Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide
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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 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
I keep coming back to Hyatt and always have a great stay-but the breakfast was pretty pitiful. I didn’t have time in my morning to speak to someone about it-there was a small pot of eggs and I only got a couple tablespoons off the sides at 7am.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Staff was polite and helpful, facilities were clean. The bed mattress seemed a little worn and not at the same level as other Hilton facilities we have stayed out. I would stay here again. We did not have a pet with us so but did notice a “pet area” and appeared to be clean.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
I can’t believe in 2026 you do not have access to Netflix or any streaming services on the TV. I was told I needed an HDMI cable to do so. Also, housekeeping was terrible. They gave us fresh towels and emptied the garbage. That was it. Left us with dirty glasses and I guess dressing the beds is a ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Great staff
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
IU Biddle Hotel
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
Breakfast was bad.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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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 Memorial Stadium 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 Indiana University Auditorium.
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.
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.
