"The best college towns have a mix of small-city charm and a worldly, cultural vibe.
We want to take you behind the scenes, to give you insider information you won't find anywhere else. This is where we pull Bloomington's hip happenings together with recommendations from our team, first-hand accounts from project producers, and guest blogs by local gurus. The Backstage Blog helps you stay in front of it all.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Bloomington is no stranger to beautiful outdoors. With over 98,000 acres of forest, 38 different parks, and more than 10,000 acres of protected lands in Monroe County, there is no shortage of ways to spend your time outside. Almost anywhere you go outdoors in Bloomington, you’ll find that water is a... Read More
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Bloomington is truly a town where man’s best friend can be a part of every aspect of life. We know that your dog isn’t just a pet, but a member of your family. Here are the best ways to stay, eat, and play in Bloomington with your “pawsome” pup. Stay Your canine companion wants to stay by your side... Read More
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Ahh, it's the start of a new year which brings a fresh start, new year resolutions, and new events in town! Some classic January events are back, such as the First Day Trail Run and Walk, but there are some new events to look forward to like Freezefest! Check out what's in store for the first month... Read More
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
With a new decade comes a whole host of new opportunities for you to take advantage of, and that’s especially true in Bloomington. 2020 is bringing new places to stay, eat, and play, and we’ve put them all into a list for you to use as you plan out new fun for the upcoming year. New Places to Stay... Read More
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Playing Sink the Biz at Nick's, seeing a show at The Bluebird, visiting the Farmers Market; there are certain things you just can't miss in Bloomington. The same goes for the fall in Bloomington. To help you enjoy one of the busiest seasons in town, we've created this bucket list of things every... Read More
Thursday, September 5, 2019
With so many colors decorating the landscape in Bloomington, fall is the perfect time to explore with your camera. We've picked 10 of our favorite places to experience fall in Bloomington whether you want to shoot the golden hues of fall foliage, IU campus icons, or pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.... Read More
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Bloomington is known for many things: #9 quirkiest town in America, the 4 th gayest city in the country, one of the top 50 foodie towns in the U.S. There are a number of breweries, distilleries, and wineries to explore. You have award-winning theater right at your fingertips. Then, of course, you... Read More
Friday, August 2, 2019
A is for Assembly Hall... Spirit and tradition run through the veins of Indiana University and it all starts at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The electricity in the stadium can make anyone (even those Boilermakers) fall in love with the Hoosiers. B is for Breweries... Voted by Thrillist as "One of... Read More
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Bloomington is known for many things: #9 quirkiest town in America, the 4 th gayest city in the country, one of the top 50 foodie towns in the U.S. There are a number of breweries, distilleries, and wineries to explore. You have award-winning theater right at your fingertips. Then, of course, you... Read More
Friday, May 3, 2019
Visit Indiana Week is an annual celebration of all wonderful things to see and do in the Hoosier State. This week is in conjunction with National Tourism Week, which is a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy,... Read More
