Maggie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Parking to access the B-Line trail is available on Fairview Street at Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park.
The B-Line Trail extends a total of 3.1 miles from Adams Street to Country Club Drive. The B-Line connects to the Bloomington Rail Trail at Country Club Drive, offering a total of 5.1 miles of trail.
The trail is lighted with energy-efficient LED lights. The lights are on from dusk to dawn. The B-Line Trail is paved and is completely accessible. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the B-Line Trail, with the exception of pedal-assist electric bikes and motorized wheelchairs.
Want to hold a run, parade, or other special event on the B-Line Trail? Fill out a B-Line Trail Event Permit application.
Amenities
Lighting, picnic tables and drinking fountain with pet bowl at WonderLab Plaza, drinking fountain and jug filler at CSX building just south of Grimes Lane bridge, fitness stations, public art (Dancing Spirit, Bloomington Banquet, Figured Base sculptures and mural on back of the Bloomington Convention Center), Porta John, and limestone accents.
32 preporuka/e lokalaca
B-Line Trail
B-Line TrailParking to access the B-Line trail is available on Fairview Street at Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park.
The B-Line Trail extends a total of 3.1 miles from Adams Street to Country Club Drive. The B-Line connects to the Bloomington Rail Trail at Country Club Drive, offering a total of 5.1 miles of trail.
The trail is lighted with energy-efficient LED lights. The lights are on from dusk to dawn. The B-Line Trail is paved and is completely accessible. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the B-Line Trail, with the exception of pedal-assist electric bikes and motorized wheelchairs.
Want to hold a run, parade, or other special event on the B-Line Trail? Fill out a B-Line Trail Event Permit application.
Amenities
Lighting, picnic tables and drinking fountain with pet bowl at WonderLab Plaza, drinking fountain and jug filler at CSX building just south of Grimes Lane bridge, fitness stations, public art (Dancing Spirit, Bloomington Banquet, Figured Base sculptures and mural on back of the Bloomington Convention Center), Porta John, and limestone accents.
Monroe Lake is part of the Indiana State Parks system. It covers 23,952-acres, including a 10,750-acre lake (the largest in Indiana and known for bass fishing) with both open and no-wake areas. The property includes 9 State Recreation Areas (Paynetown, Fairfax, Cutright, Moore's Creek, Salt Creek, Pinegrove, Allen's Creek, Crooked Creek, and Cartop) and 3 Wildlife Resting Areas (Stillwater-Northfork, Middlefork, and Southfork). Facilities vary at each location. The two most-developed sites are Paynetown SRA (campground, swimming beach, marina, general store, activity center, and other amenities) and Fairfax SRA (hotel resort, restaurants, marina, swimming beach, and other amenities). There is a seasonal entrance fee to enter Paynetown and Fairfax ($5/vehicle for Indiana residents, $7/vehicle for out-of-state residents). Refer to our website or call the Property Office for specifics about amenities available at each of the 9 SRAs. Hunting is allowed in all non-developed areas of the property, with special restrictions in the Wildlife Resting Areas. Call the Property Office for information about hunter access.
Monroe Lake Dam
Monroe Lake is part of the Indiana State Parks system. It covers 23,952-acres, including a 10,750-acre lake (the largest in Indiana and known for bass fishing) with both open and no-wake areas. The property includes 9 State Recreation Areas (Paynetown, Fairfax, Cutright, Moore's Creek, Salt Creek, Pinegrove, Allen's Creek, Crooked Creek, and Cartop) and 3 Wildlife Resting Areas (Stillwater-Northfork, Middlefork, and Southfork). Facilities vary at each location. The two most-developed sites are Paynetown SRA (campground, swimming beach, marina, general store, activity center, and other amenities) and Fairfax SRA (hotel resort, restaurants, marina, swimming beach, and other amenities). There is a seasonal entrance fee to enter Paynetown and Fairfax ($5/vehicle for Indiana residents, $7/vehicle for out-of-state residents). Refer to our website or call the Property Office for specifics about amenities available at each of the 9 SRAs. Hunting is allowed in all non-developed areas of the property, with special restrictions in the Wildlife Resting Areas. Call the Property Office for information about hunter access.
Griffy Lake boathouse is open on weekends beginning April 1!
