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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE
Hit the What’s New
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Worth the Trip
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Welcome to BN!
We are pleased you are visiting our delightful communities. We have put
together the most up-to-date information on our area in this Visitor Guide.
This guide includes the activities and entertainment that will enhance your
experience while visiting. We are highlighting new attractions, local eateries,
our Uptown and Downtown shopping areas, Route 66 nostalgia, and the
finest hotels in Central Illinois.
The Bloomington-Normal area is a dynamic community home to more
than 173,000 people. We are proud to have State Farm Insurance, COUNTRY
Financial, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Rivian
Automotive as our major employers.
If there is anything our office can do to make your visit more enjoyable,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Crystal Howard, President/CEO, Bloomington-Normal
Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Crystal Howard Tari Renner Chris Koos
President/CEO BNACVB Mayor of Bloomington Mayor of Normal
The Visitor Guide is published annually by the BNACVB and is distributed locally and nationally throughout Facebook.com/VisitBN
the calendar year. For advertising information or questions about the Visitor Guide, please contact our office.
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Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
3201 CIRA Drive, Suite 201, Bloomington, IL 61704 Front Cover Photo Credit:
309.665.0033 Phone, 309.661.0743 Fax, VisitBN.org Manuel Crispin/PhotoPalma
©2021 BNACVB. All Rights Reserved. FEBRUARY 2021—15K
What’s inside
What’s New 2
We’re Instagrammable 4
It’s Showtime 6
The Gallery Scene 10
Must-See Museums & History 12
Get Outdoors 14
Parks 17
Time to Play 18
Golf Courses 21
The Highway Is Calling 22
Worth the Trip 24
Unique Shopping 26
Be Our Guest (Hotels) 28
Something’s Always Brewing 34
Local Eats 36
Community Information 46
Maps 50
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What’s New!
Bloomington-Normal is always booming with new places to go
and new eateries to try! We’re eager for you to #VisitBN and explore
these new attractions and restaurants!
Wild Harvest
Honey Farm
Wild Harvest Honey Farm is a
force to ‘bee’ reckoned with! This
family-run boutique and farm,
located just south of BN, has been
the buzz of the area since they
opened last year. Their mission is
to educate people on the importance
of bees in our environment. Suit
up and head into an apiary where
over 4 million bees are kept to see
the inner workings of a hive. After
this educational tour, check out
the Farm’s Honey Tasting Bar which
happens to be the largest in the
Midwest! Inside the boutique,
you can shop for all things honey—
apparel, treats, décor, and of course,
locally-made honey.
9122 Bucks Road, Heyworth, IL 61745
WildHarvestHoney.com, 779.903.3428
The Hangar Art Co.
The Hangar Art Co., the newest addition to Downtown
Bloomington, was founded by artists as a place to hang and
support local and regional art, and features original works
and installations by an ever-changing array of artists. The
Hangar hopes to provide a new source of inspiration to
visitors by hosting exhibitions, curated shows, educational
events, and making art available to the community.
105 West Jefferson Street Bloomington, IL 61701
TheHangarArtCo.com, 309.319.8672
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Brass Pig Smoke
& Alehouse
There’s just something magical about
good barbecue! Brass Pig Smoke &
Alehouse is bringing Bloomington-
Normal the freshest, homemade,
high-quality barbecue in the area.
Their traditional smoking methods
with today’s technology allows them
to create perfectly smoked meats
with so much flavor. With over 10
craft beers on draft and a bourbon
list to pair with any dish, your dining
Healthy Me! at the Children’s Discovery Museum
experience will be unlike anything
Play is the name of the game at the Children’s Discovery Museum! There are you have experienced before. Daily
three stories worth of fun and adventure that you won’t find anywhere else. The features include ribs, cut-to-order
array of exhibits is enough to keep curious children and playful grown-ups busy brisket, pulled pork, and delicious
and happy for hours on end. CDM recently added a brand new 1,000-square foot homemade sides. You’ll have to
exhibit called Healthy Me! Kids can role-play in an ambulance, health clinic, and come see for yourself as to why this
hospital setting. This exhibit is the perfect combination of education and fun! new barbecue restaurant is the talk
Explore, imagine, create, and play at the Children’s Discovery Museum while of the town.
you’re here.
602 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
101 East Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761, ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net, 309.433.3444 BrassPigSmokehouse.com, 309.585.2978
TopTracer Range at
All Seasons Golf Learning Center
Let’s see your best shot at All Seasons Golf Learning Center! All Seasons
has revolutionized their golf range with TopTracer Range. It’s a video game
and golf all wrapped into one fun experience! Track your shots, improve
your skills, or even play games with family or friends. The Golf Learning
Center has partnered with their adjoining neighbor, BloNo Pizza Co. to bring
visitors pizza and drinks directly to their bays. Your dining experience in
Bloomington-Normal just got a whole lot more fun!
1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal, IL 61761, AllSeasonsGLC.com, 309.829.GOLF
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We’re Instagrammable!
