Hi. Welcome to today’s tour, University City: Exploring Bloomington from Downtown to Indiana University presented by ListenUp Audio. We’re so glad you’ll be joining us today!I’m Nicholas, and I’ll be your guide. A few notes before we get started. This tour takes approximately an hour to complete. You can stop at any time and start at the same spot later. If you’d like, you can put your phone in your pocket and just listen from here. I’ll be giving you clear directions and the audio will automatically start when you get close to each point of interest. If a site is closed or your path is blocked, don’t worry. Just go around it. The tour will pick up at the next location. And this is important: PLEASE make sure you stay aware of your surroundings at all times and obey all traffic signals.Okay, I think we’re ready to get started. Take a look around. You should be standing at 107 West 9th Street. You are?Then let’s begin!Welcome to Bloomington, a city known most for its cultural diversity, beautiful nature, and being home to prestigious Indiana University. That’s not all. Bloomington is a sports lovers dream and the perfect city to explore a variety of cultural museums and interesting libraries. There’s so much more to discover.As a city, Bloomington is an economic powerhouse. With so many diverse business sectors, it’s no wonder this economy is anchored by corporations and small business entrepreneurship. Though modest in size, Bloomington’s midwestern charm offers just as much sophistication. Many of its major attractions are located within walking distance from one another, making it the perfect city for a tour. You’re in for a few surprises too. Let’s get started so you can discover why this city is also known as “a haven of blooms.”Photo “20150926 36 Bloomington, Illinois” by David Wilson is licensed by CC BY 2.0#IndianaRomance