Bloomington, IN at a Glance
Bloomington is only 50 mi (80 km) away from Indianapolis,
among the hills and valleys of south-central Indiana. Downtown Bloomington is
known for its historic Courthouse
Square district, boasting Kirkwood
Avenue with its cultural attractions, ethnic restaurants and trendy shops.
Established in 1824, Indiana
University offers a number of attractions for casual visitors such as museums,
performance venues and athletic competitions, as well as the Indiana
Art Museum and Mathers
Museum of World Cultures, which takes visitors on a trip around the world
through exhibits displaying objects from Australia
to Zimbabwe. Hilltop
Garden and Nature Center is also part of the university campus including a
number of greenhouses and ponds. Other Bloomington highlights include Griffy
Lake Nature Preserve, Lake
Monroe and Hoosier
National Forest, supporting outdoor activities such as hiking, waterskiing,
kayaking, fishing and hot-air ballooning. For a cultural connection, the Tibetan
Cultural Center highlights Tibetan society and history and also provides areas
for meditation and relaxation.
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