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.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
You can find out about the history of Bloomington when you stop by Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Bloomington
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Clean room, nice staff, conveniently located.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Hotel Room was clean and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Everything was great! Very busy weekend in Bloomington but hotel was still quiet and peaceful!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
The staff was very friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Biddle Hotel and Conference Center
Our room was clean and comfortable. It was nice being able to stay inside of the Memorial Union where we could walk indoors to restaurants, coffee shops, and the bookstore.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
The room and staff were amazing. I had misplaced my toiletries though and had to figure out conditioner (hair past my bottom so it’s a must) and body wash because the ones in my room were empty. Also, had to deal with people drinking at the pool while kids were playing and that just doesn’t seem ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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 Memorial Stadium 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 Indiana University Auditorium.
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 IU Opera and Ballet Theater.