Ewing Manor
@_wheresclairenow
Children’s Discover
Museum, @jdaniel3223
Theo’s Microcreamery in Uptown Normal
@theosmicrocreamery
Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park Rader Family Farms Miller Park Zoo
@yalonsoh @amy.humbles16 @cvbcrystal
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Share your memories with us using #VisitBN
Historic Normal Theater
@kaleighf
Lincoln Bench at McLean County Museum of History
@the_milz_
David Davis Mansion Moraine View State Recreation Area
@happyhoyt @sincerelymidwest
Sugar Grove Nature Center
@meryl.brown
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 5
it’s
Showtime!
Our historic theaters and music venues never fail to amaze audiences
with theater, dance, singing, and live music. Find your favorite genre,
gather your friends and family, and catch a great show!
6 VISIT BN | VisitBN.org Bloomington Arena
Register of Historic Places, visitors
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
ArtsBlooming.org can expect an authentic cinema
viewing. 209 West North Street, Normal,
IL 61761, NormalTheater.com, 309.454.9722
Outdoor Theater
When the sun is shining and
temperatures start rising, outdoor
performances come to life in BN.
The Connie Link Amphitheatre
regularly hosts summer concerts,
plays by local theatre companies
and area high schools, and movie
nights. Arrive at the entertainment
early and wander the Constitution
Trail as different paths intersect
at the Amphitheatre. Grab a
blanket, chairs, and some good
The Bloomington Center shows, bull riding, and the circus are friends and enjoy a night under the
for the Performing Arts additional performances that fill the stars listening to music, theatre
arena with endless entertainment. performances, or a classic film.
The Bloomington Center for the
101 S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL 61701, The Miller Park Bandstand is
Performing Arts presents national
GrossingerMotorsArena.com, 309.434.2782 also home to a variety of fun, summer
and international touring artists,
performances. From the Summer
Broadway shows, and comedians.
The Castle Theatre Theatre performances to many
This venue is the centerpiece of
Music Under the Stars events, Miller
our Cultural District. Built in 1921, Located in Downtown Bloomington,
Park is filled with family-friendly
this historic building presents the Castle Theatre is a majestic and
entertainment. The free concerts
hundreds of performances and ornate venue that hosts a variety
regularly feature top local musicians
community events each year. See for of concerts in a more intimate
that range from traditional Irish
yourself the architectural wonders manner. The Castle hosts anyone
to Classic Rock. While you’re here,
of the BCPA by taking the exclusive from hardcore rock to laid-back
it’s worth a trip to the bandstand to
Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Visitors bluegrass. Rich in architectural
enjoy a classic, BN summer night!
can see the renowned “Green Room details, this venue is the perfect link
Artist Wall,” explore the sub-stage, to Bloomington’s past, present, and Connie Link Amphitheatre: 621 S. Linden St.,
enjoy the beautiful Neo-Classical future. 209 East Washington Street, #1, Normal, IL 61761, Normal.org, 309.454.9540
interior design, and more during this Bloomington, IL 61701, TheCastleTheatre.com,
Miller Park Bandstand: 1020 S. Morris Ave.,
tour. 600 North East Street, Bloomington, 309.820.0352
Bloomington, IL 61701, ArtsBlooming.org,
IL 61701, ArtsBlooming.org, 309.434.2777 309.434.2777
Normal Theater
Bloomington Arena Get the classic cinema experience
The Connie Link Amphitheatre
Standing as Bloomington-Normal’s at the historic Normal Theater. Normal.org
largest concert venue, Bloomington Originally opening in 1937, this
Arena brings in national touring was the first movie theater in BN,
acts that are worth coming to see! built specifically for sound films! It
From Carrie Underwood and Luke has been completely restored to its
Bryan to Rod Stewart and ZZ Top, original Art Deco-style making it a
The Arena hosts big-name artists beautiful place to enjoy a film. Today,
that suit every style of music. With the Normal Theater stands as a
a capacity of over 8,000, you will central attraction in Uptown Normal
thrive off of the energy of the crowd! showing classic, independent, and
Periodically, ice shows, family foreign films. Listed on the National
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It’s Showtime! T H E AT R E S & C I N E M AS
The Castle Theatre, TheCastleTheatre.com
IWU Westbrook Auditorium, IWU.edu/Music Normal Theater, NormalTheater.com
THEATRES Illinois Symphony IWU Westbrook CINEMAS
Orchestra Auditorium
Braden Auditorium 501 N. Main Street, Suite 4 1210 North Park Street AMC Classic Normal 14
200 North University Street Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61701 201 McKnight Street
Normal, IL 61761 ILSymphony.org IWU.edu/Music Normal, IL 61761
BoneStudentCenter. 309.434.2777 309.556.3061 AMCTheaters.com
IllinoisState.edu/Braden 309.454.1829
309.438.5444 ISU Center for the MIOpera
Performing Arts 13 Smokey Court Marcus Bloomington
Community Players Theatre 351 South School Street Bloomington, IL 61704 Cinema + IMAX
201 Robinhood Lane Normal, IL 61761 Miopera.squarespace.com 1111 Wylie Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701 FineArts.IllinoisState.edu 309.838.9011 Bloomington, IL 61705
CommunityPlayers.org 309.438.2535 MarcusTheatres.com
309.663.2121 Prairie Fire Theatre 309.828.8015
IWU McPherson P.O. Box 964
Heartland Theatre Company Theatre Normal, IL 61761
1110 Douglas Street 2 Ames Plaza West PrairieFireTheatre.org
Normal, IL 61761 Bloomington, IL 61701 309.824.3047
HeartlandTheatre.org IWU.edu/Theatre
309.452.8709 309.556.3232
8 VISIT BN | VisitBN.org*Photos taken pre-COVID*
Town of Normal (309) 454-2444 • normal.org
Normal Theater (309) 454-9722 • normaltheater.com
Uptown Normal (309) 454-9777 • uptownnormal.com
Normal Parks and Recreation (309) 454-9540 • NormalParks.org
Childrens’s Discovery Museum (309) 433-3444 • childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 9with ISU’s heritage, the gallery
cultivates a space of expression
that embraces various approaches
to creating and experiencing art.
