons of great playgrounds, pool, tennis courts, and walking trails.
The Warehouse
1525 S Rogers StIndoor play areas, indoor skate park, free!
Schooner Valley Stables
2282 State Rd 46Trail rides!
Indoor Trampoline park. Check Groupon for deals. It can get pricey.
8 locals recommend
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3603 State Rd 46Indoor Trampoline park. Check Groupon for deals. It can get pricey.
LaserLite
4505 E 3rd StFun for the entire family!
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StWonderful place to spend a few hours or the day.
Largest children's museum in the world. Plan to spend the day and get your steps in!
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StLargest children's museum in the world. Plan to spend the day and get your steps in!