Overnight Stay: Bloomington, Indiana
Home to Indiana University, Bloomington is a fun college town to catch a game and enjoy a fall weekend.
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:
Overnight Stay: Spend a fall weekend in Bloomington in central Indiana, where you’ll find great coffee, Tibetan food, and local spirits.
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Hoosier Hospitality
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — Whether you’re heading to town for a football game at Indiana University’s Memorial Stadium or just want to spend a weekend in a great Midwest college town, there’s a lot going on in Bloomington. Located in central Indiana, it’s an hour south of Indianapolis, making it an easy day trip for Indy residents. Bloomington has a hopping downtown with affordable restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that cater to students; a beautiful, walkable campus; and an energetic feel that makes you wish you were 20 again. It’s also home to some stellar spots to eat and drink, including creative bakeries, innovative distilleries, and Tibetan restaurants. Here’s how we’d spend a day in Bloomington.