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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 »
Bloomington, IN's BEAD District Brings Art Scene
This already artsy city was given a big boost with the introduction of the Bloomington Arts and Entertainment District. BEAD is Bloomington's attempt to bring the business and creative sectors together by establishing a 60 block district of 'fabulocity.' This fabulousness includes galleries, music venues, performing arts centers and blocks upon blocks of restaurants, shops, parks and neighborhoods. Basically, it offers it all. Beats. Eats. Arts. Digs. Programs put on by the district include... Read More »
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 »
Downtown Dining Blooms With International Flavor
Bloomington knows good eats – and drinks. This college city fares well with a near bottomless variety of diverse restaurants, well-stocked markets and local wines.
Downtown is a dining hotbed. One anchor of more than 80 years is Nick’s English Hut, a hugely popular Indiana University hangout on East Kirkwood Avenue with burgers, stromboli, pizza, subs and $6 lunch specials.
International fare is easy to find. Ali Oli Fusion Restaurant has a menu inspired by Latin America and Asia. The focus... Read More »
Shopping in Bloomington, IN
The phrase "shop 'til you drop" may as well have been coined in Bloomington. From the trendy BEAD district to the collection in the College Mall, this college town is geared to satisfy even the most extreme shoppers. BEAD You can expect the trendy, chic and unique to come out of Bloomington's entertainment and arts district. Scattered throughout the district are galleries, music venues, parks and restaurants. It's the center of the city, and it's the place to shop. For those... Read More »
