Guidebook for Stinesville

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Guidebook for Stinesville

Food Scene

The reason for going is the gorgeous setting inside the Works Progress Era Inn at our wonderful McCormick's Creek State Park. Come for a meal and to people watch - ask them to seat you in the side room with huge windows looking onto the bird feeders. Then go for a constitutional stroll in the woods.
Canyon Inn
451 McCormick Creek Park Rd
The reason for going is the gorgeous setting inside the Works Progress Era Inn at our wonderful McCormick's Creek State Park. Come for a meal and to people watch - ask them to seat you in the side room with huge windows looking onto the bird feeders. Then go for a constitutional stroll in the woods.
Come here to support a young local coffee shop and to get some of their signature tamales. A family that has seven kids run the place - the kids pitch in when school is out. Be sure to look up when you're in there to see the bicycle made into the light fixture.
Main St Coffee
1 N Main St
Come here to support a young local coffee shop and to get some of their signature tamales. A family that has seven kids run the place - the kids pitch in when school is out. Be sure to look up when you're in there to see the bicycle made into the light fixture.
It's a traditional old diner that actually still makes some of its own food.
Hilltop Family Restaurant
2434 US-231
It's a traditional old diner that actually still makes some of its own food.
If you feel like a road trip, we heartily recommend Harry and Bud's for lunch. Owner Jeffrey may be open some evenings for supper as well - perhaps call to find out. Delicious casual cuisine - a real standout for small town Indiana. We took our whole wedding party here as a thank you.
Harry & Bud's European Cuisine
1440 S 25th St
If you feel like a road trip, we heartily recommend Harry and Bud's for lunch. Owner Jeffrey may be open some evenings for supper as well - perhaps call to find out. Delicious casual cuisine - a real standout for small town Indiana. We took our whole wedding party here as a thank you.
This is a new roastery that has delicious sandwiches as well. I recommend the brisket.
Heritage Trail Cafe and Coffee Roaster
206 N Sale St
This is a new roastery that has delicious sandwiches as well. I recommend the brisket.
Jiffy Treet is a beloved local chain of ice cream shops. This one has an iconic walk-up window - wonderful for people watching while you get a treat on a summer or fall day.
Jiffy Treet
4727 W State Rd 46
Jiffy Treet is a beloved local chain of ice cream shops. This one has an iconic walk-up window - wonderful for people watching while you get a treat on a summer or fall day.
This is a longstanding local hamburger joint - recommend the bacon burger special.
Wee Willie's West
4618 W Richland Plaza Dr
This is a longstanding local hamburger joint - recommend the bacon burger special.
A diner in tiny beautiful nearby Gosport - a river city whose heyday was long ago but whose gorgeous architecture remains.
Millie McGee's Gosport Diner Restaurant
23 E Main St
A diner in tiny beautiful nearby Gosport - a river city whose heyday was long ago but whose gorgeous architecture remains.
People say that the cakes this place makes for special occasions are really delicious. They also have lunch with table service and a coffee bar.
Underground Cupcakes & Café
1915 State Rd 46
People say that the cakes this place makes for special occasions are really delicious. They also have lunch with table service and a coffee bar.
You can support Spencer's little farmers market on Saturday mornings: https://owencountyfarmersmarket.com/
Owen County Farmers Market
459 West Morgan Street
You can support Spencer's little farmers market on Saturday mornings: https://owencountyfarmersmarket.com/
Summer 2020: you may order ahead online or buy on-site: https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market
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Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton St
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Summer 2020: you may order ahead online or buy on-site: https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market
Feel like a country drive? This little diner could be your destination. Their pies used to be legendary. I haven't been since ownership changed hands.
Hendricksville Diner
8233 IN-43
Feel like a country drive? This little diner could be your destination. Their pies used to be legendary. I haven't been since ownership changed hands.
This dairy farm run by a loving and lovable family has a farm store on-site. Get an ice cream cone + groceries - they stock various types of food from surrounding farms.
Farm Connection
1363 E County Rd 550 S
This dairy farm run by a loving and lovable family has a farm store on-site. Get an ice cream cone + groceries - they stock various types of food from surrounding farms.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a weekly Friday night auction located in Amish country. It is actually seven auctions happening simultaneously - small animals, large animals, outdoor equipment, garden produce, antiques, furniture, and sundries. It is a favorite place of ours. Recommend going 100%.
Dinky's Auction Center
9084 E 550 N
This is a weekly Friday night auction located in Amish country. It is actually seven auctions happening simultaneously - small animals, large animals, outdoor equipment, garden produce, antiques, furniture, and sundries. It is a favorite place of ours. Recommend going 100%.
An indoor pool and gym. Lovely and new. Summer 2020 hours: https://www.monroecountyymca.org/COVID-19-Response/re-opening-plans
YMCA of Monroe County - Northwest
1375 N Wellness Way
An indoor pool and gym. Lovely and new. Summer 2020 hours: https://www.monroecountyymca.org/COVID-19-Response/re-opening-plans
Huge wonderful outdoor pool - open early and late. But closed for the pandemic as of June 2020: https://outdoorpool.indiana.edu/home/index.php
Indiana University Outdoor Pool
1490 N Fee Ln
Huge wonderful outdoor pool - open early and late. But closed for the pandemic as of June 2020: https://outdoorpool.indiana.edu/home/index.php
Iconic roller rink! Generations of children and adults have spent lots of time at Western Skateland.
Western Skateland
930 W 17th St
Iconic roller rink! Generations of children and adults have spent lots of time at Western Skateland.
They are open summer 2020 and they have a pool! Entrance fee is $7
Owen County Family YMCA
1111 State Rd 46
They are open summer 2020 and they have a pool! Entrance fee is $7
Drive-in movies 5 miles north of Spencer :)
Cinema 67 Drive-in
2037 IN-67
Drive-in movies 5 miles north of Spencer :)
Another charming drive in movie theater. Check their Facebook for their schedule, including their weeknight retro movies.
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Starlite Drive-In Theatre
7640 S Old State Rd 37
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Another charming drive in movie theater. Check their Facebook for their schedule, including their weeknight retro movies.

