Bloomington
Indiana, USA
  • Bloomington This photo of Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington is an all-American scene. Courtesy of Wikipedia.org Bloomington
    This photo of Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington is an all-American scene.

Home to the Indiana University, Bloomington has approximately 40,000 students on its college campus, reputed to be one of the most five beautiful in the United States. Site of the Academy Award-winning movie "Breaking Away," Bloomington is known for the university's annual Little 500 bike race.

Bloomington is one of TravelOrMove.com’s super cool places in the world.  With its culture, fun and dynamism, it offers a great place for visitors -- or to be a new home for those looking for a super cool place.  We’ll soon have more about this special community.

Climate

  • Hot summer continental

Physical Environment

  • Rolling countryside

Culture

  • Local community theatre
  • Ethnic restaurants
  • Local professional symphony
  • Active club/bar/music scene
  • Major public college in downtown

Politics

  • Moderate

Economy

  • $$$ -- Prices seem reasonable

Recreation

  • Biking, hiking, running trails
  • Downtown yoga studio
  • Public golf course

Infrastructure

  • Safe bike corridors
  • Public squares
  • Working farms within 25 miles
  • Lots of downtown living space
  • Mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhoods

Health

  • Community senior center
  • Emergency medical services within 25 miles
  • University teaching hospital
  • Community swimming pool