Bloomington, Indiana is a thriving cultural mecca in the Midwest. Home to Indiana University, it maintains a small-town feel while having many “big city” amenities.
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- Ranked one of the Top 50 Adventure Towns in the Nation by National Geographic Magazine
- Home to centers celebrating the cultures of Tibetan Buddhists, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Jews, and Latinos
- Active performing arts scene supporting several permanent theatre troupes, dance companies, and live music of every genre
- Indiana’s most popular Farmers’ Market, with over 100,000 visitors per year
- Museums of art, anthropology, science, rare books, and the internationally renowned Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction
- Annual festivals celebrating food, the arts, history, and sports
- Indiana University athletics and arts programs attract top-notch talent and entertainment
- Continuing education available through Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College, the City of Bloomington’s People’s University, and independent providers
- Designated Tree City USA and a Certified National Community Wildlife Habitat
- Wide variety of year-round outdoor activities available, thanks to more than 20 area parks and state forests, nature preserves, and lakes
- One of the top-ranked Parks & Recreation departments in the country
