Bedford (Indiana)

Traffic entering Bedford from Bloomington and farther north from Indianapolis can use IN 37 southbound, while areas to the south near Paoli and Interstate 64 will use IN 37 northbound. From the east, US 50 westbound brings traffic from Seymour and Interstate 65. Areas to the west like Vincennes will follow US 50 eastbound. From the southeast, IN 60 (at Mitchell) brings traffic from Salem and Louisville.

Caves

• Bluespring Caverns

  phone: +1 812 279-9471
  address: 1459 Bluespring Caverns Rd
  Bluespring Caverns is the longest known underground river in the United State, stretching for 21 miles (33.8 km). Hour long boat tours are given of the river system. Youth groups may also book overnight stays in the cave. The walk to the tour boats is 800 feet (243 m) down and back up a steep ramp. Adults: $12, Children 3 to 15: $6. Children under 3 are not recommended.

City & county parks

• Mitchell City ParkSwimming, picnic area, playground, horseshoes, basketball and community building.

• Otis ParkGolf, tennis, picnic area, softball and shelter house.

• Lawrence County Recreational Park, Inc.

  phone: +1 812 275-0186
  12 miles (19 km) south of Bloomington. Motorcycles and ATVs only. OHV trails designed by Riders and Riders. Open 7 days a week.

• Murray Forest ParkSoftball, playground and hiking trails.

• Thornton ParkSwimming, tennis, playground and shelter house.

• Wilson ParkBaseball, horseshoes, playground and shelter house.

State parks

• Spring Mill State Park

  phone: +1 812 849-4129
  address: 3333 IN 60, Mitchell
  Lodging, dining, picnic areas, pioneer village, horse trails and saddle barn, fishing and swimming, cave tours, camping, hiking and nature center. Also houses a museum to Virgil "Gus" Grissom, an astronaut killed in an Apollo mission in 1967.

• Williams Dam State Recreation AreaBoat launch, fishing, camping and picnic area.

Movie theaters

• Great Escape 7

  phone: +1 812 275-8844
  address: 2929 Great Escape Dr

• Holiday Drive-In Theater

  phone: +1 812 849-4992
  address: 1055 IN 37, Mitchell

• Premiere Theatre

  phone: +1 812 275-8780
  address: 2933 Brock Ln

Golf

• Cedar Valley

  phone: +1 812 849-2255
  The 18-hole course is 5,235 yards, par 70. Driving range and putting green.

• Otis Park

  phone: +1 812 279-9092
  The 18-hole course is 6,300 yards, par 72. Driving range, practice greens, pitching green and pro shop.

• Persimmon RidgeThe 9-hole course is 2,500 yards, par 39. Putting Green.

• J Rock Ridge Golf CourseThe 18-hole golf course is 6,313 yards, Par 72. Driving range, putting green, and Pro shop.

• Stone Crest Golf CommunityNorth of Bedford and west off IN 37. 27-hole course, driving range, practice greens, pro shop.

Hunting

• Sugar Creek Hunting Preserve

  phone: +1 812 849-5020
  address: 910 Scenic Hills Camp Rd., Mitchell
  Sporting clays & hunting preserve.

Antiques

Bedford

• Bedford Antique Mall

  address: 9746 IN 37

• Peddler's Corner

  address: 1420 H St

• Trackside Antiques

Mitchell

• Ma Nancy's

  address: 609 W. Main St., Mitchell

• Mitchell Commons

  address: 631 Main St., Mitchell

• S & H Fenton Antiques

  address: 709 Main St., Mitchell

• The Frog Pond

• The Persimmon Tree

  address: 609 Main St., Mitchell

• This 'N' That Antiques and Collectibles

  address: 44 Teke Burton Dr., Mitchell

• Trackside Antiques

• Williams Group

  address: 615 W Main St., Mitchell

Shopping centers

• Bedford Plaza

  address: Mitchell Rd

• Englewood Plaza

• Lincoln Plaza

  address: Lincoln Ave

• Lowe's

• Stone Cutters Shoppes

• Town Fair Shopping Center

• Wal-Mart Plaza

  address: W. 16th St

Other

• Applacres

  phone: +1 812 279-9721
  address: 9104 IN 37
  Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, jams, jellies, cider.

• Backyards & Gardens

  phone: +1 812 278-3190
  address: 191 Old US 50

• Bluespring Caverns Giftshop

• Common Scents

  phone: +1 812 278-9634
  address: 1815 28th St.

• Crafts & Goodies

  address: US 50 West

• Spring Mill Inn Gift Shop

  address: Spring Mill Inn, IN 60, Mitchell

• Turner Doll Factory

• Aunt Kate's

  address: 2811 Washington Ave
  Consignment (used furniture and home decor).

In addition to local fare, Bedford has several chain restaurants such as Golden Corral (1521 James Ave), Domino's (2210 O St.), Pizza Hut (2111 West 16th St.), Papa John's (2609 W 16th St.), and Little Caesar's (next to Kmart in the Town Fair Shopping Center).

