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Family-Friendly Experiences

Lace up a pair of roller skates and go cruising around Western Skateland

Enjoy a magical movie night in the back of your vehicle at Bloomington’s Starlite

Drive-In Theater

Jump around and navigate Ninja Warrior & Wipeout courses at Urban Air Adventure Park

Play 18 holes of mini golf at Hoosier Putt Hole, then walk across the parking lot to Jiffy Treet for a scoop of homemade ice cream

Go climbing at Hoosier Heights, Bloomington’s premier indoor rock climbing facility

Experience interactive exhibits and displays at the award-winning WonderLab Museum of

Science, Health & Technology

Bowl, shoot billiards, play pinball, throw darts, and more at IMU Bowling & Billiards

Climb, swing, and merry-go-round at Switchyard Park’s playground, then cool off at their splash pad Run around the many playgrounds and the splash pad at Monroe County’s biggest park,

Karst Farm Park

Have fun in the sun at Bryan Park’s community pool and waterslides, multiple playgrounds, and open fields for play

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SHOPPING

Shopping in Bloomington, much like eating in Bloomington, is a unique, multicultural experience. Some of the best options include locally sourced food and handmade goods, while others bring the world to you through fair trade products by artisans with intriguing stories.

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Enjoy Kirkwood

Avenue

Kirkwood Avenue is the most iconic street in Bloomington. Bold statement, we know, but considering its grand entrance into Indiana University’s campus through the famous Sample Gates and lineup of legendary bars & restaurants, it simply can’t be denied. A popular destination for students, photographers, alumni, families, and visitors alike, Kirkwood is chockfull of shops, eateries, bars, and picture-perfect views. It’s incredibly easy to spend an entire day on the avenue—which is exactly what we’re suggesting you do.

A foodie’s paradise, there are many delectable dishes and drinks to try at Kirkwood’s numerous eateries: a pint of locally-brewed beer from Lennie’s, an authentic gyro from Trojan Horse or Doner Kebab, FARM Bloomington’s award-winning Lugar Burger & FARMfamous Garlic Fries, build your own burrito at late night favorite Chubbies Diner, Village Deli’s plate-sized pancakes, New Orleansstyle seafood gumbo from Uptown Cafe, a silky homemade scoop from Hartzell’s Ice Cream, and much more.

There’s no lack of entertainment on Kirkwood Avenue either. Play a game of Sink the Biz at Nick’s English Hut, see a show at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater, shop for an IU souvenir at one of Kirkwood’s local stores, admire various public murals and art installations, explore nearby downtown streets and the university campus, enjoy live music from local artists at People’s Park, shoot pool or throw darts at The Upstairs Pub, and more.

For the full Kirkwood Avenue experience, book a stay at the Indiana University-themed Graduate Bloomington Hotel. The interior is decorated with a variety of interesting IU memorabilia, including a cheeky chandelier of suspended red chairs as a nod to former IU Basketball Coach, Bobby Knight, a massive painting of the basketball team in the movie Hoosiers, framed sheet music for Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust,” bicycle-motif wallpaper and Cutters tapestries in honor of the Little 500, basketball hoop light fixtures, and more.

No visit to Kirkwood Avenue is complete without taking a photo at Sample Gates—snap a shot of you and your fellow travelers by the university icon to commemorate your visit to Bloomington before you head back home.

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4TH STREET INTERNATIONAL MARKET

A downtown market featuring halal foods and other international items. 408 E. 4th St.; 812-333-1396

ALIBI BLOOMINGTON

An upscale women’s clothing boutique with jewelry and accessories. 1535 S. Piazza Dr.; 812-955-0713;

wearalibi.com

ANDREW DAVIS CLOTHIERS

A curated selection of highquality suits, accessories, casual wear, and footwear. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 119; 812-323-7730;

andrewdavisclothiers.com

APNA BAZAAR INTERNATIONAL MARKET

An Indian grocery store with a wide variety of products and spices. 2556 E. 3rd St.; 812-336-1833;

apna-bazaar-international-market. business.site

ARGENTUM JEWELRY

Offers a selection of fine jewelery along with repair and cleaning services. 205 N. College Ave., Suite 100;

812-323-7718; argentum-jewelry.com

BONNE FETE

Large selection of gifts for everyone on your list. 112 W. 6th St.;

812-323-7718; bonnefetegifts.com

BLOOMINGFOODS CO-OP MARKET

Bloomington’s co-op grocery store since 1976. Near West: 316 W. 6th St.; 812-333-7312; East: 3220 E. 3rd St.;

812-336-5400; bloomingfoods.coop

BLOOMINGTON ANTIQUE MALL

The historic Bloomington Antique Mall in downtown Bloomington. 311 W. 7th St.; 812-323-7676;

bloomingtonantiquemall.com

BOOK CORNER

Carries best sellers, limited editions, and popular favorites for all ages. 100 N. Walnut St.; 812-339-1522;

thebookcorneronline.com

THE BRIAR & THE BURLEY

Specializing in premium and high-quality luggage, tobacco, and tobacco accessories. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 100;