Scenic woodlands teeming with wild flora and fauna surround the 109-acre Griffy Lake at this 1,200 acre nature preserve. Swimming is prohibited. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has stocked the lake with bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie. A valid Indiana fishing license is required for fishing at Griffy Lake.
82 preporuka/e lokalaca
Griffy Lake
Griffy Lake boathouse is open on weekends beginning April 1!
Scenic woodlands teeming with wild flora and fauna surround the 109-acre Griffy Lake at this 1,200 acre nature preserve. Swimming is prohibited. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has stocked the lake with bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie. A valid Indiana fishing license is required for fishing at Griffy Lake.
History
Lake Lemon is located in the beautiful rolling hills of south-central Indiana just 10 miles northeast of Bloomington, Indiana. The scenic and tranquil setting attracts boaters and fishermen from as far as Kentucky and northern Indiana. In 1953 Lake Lemon, was built to serve as a drinking water reservoir and natural resource venue for the City of Bloomington’s expanding population. Lake lemon was used as the primary drinking water source for the City of Bloomington until the late 1960’s. Currently the reservoir serves as Bloomington’s back up water supply.
Lake Lemon is the 11th largest lake and 7th largest public reservoir in Indiana with a size of 1,650 acres, 24 miles of shoreline, and an average depth of 9.7 feet. The Lake Lemon watershed drains approximately 70 square miles of land. In the late 1980’s, due to the financial burden of an unused water supply, the City of Bloomington Utilities began to look for a group interested in managing the reservoir. The Lake Lemon Conservancy District (LLCD) was formed in 1995 after strenuous grass root efforts lead by lake residents Earl Eberle, Larry Ritter and Bud Howard.
The LLCD is a very active organization, including seven elected volunteer directors comprised of Lake Lemon landowners. Though Indiana law only requires conservancy districts to hold four (4) board meetings a year, the LLCD host monthly meetings as it is more conducive to carrying on business and getting things accomplished.
Despite its young age, the LLCD has accomplished a myriad of important tasks. Nuisance wildlife and vegetation are monitored and controlled on an ongoing basis. Nutrient and water quality levels are measured on a weekly and annual basis to ensure the highest degree of water quality and to minimize health risks associated with public bodies of water. In the spring of 2010, the LLCD purchased the necessary equipment for the district to manage a dredging and shore line stabilization (Rip-Rap) program entitled the Lake Lemon Restoration Project. This marks a major milestone for LLCD as these operations were previously contracted.
Noted in Indiana Game & Fish magazine as one of Indiana’s top bass fisheries, Lake Lemon is an ideal spot for the casual recreation seeker and top fishermen alike. Get out, explore, and enjoy the beauty of Lake Lemon.
20 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lake Lemon
History
Lake Lemon is located in the beautiful rolling hills of south-central Indiana just 10 miles northeast of Bloomington, Indiana. The scenic and tranquil setting attracts boaters and fishermen from as far as Kentucky and northern Indiana. In 1953 Lake Lemon, was built to serve as a drinking water reservoir and natural resource venue for the City of Bloomington’s expanding population. Lake lemon was used as the primary drinking water source for the City of Bloomington until the late 1960’s. Currently the reservoir serves as Bloomington’s back up water supply.
Lake Lemon is the 11th largest lake and 7th largest public reservoir in Indiana with a size of 1,650 acres, 24 miles of shoreline, and an average depth of 9.7 feet. The Lake Lemon watershed drains approximately 70 square miles of land. In the late 1980’s, due to the financial burden of an unused water supply, the City of Bloomington Utilities began to look for a group interested in managing the reservoir. The Lake Lemon Conservancy District (LLCD) was formed in 1995 after strenuous grass root efforts lead by lake residents Earl Eberle, Larry Ritter and Bud Howard.
The LLCD is a very active organization, including seven elected volunteer directors comprised of Lake Lemon landowners. Though Indiana law only requires conservancy districts to hold four (4) board meetings a year, the LLCD host monthly meetings as it is more conducive to carrying on business and getting things accomplished.
Despite its young age, the LLCD has accomplished a myriad of important tasks. Nuisance wildlife and vegetation are monitored and controlled on an ongoing basis. Nutrient and water quality levels are measured on a weekly and annual basis to ensure the highest degree of water quality and to minimize health risks associated with public bodies of water. In the spring of 2010, the LLCD purchased the necessary equipment for the district to manage a dredging and shore line stabilization (Rip-Rap) program entitled the Lake Lemon Restoration Project. This marks a major milestone for LLCD as these operations were previously contracted.
