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My Favorite Places in Bloomington, Indiana
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items I have lived and worked in Bloomington since 2017 and have fallen in love with the charm of this small town. I’m excited to share my favorites with you!
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The only 4-star hotel in Bloomington where there are also no 5-star hotels. So this is best of the best in town! It has gorgeous rooms themed to Indiana icons and traditions. Poindexter is a cafe inside the hotel featuring delicious food crafted by a...
Graduate by Hilton Bloomington Hotel near Indiana University
There is literally nothing I have tried that I haven’t liked—and I’ve tried a lot! I recommend the Hot Mama which is a spicy hot chocolate and is 🔥! Bring your own container and get a discount! The menu changes weekly and GF and vegan options are av...
Two Sticks Bakery
I never imagined that my favorite restaurant in town would be a bar, but I never tire of the Thunder chicken tacos or the Buffalo mac!! Tap Fries with garlic aioli are the best fries in the world! They have so many beers on tap and just as many in si...
Home - The Tap
High quality manicures and pedicures! Vicki can look at an inspo pic and replicate it just like you want it. I’ve tried gel, dip, full set acrylic, and Japanese polish. Comfy massage chairs and a relaxing spa-like environment with the sweetest staff!...
Beauty Max Studio(nail•fac…
I love the Brown County coffee ice cream!
The Chocolate Moose | Best Dessert in IN
You can't beat the lunch specials!
Lennie's
Every single thing on the menu is delicious!!!
Rush Bowls. All-Natural Acai Bowls in Bloomington, IN
I could spend literal hours here flipping through records. 💜
Landlocked Music - Bloomington, IN
This is the cutest restaurant with an extensive bar. It looks small from the outside but walk in and you’ll be invited into a spacious yet cozy environment. The food is incredible and there is a beer, cocktail, or glass of wine to fit everyone’s tast...
FARM Bloomington American Restaurant
The best donuts in Bloomington! I highly recommend the cinnamon sugar twist!
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These bagels are not like anything you can get anywhere near here. Once you have a hot New York style bagel here, you won’t want any others! I recommend the Asiago bagel with chives cream cheese.
Gables Bagels: Bloomington Bagels (812) 325-2120
This is such a gem here in Bloomington! A bonus is their accessibility effort of “pay what you will Thursdays. I highly recommend seeing a show here if you can!
Constellation Stage & Screen
Best Indian food in B-Town!
Taste of India-Bloomington, IN
Huge lake with several access points. Gorgeous!
DNR: State Parks: Monroe Lake - IN.gov
A legend in Bloomington that lives up to its hype. The pizza is delicious and there are so many options to choose from. There are lunch specials, dinner specials, and birthday discount that is one of the best out there.
Home | Mother Bears Pizza
It’s a perfect place to browse (and buy) books if you are like me and prefer an actual book over an electronic book. It’s spacious and they are always hosting fun and usually free events.
Morgenstern Books