Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Bloomington
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Bloomington Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Bloomington
Great location, clean and comfortable room, great included breakfast. Win all around for the price.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
Nice restaurant on property, very convenient location to the campus
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
Came on a busy weekend. The room I had booked was not available so I was upgraded to a suite which was a nice treat. Even better when I entered the room was that everything was brand new. Great stay.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington
Room was perfection, staff was great. No complaints whatsoever. (and most comfortable bed ever!)
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
IU Biddle Hotel
Very spacious and clean room. Ideal location for campus visits and going out on Kirkwood.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
Friendly staff, everything was very clean and smelled fresh. Breakfast was pretty good. The only thing I would change was pillows were small for King bed.
Reviewed on 17 May 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 Bloomington Community Farmers' Market 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 Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.
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.
McDoel Gardens
While there might not be top attractions in McDoel Gardens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater.
