Local Treasures Visitors Might Miss
Local business
These are locally owned businesses that visitors may not know to look for. They usually aren't as easy to find as the chain restaurants and big box stores but they are worth a look!
A local pet store with lots of variety if you need something special for your pet.
T&T Pet Food & Supply
2375 S Walnut StA local pet store with lots of variety if you need something special for your pet.
Local full service nail salon. Gotta love sitting in a massage chair while someone massages your feet and legs! Talk about relaxation.
Purity Nails
4663 W Richland Plaza DrLocal full service nail salon. Gotta love sitting in a massage chair while someone massages your feet and legs! Talk about relaxation.
City/town information
You'll find restaurants, and places locals gather if you want to avoid Bloomington traffic for a while.
Ellettsville
You'll find restaurants, and places locals gather if you want to avoid Bloomington traffic for a while.
If you want to go for a drive and walk around some unique local shops to find some unique art, gifts, or just to window shop, follow State Road 46 past the east side of Bloomington to Brown County. You'll find all kinds of things you didn't even know you wanted! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and cash for parking. Sometimes it's hard to find the free parking spaces and they are farther away from the shops.
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Nashville
If you want to go for a drive and walk around some unique local shops to find some unique art, gifts, or just to window shop, follow State Road 46 past the east side of Bloomington to Brown County. You'll find all kinds of things you didn't even know you wanted! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and cash for parking. Sometimes it's hard to find the free parking spaces and they are farther away from the shops.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to spend the day. They have plenty of things to do from hiking to having a picnic. We like to take the kids and our dogs to play in the water.
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Государственный парк Маккормика Крик
250 McCormick Creek Park RdBeautiful place to spend the day. They have plenty of things to do from hiking to having a picnic. We like to take the kids and our dogs to play in the water.
Griffy Lake
Nice, quiet place to go for a nature walk.
For adventurous people who would like to take a boat ride on an underground river. It's not a long drive to Bedford, Indiana in neighboring Lawrence County.
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Парк пещер Bluespring
1459 Blue Springs Cavern RdFor adventurous people who would like to take a boat ride on an underground river. It's not a long drive to Bedford, Indiana in neighboring Lawrence County.
Things to do
The only miniature golf in town, actually in Ellettsville. If you work up an appetite they can help with that too.
Hoosier Putt Hole
4747 Indiana 46The only miniature golf in town, actually in Ellettsville. If you work up an appetite they can help with that too.
One of my daughter's favorite places that she insisted I had to mention! It's a little bit of a drive but it's still in Monroe County.
Lake Lemon Beach
7599 N Tunnel RdOne of my daughter's favorite places that she insisted I had to mention! It's a little bit of a drive but it's still in Monroe County.
Something fun to do if you want an indoor activity. Located on the east side of Bloomington, they have an arcade as well as laser tag.
LaserLite
4505 E 3rd StSomething fun to do if you want an indoor activity. Located on the east side of Bloomington, they have an arcade as well as laser tag.
Ready to climb a mountain? Well, Indiana doesn't have mountains but we have Hoosier Heights where you can strap on a harness and climb all day if you are up to it.
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Hoosier Heights Bloomington
1008 S Rogers StReady to climb a mountain? Well, Indiana doesn't have mountains but we have Hoosier Heights where you can strap on a harness and climb all day if you are up to it.
This is a favorite park on the north side of Bloomington. There is a great playground for the kids and also trails and picnic tables.
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Lower Cascades Park
2851 Old State Rd 37This is a favorite park on the north side of Bloomington. There is a great playground for the kids and also trails and picnic tables.
Cascade Golf Course
3550 N Kinser PikeA public golf course if you prefer a full course instead of miniature golf.
This park on the south side of Bloomington not only has a skatepark, but they have a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs and a playground for the kids. There is even a splash park.
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Switchyard Park
239 W Grimes LnThis park on the south side of Bloomington not only has a skatepark, but they have a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs and a playground for the kids. There is even a splash park.
Bryan Park is a large park on the south side of Bloomington with a fenced in toddler playground and a playground for bigger kids. They have basketball courts and on the back side of the park is a public pool with waterslide.
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Bryan Park playground
Bryan Park is a large park on the south side of Bloomington with a fenced in toddler playground and a playground for bigger kids. They have basketball courts and on the back side of the park is a public pool with waterslide.
This park on the west side of Bloomington has a Frisbee golf course, several playgrounds, a splash pad with an attached playground that has a padded surface and percussion instruments
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Karst Farm Park
2450 S Endwright RdThis park on the west side of Bloomington has a Frisbee golf course, several playgrounds, a splash pad with an attached playground that has a padded surface and percussion instruments
Best bowling alley in Bloomington! They have pool tables, air hockey and arcade games and concessions in the evenings. Be sure to call ahead so you don't show up during a league time.
