Forest Ridge - Bloomington, IN

It’s official Bloomington, Townie Summer has begun. Now that the weather is warming up ☀️ and traffic is slowing down 🚗 be sure to check out all the amazing local businesses Bloomington has to offer. Here’s 4 to get you started!

📚 Morgernstern’s Books is the largest independently owned book store in the state of Indiana. But wait, there’s more! With an in-house cafe featuring a rotating menu of seasonal beverages, and regular monthly events, like Dungeon Crawler Trivia this Friday, you’re sure to be a fan.

🧶 Gather is a woman-owned, artist run gift shop, and third space for creatives of all sorts to, well, gather! Be sure to stop by for Gen X Karaoke & sticker making this Friday!

🎨 Bloomington Fine Art Supply is your go-to for any and all artistic ventures. Take a look at their classes+workshops schedule to find the perfect event to hone your skills all summer long!

🍳 Goods for Cooks is the perfect spot to find a gift for the grill master in your life this summer. Aside from a wide array of kitchen gadgets, good for cooks also offers knife sharpening at $3 a blade, complementary gift wrapping and curated gift baskets. We can’t wait to see what you whip up!