Shopping

This is a friend's imaginative, arty gift shop on the square in Greencastle.
Conspire: Contemporary Craft
14 E Washington St
This is a friend's imaginative, arty gift shop on the square in Greencastle.
A wonderful antique market on the west side of Bloomington. Many consigners of different types.
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Westbury Antique Market
3106 Canterbury Ct
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A wonderful antique market on the west side of Bloomington. Many consigners of different types.

Parks & Nature

Indiana has one of the best state parks systems in the country and this is one jewel. Majestic forests, canyons, waterfalls. Variety of hiking / walking trails. Nature Center events. Canyon Inn restaurant.
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McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park Rd
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Indiana has one of the best state parks systems in the country and this is one jewel. Majestic forests, canyons, waterfalls. Variety of hiking / walking trails. Nature Center events. Canyon Inn restaurant.
Indiana's biggest waterfall and a beautiful drive to get there.
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Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
2605 N Cataract Rd
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Indiana's biggest waterfall and a beautiful drive to get there.
A half-mile rail trail in downtown Ellettsville: https://www.visitbloomington.com/listing/heritage-trail/1684/
Heritage Trail
A half-mile rail trail in downtown Ellettsville: https://www.visitbloomington.com/listing/heritage-trail/1684/
This place is pretty astounding & it's fun for a family walk. This is a restored wetland that used to be a farm. Nice, narrow, flat boardwalk surrounded by amazing plants, dragonflies, trees, beaver dams.
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Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust
North Woodall Road
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This place is pretty astounding & it's fun for a family walk. This is a restored wetland that used to be a farm. Nice, narrow, flat boardwalk surrounded by amazing plants, dragonflies, trees, beaver dams.
A good place to rent a pontoon or other type of boat, especially on a Sunday evening or weekday, when the lake is nice & quiet.
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Lake Monroe Boat Rental
4855 State Highway 446
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A good place to rent a pontoon or other type of boat, especially on a Sunday evening or weekday, when the lake is nice & quiet.
A sandy beach with picnic shelters, little coves to explore, and boat rental next to it.
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Paynetown State Recreation Area
4850 State Hwy 446
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A sandy beach with picnic shelters, little coves to explore, and boat rental next to it.
Riddle Point Park has a sandy beach, picnic tables, and shade.
Lake Lemon Conservancy District
7599 N Tunnel Rd
Riddle Point Park has a sandy beach, picnic tables, and shade.
This beautiful, shady park is in a limestone valley with a creek and waterfalls running through it, and there's a big playground to boot.
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Lower Cascades Park
2851 Old State Rd 37
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This beautiful, shady park is in a limestone valley with a creek and waterfalls running through it, and there's a big playground to boot.
Bloomington's newest park is built along a Rail Trail. I feel like I'm on Manhattan's High Line when I'm there because of the promenading and beautiful gardens. There's also a playground, splash pad, bocce, pickleball and basketball courts, skate park, ponds, and a long paved trail (the B-Line becomes the Rail Trail and the Clear Creek Trail as you go south).
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Switchyard Park
239 W Grimes Ln
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Bloomington's newest park is built along a Rail Trail. I feel like I'm on Manhattan's High Line when I'm there because of the promenading and beautiful gardens. There's also a playground, splash pad, bocce, pickleball and basketball courts, skate park, ponds, and a long paved trail (the B-Line becomes the Rail Trail and the Clear Creek Trail as you go south).

