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Bloomington's Best Tenderloin Sandwiches

Pork tenderloin sandwiches are considered an Indiana delicacy. It's a simple meal, but it packs a punch of flavor that Midwesterners can't get enough of. If you've never had a pork tenderloin sandwich, or if you're a tenderloin connoisseur, grab one of the following sandwiches from a B-Town…

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Bloomington's Best Bakeries

When it comes to freshly baked sweets & savory treats, Bloomington's bakeries deliver at another level. From vegan donuts to completely customizable cookies, every sweets shop in town offers their own spin on baked goods. Forget a bar crawl — use this round-up to do a bakery crawl instead! Baked…

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Top January Events

Check out the top events happening in January 2024, and make a three-day getaway out of your trip! Use this list to easily navigate from section-to-section:​ FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Freezefest 2024 Date: Thursday, January 18 through Saturday, January 20 Time: Various times — see the schedule…

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Experience a Birding "Big Day" in Bloomington

By Heather Ray & Ken Keffer Whether you’re a fledgling to the activity of birdwatching or an experienced birder looking for a “Big Day” (a term used to see how many species you can find in 24 hours), Bloomington’s numerous multi-terrain trails — from wetlands to sprawling forests — offer spectacular…

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Bloomington's Top Arts & Culture Attractions

Bloomington is an incredible hub for arts and culture. With historic performance venues, Indiana University icons, cultural centers, and world-renowned museums, there's a wide array of arts- and culture-related attractions for visitors to experience. Enjoy big-city performances, international…

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Pedaling Through History to the Little 500

All Bloomingtonians and IU students know about the bicycle-filled spring weekend that is the Little 500 — but do you know about the history of the famous cycling event dubbed the World's Greatest College Weekend? The Little 500, or “Little Five,” cycling race began in 1951 when Howard S. “Howdy”…

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Bloomington on Two Wheels

By Tessa Yannone This story was originally published in 2018 online and in our Visitors Guide. There are few things more iconic in Bloomington than basketball hoops and Bobby Knight, but one of them is most certainly its extensive cycling scene. Tucked into the hills of Southern Indiana…

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A Brief History of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

By Terry Hutchens This story was originally published in 2017. Some of the information may now be out-of-date. ABOUT THE AUTHOR​ Terry Hutchens (1958-2018) has covered Indiana University football and basketball for the past 19 seasons and is currently the IU beat writer for CNHI Sports Indiana…

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