Brian And Barb's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Indiana University is a beautiful place for a walk especially through the old part of campus by the Jordan River and the Memorial Union. It is home to great sporting and musical events. The Sample Gates open onto Kirkwood Avenue which has lots of great restaurants and leads to the Courthouse Square! It is about a 7 mile drive from our cabin.
70 locals recommend
Indiana University Bloomington
107 S Indiana AveIndiana University is a beautiful place for a walk especially through the old part of campus by the Jordan River and the Memorial Union. It is home to great sporting and musical events. The Sample Gates open onto Kirkwood Avenue which has lots of great restaurants and leads to the Courthouse Square! It is about a 7 mile drive from our cabin.
The quaint town of Nashville is a quick 12 mile drive East from
our cabin. It is known for its unique shops with many artisan offerings. It’s fun just to walk around and get homemade popcorn, candy or ice cream. There are several wine tasting rooms to visit too. Many of the local restaurants have live music when the weather is nice!
85 locals recommend
Nashville
The quaint town of Nashville is a quick 12 mile drive East from
our cabin. It is known for its unique shops with many artisan offerings. It’s fun just to walk around and get homemade popcorn, candy or ice cream. There are several wine tasting rooms to visit too. Many of the local restaurants have live music when the weather is nice!
Brown County State Park is a great place for hiking and getting out in nature. It is also known for mountain biking and has several challenging trails. In the warmer months you can go trail riding on horses. We love to walk around the lakes (Ogle and Stahl) and visit the lodge. It is home to many deer and wildlife!
124 locals recommend
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46Brown County State Park is a great place for hiking and getting out in nature. It is also known for mountain biking and has several challenging trails. In the warmer months you can go trail riding on horses. We love to walk around the lakes (Ogle and Stahl) and visit the lodge. It is home to many deer and wildlife!
Yellowwood State Forest is about a 15 minute drive East from the cabin. It has a beautiful lake and hiking trails. It is off the beaten path and a hidden gem!
35 locals recommend
Yellowwood State Forest
772 Yellowwood Lake RdYellowwood State Forest is about a 15 minute drive East from the cabin. It has a beautiful lake and hiking trails. It is off the beaten path and a hidden gem!
Griffy Lake is tucked in just north of IU Campus. You can take a pretty hike or rent a boat by the hour!
82 locals recommend
Griffy Lake
Griffy Lake is tucked in just north of IU Campus. You can take a pretty hike or rent a boat by the hour!
Lake lemon is a nice lake for kayaking and boating. It has a small beach and you can make a stop at Butler winery on your way home!
20 locals recommend
Lake Lemon
Lake lemon is a nice lake for kayaking and boating. It has a small beach and you can make a stop at Butler winery on your way home!
The B-line trail is a walking, jogging and biking trail that goes for miles through Bloomington.
B-Line Trail
298 W Country Club DrThe B-line trail is a walking, jogging and biking trail that goes for miles through Bloomington.
Food scene
Hard Truth Hills Distillery is a family place to visit! Adults can set up a tour and tasting. The restaurant is large, and we love to sit out on the balcony. In nice weather, they have outdoor bands, a grill and a bar for quick eating at the picnic tables on the hill overlooking the bandstand. They also have several giant Jenga games and corn hole for family fun! If it gets a little chilly, you can warm up by the fire pit! Check out their website before you go to confirm their schedule.
21 locals recommend
Hard Truth Distilling Company
418 Old State Rd 46Hard Truth Hills Distillery is a family place to visit! Adults can set up a tour and tasting. The restaurant is large, and we love to sit out on the balcony. In nice weather, they have outdoor bands, a grill and a bar for quick eating at the picnic tables on the hill overlooking the bandstand. They also have several giant Jenga games and corn hole for family fun! If it gets a little chilly, you can warm up by the fire pit! Check out their website before you go to confirm their schedule.
Big woods pizza is a hopping place in downtown Nashville. Lots of outdoor seating and sometimes live music. Be sure to try their pulled pork nachos. Yum!
57 locals recommend
Big Woods Pizza Co
44 N Van Buren StBig woods pizza is a hopping place in downtown Nashville. Lots of outdoor seating and sometimes live music. Be sure to try their pulled pork nachos. Yum!
Nick’s is an IU tradition. We love the supreme pizza. It’s a great place to watch a game and play sink the biz!
67 locals recommend
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveNick’s is an IU tradition. We love the supreme pizza. It’s a great place to watch a game and play sink the biz!
Malibu grill is a little more upscale with a quaint piano bar. It’s right on the square in downtown Bloomington. Be sure to walk around the square for many other food offerings
43 locals recommend
Malibu Grill
106 N Walnut StMalibu grill is a little more upscale with a quaint piano bar. It’s right on the square in downtown Bloomington. Be sure to walk around the square for many other food offerings
This happening bar is right on the square in Bloomington and has hundreds of beer options! Usually has live music!
36 locals recommend
The Tap
101 N College AveThis happening bar is right on the square in Bloomington and has hundreds of beer options! Usually has live music!
Many think this is the best steak in town! The atmosphere is very casual. They also have great meatballs and cheese cake. A little pricy but good.
44 locals recommend
Janko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th StMany think this is the best steak in town! The atmosphere is very casual. They also have great meatballs and cheese cake. A little pricy but good.
This is a Bloomington favorite with a varied menu with a Cajun flare. They serve a fantastic brunch on weekends that a lot of our guests love! Pls check their website for details and times.
