Following are some resources to help you get to know Bloomington, within and outside of the Indiana University campus.

General Bloomington Resources

• Bloomingpedia
• City of Bloomington Visitors Guide
• IU Visitor Information Center
• IU WorkLife Balance
• VisitBloomington

Local Events and Activities

Bloomington Events

• City of Bloomington Calendars
• Indiana Public Media Events Calendar
• VisitBloomington’s “Things to do”
  

Dining Options

• 4th Street Cuisine (diverse international cuisine)
• Dining Opportunities on Campus
• Kirkwood Ave (local bars, one-of-a-kind Bloomington restaurants, ethnic food, coffee, and more)
• There are also many restaurants on both the east and west sides of Bloomington, although you’re more likely to find one-of-a-kind restaurants downtown.

Family Friendly Locations

• Bryan Park
• Children’s Museum (Indianapolis)
• WonderLab
• Farmer’s Market
• Nashville, IN
  

Indiana University Events

• IU Bloomington Event Calendar
• Indiana Daily Student (IDS) Events

Outdoor Activities

• B-Line Trail
• City of Bloomington Parks and Trails
• IU Outdoor Adventures
• Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
• Lake Monroe

Bloomington and Indianapolis Shopping

Groceries and other necessities

• BloomingFoods
• Bloomington Hardware
• Kroger
  
• Lowe’s
• Menard's
  
• World Foods Market
• Target
• Walmart

Malls

• College Mall (Bloomington)
• Circle Center Mall (Indianapolis)
• The Fashion Mall at Keystone (Indianapolis)

Miscellaneous

• Downtown Bloomington along Kirkwood Avenue has a diverse selection of shops and restaurants. You can buy clothes, CDs and records, books, IU apparel, and more.