Bloomington · Monroe County, IN
Family things to do in Bloomington
Scout analyzed 57 Bloomington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
57
Matches
17
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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Outdoors
Switchyard Park
Outdoors
Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
Outdoors
McCormick's Creek State Park
Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.
Food & Drink
Upland Brewing Co.
Contemporary pub grub accompanies rotating house brews in a comfy, art-lined space with a patio.
Outdoors
Karst Farm Park
Recreation area with athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a splash pad, plus a dog park.
Sports & Recreation
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust
Arts & Culture
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Outdoors
Yellowwood State Forest
Pine forest with a lake offers camping, fishing, hunting, hiking & (permit-required) gold panning.
Arts & Culture
WonderLab Science Museum
Bi-level kids science museum highlights hands-on activities & programs plus outdoor garden exhibit.
Outdoors
Lower Cascades Park
Green space with an extensive fully accessible playground, picnic shelters & a paved trail.
Outdoors
Spring Mill State Park
Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.
Outdoors
Leonard Springs Nature Park
Sports & Recreation
Otis Park
Sports & Recreation
Salt Creek Golf Retreat
Straightforward condos in a casual golf resort featuring a sports bar, a pro shop & an outdoor pool.
Sports & Recreation
The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe
Relaxed condos on a casual golf resort offering an outdoor pool, dining options & a bar.
Outdoors
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground
Family
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
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