xtend your voyage past the Fourwinds Resort. Explore the spectacular painted hills, lush green forests and winding nature trails that make the Fairfax State Recreation Area one of southern Indiana's premier vacation destinations. If it's a water adventure you want, rent a boat and setsail on Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest lake. We offer marina storage for all your nautical equipment and have our own supply of water toys if you forgot your own! You'll want to avoid any water -- or trees or sandtraps! -- when you challenge yourself to a round of golf on a nearby PGA championship golf course. The Bloomington/Lake Monroe area offers fun activities for everyone, including Indiana University athletics, museums, theaters and wineries. The city also features a thriving downtown area, complete with unique shops, a variety of ethnic cuisine and an eclectic mix of live music and clubs. Click on the links to learn more about Bloomington. Take a short, scenic drive to Nashville, Indiana and enjoy over 350 shops and restaurants. Arts, crafts, candy, ice cream... you'll find it all in this quaint, old-time Hoosier village. Click on the links to explore beautiful Brown County. Downtown Bloomington. Downtown Bloomington is everyone's neighborhood. With more than 60 restaurants, a dozen art galleries, pubs, nightclubs, coffee shops, museums, salons, banks, copy shops, parks, convenient public transportation and 175 shops featuring music, jewelry, clothing, books, food, games, athletic gear, decorative items and gifts, you can do it DOWNTOWN! Bloomington Area Arts Council. Bloomington's one stop for the best culture resources in Southern Indiana! Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit the Bloomington Convention and Visitor Bureau for the latest information on all the hot spots in Bloomington, IN... Assembly Hall, Indiana University, Hotels, Restaurants and Entertainment. Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Get a quick tip about Bloomington business and learn what makes this community one of the best in the Midwest Region. Monroe County Historical Society Museum. Entry to the museum is free! Learn about the history of Monroe County. Did I mention it is Free!! Bloomington Parks Rec. Bloomington Parks Rec. has everything from recreation, bicycling, trails, hiking, ice skating, water park...Great places for family picnics and reunions! This top-notch winery attracts some of the finest wine tasters around. Spice up your love life with some fine wine and samples from a tasty wine list that is free! one of the best wineries in Southern Indiana. Stop by and have a romantic picnic by the pool or taste some free wine at the bar with friends! The areas top attraction! Bedford Chamber of Commerce. Looking to relocate to the Bedford area? Bedford Chamber of Commerce is a great place to get information about events, entertainment and restaurants. On your next family vacation to Bloomington let the children off at the Science Health Technology Museum and educate them the entertaining way! Need a reason to come to the Bloomington area...the Lotus World Music and Art Festival is a must see event! Buskirk Chumley Theater. Bloomington's Community Theater offers a wide variety of weekly event performances. Enjoy dance, music, and theatrical plays while staying at our resort. IU campus is the heart of Bloomington and the home of Hoosier Basketball. Don't forget to purchase tickets for your favorite Big 10 Sports! Purchase tickets for your next special event at the IU Auditorium from; Ballets, Comedians, Broadway Performances, Theatrical Plays and Musicals. Watch a world-renowned opera or ballet at the IU School of Music Theater one evening, while staying at Fourwinds Resort Marina. Indiana University, News and Events. Find out about Indiana University Homecoming, Big Ten Sports, Fraternities/Sororities, and Alumni. Great website for other IU campuses! Don't leave Bloomington without stopping at the IU Art Museum to view the many priceless rare exhibits on display. This destination is for anybody! The Lilly Library in Bloomington is a great source for all your research and reading material. Check out their collections on display before you go! Mathers Museum of World Cultures. Get cultured in Bloomington. The World Culture Museum is one of the bet in Southern Indiana, and it adds to the many attractions in the Bloomington area. While staying in Bloomington order tickets for a Theatrical Masterpiece at the IU Theater Drama Center! IU Student Foundation. Do not leave Bloomington without learning about the traditional bike race, Little 500 here at Indiana University. Tickets to the event care available online. Get weather details before taking a vacation to Bloomington, IN. This website provides ongoing current updates on local weather in the Bloomington area. Interested in buying a boat... than this is your website! Search hundreds of boat classifieds and boat company's sales. Subscribe to a free boating magazine also. Before you plan a fishing trip to the Bloomington area learn from a Lake Monroe Angler about fishing the largest man-made lake in Indiana. There is a complete local fishing report and pictures of trophy fish caught onto their next trip. Want to see what its like to travel to hot vacation spots around the world? This website can help the everyday vacation planner onto their next trip. Southern Indiana Interest. Indoor/Outdoor Recreation. This site has a list of sites related to outdoor recreation in Indiana. The links include activities such as bicycling, hiking and backpacking, canoeing, climbing, fishing, and wildlife viewing in Indiana. Northwood Map Publisher. Click on the Indiana Map here and explore all the regions of Indiana for the best places to visit for your next family vacation. Explore Southern Indiana. This website provides helpful information for all recreation, historic places, attractions, and lodging in Southern Indiana. There is more than corn in Indiana! Historic Wyandotte Caves. Explore the Historic Wyandotte Caves in Southern Indiana. Do something different and view Indiana in a whole new perspective...underground! Helpful Travel Websites. There is no better way to find the most exclusive resort for your get-a-way than Resorts Online. You can browse by state for the hotel or resort right for you! Research before you travel...the right way! This website has information on travel and tourism in Indiana, and also road conditions in the Hoosier State. Planning a trip for your family...you can expect to find the insider information about family vacation hotspots across the world!