Essentials

These are the nearest grocery stores and the natural foods cooperative in Bloomington. There are many other groceries in Bloomington - Fresh Thyme, Kroger, Aldi, etc.
For basics
IGA
4681 W Richland Plaza Dr
For basics
For basics
BABBS SUPERVALU
459 W Morgan St
For basics
Newest location of Bloomington's 40-year old cooperative grocery. Good deli and restaurant for all 3 meals with sidewalk and indoor tables.
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Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th St
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Newest location of Bloomington's 40-year old cooperative grocery. Good deli and restaurant for all 3 meals with sidewalk and indoor tables.
A sweet, small grocery, surviving and thriving. Its meat counter is especially well regarded.
Gosport Value Market
118 W Main St
A sweet, small grocery, surviving and thriving. Its meat counter is especially well regarded.

Sightseeing

This driving tour takes you through a gorgeous area, distinguished by its historic dry-stone walls and rolling hills with very pretty views: https://www.co.monroe.in.us/egov/documents/5d92f1f5_9844_104e_28ba_e864b266a51a.pdf
North Maple Grove Road
North Maple Grove Road
This driving tour takes you through a gorgeous area, distinguished by its historic dry-stone walls and rolling hills with very pretty views: https://www.co.monroe.in.us/egov/documents/5d92f1f5_9844_104e_28ba_e864b266a51a.pdf
A stroll around campus is a pleasure. Begin at the Sample Gates and walk through Dunn's Woods and the original Crescent area of campus, then visit the Arboretum and Carillon. IU's commitment to treescapes, landscaping and limestone architecture shines.
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Indiana University Bloomington
107 S Indiana Ave
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A stroll around campus is a pleasure. Begin at the Sample Gates and walk through Dunn's Woods and the original Crescent area of campus, then visit the Arboretum and Carillon. IU's commitment to treescapes, landscaping and limestone architecture shines.
It's hard to describe this jaw droppingly beautiful dome-shaped hotel, built in 1900 and honored as a nationally significant hotel. You can relax in the dome, have drinks and food, play cards, read, people watch. The hotel campus (with French Lick) has many activities for kids, as well. Good pools and a casino. The spa is also nice - we recommend the mineral bath.
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West Baden Springs Hotel
8538 W Baden Ave
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It's hard to describe this jaw droppingly beautiful dome-shaped hotel, built in 1900 and honored as a nationally significant hotel. You can relax in the dome, have drinks and food, play cards, read, people watch. The hotel campus (with French Lick) has many activities for kids, as well. Good pools and a casino. The spa is also nice - we recommend the mineral bath.
Really quality handmade pottery in a historic style. Plan a side trip if you like hardy, old-fashioned baking ware in beautiful colors.
Clay City Pottery Co
510 E 14th St
Really quality handmade pottery in a historic style. Plan a side trip if you like hardy, old-fashioned baking ware in beautiful colors.