Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Indiana University Bloomington
Explore the campus of Indiana University Bloomington during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oliver Winery
Revel in the stunning landscapes of the Indiana countryside as you sample wines and discover how these locally made products are created.
Wonderlab Science Museum
Explore and engage with the wonders of science through hands-on learning and inventive exhibits that ignite curiosity and fuel the imagination.
Monroe Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Monroe Convention Center during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Monroe County Courthouse
Monroe County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Bloomington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Buskirk Chumley Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Buskirk Chumley Theater during your stay in Bloomington.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Bloomington Scenic Southern Indiana
Top hotels in Downtown Bloomington
Hyatt Place Bloomington
All of the above. This will be my hotel choice anytime I'm in Bloomington.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Everything was fine except for the plastic comforter on the bed. It was noisy and felt cheap.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Hilton is very continently located with easy parking in downtown Bloomington. Nolyn at the front desk was super helpful and professional. We like this hotel for it’s parking and location.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Great place to stay when visiting a student.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Biddle Hotel and Conference Center
Great room, clean, quiet, and the staff was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
It was a nice stay, clean and quiet. Breakfast could be better, very limited food options.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bloomington
Old Northeast Downtown
Though Old Northeast Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wonderlab Science Museum and Indiana University Auditorium.
Near West Side
Near West Side might not have many top sights, but Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Maple Heights
Though Maple Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Memorial Stadium and Wonderlab Science Museum.
Prospect Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Prospect Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderlab Science Museum and Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.
Garden Hill
While Garden Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall.
Bryan Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bryan Park and surrounding area, you can visit Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