Capture that essence and escape
into a creative, imaginative world
at University Galleries. 11 Uptown
Circle, Suite 103, Normal, IL 61761,
Galleries.IllinoisState.edu, 309.438.5487
Eaton Studio & Gallery
There’s no better way to remember
your trip to Bloomington-Normal
than with a masterpiece by a local
artist! Herb and Pamala Eaton have
been fostering creativity, local
talent, and community interests
since their Downtown Bloomington
gallery opened in 2000. Eaton
McLean County Arts Center, MCAC.org Studio & Gallery features Herb’s
paintings, sculptures, drawings,
illuminated fables, prints, and cards.
The Gallery Scene 411 North Center Street, Bloomington, IL
61701, EatonStudioGallery.com, 309.828.1575
ook deeper into Bloomington-Normal’s culture scene
L and you’ll find a thriving, vibrant arts community. From
studio crafts, to glass, photography, folk art, textiles, and
jewelry, we have something for any type of art enthusiast. Immerse
Inside Out: Accessible
Art Cooperative
The Inside Out: Accessible Art
Co-Op is another community
yourself in our 20 galleries and learn about the richness of BN art. treasure that is brimming with local
art for visitors to appreciate and buy!
This eclectic cooperative has over 25
members who display their artwork.
McLean County Arts Center the annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival From oil paintings and photography
Let our local art speak to your soul! in Uptown Normal. Art lovers can to jewelry and clothing, it has
The McLean County Arts Center wander through the streets of Uptown something for every art enthusiast!
encourages and promotes the as nearly 125 local and national arts 200 W. Monroe St., Suite 101, Bloomington, IL
appreciation, study, cultivation, and craft vendors sell their goods! 61701, InsideOutArtCoop.org, 309.838.2160
This weekend event is acclaimed as
development, and practice of
one of the most popular juried art
the arts. The center presents
and craft festivals in the Midwest. Inside Out: Accessible Art Cooperative
approximately twelve exhibitions InsideOutArtCoop.org
yearly, including the annual Holiday
Treasures exhibition and Amateur University Galleries
Competition and Exhibition which Uptown Normal is the home of
has showcased the best amateur University Galleries, a premier
artists from the region for over 80 exhibition space for contemporary art
years. 601 North East Street, Bloomington, in the Midwest. The gallery has five art
IL 61701, MCAC.org, 309.829.0011 spaces that display works of nationally
As a vital piece to supporting the and internationally known artists
arts in the Bloomington-Normal area, as well as Illinois State University’s
the McLean County Arts Center hosts students and professors. Consistent
10 VISIT BN | VisitBN.orgEaton Studio & Gallery
EatonStudioGallery.com
ART GALLERIES
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Grey Dove Gallery Joann Goetzinger Merwin & Wakeley
Studio and Creative Space & Wings Studio Studio and Gallery Galleries
101 W. Monroe St., Suite 201 105 A-B West Monroe St. 313 N. Main St., Suite A Ames School of Art
Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61701 Illinois Wesleyan University
AngelAmbrose.com 309.830.3481 JoannGoetzinger.com 6 Ames Plaza West
309.825.4655 309.826.1193 Bloomington, IL 61701
Jan Brandt Gallery IWU.edu/Art/Galleries/
Beluga Press Art Studio 1305 Morrissey Drive Main Gallery 404, Inc. 309.556.3822
313 North Main Street Bloomington, IL 61701 404 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701 JanBrandtGallery.com Bloomington, IL 61701 Ramp-Arts
RheaEdge.com 309.287.4700 309.445.5252 300 East Grove Street
309.829.2373 Bloomington, IL 61701
Jeff Little Fine Art Manneken Press 309.661.1825
Art Vortex Studio Studio 1106 East Bell Street
101 W. Monroe St., Suite 210 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 211 Bloomington, IL 61701 Ring of Fire Hot Glass
Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61701 MannekenPress.com 405 West Washington Street
TurquoiseTangles.com 309.532.9135 309.829.7443 Bloomington, IL 61701
309.310.2093 JohnMillerHotGlass.com
309.533.9884
Darin Dawdy
Fine Art Studio University Galleries, Galleries.IllinoisState.edu Timothy Kent
101 W. Monroe St., Suite 203 Gallery & Framing
Bloomington, IL 61701 214 West Jefferson Street
309.532.3007 Bloomington, IL 61701
TimothyKentGallery.com
Gregor Gallery 309.828.0611
311 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
HGregor.com
309.829.3951
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 11Must-See
Museums
& History
From Abraham Lincoln to Route 66,
there are many chapters in
Bloomington-Normal’s history book.
