Bloomington, IN

Bloomington is most well-known as the home of Indiana University, which provide a diverse and unique culture to the community.  But Bloomington and Monroe County have a fascinating heritage outside of being a college town, one influenced by Midwestern values.  It's this special blend of international culture and education with hard work and hospitality that help make Bloomington so special.  Local residents take great pride in the unique character of the community, and they are happy to share it with visitors and new residents. 

If you've never been to Bloomington, or if you've been a dozen times before, you'll find a welcoming and friendly community ready to show you the vast natural beauty of the area, the extraordinary arts and culture scene, the thriving downtown, the diverse culinary attractions and so much more.  In this section, you can find hotels, great local restaurants and how to get to all of these places.

There are also opportunities to download a visitors guide, look atpictures and videos of the area and sign-up for our monthly e-newsletter.  All of this information is designed to help you explore the Bloomington area and discover the new and unique experiences available here.

Other sections of the website provide information on area events,shopping, outdoor recreation and other things to do, including visiting the beautiful Indiana University campus. Be sure to check out these sections when planning your visit and log on to our mobile-friendly version of the site when you arrive in Bloomington. 

You can contact the Visitors Center directly for hotel availability, directions and advice on things to do.  Call 800-800-0037, email our information specialists or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter to get personalized answers to your questions and customized travel advice.

Check out the schools first. The three area high schools have unique offerings...Bloomington South: Best Athletics; Bloomington North: Best Concert Band; Edgewood: Best Marching Band and Choirs.

Another consideration is that State Road 37 is becoming Interstate 69, so access to the major highway north and south is changing.