812-332-3300; briarburley.com

B-TOWN INTERNATIONAL MARKET

Bloomington’s largest and most comprehensive international grocery store. 2901 E. Covenanter Dr.; 812-323-7718

THE B-TOWN STORE

Locally-made items, plus unique Bloomington and IU-related souvenirs. Inside the Bloomington Visitors Center, 2855 N. Walnut St.;

812-334-8900; btownstore.com

CAPISCE MARKET

Carries locally-grown produce, high-quality meats, exotic shelf-stable groceries, artisan cheeses, wine, beer, and spirits.

216 W 6th St.; capiscecatering.com

CHERRY CANARY VINTAGE CLOTHING

Full of killer vintage clothing, collectibles, and more. 214 W. 4th St.; 812-272-5470;

facebook.com/cherrycanaryvintage

ELLIEMAE’S BOUTIQUE

Affordable luxury bags, candles, jewelry, and many other great gifts. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 118; 812-339-8084;

elliemaes.boutique

ETC FOR THE HOME

Shop the largest selection of home furniture and decor in Bloomington. 3333 S. Walnut St; 812-369-3333;

etcforthehome.com

THE GAME PRESERVE

Carrying family games, party games, strategy games, chess, cards, and more. 2894 E. College Mall Rd., Suite 108;

THE GARRET ANTIQUES

Antiques, including many lamps and shades, in a historic building. 403 W. Kirkwood Ave.; 812-339-4175

GATHER :HANDMADE SHOPPE & CO.:

Representing regional artists with a modern, contemporary, and independent twist. 116 N. Walnut St.; 812-287-8046;

gathershoppe.com

GLOBAL GIFTS

Fair-trade jewelry, accessories, and décor. 122 N. Walnut St.; 812-336-7402;

globalgiftsft.com

GOODS FOR COOKS

Thousands of kitchen and food items, from local to global. 115 N. College Ave.; 812-339-2200;

goodsforcooks.com

GRANNY’S CANDY CUPBOARD

One-stop sweet shop to satisfy every candy or chocolate lover’s palette. 224 N. College Ave.; 812-369-4277

GREETINGS ON KIRKWOOD

Fun, eclectic, quirky, and Hoosier-proud selection of gifts and apparel. 429 E. Kirkwood Ave.; 812-332-2737; facebook.com/

greetingsfrombloomington

GRIFFY’S ART SUPPLY

A quirky little art shop filled with fine arts supplies. 725 W. Kirkwood Ave.;

812-272-1502; griffysartsupply.com

IU BOOKSTORE

The official campus bookstore with textbooks, electronics, and IU apparel. Inside the IMU, 900 E. 7th St.;

812-215-8804; iub.bncollege.com

INDIANA HOOSIERS TEAM STORE

Official store of IU Athletics with apparel for all ages. Downtown: 108 S. Indiana Ave.; Campus: Inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 W. 17th St.;

bkstr.com/indianastore

JEFF’S WAREHOUSE

Unique antiques and décor with many mid-century pieces. 424 S. College Ave.;

812-337-4545; jeffswarehouse.com

J.L. WATERS & CO.

Indiana’s oldest and most complete outdoor store. 109 N. College Ave.; 812-334-1845; jlwaters.com

LANDLOCKED MUSIC

Thousands of vinyl records in every genre, plus CDs, DVDs, turntables, and more. 115 S. Walnut St.; 812-396-2574;

landlockedmusic.com

LITTLE ITALY MARKET

High-quality Italian products including pastas, oils, meats, and more. 421 E. 3rd St., Suite 2;

812-287-7143; facebook.com/ btownlittleitalymarket

LOLA + COMPANY

Vintage and new furnishings, home accents, and gifts. 114 N. Walnut St.; 812-323-7010;

shoplola.net

MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE

Multi-generational women’s boutique offering unique clothing and accessories. 215 S. Walnut St.; 812-287-8411;

mainstreamboutique.com

MELODY MUSIC SHOP

A large and diverse inventory of musical instruments at affordable prices. 2894 E. 3rd St., Suite 116;

812-336-6319; melodymusicshop.com

MIRTH MARKET

Handpicked women’s apparel and accessories. Comfortable, edgy, and unique. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 117; 812-822-1624;

facebook.com/mirthmarket

MOON STONES

Handmade jewelry and exotic rocks & minerals from all over the world. 322 E. Kirkwood Ave.; 812-339-7340; facebook.com/

moonstonesmidwest

MORGENSTERN BOOKS

Indiana’s largest independent bookstore and café. 849 S. Auto Mall Rd.; 812-676-7323;

morgensternbooks.com

PITAYA

Trendy women’s apparel, shoes, and accessories. 417 E. Kirkwood Ave.; 812-331-1140;

pitaya.com

ROSE HILL FARM STOP

Locally-grown, seasonal foods from Indiana farmers. 902 W. Kirkwood Ave.;

812-369-4330; rosehillfarmstop.com

TIVOLI FASHIONS

Women’s designer clothing and accessories. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 106; 812-339-6239

TRACKS MUSIC

One-of-a-kind IU apparel plus CDs and vinyl. 415 E. Kirkwood Ave.;

OAK.