12 VISIT BN | VisitBN.orgMcLean County Museum Prairie Aviation
of History Museum
Listed on the National Register Take flight at the Prairie Aviation
for History Places, the McLean Museum! This museum strives
County Museum of History to provide a better perspective
(MCMH) is housed inside the old into the world of aviation. With
McLean County Courthouse on the a collection of preserved aircrafts
Downtown Bloomington square on display, revolving aviation
where an up-and-coming Abraham exhibits and memorabilia, and
Lincoln practiced law. The museum David Davis Mansion a 1941 Link Trainer, the museum
features permanent and national DavidDavisMansion.org creates an environment where
award-winning rotating exhibits visitors can learn about the
that explore the history of Central stepping into a fairytale! Visitors are contributions of aviation to our
Illinois. The museum traces its welcome to wander this property community and nation. Exhibit
roots back to 1892, the year the that embodies grace, elegance, highlights include an A-4 Skyhawk
McLean County Historical Society and natural beauty daily. Guided and a Bell UH-1H Iroquois. During
was founded. Today, the MCMH tours are available every Monday, the summer months, the Prairie
houses over 18,000 objects in its May through October. 48 Sunset Aviation Museum opens up the
collections, a library of nearly 10,000 Road, Bloomington, IL 61701, EwingManor. aircrafts for Open Cockpit Days!
volumes, and more than 1,500 linear IllinoisState.edu, 309.438.6333 These days allow visitors to chat
feet of archives. The museum also with the pilots who flew the planes
offers many hands-on activities for David Davis Mansion and sit in the driver seat. 2929 E. Empire
children and hosts annual events Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, 309.663.7632
Step into the Victorian-era and see
such as the Evergreen Cemetery
how the wealthy and powerful lived!
Walk. 200 North Main Street, Bloomington, Funks Grove Home and
The David Davis Mansion is the
IL 61701, McHistory.org, 309.827.0428 Gem & Mineral Museum
elegant, 36-room estate of Judge
David Davis. A friend and mentor The restored 1864 residence of
Ewing Manor to Abraham Lincoln, Davis served Lafayette Funk includes historic
After a year-long trip around as a United States Supreme Court memorabilia and antiques of the
the world, Hazle Buck and Davis Justice. Davis was a key contributor Funk family. Visitors to the Funks
Ewing returned to Bloomington during President Lincoln’s run for Grove Home and Gem & Mineral
to build their estate on Sunset Hill. the 1860 Presidential nomination. Museum will hear an original
Completed in 1929, Ewing Manor His Bloomington home, which working Victrola and see the first
was designed by Bloomington remained in the Davis family for ever electric kitchen island. The
architect Phil Hooten in Channel- three generations, provides a focal Gem & Mineral Museum features a
Norman style with inspiration from point for the social, cultural, and dazzling display of many rare and
the Ewings’ travels. In addition political life for the community. beautiful minerals. Tours of horse-
to the manor, the Ewing grounds The estate offers tours for both drawn farm equipment, barns, and
are home to Genevieve Green groups and individuals. 1000 East farm animals are also available.
Gardens and an outdoor theatre. Monroe Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701, 10875 Prairie Home Lane, Shirley, IL 61772,
Stepping into Ewing Manor is like DavidDavisMansion.org, 309.828.1084 FunksGrove.org, 309.827.6792
Ewing Manor, Prairie Aviation Museum, David Davis Mansion, Funks Grove Home
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 13Get
Outdoors
14 VISIT BN | VisitBN.org Rader Family Farms, RaderFamilyFarms.comNo Matter the Season
hether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, exploring the great outdoors in the
W Bloomington-Normal area is essential while you’re here. With over 20 parks, 50+
miles of trails, three lakes, and inspiring landscapes, our area is an adventurer’s
dream. With biking, hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, boating, and bird watching, there’s
an activity for every type of person! Load up your family, pack the outdoor gear, and unplug
from the world as you enjoy the sights and sounds of McLean County nature.
