Guidebook for Bloomington

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Guidebook for Bloomington

Essentials

Local Coop
58 locals recommend
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th St
58 locals recommend
Local Coop

Food Scene

Local coffee grounds and teas, locally owned.
58 locals recommend
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds St
58 locals recommend
Local coffee grounds and teas, locally owned.
Afghani deliciousness
31 locals recommend
Samira Restaurant
100 W 6th St
31 locals recommend
Afghani deliciousness
Vegan and Vegetarian restaurant
30 locals recommend
The Owlery Restaurant
118 W 6th St
30 locals recommend
Vegan and Vegetarian restaurant
24 locals recommend
Anyetsang's Little Tibet Restaurant
415 East 4th Street
24 locals recommend
A variety of foods to choose from, locally owned, and cozy atmosphere.
31 locals recommend
Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood Ave
31 locals recommend
A variety of foods to choose from, locally owned, and cozy atmosphere.
Open late, historical pizzeria
Rockits Famous Pizza
222 N Walnut St
Open late, historical pizzeria
Also a pub, has great burgers. All meat locally sourced.
67 locals recommend
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood Ave
67 locals recommend
Also a pub, has great burgers. All meat locally sourced.
Best Mexican food in town, locally owned.
26 locals recommend
Juanitas Taco Shop
290 N Coast Hwy 101
26 locals recommend
Best Mexican food in town, locally owned.
Vegan bakery
30 locals recommend
Rainbow Bakery
201 S Rogers St
30 locals recommend
Vegan bakery
A local brewery with tasty sandwiches.
18 locals recommend
Function Brewing
108 E 6th St
18 locals recommend
A local brewery with tasty sandwiches.

Parks & Nature

Pretty close to town, beautiful trails and lake. Can seasonally rent canoes and there are full moon paddles in the summer!
82 locals recommend
Griffy Lake
82 locals recommend
Pretty close to town, beautiful trails and lake. Can seasonally rent canoes and there are full moon paddles in the summer!
Caves, small waterfalls, and historical damn.
18 locals recommend
Leonard Springs Nature Park
4685 S Leonard Springs Rd
18 locals recommend
Caves, small waterfalls, and historical damn.

Arts & Culture

Interesting and interactive exhibits
17 locals recommend
Mathers Museum of World Cultures
416 N Indiana Ave
17 locals recommend
Interesting and interactive exhibits
Operas and Ballets
Jordan @ Musical Arts Center
101 Jordan Dr
Operas and Ballets
Advertised for kids, but also for the child within!
52 locals recommend
WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th St
52 locals recommend
Advertised for kids, but also for the child within!
Amazing collection and interactive media center.
Monroe County Public Library
303 E Kirkwood Ave
Amazing collection and interactive media center.

Shopping

Locally crafted gifts!
10 locals recommend
Gather
116 N Walnut St
10 locals recommend
Locally crafted gifts!
Fair trade gifts from around the world. I could spend hours looking at everything in there! great quality!
Global Gifts
122 N Walnut St
Fair trade gifts from around the world. I could spend hours looking at everything in there! great quality!
Handmade Native American Art
Not Just Rugs
1117 N College Ave
Handmade Native American Art
Jewelry, crystals, accessories. Locally owned.
Moon Stones
322 E Kirkwood Ave
Jewelry, crystals, accessories. Locally owned.

Entertainment & Activities

21 locals recommend
Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th St
21 locals recommend
GBLTQ+ bar; chill vibes, fun dancing, great drinks including mocktails!
18 locals recommend
The Back Door
207 S College Ave
18 locals recommend
GBLTQ+ bar; chill vibes, fun dancing, great drinks including mocktails!

Getting Around

6 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1905 S Walnut St
6 locals recommend