How to Find Cheap Hotels in Bloomington, Indiana. Bloomington, Indiana is found in the southern part of the Midwestern state of Indiana. Known for housing the campus of Indiana University, considered to be one of the top five most beautiful campuses of all time, Bloomington is a town filled with culture and learning. Put on your thinking cap and get ready to discover this diverse town.
Impress the locals with your titillating knowledge that Bloomington was the home of the controversial Alfred Kinsey. He opened the facility Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.
Dress for the season. Bloomington has four distinct seasons--summer, winter, spring and fall. Temperatures during the summers average around 80 degrees F, while average winter temperatures dip to a chilly 30 degrees F.
Live like you're in a movie. Bloomington, Indiana was the backdrop to the 1979 Academy Award winner, Breaking Away, and its famous bicycle riding scene.
Take a rest at accommodations provided by the Tibetan Cultural Center, the largest Tibetan center in the United States. The retreat cottages that are available here are not cheap but will leave you feeling rich with relaxation.
Plan ahead and make reservations to ensure you get the cheap accommodations you need. Although Bloomington offers over 1,800 hotel rooms, as well as campgrounds and cabins, they do fill up with visitors to the local university.
Choose a hotel by location. Lodgings downtown are scarce and not necessarily cheap, so you're better off looking for reasonably priced accommodations near the 45/46 Bypass and planning to drive to the places you want to visit.
To book accommodations, contact Bloomington Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 800-0037 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
Consider renting a car to get around Bloomington's many highways. A cheap alternative to a cab, the freedom of your rental will help you get up close and personal with all that Bloomington offers.
Bicycle your way across town to get up close and personal with nature. The movie Breaking Away made Bloomington famous for bicycling.
Catch a bus with Bloomington Transit. This affordable transportation option offers bus service with several routes available everyday.
Understand why Thomas Gaines included the campus of Indiana University in his 1991 book The Campus as a Work of Art. Almost every building in Indiana University was designed to showcase Indiana limestone.
Get lost in the woods of the Hoosier National Forest. This 200,000 acre forest is quiet, beautiful, and a perfect place to rest your mind.
Drink in the hops and barley at the nearby Upland Brewing Company, the largest brewery in the state of Indiana. Boasting 6 original beers, Upland also offers various seasonal brews.