Spring the night, Comlara’s campground
Winter
has 144 campsites available for rent,
You don’t have to go outside the city 94 of which are electrified sites. Pure maple sirup is best when it’s
limits to find the beauties of nature. 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, IL 61748, straight from the source. Since 1824,
The Constitution Trail, a 50+ mile, McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks, 309.434.6770 the Funk family has been producing
multi-use trail has been a staple to the ever-popular Funks Grove
our community since 1989. Much Pure Maple Sirup (yes, it’s sirup,
of the trail follows the old Illinois Fall not syrup) in the Funks Grove
Central Gulf Railroad right-of-way When the leaves start changing and neighborhood. Back when it began,
which brings Bloomington-Normal’s the cooler air hits, there’s no better their business depended on the
past and present together. Whether place to be outdoors than Rader steady stream of customers that
you bike, walk, or jog, the trail is Family Farms. This “agritainment” Route 66 brought to its door. Today,
adventure, discovery, and fun all space offers a lot of fall fun for the the sirup at Funks Grove remains a
in one. Take a stroll, breathe in the entire family. Shoot apples out of favorite among its Route 66 visitors.
fresh air, and know that you will their Apple Blasters, fly high on their While you’re here, a guided tour of
encounter unique history, parks, giant jumping pillow, and climb the grounds is well worth the trip.
vibrant communities, and a plenty the tire tower. Find adorable goats Tours are available during sirup
of places to rest. ConstitutionTrail.org, to pet, ride down barrel slides, dive production season—February and
309.454.9540, 309.434.2260 into a corn bin, and play a friendly March. Wander the grounds and see
game of corn of ball. Rader also just how the famous sirup is made.
Summer has an amazing 10-acre corn maze. Along with the sirup, you can find
No trip to the farm is complete maple ice cream, candies, pancake
Comlara County Park is a Central without buying a delicious pumpkin and bread mixes, and Route 66
Illinois jewel. With a 900-acre donut or their famous apple cider memorabilia in their gift shop.
lake and 10+ trails, there’s endless slushie. 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61761, 5257 Old Route 66, Shirley, IL 61772,
outdoor activities for every member RaderFamilyFarms.com, 309.454.6880 FunksPureMapleSirup.com, 309.874.3360
of the family. Evergreen Lake
provides a scenic backdrop for some
of the best fishing, boating, and
kayaking in the area. Don’t forget
your hiking shoes because there
are a variety of trails and terrains
for you to explore. Along the routes,
find quiet spots that are perfect for
bird-watching. If hiking isn’t your
thing, don’t worry! Many of the trails
are designated as biking trails as
well. Cool off and take a swim at F.R.
Glasener Beach that is open each Constitution Trail
ConstitutionTrail.org
summer. If you’re looking to spend
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 15Get Outdoors AG R I TO U R I S M –PA R KS & R EC R E AT I O N
Funks Grove Comlara County Park
FunksPureMapleSirup.com McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks
Miller Park Zoo
MillerParkZoo.org PHOTO CREDIT: @mgizzi
AGRITOURISM Fairview Park and Miller Park Zoo PARKS &
Family Aquatic Center 1020 South Morris Avenue
Epiphany Farms RECREATION
801 North Main Street Bloomington, IL 61701
Hospitality Group Normal, IL 61761 MillerParkZoo.org Bloomington Parks,
23676 E. 800 North Road NormalParks.org 309.434.2250 Recreation and Cultural
Downs, IL 61736 309.454.9555 Arts Department
EpiphanyFarms.com Merwin Nature Preserve
115 East Washington Street
309.828.2323 25777 N 1925 East Road Bloomington, IL 61701
Tour Available
NATURE Lexington, IL 61753 BloomingtonParks.org
Ecology Action Center ParklandsFoundation.org 309.434.2260
McLean County Fair- 309.454.3169
grounds/Interstate Center 202 West College Avenue
Normal Parks and
1106 Interstate Drive Normal, IL 61761 Timber Pointe Recreation Department
Bloomington, IL 61705 EcologyActionCenter.org Outdoor Center
100 East Phoenix Avenue
McLeanCountyFair.org 309.454.3169 20 Timber Pointe Lane Normal, IL 61761
309.663.6497 Genevieve Green Hudson, IL 61748 NormalParks.org
Gardens TimberPointeOutdoor 309.454.9540
Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm Center.com
2676 Ropp Road Ewing Cultural Center
309.365.8021
Normal, IL 61761 48 Sunset Road
RoppCheese.com Bloomington, IL 61701
309.452.3641 EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu
Tour Available
309.438.6333 Campgrounds
Tour Available
Twin Groves Wind Farm
ISU Horticulture Center Comlara Park 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson
13682 North 2900 East Road
Ellsworth, IL 61737 West Raab Road McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks • 309.434.6770
TwinGrovesWindFarm.com (across the street from Playground, Trails, Picnic Area, Fishing,
309.724.8278 the Corn Crib) Lake, RV Friendly
HorticultureCenter.
