Coming off the big College Football National Championship win, Bloomington, Indiana, is on everyone’s mind. But it’s not just the recent football win that makes Bloomington so enticing. The city has a plethora of experiences for family travelers.
A Global Dining Scene
Bloomington offers a wide variety of cuisine with more than 350 restaurants. Expect all types of cultures, like Turkish, Tibetan, Venezuelan, Burmese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese and more. From underground dive bars with pinball machines to gourmet hot dogs, Bloomington’s food scene is one-of-a-kind.
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Check out the country’s only Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. Participate in self-guided walking tours, meditation classes and even stay overnight in on-site yurts.
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor lovers will be excited to explore all the outdoor fun Bloomington has to offer. In warmer weather, head to Monroe Lake for boating, hiking, swimming and camping. Hoosier National Forest, meanwhile, offers 200,000 acres of land to explore, as well as Indiana’s only designated wilderness area, Charles C. Deam Wilderness.
Seasonal Experiences
From the end of March to May, foragers can participate in mushroom hunting. Bloomington is located in the heart of morel mushroom country, and the famous fungi attracts foragers and food lovers alike. Restaurants and local chefs across the destination will also feature mushrooms in seasonal dishes that can’t be found anywhere else.
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