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Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University
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Monroe Lake
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
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Bloomington Community Farmers Market
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Wylie House Museum
IndiGo Birding Nature Tours
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Oliver Winery
Cardinal Spirits
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Butler Winery
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The Runcible Spoon, Bloomington, IN
Monroe County History Center
Bloomington, Indiana, is a beautiful city located 50 miles south of Indianapolis. Plan a weekend trip to get to know its parks, museums and unique limestone architecture. Visit the Indiana University Art Museum, listen to a music performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and enjoy wine tasting at one of the local wineries. Best things to do in Bloomington, Indiana, with kids include the WonderLab Museum of Science, Monroe Lake, and the Bloomington Farmers Market.
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