Tour Available
IllinoisState.edu
309.438.3496 Kamp Komfort 21408 North 600 East Road, Carlock
AQUATIC CENTERS Tour Available Playground, Picnic Area, Pool, Lake, RV Friendly
Anderson Park and Lake Bloomington
Aquatic Center Moraine View 27374 Moraine View Park Road, Le Roy
25515 Waterside Way
State Park NR.Illinois.gov • 309.724.8032
100 South Maple Street Hudson, IL 61748
Normal, IL 61761 CityBlm.org Playground, Trails, Picnic Area, Fishing,
NormalParks.org 309.434.2431 Lake, RV Friendly
309.454.9550
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Airport Park 3010 Winchester Drive, Bloomington ● ●
Alton Depot Park 101 South Western Avenue, Bloomington ● ●
Angler’s Lake Nature Preserve 1017 South Mercer Street, Bloomington ● ●
Atwood Wayside 303 North Robinson Street, Bloomington ●
Bittner Park 3807 Rave Road, Bloomington ● ●
Brookridge Park 2904 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington ● ●
Buck-Mann Park 116 Weldon Street, Bloomington ●
Clearwater Park 2716 Clearwater Drive, Bloomington ● ● ●
Eagle Crest Park 2506 Chesapeake Lane, Bloomington ● ●
Eagle View Park 4001 Baywood Road, Bloomington ● ●
Emerson Park 717 Bell Street, Bloomington ● ●
Evergreen Park 1205 Forrest Street, Bloomington ● ●
Ewing Park 1 1420 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington ● ●
Ewing Park 2 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington ● ●
Ewing Park 3 901 Jersey Avenue, Bloomington ● ●
Fell Avenue Park 1301 Fell Avenue, Bloomington ● ●
Forrest Park 1813 Springfield Road, Bloomington ● ●
Franklin Park 302 East Chestnut Street, Bloomington ● ●
Friendship Park 719 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington ● ●
Gaelic Park 3102 Cave Creek Road, Bloomington ● ● ●
Holiday Park 800 South McGregor Street, Bloomington ● ● ● ● ●
Marie Litta Park 317 South Gridley Street, Bloomington ● ●
McGraw Park 3202 Cornelius Drive, Bloomington ● ●
Miller Park 1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington ● ● ● ●
Northpoint School Park 2602 East College Avenue, Bloomington ● ●
Oakland School Park 1605 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington ●
O’Neil Park 1515 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington ● ● ●
Pepperidge Park 2502 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington ● ●
PJ Irvin Park 1601 McKay Drive, Bloomington ● ●
Rollingbrook Park 1002 South Hershey Road, Bloomington ● ●
Stevenson School Park 2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington ● ●
Suburban East Park 3011 Lisa Drive, Bloomington ● ●
Sunnyside Park 407 East Erickson Avenue, Bloomington ●
Tipton Park North 2201 Stone Mountain Boulevard, Bloomington ● ● ● ● ●
Tipton Park South 2401 GE Road, Bloomington ● ● ● ● ●
White Oak Park 1514 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington ● ● ● ● ●
Withers Park 204 East Washington Street, Bloomington ●
NORMAL
David S. Anderson Park 501 East College Avenue, Normal ● ● ●
Carden Park 1300 East Raab Road, Normal ● ● ●
East Detention Basin 205 Park Drag Lane, Normal ● ●
Fairview Park 801 North Main Street, Normal ● ● ●
Fell Park 300 East Willow Street, Normal ● ●
Fransen Nature Area 721 East Raab Road, Normal ●
Hidden Creek Nature Area 100 W. Sycamore Street, Normal ●
Ironwood Park 1900 North Linden Street, Normal ● ●
Martin Luther King Jr. Park 210 North Towanda Avenue, Normal ● ●
Maxwell Park 307 North Parkside Road, Normal ● ● ●
Oak Street Park 400 South Walnut Street, Normal ● ●
One Normal Plaza 601 East Lincoln, Normal ● ●
Rosa Parks Commons 105 East Raab Road, Normal ● ●
Savannah Green Park 1010 Bull Street, Normal ● ●
Shepard Park 750 North Hershey Road, Normal ● ●
Underwood Park 214 Jersey Avenue, Normal ● ●
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 17Iron Coyote Challenge Park, IronCoyotePark.com
Time to Play
ill your trip with family fun! Race around a go-kart track, climb
F high in the sky, or cheer on a local baseball team while you’re here.
Whether you want to get in on the action or sit on the sidelines,
you will be amazed by our sports, play, and entertainment scene!
18 VISIT BN | VisitBN.orgChildren’s Discovery Museum
101 East Beaufort Street
Normal, IL 61761
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
309.433.3444
The Corn Crib
CornbeltersBaseball.com
Upper Limits Indoor Climbing Gym
UpperLimits.com
The Corn Crib features an 18-hole miniature-golf Take a break at their full-service
Take your family out to the ball game! course, batting cages, bumper cafe for snacks, smoothies, and
The Corn Crib’s premier stadium is cars, kiddie rides, and an arcade. adult beverages, with an observation
made for fun. Catch a CornBelters If you’re there during the hot mezzanine to enjoy it all!
game, our local Prospect League team, summer months, cool off with some 4113 Oakland Avenue, Bloomington,
along with 7,000 other excited fans. friendly competition in bumper IL 61704, IronCoyotePark.com, 309.205.7500
It’s the perfect summer night activity. boats! Grady’s is also home to a
In addition to competitive baseball, popular NASCAR-themed go kart Upper Limits Indoor
fans regularly witness one-of-a-kind track. Finish your day at this classic Climbing Gym
promotional item giveaways, fun park with their world-famous
Climb new heights at Upper Limits
outrageous entertainment acts, pizza and soft-serve ice cream.
