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"The best college towns have a mix of small-city charm and a worldly, cultural vibe.

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Downtown Bloomington, IN

  • Downtown Nightlife
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  • Downtown Shopping
  • Downtown Arts & Culture
  • Farmers' Markets
  • Things To Do


When you visit Bloomington, you'll definitely want to spend plenty of time downtown. It's our most lively and walkable district and home to unique restaurants, bars, shops, and venues. Read on for info on all the highlights, and for more practical information, check out our pages on parking and the Bloomington community.

 

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Food & Drink

Food & Drink

See for yourself why Bloomington is known as one of the top foodie cities in the nation.

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Nightlife

Nightlife

It will come as no surprise that this college town is home to some seriously thrilling bars and clubs.

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Shopping

Shopping

Downtown you'll find all sorts of local shops and boutiques.

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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Any time of year you can find a street festival, an acoustic concert, street performers, or maybe all of the above.

Kids looking at a display at the WonderLab in Bloomington

Family

Family

It's easy to park the car in a parking garage and take your family or friends for a stroll through town.

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  • A Three-Day Getaway: Winter
  • A Learning Day in Bloomington
  • A Memorable Day in Bloomington
  • A Healthy Day in Bloomington
  • A Discovery Day in Bloomington
  • A Hoosier Day in Bloomington
  • A Family Fun Day in Bloomington
  • An Inexpensive Day in Bloomington
  • A Culinary Day in Bloomington
  • Not Bad For A Tuesday in Bloomington
  • A Rainy Day in Bloomington

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