The Rooftop Guidebook
Sightseeing
Indiana University Bloomington
107 S Indiana AveThere are a myriad of shops and restaurants surrounding the courthouse on the square.
Monroe County Courthouse
100 W Kirkwood AveThere are a myriad of shops and restaurants surrounding the courthouse on the square.
Shopping
Local shops unique to downtown Bloomington
The official campus bookstore with textbooks, electronics and IU apparel.
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Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th StThe official campus bookstore with textbooks, electronics and IU apparel.
EllieMae's Boutique
101 W Kirkwood AveAffordable luxury bags, candles, jewelry and many other great gifts.
Specializing in premium high-quality luggage, tobacco and tobacco accessories.
The Briar & The Burley
101 W Kirkwood AveSpecializing in premium high-quality luggage, tobacco and tobacco accessories.
Global Gifts
122 N Walnut StFair trade jewelry, accessories and decor.
Goods for Cooks
115 N College AveThousands of kitchen and food items from local to global.
Greetings
429 E Kirkwood AveFun, eclectic, quirky, and Hoosier proud selection of gifts and apparel.
Indiana Varsity Shop
108 S Indiana AveOfficial store of IU athletics with apparel for all ages.
Lola Rue & Co
114 N Walnut StVintage and new furnishings, home accents and gifts.
Moon Stones
322 E Kirkwood AveHandmade jewelry and exotic rocks and minerals from all over the world.
O'Child Children's Boutique
101 W Kirkwood AveBloomington’s number one source for children’s clothes, shoes and gifts.
Pitaya
417 E Kirkwood AveTrendy women’s apparel, shoes and accessories.
Pygmalion's Art Supplies
108 N Grant StHigh-quality supplies for painting, drawing, sculpting and more.
T D's C D's & L P's
322 E Kirkwood AveRecord store housed in the basement of an historic mansion on Kirkwood Avenue.
Tracks Music & Videos
415 E Kirkwood AveBloomington’s premiere record store since 1988.
Bloomington’s oldest music store with quality instruments from Fender, Saban, Yamaha and more.
Vance Music Center
112 W 6th StBloomington’s oldest music store with quality instruments from Fender, Saban, Yamaha and more.
Vintage Phoenix
114 E 6th StBloomington’s source for comics, graphic novels, action figures and more neat stuff.
Carries best sellers, limited editions, and popular favorites for all ages.
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Book Corner
100 N Walnut StCarries best sellers, limited editions, and popular favorites for all ages.
Bloomington Antique Mall
311 W 7th StHistoric antique mall. Reuse, repurpose, recycle.
Antiques, art, jewelry and collectibles with a friendly staff
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Westbury Antique Market
3106 Canterbury CtAntiques, art, jewelry and collectibles with a friendly staff
Outdoors and Recreation
Outdoor activities In Bloomington and surrounding areas.
Griffy Lake
109 acre lake and over 10 miles of nature trails.
Lake Lemon
1,650 acre lake with marina, boat ramp and swimming beach.
10,750 acre lake with boating, swimming, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing, plus programs and special events.
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Lake Monroe
10,750 acre lake with boating, swimming, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing, plus programs and special events.
Challenging terrain and scenic views make it a Hoosier favorite.
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Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve
8484 S Ketcham RdChallenging terrain and scenic views make it a Hoosier favorite.
A family-oriented Park with water zone, pool and activities.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Lake Monroe
9396 S Strain Ridge RdA family-oriented Park with water zone, pool and activities.
Salt Creek Cycles
235 W Dodds StBike rentals in Bloomington.
A two-mile gravel surface trail that links to the B-Line trail (paved) from Adams Street to Country Club Drive
Bloomington Rail Trail
Bloomington Rail TrailA two-mile gravel surface trail that links to the B-Line trail (paved) from Adams Street to Country Club Drive
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
3401 W Wapehani RdMore than 5 miles of dirt trails.
Specialty Recreation
One of Indiana’s best dirt tracks, with raves every Friday evening in the summer.
Bloomington Speedway
5185 S Fairfax RdOne of Indiana’s best dirt tracks, with raves every Friday evening in the summer.
Bluetip Billiards
426 S College AveEnjoy billiards, food, beer and fun at this family-friendly pool hall.
Classic Bowling Lanes
1421 N Willis DrThirty-two lanes, plus billiards, arcade games, concessions and lounge.
Indoor climbing facility with rental gear, instruction and challenges for all skill levels.
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Hoosier Heights Bloomington
1008 S Rogers StIndoor climbing facility with rental gear, instruction and challenges for all skill levels.
Kids Play Gym
2010 S Yost AveThe ultimate interactive play experience for kids 10-years old and younger.
LaserLite
4505 E 3rd StLaser tag and one of Bloomington’s largest arcades.
Concrete ramps, rails and other terrain for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
Skate Park at Upper Cascades
2602 N Kinser PikeConcrete ramps, rails and other terrain for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
Indoor trampoline park with open jump, Warrior course, slam dunk ball and more.
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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3603 State Rd 46Indoor trampoline park with open jump, Warrior course, slam dunk ball and more.
Cascade Golf Course
3550 N Kinser PikeA 27-hole course that’s fun, fair and fast to play.
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AvePool and water slides open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Arts and Culture
The largest source on the history and culture of IU.
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Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th StThe largest source on the history and culture of IU.
IU’s world-class rare books, manuscripts and special collections library.
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The Lilly Library
1200 E 7th StIU’s world-class rare books, manuscripts and special collections library.
Family-friendly exhibits and programs from around the world.
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Mathers Museum of World Cultures
416 N Indiana AveFamily-friendly exhibits and programs from around the world.
Local history and museum research center, where the past and present meet.
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Monroe County History Center
202 E 6th StLocal history and museum research center, where the past and present meet.
Award-winning hands-on science center great for families.
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WonderLab Znanstveni Muzej
308 W 4th StAward-winning hands-on science center great for families.
Art Galleries
Showcasing local and regional fine art and craft for over 35 years.
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By Hand Gallery
101 W Kirkwood AveShowcasing local and regional fine art and craft for over 35 years.
An artisan run gallery located inside Artisan Alley.
Dimensions Gallery - Art Gallery, Venue, & Flex Space by Artisan Alley
222 W 2nd StAn artisan run gallery located inside Artisan Alley.
Five contemporary art galleries in a historic Beaux Arts setting.
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Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
122 S Walnut StFive contemporary art galleries in a historic Beaux Arts setting.
A contemporary fine art photography gallery featuring emerging and established artists.
Pictura Gallery
202 S Rogers StA contemporary fine art photography gallery featuring emerging and established artists.
Venue Fine Art & Gifts
114 S Grant StLocal fine arts and gifts.