Indoor Rock Climbing Gym. This
delicious ballpark food, and 1501 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701,
indoor recreation gym has more
incredible post-game fireworks. GradysFunPark.com, 309.662.3332
than 20,000 square feet of climbing
The Corn Crib also regularly hosts
space, including routes up to 110
concerts and a variety of other Iron Coyote Challenge Park feet tall. Other unique climbing
family-fun events throughout the
If you’re up for a challenge, experiences include a wave-wall,
year. 1000 West Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761,
Iron Coyote Challenge Park puts the a bi-level cave, and an outdoor
CornbeltersBaseball.com, 309.454.BALL
entire family’s ninja skills to the test. bouldering area. No matter your
Kids and adults alike can take on this skill level or age, Upper Limits
Grady’s Family Fun Park 20,000 square-foot challenge park accommodates every member of
Create memories that will last that’s filled with four ninja warrior- your family. 1304 West Washington Street,
a lifetime at Grady’s Family Fun style obstacle courses, a bouldering Bloomington, IL 61701, UpperLimits.com,
Park! This amusement park wall, a 60-foot zip line, and more. 309.829.8255
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 19Time to Play E N T E RTA I N M E N T A N D R EC R E AT I O N & S P O RTS
Game Time Gym II Pheasant Lanes
404 Olympia Drive Family Fun Center
Bloomington, IL 61704 804 North Hershey Road
GameTimeGym.com Bloomington, IL 61704
309.662.9520 PheasantLanes.com
309.663.8556
Gymnastics Etc.
402 Olympia Drive Ride The Nine
Bloomington, IL 61704 503 North Prospect Road
GymEtc.om Bloomington, IL 61704
309.663.8413 RideTheNine.com
309.662.1009
Illinois Coaches Association
Golf Hall of Fame Skate ‘N’ Place
Prairie Vista Golf Course 1704 South Morris Avenue
502 West Hamilton Road Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington, IL 61704 Skate-N-Place.
ICACoach.org • 309.434.2217 GoDaddySites.com
309.827.7465
ISU Bowling and
Champion Fields Billiards Center Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Normal.org 209 N. School Street 300 McKnight Drive
Normal, IL 61761 Normal, IL 61761
CampusRecreation. SkyZone.com/Normal
IllinoisState.edu/gaming/ 309.585.2274
ENTERTAINMENT Champion Fields bowling-billiards
Maxwell Park 309.438.2555 Sudden Impact
Challenger Learning Center 1850 Gregory Street Paintball
Heartland Community Normal, IL 61761 Jumping Jax 7290 East 550 North Road
College Normal.org • 309.454.9540 1710 Bradford Lane, #110 McLean, IL 61754
1500 West Raab Road Normal, IL 61761 SuddenImpactPaintball.com
Normal, IL 61761 C.I. Shooting Sports JumpingJaxPlay.com 309.874.3338
Heartland.edu/CLC 700 Wylie Drive 309.663.1412
309.268.8700 Normal, IL 61761 The Proving Ground
CIShootingSports.com Mass VR – Bloomington Bouldering Gym
ISU Planetarium 309.820.1008 4 Currency Drive 1503 East College Avenue
Felmley Hall of Science Bloomington, IL 61704 Normal, IL 61761
101 South School Street Community Fields MassVRBN.com TPGBouldering.com
Normal, IL 61761 3808 Ireland Grove Road 309.808.6900 309.808.0309
www2.phy.ilstu.edu/~trw/ Bloomington, IL 61704
planet.html PCSLSoccer.org McLean County PONY Twin City Lanes
309.438.5007 309.451.GOAL Baseball Fields 1006 E. Lincoln St., Suite #2
4007 Ireland Grove Road Bloomington, IL 61701
Darnall’s Gun Works Bloomington, IL 61704 309.829.4365
RECREATION and Ranges McPonyBaseball.com
& SPORTS 6125 East 1175 North Road 309.662.7669 Urban Warfare
Bloomington, IL 61705 Indoor Paintball
Altitude Trampoline Park Darnalls.com • 309.379.4331 Miller Park Miniature Golf 10424 East 1400 North Road
1702 GE Road Suite 4 1020 South Morris Avenue Bloomington, IL 61705
Bloomington, IL 61704 Escape Bloomington Bloomington, IL 61701 UrbanWarfarePaintball.net
AltitudeBloomington.com 4 Yount Drive, Suite 4 BPARD.org • 309.434.2260 309.261.2596
309.663.1988 Bloomington, IL 61704
EscapeBloomington.us
Bloomington Ice Center 309.585.1559
201 South Roosevelt Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701 Evergreen Racquet Club
BloomingtonParks.org/ 3203 East Washington St.
