xtend your voyage past the Fourwinds Resort. Explore the spectacular painted hills, lush green forests and winding nature trails that make the Fairfax State Recreation Area one of southern Indiana's premier vacation destinations.

If it's a water adventure you want, rent a boat and setsail on Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest lake. We offer marina storage for all your nautical equipment and have our own supply of water toys if you forgot your own!

You'll want to avoid any water -- or trees or sandtraps! -- when you challenge yourself to a round of golf on a nearby PGA championship golf course.

The Bloomington/Lake Monroe area offers fun activities for everyone, including Indiana University athletics, museums, theaters and wineries. The city also features a thriving downtown area, complete with unique shops, a variety of ethnic cuisine and an eclectic mix of live music and clubs. Click on the links to learn more about Bloomington.

Take a short, scenic drive to Nashville, Indiana and enjoy over 350 shops and restaurants. Arts, crafts, candy, ice cream ... you'll find it all in this quaint, old-time Hoosier village. Click on the links to explore beautiful Brown County.

  • Downtown Bloomington
    Downtown Bloomington is everyone's neighborhood. With more than 60 restaurants, a dozen art galleries, pubs, nightclubs, coffee shops, museums, salons, banks, copy shops, parks, convenient public transportation and 175 shops featuring music, jewelry, clothing, books, food, games, athletic gear, decorative items and gifts, you can do it DOWNTOWN!
  • Bloomington Area Arts Council
    Bloomington's one stop for the best culture resources in Southern Indiana!
  • Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau
    Visit the Bloomington Convention and Visitor Bureau for the latest information on all the hot spots in Bloomington, IN. . . Assembly Hall, Indiana University, Hotels, Restaurants and Entertainment
  • Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
    Get a quick tip about Bloomington business and learn what makes this community one of the best in the "Midwest Region"
  • Monroe County Historical Society Museum
    Entry to the museum is free! Learn about the history of Monroe County. Did I mention it is Free!!
  • Bloomington Parks & Rec.
    Bloomington Parks & Rec. has everything from recreation, bicycling, trails, hiking, ice skating, water park...Great places for family picnics and reunions!
  • Butler Winery
    This top-notch winery attracts some of the finest wine tasters around. Spice up your love life with some fine wine and samples from a tasty wine list that is free!
  • Oliver Winery
    one of the best wineries in Southern Indiana. Stop by and have a romantic picnic by the pool or taste some free wine at the bar with friends! The areas top attraction!
  • Bedford Chamber of Commerce
    Looking to relocate to the Bedford area? Bedford Chamber of Commerce is a great place to get information about events, entertainment and restaurants.
  • Wonderlab
    On your next family vacation to Bloomington let the children off at the Science Health & Technology Museum and educate them the entertaining way!
  • Lotusfest
    Need a reason to come to the Bloomington area...the Lotus World Music and Art Festival is a must see event!
  • Buskirk Chumley Theater
    Bloomington's Community Theater offers a wide variety of weekly event performances. Enjoy dance, music, and theatrical plays while staying at our resort.
  • Indiana University
    IU campus is the heart of Bloomington and the home of Hoosier Basketball. Don't forget to purchase tickets for your favorite Big 10 Sports!
  • IU Auditorium
    Purchase tickets for your next special event at the IU Auditorium from; Ballets, Comedians, Broadway Performances, Theatrical Plays and Musicals.
  • IU School of Music
    Watch a world-renowned opera or ballet at the IU School of Music Theater one evening, while staying at Fourwinds Resort & Marina.
  • Indiana University, News and Events
    Find out about Indiana University Homecoming, Big Ten Sports, Fraternities/Sororities, and Alumni. Great website for other IU campuses!
  • IU Art Museum
    Don't leave Bloomington without stopping at the IU Art Museum to view the many priceless & rare exhibits on display. This destination is for anybody!
  • Lilly Library
    The Lilly Library in Bloomington is a great source for all your research and reading material. Check out their collections on display before you go!
  • Mathers Museum of World Cultures
    Get cultured in Bloomington. The World Culture Museum is one of the bet in Southern Indiana, and it adds to the many attractions in the Bloomington area.
  • IU Theater & Drama
    While staying in Bloomington order tickets for a Theatrical Masterpiece at the IU Theater & Drama Center!
  • IU Theater & Drama
    While staying in Bloomington order tickets for a Theatrical Masterpiece at the IU Theater & Drama Center!
  • IU Student Foundation
    Do not leave Bloomington without learning about the traditional bike race, "Little 500" here at Indiana University. Tickets to the event care available online.
  • Local Weather
  • Weather Underground
    Get weather details before taking a vacation to Bloomington, IN. This website provides ongoing current updates on local weather in the Bloomington area.
  • Partner Links
  • Boat Owners World
    Interested in buying a boat... than this is your website! Search hundreds of boat classifieds and boat company's sales. Subscribe to a free boating magazine also.
  • Lake Fishing
    Before you plan a fishing trip to the Bloomington area learn from a Lake Monroe Angler about fishing the largest man-made lake in Indiana. There is a complete local fishing report and pictures of trophy fish caught onto their next trip.
  • Road and Travel
    Want to see what its like to travel to hot vacation spots around the world? This website can help the everyday vacation planner onto their next trip.
  • Southern Indiana Interest
  • Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
    This site has a list of sites related to outdoor recreation in Indiana. The links include activities such as bicycling, hiking and backpacking, canoeing, climbing, fishing, and wildlife viewing in Indiana.
  • Northwood Map Publisher
    Click on the Indiana Map here and explore all the regions of Indiana for the best places to visit for your next family vacation.
  • Explore Southern Indiana
    This website provides helpful information for all recreation, historic places, attractions, and lodging in Southern Indiana. There is more than corn in Indiana!
  • Historic Wyandotte Caves
    Explore the Historic Wyandotte Caves in Southern Indiana. Do something different and view Indiana in a whole new perspective...underground!
  • Helpful Travel Websites
  • Resorts Online
    There is no better way to find the most exclusive resort for your get-a-way than Resorts Online. You can browse by state for the hotel or resort right for you!
  • Visit Indiana
    Research before you travel...the right way! This website has information on travel and tourism in Indiana, and also road conditions in the Hoosier State.
  • Family Travel Files
    Planning a trip for your family...you can expect to find the insider information about family vacation hotspots across the world!

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