10 Things to do in Bloomington When You're Bored
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10 Things to do in Bloomington When You're Bored

You can't say your bored anymore.

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10 Things to do in Bloomington When You're Bored
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There are a lot of things to do in Bloomington, Indiana. Home of the Hoosiers. A lot of the time people complain about being bored and having nothing to do but that isn't the case. Bloomington is full of fun things to do and adventures to be had. There is no reason to sit in your bedroom watching Netflix when there is still a lot to be discovered about B-Town.

1. Go to an IU basketball game

Bloomington is known for Hoosier basketball. If you come in the winter/spring time it is basketball season and the town gets definitely excited for basketball.

2. Visit the Lilly Library

The Lilly Library, located on campus, holds original manuscripts, real Oscars, original sheet music, and so much more! You'll have to visit to find all the treasures in this library.

3. Eskenazi Museum of Art

Although the Art Museum will be shutting down due to some reconstruction, there's a variety of exhibits that people can see alongside an awesome gift shop and cafe (they have great customer service).

4. Griffy Lake

Only about a fifteen-minute drive from downtown, Griffy Lake is a great place to get away from technology and enjoy the peacefulness of the great outdoors. There are several hiking trails and places to hang out around the lake. You can also skate and go ice fishing in the winter, or swim and canoe in the summer! A great place to visit all year round.

5. Mother Bears

This is one of the best pizza places in the country and this is not just my opinion! If pizza isn't your thing they have wings, fries, and salads. They have amazing deals and it is always so fun being able to write on the booths!

6. Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Feel like climbing up 110 feet? Well, this is a must for you! At some point during your time in Bloomington, it is necessary to visit the lookout tower. It is a beautiful view (especially in the fall) of the nature and wilderness of Bloomington and takes you off campus.

7. Hoosier National Forest

This forest is actually located at the same place as the lookout tower. Different hiking trails, cabins, camping, fishing, hunting and just being in the presence of nature.

8. Lake Monroe

The lake that is known to be the largest situated lake in Indiana. Once again a place you can go away from campus. There's fishing, camping, swimming, canoeing and many more things to do.

9. Shopping on Kirkwood

Kirkwood Avenue is where it is at for all things food and shopping. Several cute, local boutiques and fun places to eat! Lots of variety on Kirkwood too.

10. Indiana University Campus

Anything on IU's campus is worth visiting. There are so many beautiful spots on campus and it's best to visit on the weekends when fewer people are around.

Ten things to do in Bloomington, Indiana, whether you live here and don't know what to do one weekend or even if you're just visiting, there are all must-do's!

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