THINGS TO DO
Food, drink, events, and attractions in Bloomington, IN
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Where can I grab a cup of coffee, or a quick snack?
On Campus:
Starbucks in the Indiana Memorial Union
Eskenazi Art Museum Café
Off Campus:
Starbucks, 110 S. Indiana Avenue
The Inkwell, 105 N. College Avenue
The Inkwell, 401 S Woodlawn Ave
Soma, 1400 E. Third Street
Soma, 322 E. Kirkwood
Restaurants less than 1 mile from the IMU (walking distance)
Anyetsang's Little Tibet Restaurant
Tibetan, Thai, and Indian food
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Chinese food
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Brewpub
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Wood-fire pizza and pasta
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Asian fusion cuisine
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Modern American cuisine; brunch on weekends
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Modern Mexican cuisine
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Brewpub
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French food; has very limited hours
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Chinese food
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Japanese food
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Thai food
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Italian food, house-made pasta
Japanese and Korean food
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All-day homestyle food, house-roasted coffee
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Afghan food, lunch buffet on Thursdays and Fridays
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Thai food
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Wine-based cocktail bar and restaurant
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Street-fare style Mexican food
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Indian food, daily lunch buffet
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Modern American cuisine
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Traditional Irish spirits and fare
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Full vegetarian and vegan restaurant
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Turkish food
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Cajun food; brunch on weekends
More than 1 mile from the IMU (car ride recommended)
C3
Cocktail bar and restaurant
Cardinal Spirits
Craft distillery and restaurant
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All-day café
Hive
Bowls, burgers, and sandwiches
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Upland
Brewery and restaurant
Coffee Shops and Bars
All listed locations are within walking distance of the IMU, unless specified
Coffee and house-made gelato
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3 locations: College Avenue
Swain Avenue
Renwick Village Center (>1 mile away)
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Tea shop
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2 locations: Madison Street (to-go only)
W. Dodds Street (>1 mile away)
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Coffee and vegan baked goods
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3 locations: Kirkwood
East
Hillside (>1 mile away)
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2 locations: Downtown
Woodlawn
Cocktail bar; >1 mile away
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Craft distillery; >1 mile away
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Bar located underneath the restaurant FARM
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Wine-based cocktails
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Beer and cocktails
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Craft beer bar
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Close to Sample Gate
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Food & Drink
Attractions and Events
IU campus, Downtown Bloomington
Wide-ranging collection housed in I. M. Pei-designed building
Free admission
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Permanent and special exhibitions in Main Gallery
Free admission; guided tours on Fridays
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Performances by the Jacobs School of Music
See website for current season
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Performances by IU's Department of Theater, Drama, and Contemporary Dance
See website for current season
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See website for upcoming screenings
See website for upcoming events
Historic venue downtown for a variety of shows
See website for upcoming events
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Plays and film screenings
See website for current season
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Named a Top 10 Comedy Club in America by USA Today
See website for upcoming shows
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Bar and music venue
See website for upcoming concerts
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Greater Bloomington and Beyond
Over 10 miles of hiking trails around the lake
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Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Free admission; guided tours on weekends
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Reservations required for wine tastings
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Walk-in wine tastings; vineyards open for visit
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Hiking trails varying in difficulty
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$7 entrance fee per car; the place to see fall foliage in Indiana
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Quaint town with antique shops and craft studios
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