Rachel's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Welcome to downtown Bloomington! Just outside of campus, you will find the main restaurant and shopping scene. Walk down the cobblestone and brick sidewalks, while searching for your IU apparel or grabbing a local bite to eat. If you are looking for a variety of international restaurants - Fourth Street is your best bet! After your adventure down Kirkwood and the neighboring streets, make your way to Sample Gates to explore one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation.
East Kirkwood Avenue
East Kirkwood AvenueWelcome to downtown Bloomington! Just outside of campus, you will find the main restaurant and shopping scene. Walk down the cobblestone and brick sidewalks, while searching for your IU apparel or grabbing a local bite to eat. If you are looking for a variety of international restaurants - Fourth Street is your best bet! After your adventure down Kirkwood and the neighboring streets, make your way to Sample Gates to explore one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation.
Food scene
While you're on your search for high-quality espresso and drip coffee, check out Hopscotch and visit their new kitchen for a bite to eat.
Feeling something sweet and bold? Try their Thai iced coffee!
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Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StWhile you're on your search for high-quality espresso and drip coffee, check out Hopscotch and visit their new kitchen for a bite to eat.
Feeling something sweet and bold? Try their Thai iced coffee!
If you are looking for a healthy salad or sandwich that is flavorful and filling, give Hive a try! Sit on their nice outside patio for lunch and relax. They are located on E10th st just outside campus. Give their homemade craft sodas and desserts a try too!
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Hive
2608 E 10th StIf you are looking for a healthy salad or sandwich that is flavorful and filling, give Hive a try! Sit on their nice outside patio for lunch and relax. They are located on E10th st just outside campus. Give their homemade craft sodas and desserts a try too!
Runcible is a Bloomington staple! Go for their brunch or settle in for a cozy dinner. Located on 6th st near Kirkwood ave, you can explore the downtown area as well. Try my personal favorite: a smoked salmon hash, it is delicious!
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Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StRuncible is a Bloomington staple! Go for their brunch or settle in for a cozy dinner. Located on 6th st near Kirkwood ave, you can explore the downtown area as well. Try my personal favorite: a smoked salmon hash, it is delicious!
Looking for a nice dinner out? Try Uptown's cajun menu as well as New American staples. Find this local favorite on Kirkwood ave downtown. Leave room for their decadent lemon cake!
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Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveLooking for a nice dinner out? Try Uptown's cajun menu as well as New American staples. Find this local favorite on Kirkwood ave downtown. Leave room for their decadent lemon cake!
Sightseeing
Looking for an active hike or boat ride? Lake Monroe has you covered. There are free trails nearby and places to dock a canoe or kayak. If you would like access to Fairfax beach and the amenities there is typically a $7 fee per vehicle! One of my favorite places to see is Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve, a short 1-mile hike along the lake.
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Lake Monroe
Looking for an active hike or boat ride? Lake Monroe has you covered. There are free trails nearby and places to dock a canoe or kayak. If you would like access to Fairfax beach and the amenities there is typically a $7 fee per vehicle! One of my favorite places to see is Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve, a short 1-mile hike along the lake.
While you are exploring Indiana University, take the time to walk through their beautiful arboretum near the north side of campus and make your way south towards the Indiana Memorial Union to see all the beauty IU has to offer!
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Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th StWhile you are exploring Indiana University, take the time to walk through their beautiful arboretum near the north side of campus and make your way south towards the Indiana Memorial Union to see all the beauty IU has to offer!
City/town information
Looking for a short 30 min getaway? Check out Nashville, IN nearby Brown County State Park. Nashville has quaint shops, and boutiques, and is the central destination to see the beautiful fall colors at their peak. Enjoy the relaxed environment and all the local shops. Check out Birds Nest Cafe or Big Woods Pizza for a bite.
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Nashville
Looking for a short 30 min getaway? Check out Nashville, IN nearby Brown County State Park. Nashville has quaint shops, and boutiques, and is the central destination to see the beautiful fall colors at their peak. Enjoy the relaxed environment and all the local shops. Check out Birds Nest Cafe or Big Woods Pizza for a bite.