Allen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Sample Gates
Iconic picture spot
During school days this area is not accessible by car before 5pm. You will need to enter the Memorial Union’s parking lot close by.
Showalter Fountain
During school days this area is not accessible by car before 5pm. You will need to enter the Memorial Union’s parking lot close by.
Lake Monroe
Largest man made lake in Indiana
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdLocal award winning winery
Griffy Lake
My favorite place to hike and be in nature
Shopping
College Mall
2894 E 3rd StEdinburgh Premium Outlets
11622 NE Executive DrA short 1 hr drive through scenic Brown County
CVS
2701 E 3rd StOpen 24hrs
Dollar Tree
2568 E 3rd StIf you forget to bring something
Food scene
Needmore Coffee Roasters
104 N Pete Ellis DrLocal coffee shop nearby
Mother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd StBest pizza in Bloomington
Best wings in Bloomington. One of my fav spots in town. Great IU vibe!
22 locals recommend
BuffaLouie's
114 S Indiana AveBest wings in Bloomington. One of my fav spots in town. Great IU vibe!
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
411 S College Mall RdClosest place to the house that has big TVs and good selection bar
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyLargest local beer brewery that has great food as well
Yogi's Bar & Grill
302 N Walnut StIU themed bar and restaurant
Viva Mas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
2550 East 3rd StreetOnly a few blocks away
Janko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th StBest local steakhouse
DeAngelo's
2620 E 3rd StNearby Italian restaurant
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StStop by as you walk along the B-line trail
Local distillery in town, tasty curated cocktails, nice patio area
63 locals recommend
Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
922 S Morton StLocal distillery in town, tasty curated cocktails, nice patio area
Bedräk Cafe
409 S Walnut StLocal brunch place
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StHole in the wall brunch spot located downtown
Ties for best pizza in town and also has a daily buffet. Great for large groups
7 locals recommend
Aver's Pizza, East
1285 S College Mall RdTies for best pizza in town and also has a daily buffet. Great for large groups
Nightlife
The Bluebird
216 N Walnut StBest place to watch a band.
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveA local favorite where you must request to play sink the biz.
Kilroy's on Kirkwood
502 E Kirkwood Ave$2 tuesdays
The Tap
101 N College AveLargest selection of beer in town
Root Cellar
108 E Kirkwood AveLocal dive bar located in a cellar
The Comedy Attic
123 S Walnut StLocal stand up comedy spot
Traveler advice
Getting around
Cars/Uber are the best forms of transportation
If you’re brave, scooters (Bird, Lime brands are found in close proximity) are a great way to tour the campus.
Ways to save
Dollar Tree has almost anything you could have forgotten
A few blocks away