Bloomington, A Cozy Town on the East of Texas
As a census-designated place, Bloomington is home to more than 2,400 residents. The town lies within Victoria County in Texas and covers a total of 2.7 square miles of land.It is about 40 miles inland from the Gulf Coast. Fly into Bloomington, Texas through the nearby Victoria Regional Airport, which is only about a 20-minute drive away. You can easily book the numerous hotels in the nearby town of Victoria if you’re coming into Bloomington.
Best Time to Visit
Bloomington, TX is generally marked with hot summer weeks and short, cold winter weeks. That said, March, April, and November all have sunny weather perfect for outdoor activities. Tourism during this season is particularly high as well, so expect most of Bloomington, TX hotels to be relatively expensive.You should also consider going in October when the nearby town of Victoria hosts their annual Bootfest, the city’s biggest free festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Although Bloomington doesn’t sport many sights to see, you can always drive outside of the town to three of the best destinations around, the Children's Discovery Museum, and the Riverside Golf Course. Take pictures at the Lighthouse Beach. All of them are within half an hour drive from Bloomington, so it really isn’t a hassle at all. Afterward, relax and enjoy the rest of your night at the budget-friendly hotels outside of Bloomington, the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Victoria – South and the Lone Star Inn & Suites, both of which are within 15 minutes of the town via TX-185.