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Bloomington, Indiana

Empire Quarry

A stunning, abandoned limestone quarry in southern Indiana provided the stone to erect the Empire State Building.

Bloomington, Indiana

Knightridge Space Observatory

If astronomy had a ghost, it would look like this observatory.

Bloomington, Indiana

The Garret

Ornate limestone building now filled with geologic specimens, and more.

Bloomington, Indiana

Kinsey Institute Gallery

A lesser-known part of the Kinsey Institute is this impressive collection of art relating to human sexuality.

Bloomington, Indiana

Brain Sculpture

The world's largest anatomically-accurate brain sculpture.

Bloomington, Indiana

Slocum Mechanical Puzzle Collection

The world's largest collection of mechanical puzzles is a cornucopia of analog bafflers.

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Bedford, Indiana

Bedford Limestone Pyramid

One-layer pyramid in Indiana.

17 miles from Bloomington

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Persimmon Beer

This old American style is being resurrected by Indiana brewers.

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