YOUR STUDENT WILL THANK YOU

Bloomington

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

Inside the Indiana Memorial Union, Bowling and Billiard’s offer a 12-lane bowling alley, nine billiards tables, one snooker table and three ping pong tables. Reserve a space for your family by call ing (812) 855-2328.

Visit the Sidney and Lois Eske nazi Museum of Art—located right in the middle of IUs campus—which was built with no 90-degree angles and offers free admis sion to the public. The museum has numerous fascinating exhibits to discover.

Griffy Lake

Take a relaxing break in Bloomington’s Griffy Lake Nature Preserve to go canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and row boating. You can rent boats, paddles and other necessary items from the boathouse. There is also a ramp available for privately owned non-motorized boats.

Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve

Want to show your children your rolling skating skills? Western Skateland offers open roller skating for all ages Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays. More information on their specific hours is available on their website.

This wetland nature preserve offers a two-mile trail with a raised boardwalk. While visiting, you will be able to view threatened, rare animal and plant species. Featuring 80 different bird species that are known to live in the area, this is the perfect outdoor adventure for your family.