Things To Do

Q: What are the top things to do in Bloomington?

Visit the Indiana University campus Explore the Hoosier National Forest and Charles C. Deam Wilderness Experience downtown's Kirkwood Avenue and The Square Rent a pontoon boat on Monroe Lake Enjoy a glass of nationally-revered wine at Oliver Winery

Q: What are Bloomington's best outdoor attractions?

Hoosier National Forest Monroe Lake Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center The Pfau Course at Indiana University Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve

Q: What are the best indoor attractions in Bloomington?

Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University Oliver Winery Lilly Library Upland Brewery Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

Q: What are the best things to do in downtown Bloomington?

Explore the iconic Kirkwood Avenue Shop & dine on The Square Walk the B-Line Trail Visit Switchyard Park Experience Bloomington's breweries

Q: What are the best free things to do in Bloomington?

Visit the Eskenazi Museum of Art at the Indiana University Hike the trails within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Tour the world-renowned Lilly Library Experience the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center Bike through town on an urban trail

There's something to do in Bloomington for every type of person.

Spend the day on the water at Monroe Lake, shopping the local stores around downtown, entertaining the kids at WonderLab Museum, hiking through the Hoosier National Forest, exploring the Indiana University campus, going on a foodie tour at our hundreds of incredible restaurants, golfing at one of the continent's top-rated courses, listening to live music at one of our best venues — we could keep going, but we think you get the picture.

Check out our events calendar for upcoming festivals, concerts, sporting events, and more. If you need a little more assistance, our Visitors Center is happy to help — just give us a call at (800) 800-0037.