Events at Fourwinds Resort. You've got a special event coming up, that's enough pressure. Let Fourwinds handle the details and you relax... Hosting a product launch or need to rally the troops at the next sales meeting? Need a unique destination where you can concentrate on the business at hand and not worry about everyone being entertained? You've found it. Fourwinds can assist you in this task at hand. Meetings and events from ten to 200 are our specialty. Give us a reason and we'll find a way. We proudly serve groups of all types. Here are just a few reasons why: Associations - local, state-wide, regional and national associations find plenty to keep their members busy and happy. Does your annual meeting need on-site recreation, spousal tours or registration assistance? We've got tons of fun right here as well as two PGA golf courses within minutes and an anxious crew of staffers to assist you. Corporate Meeting - From the formal boardroom to the casual atmosphere needed for brain-storming, we've got it all. Eleven meeting rooms and unique settings for your next meal, Fourwinds could be the destination for your next successful event. We take pride in customizing a menu for your attendees and serving it on your schedule. Make time in the agenda to Take a Break for the lake on one of our new pontoons with a flip chart and beverages on board. No better way to get the creative juices flowing! Government - If your agency has a tight budget but needs to take care of business none-the-less, give Fourwinds a call. We can find a set of dates that will fit your calendar and budget. State and Federal per diem rates available. Social Event - Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Anniversary and Birthday Parties, Employee Picnics and Holiday Parties are just a few of the very special occasions that Fourwinds can assist you with. Bloomington Indiana has no other view like this! The new Anchor Patio will seat up to 500 and you can't get much closer to Lake Monroe without getting wet! Host your special guests at Bloomington's most unique, most appropriate hot spot, just make the call. Sports Team Headquarters - Regardless of where your next contest is held, Fourwinds is a great spot for your team and your fans. Minutes away from IU Memorial Stadium (football) and Assembly Hall (basketball), Armstrong Stadium (soccer cycling), Bloomington SportsPlex (indoor soccer, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics more), Frank Southern Center (ice hockey) or one of the many softball fields, Fourwinds is sure to please a team of any age. Late night pizza, high-carb energy banquets and many acres to warm up on make this unique lakeside spot the place for your wining team. Call today and let us welcome you to the Fourwinds family where many guests applaud our efforts every year.

himmering water, cool breezes, warm smiles and Tropical dining awaits you at Fourwinds... Whether you are a guest in the hotel, coming in off the lake or just joining us for a meal you are sure to find some of our heartland favorites or new tropical treats to your liking. Fourwinds prides itself on a unique dining experience where friendly servers will assist you in enjoying your experience. Don't forget to save room for dessert! Quarterdeck Dining Room- Open April - October and serving on a daily basis, this tropical oasis offers a scenic view of Lake Monroe. Seven picturesque windows give you a view of the patio, lawn and marina. Seasonal buffets and outdoor barbeques may be available during your visit. A full service bar compliments the menu including domestic, import microbrew beers, a wide array of liquor and frozen drinks as well as selected wines for you to enjoy. The dining room is available for special events November - March as well. Windjammer Lounge - open year around for drinks and serving food from 11:30am - 9:00pm daily. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends in the summer, catch the big game or stay abreast of the latest news with tv's all around. and regional favorites available from 11:30 to close with dinner Entrees available after 5:30pm. Challenge your friends to a game of pool in the Solarium where kids can be served until 8:00pm. Included in your room rate from November - March is a Continental Breakfast available in the lobby in front of the fireplace. Special Events Information- don't keep the your Fourwinds favorites to yourself. We entertain for up to 200 of your closest friends for any occasion. Several private dining areas -inside and out- can be yours by contacting our social events planner and we'll call you right away!

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Playground for children
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Sauna
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Tennis court
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set