Noted in Indiana Game & Fish magazine as one of Indiana’s top bass fisheries, Lake Lemon is an ideal spot for the casual recreation seeker and top fishermen alike. Get out, explore, and enjoy the beauty of Lake Lemon.
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the flagship institution of the Indiana University system and, with over 40,000 students, its largest university.
70 preporuka/e lokalaca
Indiana University Bloomington
107 S Indiana AveIndiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the flagship institution of the Indiana University system and, with over 40,000 students, its largest university.
The Hoosier National Forest is a property managed by the United States Forest Service in the hills of southern Indiana. Composed of four separate sections, it has a total area of 202,814 acres. Hoosier National Forest's headquarters are located in Bedford, with a regional office in Tell City.
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
Nacionalna šuma Hoosier
811 Constitution AveThe Hoosier National Forest is a property managed by the United States Forest Service in the hills of southern Indiana. Composed of four separate sections, it has a total area of 202,814 acres. Hoosier National Forest's headquarters are located in Bedford, with a regional office in Tell City.
McCormick's Creek State Park is the oldest state park in the U.S. state of Indiana, dedicated on July 4, 1916, as part of the state's centennial celebration. It is located 14 miles west of Bloomington in Owen County.
48 preporuka/e lokalaca
Državni park McCormick's Creek
250 McCormick Creek Park RdMcCormick's Creek State Park is the oldest state park in the U.S. state of Indiana, dedicated on July 4, 1916, as part of the state's centennial celebration. It is located 14 miles west of Bloomington in Owen County.
Food scene
Serving the best pizza in the Bloomington, IN area. They are a family-friendly restaurant and also provide carry-out and delivery.
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
Mother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd St
Serving the best pizza in the Bloomington, IN area. They are a family-friendly restaurant and also provide carry-out and delivery.
ULTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
A resort-like environment, overlooking the Hoosier National Forest, using as much certified local product as possible, focusing on sustainability and supporting our local community.
34 preporuka/e lokalaca
Scenic View Restaurant
4600 State Hwy 446ULTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
A resort-like environment, overlooking the Hoosier National Forest, using as much certified local product as possible, focusing on sustainability and supporting our local community.
Homie HotPot&Sushi
306 N Walnut StDetails: CUISINES, Sushi, Asian
MEALS: Lunch, Dinner
Chow Bar
216 S Indiana AveOne of the best and most authentic Chinese restaurants in town!
Wine Tasting
At Oliver, we think differently.
We're not afraid to have our heads in the clouds. You could even say dreaming big is what Oliver Winery does best. What started as a hobby back in the 1960s, has grown Oliver Winery into an employee-owned company and one of the largest wineries in the U.S.
Oliver is a world-class destination, ranked among Travel + Leisure's top 25 wineries to visit in the U.S. in 2017. In 2018, Wine Business Monthly named Oliver one of the 50 largest U.S. wine operations.
As we grow, our philosophy remains the same. We believe that all styles of wine deserve the highest craft and respect. We make our top-rated wines in the gentlest way possible, and each one of them share one common characteristic: fruit-forward taste.
82 preporuka/e lokalaca
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdAt Oliver, we think differently.
We're not afraid to have our heads in the clouds. You could even say dreaming big is what Oliver Winery does best. What started as a hobby back in the 1960s, has grown Oliver Winery into an employee-owned company and one of the largest wineries in the U.S.
Oliver is a world-class destination, ranked among Travel + Leisure's top 25 wineries to visit in the U.S. in 2017. In 2018, Wine Business Monthly named Oliver one of the 50 largest U.S. wine operations.
As we grow, our philosophy remains the same. We believe that all styles of wine deserve the highest craft and respect. We make our top-rated wines in the gentlest way possible, and each one of them share one common characteristic: fruit-forward taste.
Kids and family friendly activities
The WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology is a science museum located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It was incorporated in 1995 as a private 501 non-profit organization. WonderLab is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
52 preporuka/e lokalaca
WonderLab Znanstveni Muzej
308 W 4th StThe WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology is a science museum located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It was incorporated in 1995 as a private 501 non-profit organization. WonderLab is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market is OPEN for the 2019 season!
