Attractions

Indiana's largest lake, steps from the condo. Fish from the shore, watch the sunset, or spend a day on the water.

An 18-hole course inside the Eagle Pointe community, with wooded fairways and lake views. Call ahead for tee times.

Rent a pontoon or fishing boat for the day. Open seasonally, roughly April to November.

The closest public beach, with a gently sloping swim area, boat rentals, a playground, and mini golf. Beach open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The lake's main state recreation area, with a beach, campground, and trails. Some facilities have had closures, so check Indiana DNR before you go.

Indiana's only federally designated wilderness: about 36 miles of trails through the Hoosier National Forest. Try the Grubb Ridge or Cope Hollow loops.

Climb the 110-foot lookout tower for sweeping views over the forest all the way to the lake. Spectacular in fall color.

A quiet national forest campground on the lake's south shore, with a beach, picnic shelters, and rental cabins.

Stroll past limestone buildings, through the Sample Gates, and into Dunn's Woods on one of the country's prettiest campuses.

Free art museum in an I.M. Pei building, with a collection of over 45,000 works from around the world.

One of the nation's great rare book and manuscript libraries, with free rotating exhibitions.

Bloomington's main street and courthouse square — shops, galleries, cafés, and restaurants.

Saturday mornings April–October at Showers Common, with a winter market at Switchyard Park.

A big, modern city park on the B-Line, with playgrounds, a splash pad, and pickleball courts.

A paved urban trail for walking and biking past public art, connecting downtown and Switchyard Park.

A hands-on museum of science, health & technology — great for kids.

Peaceful grounds, stupas, and a temple open to visitors.

The 1835 home of Indiana University's first president, with a heirloom garden.

Catch a show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Cardinal Stage, or IU's Musical Arts Center (opera and ballet).

Wooded trails around a quiet lake on the north side of town, with kayak and canoe rentals in season.

Indiana's oldest and largest winery, with tastings and picnic-ready gardens just north of town.

Indiana's largest state park — ridge-top views, hiking, and famous fall color — next to the artsy village of Nashville.

A smaller lake north of Bloomington with a family-friendly beach and boating.

Quiet hiking trails and camping in a peaceful forest setting.

Ride a boat along one of the longest underground rivers in the U.S. Tours run seasonally; check times before you go.

Indiana's oldest state park, with a limestone canyon, waterfall, and creekside trails.

A restored 1800s pioneer village and boat tours into Twin Caves.