Classic Bowling Lanes
1421 N Willis DrBest bowling alley in Bloomington! They have pool tables, air hockey and arcade games and concessions in the evenings. Be sure to call ahead so you don't show up during a league time.
Western Skateland
930 W 17th StBloomington area skating rink located on the north side.
This is one of several walking, bike trails across Bloomington /Monroe County. This one goes from downtown to the Southside.
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B-Line Trail
B-Line TrailThis is one of several walking, bike trails across Bloomington /Monroe County. This one goes from downtown to the Southside.
End of a walking/bike trail that starts on the northwest side of Bloomington and ends at Karst Farm Park. Probably the most challenging as far as hills go.
Karst Farm Greeway Trailhead
2687 N Loesch RdEnd of a walking/bike trail that starts on the northwest side of Bloomington and ends at Karst Farm Park. Probably the most challenging as far as hills go.
Walking / bike trail on the southwest side of Bloomington. Nice, shady trail in the late afternoon. Inclines are gradual except one spot.
Clear Creek Trail
Clear Creek TrailWalking / bike trail on the southwest side of Bloomington. Nice, shady trail in the late afternoon. Inclines are gradual except one spot.
Cool place to take the kids for some fun, hands-on science exploration.
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WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StCool place to take the kids for some fun, hands-on science exploration.
Food Scene
If you like Chinese food, don't miss out on this local treasure. They have dine in buffet or carryout menu. You can even get buffet items for carryout!
China Star Buffet
4641 West Richland Plaza DriveIf you like Chinese food, don't miss out on this local treasure. They have dine in buffet or carryout menu. You can even get buffet items for carryout!
Homemade ice cream, YUMMM! Walk up to order and enjoy their outdoor seating or go through the drive thru and take it back with you.
Jiffy Treet
4727 W State Rd 46Homemade ice cream, YUMMM! Walk up to order and enjoy their outdoor seating or go through the drive thru and take it back with you.
A local hangout that has a little bit of everything. They have burgers, tacos and home cooked meals.
Wee Willie's West
4618 W Richland Plaza DrA local hangout that has a little bit of everything. They have burgers, tacos and home cooked meals.
Underground Cupcakes & Café
1915 State Rd 46Satisfy your sweet tooth with a yummy cupcake!
Our family's favorite place for Mexican food. If you like queso, you'll want to try their cheese dip! You can dine in or carry out. I suggest dining in, as they have great customer service.
Casa Brava Authentic Mexican Cusine
3482 West 3rd StreetOur family's favorite place for Mexican food. If you like queso, you'll want to try their cheese dip! You can dine in or carry out. I suggest dining in, as they have great customer service.
I love, love, love the sweet potato waffle fries! They have a burger eating challenge and an enclosed courtyard of you would rather enjoy the fresh air while you eat.
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Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream
480 N Morton StI love, love, love the sweet potato waffle fries! They have a burger eating challenge and an enclosed courtyard of you would rather enjoy the fresh air while you eat.
This local diner only serves breakfast and lunch, so skip the fast food and sit down for real food! Very friendly service!
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Cloverleaf Family Restaurant
4023 W 3rd StThis local diner only serves breakfast and lunch, so skip the fast food and sit down for real food! Very friendly service!
If you're in downtown Bloomington you're not far from a great place to cool down with some great ice cream!
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The Chocolate Moose
405 S Walnut StIf you're in downtown Bloomington you're not far from a great place to cool down with some great ice cream!
Our family's favorite pizza place. It's carryout or delivery only and I recommend cheese sauce for the breadsticks.
Pizza X Ellettsville
4621 West Richland Plaza DriveOur family's favorite pizza place. It's carryout or delivery only and I recommend cheese sauce for the breadsticks.
Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack
505 W 17th StGreat BBQ!
BuffaLouie's
114 S Indiana AveAnother local favorite of you're craving some BBQ!
If you want a good steak and have a wallet full of money, you might even see a hometown celebrity while you dine.
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Janko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th StIf you want a good steak and have a wallet full of money, you might even see a hometown celebrity while you dine.
La Charreada
1720 N Walnut StAnother popular Mexican restaurant in Bloomington.
Cresent Donut Shops
231 S Adams StThe best hometown place to satisfy your donut craving!
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Транспорт
Use SR 46 for Eastside-Westside travel in Bloomington
This avoids downtown traffic unless there is an IU football game starting or ending.
Транспорт
Bloomington is very bike friendly!
There are bike lanes marked on many roads downtown and lots of serious cyclists ride on county roads also, so be careful on the hills and curves, there might be a bike on the other side.