Old Northeast Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Northeast Downtown
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 County Courthouse
Monroe County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Bloomington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Grant Street Inn
My son traveled for a music audition at IU and the folks at Grant Street Inn were so helpful and accommodated a flight cancelation and extended stay. They took great care of my son and he loved the place.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Showers Inn
Clean, easy check in and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Biddle Hotel and Conference Center
This hotel was amazing, centrally located on campus in the student center. If you are visiting IU this is the place to stay to get a true feel for campus life. It was clean and recently renovated, easy to get to via car or shuttle from the Indianpolis airport.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington
The rooms are always warm, beds comfortable. Be aware that a city view may not always be the courthouse square. It depends on availability, and the room can be a hike from the elevator.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
The room and staff were amazing. I had misplaced my toiletries though and had to figure out conditioner (hair past my bottom so it’s a must) and body wash because the ones in my room were empty. Also, had to deal with people drinking at the pool while kids were playing and that just doesn’t seem ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Bloomington
Staff were courteous and the room was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Northeast Downtown
Downtown Bloomington
While visiting Downtown Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Community Farmers' Market 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.
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.
Near West Side
Near West Side might not have many top sights, but Wonderlab Science Museum and Memorial Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Indiana University Auditorium.
Bryan Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bryan Park and surrounding area, you can visit Wonderlab Science Museum and IU Opera and Ballet Theater.
