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Bloomington, IN is a Top Place to Start a Fall Foliage Tour

Ready to ride? Then Bloomington, IN, is where you need to roll. Brown County State Park, a mere 30 minutes away from “The Gateway to Scenic Southern Indiana,” is touted as the biking mecca of the Midwest. October is the best month to visit Indiana’s largest state park and ride some of the 11 routes on the Hoosier Bikeway System, which offers 800 miles of bike paths. And what better place to admire foliage than this college town that has been classified as a Tree City for more... Read More »
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Adventures from Mild to Wild Distinguish Bloomington

Bloomington got its name from springtime and that season’s flowers and blossoming trees, but all four seasons get attention here. Indiana University gives Big Ten sports enthusiasts plenty of action. Men’s basketball tickets are tough to get, but they aren’t the only team in town. Outdoor recreation is plentiful and as varied as the fall foliage. Griffy Lake is a 1,200-acre nature preserve with a lake, and canoes, rowboats, kayaks that can be rented on site. Private boats are welcome, though... Read More »