Experience Bloomington, Indiana
Restaurants
We have found so many fabulous restaurants in Bloomington located only about fifteen to twenty minutes away from the house!
- Grab a cup of your favorite coffee or a delicious pastry at Needmore Coffee Roasters, Crumble Coffee and Bakery, Hopscotch Coffee, Brilliant Coffee Company, Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar, The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe, Verona Coffee House, or your typical Starbucks, Dunkin’, or Panera.
- A few great breakfast/brunch options include Uptown Cafe, Farm Restaurant, Village Deli, Runcible Spoon, Bloomington Bagel Co., Hive, The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe, The Owlery Restaurant, or Scenic View Restaurant.
- Our favorite lunch or dinner options include Feast Market and Cellar, Sakura 15 (great sushi!), Upland Brewing Co., Viva Mas, C3 Bar, Buffalouie’s, Mother Bear’s Pizza, Malibu Grill, SmokeWorks, Pizza X, Siam House, Social Cantina, Lennie’s, Trojan Horse, Taste of India, Crazy Horse, The Irish Lion, Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta, The Tap, or Southern Stone.
- We suggest checking out the following bars, pubs, wineries, and breweries: Upland Brewing Co., Big Woods Bloomington, Oliver Winery, Nick's English Hut, Switchyard Brewing Company, The Tap, Bloomington Brewing Company, Cardinal Spirits, Butler Winery, Crazy Horse, Social Cantina, The Bluebird, or The Irish Lion.
- For a sweet treat, visit Bruster’s Ice Cream, The Chocolate Moose, Jiffy Treet East, or Hartzell’s Ice Cream!
Experiences
Most people visit us to enjoy some relaxing time in nature. Since we are located only 9 minutes away from Indiana’s largest state park, Brown County State Park, and various other hiking trails, we highly recommend that you spend a day hiking and taking in Brown County’s beautiful scenery! Once you are ready to hit the town, Bloomington offers a variety of restaurants, bars, nightlife, and activities for the whole family!
- Set sail in a boat or kayak and enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Monroe!
- Soar above Bloomington in a hot air balloon (seasonal)
- Visit and explore Indiana University Campus
- If you're visiting us on a weekend, be sure to visit The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market or the Woolery Farmers’ Market.
- Additional unique experiences include the Comedy Attic, WonderLab Museum, By Hand Gallery, The Code & Key Escape Rooms, Indiana University Campus, Board and Brush,