Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Indiana University Bloomington
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Indiana University Bloomington, a top university in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oliver Winery
Revel in the stunning landscapes of the Indiana countryside as you sample wines and discover how these locally made products are created.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wonderlab Science Museum
Explore and engage with the wonders of science through hands-on learning and inventive exhibits that ignite curiosity and fuel the imagination.
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
You can find out about the history of Bloomington when you stop by Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Monroe Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Monroe Convention Center during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Bloomington Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Great location, clean and comfortable room, great included breakfast. Win all around for the price.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Good overall
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Although this hotel is under construction, the staff was great and it’s a great location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Room was perfection, staff was great. No complaints whatsoever. (and most comfortable bed ever!)
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
IU Biddle Hotel
Walk everywhere. Clean rooms. Great staff. Easy in/out parking. New Heat/AC always on controls. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
I have stayed here many times and this last time was very surprising. I checked into my room and the shower was filthy. Full of dirt and hair. The furniture in the room is really starting to wear. Sofa had stains and rips. Lampshade had stains all over. The breakfast was scaled back as well. Full ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bloomington
Old Northeast Downtown
Though Old Northeast Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buskirk Chumley Theater and Wonderlab Science Museum.
Near West Side
Near West Side might not have many top sights, but Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Maple Heights
Though Maple Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Memorial Stadium and Wonderlab Science Museum.
Prospect Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Prospect Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
Garden Hill
While Garden Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall.
McDoel Gardens
While there might not be top attractions in McDoel Gardens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
