Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Indiana University Bloomington
Explore the campus of Indiana University Bloomington during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oliver Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Oliver Winery during your travels to Bloomington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wonderlab Science Museum during your travels in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Bloomington
Hyatt Place Bloomington
The breakfast was excellent and had a great selection
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Clean. Downtown. Good deal, depending on events
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Main Entrance was blocked had to used side door. Pool was closed because of construction.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
The front desk gave our room key to another customer who entered our room at night and scared the grand kids.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
IU Biddle Hotel
The room was just as pictured. The only issue we had was when we got to the room it smelled so bad!!! It smelled like a sewer, but only in the bathroom. I don’t know if a staff member used it after cleaning it or what, but it smelled awful. The smell finally faded after my husband took a shower in ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
Friendly staff. Clean room. Newer hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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 Wonderlab Science Museum and Indiana University Auditorium.
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 Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Elm Heights
Elm Heights might not have many top sights, but IU Opera and Ballet Theater and Indiana University Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
