Guidebook for Bloomington and nearby
Food Scene
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveGreat food and drinks, great service and atmosphere.
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyGreat local brewery! Good food! Fantastic patio!
Scenic View Restaurant
4600 State Hwy 446Big Woods Bloomington
116 N Grant StNick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveFARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveFeast Bakery Cafe
581 E Hillside DrQuaint; excellent food.
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StHive
2608 E 10th StLocally owned, innovative, great food and beverages.
Two Sticks Bakery
415 S Washington StUpland Columbus Pump House
148 Lindsey StThe Chocolate Moose
405 S Walnut StYummy ice cream!
Trojan Horse
100 E Kirkwood AveAn establishment owned by local Bloomingtonians.
Has stood the test of time.
10 locals recommend
Crazy Horse - Around the World in Eighty Beers
214 W Kirkwood AveAn establishment owned by local Bloomingtonians.
Has stood the test of time.
Locally owned. Great food. Great local spot. Atmosphere.
31 locals recommend
Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveLocally owned. Great food. Great local spot. Atmosphere.
Janko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th StThe Elm Restaurant
It's unique in its atmosphere and menu choices.
The Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub
212 W Kirkwood AveNearby coffee place and yummy baked goods. Outside seating weather permitting.
Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar
Nearby coffee place and yummy baked goods. Outside seating weather permitting.
Switchyard Park
Newer Bloomington Park with walking and bike trails, basketball courts and pickleball courts. Summer concert series through the City of Bloomington Parks and Rec.
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm
Lake Lemon Conservancy District
7599 N Tunnel Rdhttp://www.lakelemon.org/
Lake Monroe
http://www.lake-monroe.com/
McCormick's Creek State Park Saddle Barn
250 McCormick Creek Park RdBeautiful hiking
Griffy Lake
Yellowwood State Forest
772 Yellowwood Lake RdSycamore Land Trust
4898 E Heritage Woods RdBeanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust
North Woodall RoadJust a few blocks away. Also, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and walking paths. Summer Concert series.
35 locals recommend
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveJust a few blocks away. Also, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and walking paths. Summer Concert series.
Brown County Music Center
Lots of wonderful music events.
Indiana University Bloomington
107 S Indiana AveVariety of wonderful performances here. Beautiful historic theater. In the heart of downtown.
36 locals recommend
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
114 E Kirkwood AveVariety of wonderful performances here. Beautiful historic theater. In the heart of downtown.
Brown County Playhouse
70 S Van Buren StMovies, music, plays
Brown County Inn
51 State Rd 46Mathers Museum of World Cultures
416 N Indiana AveEskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th StClasses and events. Walk on the beautiful grounds, hike in the woods (some areas are probably considered rugged)
26 locals recommend
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
3655 S Snoddy RdClasses and events. Walk on the beautiful grounds, hike in the woods (some areas are probably considered rugged)
Fond memories of taking my granddaughters here.
Fun place at any age!
52 locals recommend
WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StFond memories of taking my granddaughters here.
Fun place at any age!
Essentials
Bethel Lane Farm Stop
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli East
3220 E 3rd StKroger
1175 S College Mall RdCollege Mall Road
Lovely old building. Grateful to still have places like this to shop. Member-owned co-op. Everyone is welcome.
58 locals recommend
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StLovely old building. Grateful to still have places like this to shop. Member-owned co-op. Everyone is welcome.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
2812 E 3rd StCollege Mall Road
ALDI
2035 Liberty DrNew Ground Farm Stand
One of a kind place to buy fresh produce while supporting local farmers.
Shopping
Colorful! Eclectic! Street musicians/entertainers. Great variety of produce. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays April through November https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market.
58 locals recommend
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StColorful! Eclectic! Street musicians/entertainers. Great variety of produce. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays April through November https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market.
Bloomington Antique Mall
311 W 7th StNashville
http://www.browncounty.com/places-to/shop
Goods for Cooks
115 N College Avehttps://goodsforcooks.com/
Book Corner
100 N Walnut StJuniper Art Gallery
Dedicated art lover owns the place. Beautiful works of art and crafts. And more.
Mirth
Locally owned. Unique clothing and accessories.
Chico's
The Briar & The Burley
101 W Kirkwood AveMorgenstern's Bookstore & Café
849 S Auto Mall RdEntertainment & Activities
IU Auditorium
1211 E 7th Sthttp://www.iuauditorium.com/
Cascade Golf Course
3550 N Kinser PikeBloomington Playwrights Project
107 W 9th StCardinal Stage
122 E 7th StThe Pfau Course
1492 Indiana 45 46 BypassIndiana University Outdoor Pool
1490 N Fee LnJump in! Cool off!
Hoosier Heights Bloomington
1008 S Rogers StCardinal Stage
122 E 7th StBloomington.in.gov/parks
Summer music at city parks
Butler Winery and Vineyards
6200 E Robinson RdBeautiful drive and beautiful winery!
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdBeautifully landscaped winery.