We hear it over and over: after students visit IU Bloomington, they know IU is the college for them. Our limestone buildings and expansive green spaces will inspire you to imagine all the amazing things you’ll do here. And when you exchange smiles with students from around the world, you’ll start to feel what it means to be a Hoosier.
Visit IU & Bloomington
Options for every kind of visitor
Find your visit information below, and see our campus map and details about visitor parking and transportation.
Explore IU anytime and anywhere with our virtual tour
360-degree panoramas. Photos. Videos. With this interactive walking tour from the Office of Admissions, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped through the Sample Gates—even if you’re stopping by on your smartphone.
Go on a virtual tourStay overnight in the heart of campus
The Biddle Hotel and Conference Center at the Indiana Memorial Union has more than 180 rooms and suites, just a short walk from many IU buildings and landmarks.
Learn about the hotel and make a reservationWhile you’re here, visit Bloomington

B-town is a great place to visit—and an even better place to spend the best years of your life. Stroll its tree-lined streets to find restaurants offering cuisine from more than 40 ethnicities, as well as cozy coffeehouses, local shops, arts venues, and miles of trails. It’s no wonder that personal finance site NerdWallet named Bloomington the nation’s best city for work-life balance in 2014.
Go to VisitBloomington.com