Saturdays, April - September, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturdays, October - November, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday Market - Open June 4-Sept. 24, 2019
About the Market
The Farmers' Market is smoke-free. Restrooms and an ATM are available in City Hall during Market hours. Dogs are NOT permitted at Market on the paved area of Showers Common (where the farm vendors are set up) or the Market Plaza on the B-Line Trail.
58 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StThe Bloomington Community Farmers' Market is OPEN for the 2019 season!
Saturdays, April - September, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturdays, October - November, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday Market - Open June 4-Sept. 24, 2019
About the Market
The Farmers' Market is smoke-free. Restrooms and an ATM are available in City Hall during Market hours. Dogs are NOT permitted at Market on the paved area of Showers Common (where the farm vendors are set up) or the Market Plaza on the B-Line Trail.
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a combination theme park and water park located near Interstate 64 and U.S. 231 in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
59 preporuka/e lokalaca
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
452 E Christmas BlvdHoliday World & Splashin' Safari is a combination theme park and water park located near Interstate 64 and U.S. 231 in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
Bryan Park Pool is open for the summer season! See the calendar on the right side of this page for hours of operation for Bryan Park Pool.
Admission: $5 per person. Children ages 3 yrs. and younger admitted free.
Season Pass: $50 per person. A season pass allows unlimited visits to Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool by one individual for the 2019 swimming season. Season passes are non-refundable. Economy punch passes sold prior to 2019 will be honored at both pools through September 2, 2019.
Season Pass: $50 per person. A season pass allows unlimited visits to Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool by one individual for the 2019 swimming season. Season passes are non-refundable. Economy punch passes sold prior to 2019 will be honored at both pools through September 2, 2019.
Season passes may be purchased at Bryan Park Pool only. Season passes may be purchased with cash, check, or credit card.
Economy Punch Pass: $85 for 20 individual admissions to either Bryan Park Pool or Mills Pool. Punch passes do not expire, and unused admissions can be used in subsequent seasons. Punch passes may be purchased at both Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool.
35 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveBryan Park Pool is open for the summer season! See the calendar on the right side of this page for hours of operation for Bryan Park Pool.
Admission: $5 per person. Children ages 3 yrs. and younger admitted free.
Season Pass: $50 per person. A season pass allows unlimited visits to Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool by one individual for the 2019 swimming season. Season passes are non-refundable. Economy punch passes sold prior to 2019 will be honored at both pools through September 2, 2019.
Season Pass: $50 per person. A season pass allows unlimited visits to Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool by one individual for the 2019 swimming season. Season passes are non-refundable. Economy punch passes sold prior to 2019 will be honored at both pools through September 2, 2019.
Season passes may be purchased at Bryan Park Pool only. Season passes may be purchased with cash, check, or credit card.
Economy Punch Pass: $85 for 20 individual admissions to either Bryan Park Pool or Mills Pool. Punch passes do not expire, and unused admissions can be used in subsequent seasons. Punch passes may be purchased at both Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool.
The Apple Works has always invested significant amount of time and money in conservation,
sustainability, and biodiversity. Our goal at The Apple Works is to promote health
for our customers by producing healthy food in clean and healthy soil. We support
apple biodiversity with over 55 varieties of apples that ripen from July through November.
We disappoint gleaner organizations because we do not have produce for them:
apples with visual defects are utilized in our baked goods or cider.
We frequently reevaluate our agricultural practices and utilize sustainable practices
that build the soil, conserve water, and keep the air and water clean. From the beginning
we have invested large amounts of money and time restoring once eroded fields to
permanently planted orchard interspaced with carefully maintained grass; we have utilized
a disperse, slow and detain approach to control water runoff and water quality
and installed over 8 acres of retention ponds with balanced fish populations.
The Apple Works shreds brush and branches from pruning in the rows to regenerate the soil.
We closely monitor tree health, using carefully selected applications while not injuring
non-target organism and beneficials. We provide tours to all to experience the care
of nature that we practice. Finally, we partner with other Indiana growers who also
practice conservation and sustainability, always striving to obtain that produce that
we do not grow as close to home as possible.
The Apple Works
8157 S 250 WThe Apple Works has always invested significant amount of time and money in conservation,
sustainability, and biodiversity. Our goal at The Apple Works is to promote health
for our customers by producing healthy food in clean and healthy soil. We support
apple biodiversity with over 55 varieties of apples that ripen from July through November.
