You'll be close to the magnificent Lake Monroe and Hoosier National Forest in Bloomington. For those seeking culture in town, it's also blessed with a huge array of theaters and music venues. So, there's always plenty to keep you entertained at night, after your visit to the Indiana University Bloomington campus.
The campus is an hour's drive from Indianapolis International Airport, via IN-37. If you don't have your own transport, the Bloomington Shuttle Service operates bus and private car transport to town. Brown County State Park is very close by.
The range of venues is impressive for a compact town. Brown County Playhouse, Bloomington Playwrights Project, and the IU Auditorium are just a few places where you can catch local shows. The Simon Music Center and Musical Arts Center are two high-quality Bloomington venues for concerts.
Indiana University Art Museum and the Mathers Museum of World Cultures are two stalwarts of the town's cultural scene. Kinsey Institute for the Study of Sex, Gender, and Reproduction is a fairly unique place to learn about this fascinating topic. WonderLab is particularly great for kids.
From high-up views from the iconic Salesforce Tower, to the Indiana State Capitol and the Indianapolis Zoo, there's a lot to see in this vibrant city. The local cuisine is a fusion of Midwestern classics and European fare, offering things like fresh seafood, sausage and potatoes, and cobbler for dessert.
