Guidebook for Bloomington
Sightseeing
Griffy Lake
Hiking trails, canoe and kayak rental.
Essentials
Organic foods, hot bar and salad bar, located near downtown.
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Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StOrganic foods, hot bar and salad bar, located near downtown.
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli East
3220 E 3rd StOrganic and local food.
Kroger Pharmacy
1175 S College Mall RdHuge Kroger store with all kinds of food options. Newly remodeled.
Small grocery store and gas station just a mile and a half down the road. Great for that one item that you forgot to bring.
Lakeside Market
6050 E State Rd 45Small grocery store and gas station just a mile and a half down the road. Great for that one item that you forgot to bring.
Shopping
College Mall
2894 E 3rd StThere are lots of stores in this area.
Arts & Culture
A great Farmer's Market on Saturdays from early to noon. Lots of locally grown produce and food vendors.
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Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StA great Farmer's Market on Saturdays from early to noon. Lots of locally grown produce and food vendors.
Food Scene
The Chocolate Moose
405 S Walnut StThe best ice cream in town!
Delicious food for fine dining at all meals of the day. This is a favorite among locals.
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Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveDelicious food for fine dining at all meals of the day. This is a favorite among locals.
This place has been around for a long time and is located right downtown. Great burgers (local beef) and great beer.
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Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveThis place has been around for a long time and is located right downtown. Great burgers (local beef) and great beer.
Excellent food, great local beer, and free wifi. Locally owned and a favorite among locals.
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Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveExcellent food, great local beer, and free wifi. Locally owned and a favorite among locals.
Amazing tacos and enchiladas, plus a full bar for drinks
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Social Cantina
125 N College AveAmazing tacos and enchiladas, plus a full bar for drinks
Very good food (and fries) and a full bar. Make a reservation if you’re going on a Friday or Saturday for dinner.
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FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveVery good food (and fries) and a full bar. Make a reservation if you’re going on a Friday or Saturday for dinner.
Everything Else
Not far from here, this park has the best playground in town!
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Lower Cascades Park
2851 Old State Rd 37Not far from here, this park has the best playground in town!
Looking for a place to run, workout, or have a picnic outdoors? There’s also a public pool open during the warmer months.
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Bryan Park playground
Looking for a place to run, workout, or have a picnic outdoors? There’s also a public pool open during the warmer months.
Drinks & Nightlife
Serving excellent mixed drinks with great outdoor seating along the B-line multi-use trail.
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Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
922 S Morton StServing excellent mixed drinks with great outdoor seating along the B-line multi-use trail.
All ages welcome here for great food and local beer. This is a favorite hotspot of many locals.
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Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyAll ages welcome here for great food and local beer. This is a favorite hotspot of many locals.