Indiana City Named One of the Most Underrated in US

One of the most underrated cities in the country can be found right here in the Hoosier State.

There are a lot of small towns outside of the bigger cities in Indiana worth visiting. As a lifelong Hoosier, I have been all over the state and have seen a lot of pretty cool towns. However, there are still several that I have only ever heard about that I need to add to the list of places to visit. Recently, I saw an article that listed the most underrated city in each state. This isn't the first time that I've seen an article on this topic. Last year, I saw a similar article about the most underrated city in each state. That article, which you can find more about by clicking here, said that Fort Wayne. This new article that I saw from Reader's Digest claims that there is another city that is not just the most underrated in the state, but it's one of the most underrated in the country.

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Indiana is Home to One of the Most Underrated Cities in America

Reader's Digest ranked the 15 Most Underrated Cities in America. These cities offer fantastic restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making them perfect travel destinations that might not be on your radar. Out of all the possibilities, one Indiana city made this list, and some might debate the fact that it's underrated.

The city of Bloomington made the cut as one of the 15 Most Underrated Cities in America. Home of Hoosier basketball, this college town offers much more than just Indiana University sporting events. There's actually quite a lot to see and do in Bloomington.

Things to do in Bloomington, Indiana

Whether you love food and drinks, being outdoors, shopping, the arts, sports, and festivals, Bloomington has a little bit of everything to offer residents and guests alike. Here's what Reader's Digest said about Bloomington:

Of Bloomington, Indiana’s 84,000 residents, about half of those are students at Indiana University Bloomington—so it makes sense that this quirky Midwest city is chock-full of progressive dining and drinking options. Among those is Upland Brewing Co.’s Wood Shop, which has an all-sours tasting room; Cardinal Spirits, which produces Pride Vodka; and Hopscotch Coffee, a local roaster and café. More than 75 international restaurants represent 18 countries. The city also has Indiana’s largest farmer’s market, attracting more than 10,000 people every Saturday. Confirming Bloomington’s stature as a cool college town: a Graduate Hotel is planned to open there soon.

While Bloomington (to some) might be one of America's most underrated cities, I think we all can agree that Indiana is underrated as a whole. I don't know how many times I have heard people say that there's nothing to do here. However, there's quite a lot to do in Indiana. Sure, you might not have the beach or extravagant scenery/events all of the time, but Indiana has a little bit of something to offer to everyone...you just have to know where to find it.