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Bloomington, Indiana

A great place to vacation any time of year, Bloomington, Indiana offers a wealth of exciting things to do and see: stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, Big Ten sporting events, and a vibrant, youthful spirit. For the most up to date Hoosiers, travel and vacation information on Bloomington, Indiana, the Bloomington, Indiana CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.

Indiana University's total intercollegiate athletic program has received national and international acclaim. From its humble beginnings with baseball in 1867, the Hoosier athletic program has grown to include over 600 male and female student-athletes on 24 varsity teams boasting one of the nation's best overall records. The Hoosiers became a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference on December 1, 1899. The school's national affiliation is with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). National team titles (now totaling 24; 23 NCAA, 1 AIAW) have been won in six men's sports and one women's sport, topped by a record-setting six straight men's swimming & diving titles, six men's soccer crowns and five titles in men's basketball. Indiana student-athletes have won 127 NCAA individual titles.

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Join The Dalai Lama In Bloomington Indiana

 The Dalai Lama will be visiting the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington October 23-28, 2007, and presenting teachings at Indiana University from October 24-26, 2007. For more information, visit the Tibetan Cultural Center.

Dedicated to the people of Tibet, the Tibetan Cultural Center, located on 90 acres just south of town, offers a relaxing and peaceful setting for meditation and reflection. The Tibetan Chortens here (2) are the only ones in the nation. The TCC was established to acquaint people with the history and culture of Tibet and to support Tibetans everywhere. Throughout the year, it provides a place for workshops, teachings, seminars, initiations, retreats and ceremonies relating to the Tibetan culture. Meditation sessions are held every Sunday followed by informal discussion. Visitors can view a permanent sand mandala as well as many other works of art on display.