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Bloomington, Indiana Travel Guide
Located southwest of Indianapolis, Bloomington is home to the University of Indiana and Hoosier basketball. Welcome to the heart of Hoosier Nation.
Bloomington is a blend of All American charm and sophistication. The WonderLab is a popular destination for family fun with hands-on exhibits to delight visitors of all ages.
Explore 4th Street’s Restaurant Row for fine international dining.
If you’re looking for a well-crafted sip or three or four, you’ve come to the right place. Bloomington is home to fantastic distilleries, wineries, and craft breweries.
Take a Birding Nature Tour.
Go to nearby Hoosier National Forest and explore over 260 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding or go rock climbing or rappelling.
Located 6 miles south of Bloomington, Lake Monroe is the largest lake in Indiana at 10,750 acres. The Lake Monroe State Park offers beaches, swimming, boating, 9 launch ramps, fishing piers, picnicking and playgrounds. One side of the lake is for speedboats, water skiing, tubing, and jet skiing. The other side is for kayaks, canoes, and fishing. Anglers come here in pursuit of bass, crappie and catfish.
There are trails for hiking and jogging. Bird watching is popular and eagles are frequently seen.
Camping
The Park has campgrounds with 318 sites. 221 sites have electric hookups and 19 sites are tent only.
If you’re interested in renting an RV, Green Vacation Deals recommends RVshare.
Green Vacation Deals can share ways to save money if you’re interested in buying a tent, a tipi, or camping cookware.
Hotel Deals
Currently, there are hotels in Bloomington with discounted rates. Here are some hotels you can book for under $100 a night.
- Travelodge by Wyndham Bloomington – $61
- Quality Inn Bloomington near University – $68
- Super 8 by Wyndham Bedford – $72
- Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area – $74
- Quality Inn & Suites West – $75
- Royal Motel – $78
- Cascades Inn – $80
- Best Value Inn – $85
- Super 8 by Wyndham Martinsville – $87
- Comfort Inn Bloomington near University – $92
These deals are too good to last very long so don’t delay.
It should be noted that this price includes taxes and fees.
