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Things to see in Bloomington, Indiana (United States): 18 places and when to go
Bloomington, Indiana is a city in United States with around 100,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Nature (5), Wildlife (4). The best known are Eskenazi Museum of Art, Weed Patch Hill and Brown County State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.1657, -86.5264
- Population
- About 100,000
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 334 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bloomington, Indiana
The places in and around Bloomington, Indiana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Eskenazi Museum of ArtMuseum at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana691 m
- Weed Patch HillThird-highest summit in Indiana, United States27 km
- Brown County State ParkState park of Indiana, United States26 km
- Kirkwood ObservatoryAstronomical observatory near Bloomingon, in the US state of Indiana30 m
- McCormick's Creek State ParkState park in Owen County, Indiana23 km
- Yellowwood State ForestState forest in Brown County, Indiana22 km
- Blankenship-Hodges-Brown HouseParagon, Indiana, listed on the NRHP in Morgan County26 km
- Morgan–Monroe State ForestState forest in Morgan County and Monroe County, Indiana, United States10 km
- Lamb's Creek BridgeRoad bridge in Indiana, United States of America29 km
- Secrest Ferry BridgeRoad bridge in Indiana, United States of America23 km
- Tecumseh TrailHiking16 km
- WonderLabScience museum in Bloomington, Indiana885 m
- Butler Winery & VineyardWinery11 km
- Cardinal SpiritsDistillery1.4 km
- Heartwork BrewingBrewery2.0 km
- Owen Valley WineryWinery22 km
- Salt Creek BreweryBrewery27 km
- Upland Brewing CompanyBrewery1.3 km
When to go to Bloomington, Indiana
The best time to visit Bloomington, Indiana is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In April, 17 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bloomington, Indiana
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 334 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- French Lick5 places68 km
- Indianapolis41 places72 km
- Terre Haute, Indiana13 places83 km
- Noblesville16 places106 km
- New Albany, Indiana9 places113 km
- Corydon5 places120 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bloomington, Indiana?
The best known: Eskenazi Museum of Art, Weed Patch Hill, Brown County State Park, Kirkwood Observatory, McCormick's Creek State Park. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bloomington, Indiana?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Bloomington, Indiana?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 334 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bloomington, Indiana as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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