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Monroe Lake is home to nine state recreation areas and is bordered by the Hoosier National Forest, making it the ideal spot for swimming, boating and fishing, but also for camping, hiking or just relaxing in nature.

Explore objects, exhibits and programs that tell the stories of our universe and ourselves. The museum's renowned collections of archaeological, Native Amnerican, African, Latin American and Asian artifacts make it one of the top three university museums of archaeology and world cultures. Hands-on activities and materials make it family-friendly.

A popular family destination, WonderLab makes science exciting and entertaining for all ages. Climg the two-story gravine maze, launch balls high into the air on a stream of water, see life inside a working beehive and more! A special area provides science adventure for very young children.

With an internationally acclaimed collection of more than 40,000 objects ranging from ancient gold jewelry and African masks to paintings by Claude money and Pablo Picasso, the IU Art Museum is one of the foremost university art museums in the country.

This 11-acre site, Bloomington's most intact 19th-century farmstead, was home to three generations of Hinkle and Garon families. Owned and operated by local historic preservation group Bloomington Restorations, Inc, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bryan Park is large, with vast open field spaces, three playground spaces and sports courts and fields. It also has an Olympic-sized pool with three water slides and a zero-depth area for little ones. During the summer, there are music concerts and movies in the park, a great family-friendly activity.

Locally grown and hand crafted. Experience the best of Indiana wine.

Indiana's largest winery with two unique Bloomington locations. Tastings daily.

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana, is a music conservatory established in 1921