INDIANA
RECOMMENDATIONS BY
Ilisa Zollenberg
Indiana University is one of the most beautiful schools in the country.
The campus is absolutely gorgeous and so picturesque. The fraternity and sorority houses lining the streets make it feel like you are in the movies. Indianapolis airport is one of the easiest to navigate and is only 50 minutes from campus. The town of Bloomington is the quintessential college town filled with shops, restaurants and bars. It is so much fun to show your school spirit watching a football game at The Rock or a basketball game in Assembly Hall. The kids feel so much pride going to IU as the campus is filled with the students wearing their Indiana apparel. Indiana is truly an amazing place.
Let’s Go Hoosiers!!
WHERE TO STAY
PHOTO CREDIT: THE GRADUATE HOTEL
THE GRADUATE HOTEL BY HILTON
0.7 miles to campus
210 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana, 47408
The Graduate is a great college town hotel. The location is perfect. Walking distance to campus, stores and restaurants. Rooms are nice and the service is great. There is also a cute cafe in the hotel that students hang out at to eat and study. Good place to check out the Bloomington vibe.
BIDDLE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
On campus
900 East 7th St., Bloomington, IN 47405
The Biddle is a popular hotel on campus. It is the university’s hotel. It is in the middle of campus and attached to the student union. Great location near shopping and great restaurants too.
SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
0.9 miles to campus
501 North College Avenue, Bloomington IN
Great college town hotel. Nice large rooms and great service. Walking distance to campus, stores and restaurants.
WHAT TO DO
PHOTO CREDIT: THE SAMPLE GATES
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Go to a IU football game at The Rock.
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see a basketball game at Assembly Hall
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Take a walk by all the fraternities and sororities. The streets are lined with big beautiful houses. Looks like you are in the movies.
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Take a picture by the Sample Gates
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Spend some time enjoying Kirkwood Ave. It is the main street near campus. Filled with students, restaurants, shops and bars.
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Check out the Indiana Memorial Union.
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If you have some extra time check out IU on-campus art museum. The Eskenazi Museum of Art is filled with beautiful collections.
WHERE TO SHOP
PHOTO CREDIT: IU BOOKSTORE
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Pitaya. (417 E Kirkwood Ave) Pitaya is an awesome trendy boutique located close to campus. Great for the college student looking for that perfect outfit.
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IU Bookstore (900 E 7th Street Bloomington— located in the Student Union) Great spot for apparel, gifts and much more.
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Urban Outfitters (530 E Kirkwood AveBloomingto) a college town would not be complete without Urban Outfitters! Such a fun place to shop.
WHERE TO EAT
PHOTO CREDIT: UPTOWN CAFE
UPTOWN CAFE
American food
102 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN
Great continental food. Nice atmosphere and good service. There is indoor and outdoor dining. Make reservations, this is always a favorite spot.
DA VINCI PIZZA & PASTA
Italian food
250 S. Washington St., Bloomington
Delicious Italian food and they have a great selection of pizzas. Nice casual dining, a fun atmosphere and good service. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well. They do not take reservations.
VILLAGE DELI
Deli
409 E Kirkwood Ave
Great college diner. Always a popular spot. Perfect for a yummy breakfast or lunch right in right in the center of town. Extra bonus, they have the best chocolate chip pancakes! They have indoor and outdoor dining and do not take reservations.
BUFFALOUIE’S
Burgers & wings
114 South Indiana Ave.
Great college burger, and wing place. Super casual, yummy food and great vibe. Perfect location in the center of town. Definitely a good place to go.
They also have a sister shop in town called Gables Bagles if you’re looking for a great bagel.