97 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveThis is a Bloomington favorite with a varied menu with a Cajun flare. They serve a fantastic brunch on weekends that a lot of our guests love! Pls check their website for details and times.
This is a quirky little restaurant in a house. Very organic and a great breakfast!
61 locals recommend
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StThis is a quirky little restaurant in a house. Very organic and a great breakfast!
This is the original brewery in Nashville. We love the fish and chips, pulled pork nachos and burgers...oh yeah, lots of specialty beer to try.
57 locals recommend
Big Woods Pizza Co
44 N Van Buren StThis is the original brewery in Nashville. We love the fish and chips, pulled pork nachos and burgers...oh yeah, lots of specialty beer to try.
One of the most famous pizza joints in Bloomington. Known for their deep dish pies and graffiti!
49 locals recommend
Mother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd StOne of the most famous pizza joints in Bloomington. Known for their deep dish pies and graffiti!
Brozinni’s Pizza is right off the square in Nashville. They have the biggest breadsticks we’ve ever seen!
14 locals recommend
Brozinni's Pizza
140 W Main StBrozinni’s Pizza is right off the square in Nashville. They have the biggest breadsticks we’ve ever seen!
Farm to table and very organic! Lots of unique food options. Right off of Bloomington’s square.
55 locals recommend
FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveFarm to table and very organic! Lots of unique food options. Right off of Bloomington’s square.
Music Venues
The Brown County Music Center opened in 2019. It hosts a variety of artists and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Check their website for info and tickets.
30 locals recommend
Brown County Inn
51 State Rd 46The Brown County Music Center opened in 2019. It hosts a variety of artists and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Check their website for info and tickets.
The Brown County Playhouse is an old staple in Nashville. It hosts a myriad of events from live music, plays, national/international guitar competition and even movies. Check their website for details.
21 locals recommend
Brown County Playhouse
70 S Van Buren StThe Brown County Playhouse is an old staple in Nashville. It hosts a myriad of events from live music, plays, national/international guitar competition and even movies. Check their website for details.
The Bluebird is a old time, intimate music venue and bar around Bloomington’s courthouse square. Several famous musicians have played there (John Mellencamp) as well as local talents!
51 locals recommend
The Bluebird
216 N Walnut StThe Bluebird is a old time, intimate music venue and bar around Bloomington’s courthouse square. Several famous musicians have played there (John Mellencamp) as well as local talents!
Wineries
Oliver winery has a beautiful setting on a hill overlooking a lake. You can do a wine tasting and bring a picnic to eat outside. You can also purchase cheese and bread there.
82 locals recommend
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdOliver winery has a beautiful setting on a hill overlooking a lake. You can do a wine tasting and bring a picnic to eat outside. You can also purchase cheese and bread there.
Butler winery is a little off the beaten path. If you like a nice drive through the country, try this unique spot. Known for having wine made from currants!
20 locals recommend
Butler Winery and Vineyards
6200 E Robinson RdButler winery is a little off the beaten path. If you like a nice drive through the country, try this unique spot. Known for having wine made from currants!
This cute winery is just east of Nashville heading on Highway 46. They also have a tasting room across from the courthouse square in town. If you make the drive, you can stop at a few antique shops nearby.
18 locals recommend
Brown County Winery
4520 State Rd 46This cute winery is just east of Nashville heading on Highway 46. They also have a tasting room across from the courthouse square in town. If you make the drive, you can stop at a few antique shops nearby.
This little tasting room is in the heart of Nashville right next to the original Big Woods Brewery. Have a taste and then head next door for dinner.
Salt Creek Winery, Nashville, IN Tasting Room
26 N Honeysuckle LnThis little tasting room is in the heart of Nashville right next to the original Big Woods Brewery. Have a taste and then head next door for dinner.
Just as you come into Nashville, you’ll find the Chateau Thomas wine tasting room on your right. Check out their website for special events.
15 locals recommend
Chateau Thomas Winery
225 S Van Buren StJust as you come into Nashville, you’ll find the Chateau Thomas wine tasting room on your right. Check out their website for special events.
Local Coffee Shops
Hopscotch coffee is right on the B-line trail in Bloomington. You can hang out or grab a cup of Joe to go as you walk or bike the trail.
58 locals recommend
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StHopscotch coffee is right on the B-line trail in Bloomington. You can hang out or grab a cup of Joe to go as you walk or bike the trail.
Quirky and fun, Soma off of Kirkwood in Bloomington is a unique place to grab coffee and fruit smoothies.
42 locals recommend
Soma Coffee house And Juice Bar
1400 E 3rd StQuirky and fun, Soma off of Kirkwood in Bloomington is a unique place to grab coffee and fruit smoothies.
Located on the Bloomington Courthouse Square, Inkwell is a quick stop for coffee and a pastry.
21 locals recommend
The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe
105 N College AveLocated on the Bloomington Courthouse Square, Inkwell is a quick stop for coffee and a pastry.
The daily grind in Nashville offers many coffees and fresh beans to choose from. They also serve wonderful homemade soup daily.
Daily Grind Coffee House
114 S Van Buren StThe daily grind in Nashville offers many coffees and fresh beans to choose from. They also serve wonderful homemade soup daily.
Great coffee in an eclectic store with antiques to browse and buy! Find it in an alley in Nashville.
13 locals recommend
Common Grounds
66 N Van Buren StGreat coffee in an eclectic store with antiques to browse and buy! Find it in an alley in Nashville.