Since 1983, Butler Winery has been producing award winning wines from Indiana grown grapes. Butler Winery and Vineyards showcases the terroir and unique flavors that Southern Indiana has to offer. All of the grounds and vineyards are open to exploration. Go for a walk among the grape vines, take a lap around the pond, bring your dog for some exercise.
Featuring a spectacular 75-foot high limestone bluff and gnarled red cedars clinging to cliff sides, Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve provides a stunning display of species adaptation and survival in a harsh environment. At its eastern end, the bluff narrows and drops off into a rock-walled valley cut by a small tributary stream of Clear Creek.
Dedicated to the people of Tibet, the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center, located on 90 acres just south of town, offers a relaxing and peaceful setting for meditation and reflection. The TMBCC was established by Indiana University Professor Emeritus Thubten J. Norbu in 1979 to acquaint people with the history and culture of Tibet and to support Tibetans everywhere.
Lower Cascades Park in Bloomington, Indiana, is a picturesque public park known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The park is renowned for its cascading waterfalls and lush greenery, offering a serene environment for visitors. The park is located along Cascades Creek, which adds to the scenic beauty and provides opportunities for creek exploration.
Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County. It is situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana. The city's elevation is 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. Bloomington was established in 1818 by settlers from Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the city has a population of 79,168.