American

• Bob Evans

  phone: +1 812 275-8368
  address: 3321 16th St.

• Breakfast Barn

  phone: +1 812 275-2659
  address: 1529 L St

• Chuck's Soul Food

  phone: +1 812 279-4330
  address: 1008 5th St

• Corey's Cafe

  address: 733 Hoosier Ave.
  Oolitic

• Cutters Restaurant

  phone: +1 812 275-8028
  address: 1539 J St

• Golden Gables

  phone: +1 812 275-7371
  address: 9343 IN 37

• Hobby's Inn Restaurant

  phone: +1 812 275-6242
  address: 2615 Mitchell

• Hungry Texan

  phone: +1 812 277-9860
  address: 9712 IN 37

• Jack's Lounge & Family Dining

  address: 505 Main St., Mitchell

• Joe's Family Restaurant

• Old Buggy Buffet

  phone: +1 812 279-8150
  address: 1801 Plaza Dr.

• Old Downtown Tavern

  address: 1005 16th St

• Pappa's

  phone: +1 812 275-6225
  address: 2810 Washington Ave.

• R Street Bistro

  phone: +1 812 277-1647
  address: 1133 R St

• Rusty's Westend Steakhouse

  phone: +1 812 278-8883
  address: 1414 Bundy Ln.

• Shorty's Den

  address: 1300 7th St.

• Snow's Drive In

  phone: +1 812 279-2669
  address: 2928 Mitchell Rd.

• Spaghetti Grill

  phone: +1 812 275-8520
  address: 2810 Washington Ave

• Spring Mill InnSpring Mill State Park, Mitchell

• Stonehenge Steakhouse

  phone: +1 812 279-8111
  address: 911 Constitution Ave.

• Woodsferry Cafe

  phone: +1 812 275-2233

Mexican

• Casa Brava Mexican

  phone: +1 812 275-2558
  address: 3405 W 16th St

• Mamma's Mexican-Italian

  phone: +1 812 275-0684
  address: 1707 M St

• Pintos

  phone: +1 812 275-2233
  address: 9582 IN 37

Asian

• Asian Pearl Chinese

  phone: +1 812 278-9388
  address: 1309 James Ave

• Bei Jing Restaurant

  phone: +1 812 278-8568
  address: 3309 16th St.

• Empress Court

  phone: +1 812 275-8338
  address: 1102 James Ave

Pizza

• Alley's

  address: 111 N 7th St, Mitchell

• Edna's

• Grecco's

  phone: +1 812 279-9791
  3 locations: 519 Lincoln Ave (Bedford), IN 37(Mitchell), 210 Hillcrest Way (Judah) 277-9000.

• Me & Julio's

  address: 1020 16th St.

• Pizza Court

  phone: +1 812 275-6055
  address: 1005 15th St

• Pizza King

  phone: +1 812 277-8888
  address: E 16th St

Alcohol

• Bandana's

  phone: +1 812 279-2818
  address: 1220 5th St

• Olde Downtown Tavern

  phone: +1 812 279-9922
  address: 1005 16th St.

• Seventh Street Lounge

  phone: +1 812 275-2678
  address: 1001 7th St.

• Shorty's Den

  phone: +1 812 279-3640
  address: 1300 7th St.

Coffee

• Espresso Place

  phone: +1 812 275-2000
  address: 2021 16th St

• Starbucks

  address: 3015 W 16th St.

Bed & Breakfast

• The Gardens Inn Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 812 278-9980
  One Gardens Way. 4 rooms.

Hotels & motels

• Budget Inn of Bedford

  phone: +1 812 275-7515
  address: Mitchell Rd
  20 rooms.

• Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites

  phone: +1 812 279-1206
  address: 2800 Express Ln
  64 rooms, Free smart breakfast, Priority Club points, free wireless high speed, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, 24-hour fitness room, meeting rooms

• Hoosier Hills Motel

  phone: +1 812 279-9935
  address: Mitchell Rd
  16 rooms.

• Mark III Motel

  phone: +1 812 275-5935
  address: M St
  21 rooms.

• Mitchell Motor Inn

  phone: +1 812 849-9048
  address: IN 60, Mitchell
  7 rooms.

• Plaza Motel

  phone: +1 812 834-5522
  address: US 50 East
  19 rooms.

• Rosemont Motel

  phone: +1 812 275-5953
  address: M St
  25 rooms.

• Spring Mill Inn

  phone: +1 812 849-4081
  IN 60 East (PO Box 68), Mitchellm. 74 rooms, indoor/outdoor pool, dining room, meeting rooms, gift shop.

• Stonehenge Lodge

  phone: +1 812 279-8111
  address: IN 37
  96 rooms, swimming pool, dining room, meeting rooms, lounge.

• Super 8 Motel

  phone: +1 812 275-8881
  IN 37. 48 rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool spa, meeting room.

• Bedford Public Library

By phone

Most telephone numbers in Bedford consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, but the entire 812 area is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 930 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).
Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 812 before these if no area code is indicated.

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