Bloomington, IN with friends

Local tipGo early for the tamale stand before it sells out, it always does by 10

7 min walk to the next stop

Local tipHead to the back browsing room, the real finds are shelved past the front counter

7 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk what the small-batch flavor of the week is, it changes constantly

7 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk about the Bloomington-pressed local releases, they stock them by the register

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipTake the loop trail counterclockwise, the lake overlook comes up faster that way

Local tipOrder a Red, the house pilsner, and catch the sing-along if it's a game day

6 min walk to the next stop

Local tipCheck the calendar for a touring indie act, locals treat it as the real room in town

9 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOrder the Kirkwood Cream, it's Bloomington Brewing Co.'s beer poured fresh on tap

9 min walk to the next stop

Local tipThe quesabirria tacos are the order, go after 9 when the kitchen is still slammed but faster

7 min walk to the next stop

Local tipCatch it right at open the next morning for the line to settle down after a late night out