Boutique specializing in indoor plants, handmade pots & planters, and unique gifts. 3401 E. 4th Street; 812-287-7352;

oakbloomington.com

O’CHILD CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

Bloomington’s number one source for baby and children’s clothes, shoes, and gifts. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 108;

812-334-9005; ochildboutique.com

OFFICE CLOTHIER

Offering vintage clothing for all genders and sizes. 111 E. Kirkwood Ave.; 574-370-4548;

office-clothier.business.site

THE OLIVE LEAF

Tasting gallery featuring olive oils, vinegars, and other specialties. 2506 E. 3rd St.; 812-323-3073;

oliveleafbloomington.com

POPKORN TWIST

Specialty popcorn shop featuring dozens of gourmet flavors. 122 S. College Ave.; 812-318-3945;

popkorntwist.com

RHETT SKATEBOARDING

Carrying all types of boards, gear, clothing, and more. 118 S. Rogers St.; 812-336-9321;

rhettskateboarding.com

REBEL PURL YARN SHOP

Hand-dyed yarn and other artisan goods. 303 S. Hickory Dr.; 812-803-9321; rebelpurl.com

RONG CHENG SUPERMARKET

An incredible selection of Asian specialty items, particularly noodles & dried ingredients. 2646 E. 10th St.; 812-339-3999

SLCT STOCK

Bloomington’s vintage sneaker, pop-culture, and apparel store. 208 N. Walnut St.; slctstock.com

SIMPLY PRIMITIVE

Unique home décor, furniture, and candles poured on-site. 4445 IN-45; 812-825-9660;

facebook.com/simprim

SKULLZNBUNNIEZ

High-end vintage denim and luxurious vintage lingerie. 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 107;

skullznbunniez.com

TD’S CDS AND LPS

Underground record store. 322 E. Kirkwood Ave.

THE INDIANA SHOP

IU apparel and souvenirs. Downtown: 421 E. Kirkwood Ave.; 812-333-1301; Campus: 1302 E. 3rd St.; 812-332-3306;

theindianashop.com 812-332-3576; tracksrocks.com

VINTAGE PHOENIX COMIC BOOKS

Bloomington’s source for comics and graphic novels. 114 E. 6th St.; 812-333-2930;

vintagephoenixcomics.com

WORLD FOODS MARKET

A non-traditional grocery with a focus on unique foods from around the world. 106 E. 2nd St.; 812-333-0502;

worldfoods-market.com

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED

Your local backyard bird feeding experts. 1301 S. College Mall Rd.; 812-369-4225;

bloomington.wbu.com

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The Square

As the heart of downtown, The Square is one of Bloomington’s most popular areas. Centered around the Monroe County Courthouse, The Square is home to over 30 locally-owned businesses, which include clothing boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, book stores, cafés, salons, and more. With a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment offerings, it’s easy to find yourself spending an entire day there.

Treat yourself to retail therapy by picking out artisan-made goods at Gather:handmade shoppe & co., refreshing your kitchenware at Goods for Cooks, discovering a new staple wardrobe item at Mirth, updating your outdoor gear at J.L. Waters & Co., surprising a loved one with a present from Global Gifts, finding a new piece of home décor at Lola + Co., or adding to your music collection with a vinyl record, CD, or LP from Landlocked Music.

Entertainment is abundant around The Square as well—admire locally-crafted art at By Hand Gallery and GallerySCG, see if you can solve an escape room at The Code & Key Escape Rooms, play pinball at Orbit Room, discover nearly 30 downtown hidden gems on surrounding streets, take a photo in front of Fountain Square Mall’s pink wall, and enjoy live music at The Tap or one of several nearby music venues, including The Bluebird and The Bishop Bar. The experience wouldn’t be complete without checking out The Square’s eateries. Delight in authentic Afghan cuisine at Samira, enjoy vegan comfort food at The Owlery, savor an upscale California-style meal at Malibu Grill, grab a cup of locally-roasted coffee and a homemade poptart at The Inkwell Bakery & Café, sip some of the best margaritas in town at Social Cantina, and more.

Extend your exploration of downtown Bloomington by booking a stay at a hotel in the area—there’s much else to discover outside of The Square, including the B-Line Trail, WonderLab Museum, Comedy Attic, 4th Street, Monroe County History Center, and more.

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