Guidebook for Bloomington

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Guidebook for Bloomington

Food Scene

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Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds St
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Feast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson Dr
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Excellent local market April-November every Saturday morning.
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Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton St
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Excellent local market April-November every Saturday morning.
Reported to be haunted... but actually just a nice spot for breakfast or lunch. The drive out is beautiful. Popular stop for many bikers.
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Story Inn
6404 IN-135
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Reported to be haunted... but actually just a nice spot for breakfast or lunch. The drive out is beautiful. Popular stop for many bikers.
Very reliable Afghani restaurant with an affordable lunch buffet.
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Samira Restaurant
100 W 6th St
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Very reliable Afghani restaurant with an affordable lunch buffet.
Nice stone oven-baked pizzas with a rotating selection of local beer. Often chilly - so bring a layer if needed.
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King Dough
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Nice stone oven-baked pizzas with a rotating selection of local beer. Often chilly - so bring a layer if needed.
Nice place to grab a coffee and pastry and hang-out/work.
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Crumble Coffee and Bakery
1567 S Piazza Dr
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Nice place to grab a coffee and pastry and hang-out/work.

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent cocktails and reliably good food.
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Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood Ave
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Excellent cocktails and reliably good food.
Inclusive space with wacky entertainment several times a month. Trigger warning: lots of glitter and unicorns.
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The Back Door
207 S College Ave
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Inclusive space with wacky entertainment several times a month. Trigger warning: lots of glitter and unicorns.
Popular destination for live acts. Great place to see an up-and-coming band.
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The Bishop
123 S Walnut St
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Popular destination for live acts. Great place to see an up-and-coming band.
Quintessential townie bar with frequent karaoke. Don't wear your nicest outfit.
The Office Lounge & Liquor Store
3900 E 3rd St
Quintessential townie bar with frequent karaoke. Don't wear your nicest outfit.

Entertainment & Activities

Large cat rescue center with daily tours. About 45 minutes from Bloomington. Great place to see cats up close!
One of the best comedy clubs in the country. A must-visit if you love comedy!
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The Comedy Attic
123 S Walnut St
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One of the best comedy clubs in the country. A must-visit if you love comedy!
IU runs an excellent film program. Many directors are on campus every year and give public talks along with viewings.
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Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th St
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IU runs an excellent film program. Many directors are on campus every year and give public talks along with viewings.
Naughty but nice collection of erotic art from throughout the ages. IU is well-regarded for the Kinsey Institute!
Kinsey Institute
150 S Woodlawn Ave
Naughty but nice collection of erotic art from throughout the ages. IU is well-regarded for the Kinsey Institute!
Beautiful drive to a touristy small town near Bloomington.
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Nashville
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Beautiful drive to a touristy small town near Bloomington.
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Griffy Lake Boat Rental
3400 N Headley Rd
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Exotic Feline Rescue Center
2221 E Ashboro Rd
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Sightseeing

Western entrance to Indiana University. Close to Memorial Union and walking paths on campus.
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Sample Gates
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Western entrance to Indiana University. Close to Memorial Union and walking paths on campus.
Nice park with limestone benches, and two covered shelters available for rental via the city as well as a large play area for children.
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Lower Cascades Park
2851 Old State Rd 37
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Nice park with limestone benches, and two covered shelters available for rental via the city as well as a large play area for children.
Small town about 50 minutes from Bloomington - on the historic register for its collection of modern architecture and public art.
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Columbus
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Small town about 50 minutes from Bloomington - on the historic register for its collection of modern architecture and public art.

Shopping

Excellent place to pick up unique antiques, collectable furniture and ephemera.
The Warehouse
1525 S Rogers St
Excellent place to pick up unique antiques, collectable furniture and ephemera.
Second-hand women's clothing - lots of shoes and jewelry at this location. Money goes to help clothe women in need of business attire.
My Sister's Closet
414 S College Ave
Second-hand women's clothing - lots of shoes and jewelry at this location. Money goes to help clothe women in need of business attire.
Second-hand shop good for clothing, antiques and other oddities.
Vintage Vogue by GW
422 E Kirkwood Ave
Second-hand shop good for clothing, antiques and other oddities.
Good spot for electronics, office supplies and furniture from the university. Can sometimes find unique pieces at good prices
Indiana University Surplus Stores
3050 E Discovery Pkwy
Good spot for electronics, office supplies and furniture from the university. Can sometimes find unique pieces at good prices

Essentials

Decent grocery with very good bulk and apothecary sections.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market- Bloomington IN
3600 W 3rd St
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Decent grocery with very good bulk and apothecary sections.
Excellent cheese selection.
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Kroger
1175 S College Mall Rd
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Excellent cheese selection.