Guidebook for Bloomington
Food Scene
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StThe best coffee in town
Samira Restaurant
100 W 6th StSolid meals perfectly seasoned.
The best food in Bloomington can be found at Feast. Simple salads, strong dishes, and an excellent dessert selection. The wine is plentiful and half priced on Wednesdays!
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Feast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson DrThe best food in Bloomington can be found at Feast. Simple salads, strong dishes, and an excellent dessert selection. The wine is plentiful and half priced on Wednesdays!
Cloverleaf South Restaurant
325 E Winslow RdHoosier food classics
The Chocolate Moose
405 S Walnut StIce Cream Institution
Janko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th StSteak + Potato Joint
Scenic View Restaurant
4600 State Hwy 446One of the few places with a view in town
Anyetsang's Little Tibet Restaurant
415 East 4th StreetA Bloomington Institution of Ameri-Greek Food. Get the saganaki.
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Trojan Horse
100 E Kirkwood AveA Bloomington Institution of Ameri-Greek Food. Get the saganaki.
Essentials
Kroger
1175 S College Mall RdNearest grocery, 1 mile north of the house on Walnut.
Bloomington's local food coop-- get local food items and bulk items here.
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Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StBloomington's local food coop-- get local food items and bulk items here.
Baldy's Pizzeria
5440 South Old State Road 37A very short walk from my house, this pizza joint has a cult following.
A historic hardware store that's entertaining to walk around even if you don't need any fasteners.
Kleindorfer's Hardware Store
1401 W Kirkwood AveA historic hardware store that's entertaining to walk around even if you don't need any fasteners.
Drinks & Nightlife
Root Cellar
108 E Kirkwood AveLate night scene with events each night.
An IU-obsessed grill + bar that is a must-do after any sports game.
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Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveAn IU-obsessed grill + bar that is a must-do after any sports game.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation.
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Indiana University Bloomington
107 S Indiana AveOne of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation.
Parks & Nature
Iparke yaseSpring Mill
3333 IN-60A great place to visit with the kids.
Great local park with a swimming pool, playground, walking trail, pavilions, open fields, tennis courts, and plenty of parking.
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Bryan Park playground
Great local park with a swimming pool, playground, walking trail, pavilions, open fields, tennis courts, and plenty of parking.
A swampy boardwalk in the middle of a cornfield. It's an easy, level hike and pets are welcome.
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Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust
North Woodall RoadA swampy boardwalk in the middle of a cornfield. It's an easy, level hike and pets are welcome.
The largest lake in Indiana is just a few minutes east of the house.
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Lake Monroe
The largest lake in Indiana is just a few minutes east of the house.
Beautiful views, great hikes, and a very easy drive from the house. An easy day trip.
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I-Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46Beautiful views, great hikes, and a very easy drive from the house. An easy day trip.
Level, paved, and mostly shaded walking trail that you can take north (towards downtown) or south.
Clear Creek Trail
Clear Creek TrailLevel, paved, and mostly shaded walking trail that you can take north (towards downtown) or south.
Riddle Point is a public access area and perfect for swimming or picnicking.
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Lake Lemon
Riddle Point is a public access area and perfect for swimming or picnicking.
Arts & Culture
Pictura Gallery
202 S Rogers StLocal photo gallery with a welcoming staff.
Kid friendly science museum located downtown Bloomington.
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WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StKid friendly science museum located downtown Bloomington.
This newly renovated IU art museum has an exceptional collection.
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Eskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th StThis newly renovated IU art museum has an exceptional collection.
Do not miss a visit to the Lilly Library-- a rare book emporium.
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The Lilly Library
1200 E 7th StDo not miss a visit to the Lilly Library-- a rare book emporium.
Shopping
By Hand Gallery
101 W Kirkwood AveLocal Artist's Cooperative
Goods for Cooks
115 N College AveEverything you need for the kitchen from Le Creuset to local coffee.