We disappoint gleaner organizations because we do not have produce for them:
apples with visual defects are utilized in our baked goods or cider.
We frequently reevaluate our agricultural practices and utilize sustainable practices
that build the soil, conserve water, and keep the air and water clean. From the beginning
we have invested large amounts of money and time restoring once eroded fields to
permanently planted orchard interspaced with carefully maintained grass; we have utilized
a disperse, slow and detain approach to control water runoff and water quality
and installed over 8 acres of retention ponds with balanced fish populations.
The Apple Works shreds brush and branches from pruning in the rows to regenerate the soil.
We closely monitor tree health, using carefully selected applications while not injuring
non-target organism and beneficials. We provide tours to all to experience the care
of nature that we practice. Finally, we partner with other Indiana growers who also
practice conservation and sustainability, always striving to obtain that produce that
we do not grow as close to home as possible.
Switchyard Park, formerly known as the McDoel Switchyard, served as a hub for railroad operations for a series of companies including the New Albany and Salem Railroad, the Monon Railroad, and eventually CSX Railroad. CSX Railroad made the decision to phase out its services in 2000, and the last train left McDoel Switchyard in 2004.
The City of Bloomington purchased 18 acres of old railroad bed that ran through the Switchyard, and opened the second phase of the B-Line Trail, a paved, accessible pathway that extends 3.1 miles from Adams Street on the north to Country Club Drive on the south, in 2011. The City then set its sights on transforming the former switchyard into a community park.
The city purchased most of the land that was to become Switchyard Park in 2009.The city had a vision for the former railroad property, and collected input from its residents, stakeholders, interest groups, environmental advocates, and neighboring property owners to develop a Master Plan that would guide the development of Switchyard Park.
31 preporuka/e lokalaca
Switchyard Park
239 W Grimes LnSwitchyard Park, formerly known as the McDoel Switchyard, served as a hub for railroad operations for a series of companies including the New Albany and Salem Railroad, the Monon Railroad, and eventually CSX Railroad. CSX Railroad made the decision to phase out its services in 2000, and the last train left McDoel Switchyard in 2004.
The City of Bloomington purchased 18 acres of old railroad bed that ran through the Switchyard, and opened the second phase of the B-Line Trail, a paved, accessible pathway that extends 3.1 miles from Adams Street on the north to Country Club Drive on the south, in 2011. The City then set its sights on transforming the former switchyard into a community park.
The city purchased most of the land that was to become Switchyard Park in 2009.The city had a vision for the former railroad property, and collected input from its residents, stakeholders, interest groups, environmental advocates, and neighboring property owners to develop a Master Plan that would guide the development of Switchyard Park.
Sports
Rolling Meadows is one of Indiana's premier public courses featuring Bentgrass greens, tees and fairways, white sand bunkers, three lakes and five ponds. Designed by Tim Liddy in 1993, utilizing the rolling terrain of southern Indiana. In 2017, seven local investors took ownership of the facility and brought in 50 new carts, expanded all greens and opened Mulligan's, a full service Sports Bar and outdoor patio. We are open year round offering Indiana golf at its finest all year long
Rolling Meadows Golf Course
4210 N Mt Carmel RdRolling Meadows is one of Indiana's premier public courses featuring Bentgrass greens, tees and fairways, white sand bunkers, three lakes and five ponds. Designed by Tim Liddy in 1993, utilizing the rolling terrain of southern Indiana. In 2017, seven local investors took ownership of the facility and brought in 50 new carts, expanded all greens and opened Mulligan's, a full service Sports Bar and outdoor patio. We are open year round offering Indiana golf at its finest all year long
Christian community
https://www.socc.org
Sherwood Oaks is a place where all are welcome, regardless of faith background, financial status, or any other designation. We are a church of real people who are simultaneously unsure, complicated, excited, passionate, loving, graceful and dependent. We know that everyone comes to church with different expectations and different experiences, therefore we choose to say Yes2Love (our tagline!) instead of judging, and we hope you do the same!
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church
2700 E Rogers RdSherwood Oaks is a place where all are welcome, regardless of faith background, financial status, or any other designation. We are a church of real people who are simultaneously unsure, complicated, excited, passionate, loving, graceful and dependent. We know that everyone comes to church with different expectations and different experiences, therefore we choose to say Yes2Love (our tagline!) instead of judging, and we hope you do the same!