Natasha & Christopher
Things To Do
McCormick's Creek State Park
While the campgrounds and some other facilities are closed due to the May 31, 2023 tornados, some trails remain open. We love hiking through this state park filled with waterfalls, caves, creeks, and nature.
Downtown Bloomington
There are tons of great restaurants and bars and things to do in downtown Bloomington. We recommend checking out Kirkwood Ave to get a taste of the IU nightlife. Nick's English Hut is a classic establishment with games such as Sink the Biz. Farm is an excellent local restaurant with local ingredients and one of our first date spots.
Fourth Street Restaurants
You may not think of Indiana as being a hot spot for international cuisine, but Fourth Street in Bloomington boasts the highest number of international restaurants per capita in the United States. From Thai, Tibetan, Indian, Korean, Turkish, authentic Chinese, Indonesian, Cajun, Greek, you are sure to find something you'll enjoy.
IU Campus
We may be biased, but IU Bloomington has one of the prettiest campuses in all the country. The limestone buildings and ample greenery provide beautiful scenery in every season. Dip your feet into Showalter Fountain or check out the Art Museum designed by the world-renowned I.M. Pei (also designed the Louvre pyramids).
Nashville, Indiana
Take a drive into Brown County, a top destination for changing colors during the fall, and you'll run into the small town of Nashville filled with local artists and the cutest little shops. While September may be a bit too early for peak leaf season, Nashville is still a fun and unique getaway.
The Elm
If we could only recommend one restaurant to try in town, it would be this one. It is our go-to for special occasions, especially with a menu that changes with every season. The dishes are truly unique and high end. We have loved every thing that we have tried here.
Cardinal Spirits
Our local distillery with delicious and creative cocktails using their specialty alcohols. They have a cute and quiet patio overlooking the B-Line Trail where you can sit outside and enjoy a drink or two.
Hard Truth Distilling Co
Out in Brown County is another local distillery with a beautiful space. Surrounded by nature, we love venturing out here on a nice, fall day.
Oliver Winery
Oliver Winery is an Indiana classic. The wine may or may not be your taste (think sweet and fruity), but the winery is beautiful and worth checking out if you haven't. Our current favorite is their Watermelon Mint Moscato.