Sue’s guidebook
Hiking
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46Wonderful views and great hiking trails
Yellowwood State Forest
772 Yellowwood Lake RdGreat hiking
McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park RdOne of the very best state parks in Indiana
Food scene
Mother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd StBest pizza! Easy walk from house
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveNick's is an iconic place. Food is always good.
One of our very favorite places. Outside patio on a nice day can't be matched anywhere else in Bloomington.
96 locals recommend
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyOne of our very favorite places. Outside patio on a nice day can't be matched anywhere else in Bloomington.
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveBest place in Bloomington for brunch. Dinner is outstanding as well.
Over 30 years Lennie's has been one of our favorites. Good food and great beer, what else could a person want!
31 locals recommend
Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveOver 30 years Lennie's has been one of our favorites. Good food and great beer, what else could a person want!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Saturday farmer's market - Morton St & 7th - at City Hall
Go early to avoid the largest crowds
Getting around
Feed the parking meters if you drive and park.
If you drive instead of walk be ready to feed the meters and don't get a ticket! IU opens up Poplars Parking Garage for free after 5 pm weekdays and all days on weekends. If you must drive to Kirkwood Ave area that is suggested parking place.