Facilities/Ice-Center Bloomington, IL 61704
309.434.2509 ERCTennis.com
309.662.4361
Bloomington Tennis & Turf
4101 Wicker Road Exhilarating Escapes LLC
Bloomington, IL 61704 401 Pine St., Normal, IL 61761
BloNoTennisTurf.com ExhilaratingEscapes.com
309.808.6996 309.808.2342
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All Seasons Golf Learning Center ● ● ●
1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal, IL 61761
AllSeasonsGLC.com • 309.829.4653
Named one of Golf Range Magazine’s Top 100 Ranges in America, the center
offers both indoor and outdoor facilities, a full-flight driving range powered
by TopTracer, 35 heated hitting bays, and two heated teaching bays.
The Den at Fox Creek 18 72 6,962 ● ● ● ●
the 3002 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
TheDenGC.com • 309.434.2300
at FOX CREEK
An Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course
This Arnold Palmer Signature Course features bentgrass fairways
and smooth greens. A large practice area is available before your
round to improve your game.
Hazy Hills Golf Course 9 35 2,900 ● ● ●
25256 North 1350 East Road, Hudson, IL 61748
Hazy Hills HazyHillsGolf.com • 309.726.9200
This nine-hole course was designed by Ben Gildersleeve. The design of
the holes, rolling terrain, and pond give the course character and charm.
Highland Park Golf Course 18 70 5,700 ● ● ●
1613 South Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
HighlandParkGC.com • 309.434.2200
This parkland-style golf course offers bentgrass fairways lined by
beautiful trees. The hilly terrain coupled with a beautiful, meandering
creek creates a very scenic golf course.
Indian Springs Golf Club 9 36 3,180 ● ● ● ●
36846 Comanche Drive, Saybrook, IL 61770 • 309.475.4111
This course features a challenging, tree-lined layout with two sets
of tees. The practice facilities include an oversized putting green
with a side bunker and a full-length driving range.
Ironwood Golf Course 18 72 7,100 ● ● ● ●
1901 North Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
GolfIronwood.org • 309.454.9620
Designed by Roger Packard, this course features a grass tee driving
range, large practice putting green, practice bunker, and instruction
for golfers of all ages at the Golf Academy at Ironwood.
The Links at Ireland Grove 9 29 1,590 ● ● ● ●
3807 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
TheLinksAtIrelandGrove.com • 309.661.8040
In addition to the course, The Links offers weather protected hitting
bays, over an acre of target greens, several bunkers, two fairways,
nearly two acres of natural grass hitting area, and rental clubs.
Prairie Vista Golf Course 18 72 6,745 ● ● ● ●
502 West Hamilton Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
PrairieVistaGC.com • 309.434.2217
This player-friendly course designed by Roger Packard features
bentgrass tees, greens, fairways, and four sets of tees from which
to choose. Course amenities include a large practice putting green,
large practice chipping green, and a grass driving range.
Weibring Golf Club at ISU 18 71 6,915 ● ● ●
800 Gregory Street, Normal, IL 61761 • ISUGolf.com • 309.438.8065
This course features 18 rebuilt greens and two practice greens, bentgrass
tees and fairways, Bunker Guard erosion control, and tour-quality Best Sand.
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 21The Highway is Calling …
The Highway
Is Calling
Get your kicks on Route 66! Find a mix of historic and modern experiences
along the Mother Road in Bloomington-Normal. These sites are a time capsule,
capturing the feel of the golden era for the modern traveler.
Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Be sure to stop in the gift shop which
Visitors Center & Gift Shop Super Service features Route 66 memorabilia,
Discover the history of travel Fill up on more Route 66 history at vintage items, collectibles, and local
along Route 66 through interactive Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super artwork. 305 East Pine Street, Normal,
exhibits and shop for unique gift Service! This Tudor-Revival building IL 61761, RyburnPlace.com, 309.585.4103
items at the Cruisin’ with Lincoln opened in 1931 by William Sprague
on 66 Visitors Center and Gift to serve travelers on Route 66. It
Shop. It combines the local history housed a service station, restaurant, Carl’s Ice Cream
of Abraham Lincoln and Route 66, garage, and two second-floor CarlsIceCream.com
with one wing completely dedicated apartments for the owner and
to President Lincoln’s travels and station attendant. Sprague’s is the
another to the highway’s rich largest of three remaining two-story
history and how it served the BN fuel stations on the original Main
communities. The exhibits share Street of America! Now owned by the
stories from dining to lodging Town of Normal, it is on the National
through videos, maps, and displays. Register of Historic Places, is a Town
Listed on the National Register of Normal Local Landmark, and is in
for Historic Places, this Visitors the Route 66 Association of Illinois
Center is perfect for any history buff! Hall of Fame. You’ll feel like you’re
200 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701, stepping back into the 1930s when
CruisinWithLincolnon66.org, 309.827.0428 visiting this historic service station.
22 VISIT BN | VisitBN.orgCruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop
CruisinWithLincolnon66.org
Carl’s Ice Cream Funks Grove Pure Kelly’s on 66 Miller Park Zoo
1700 West College Avenue Maple Sirup 905 West Main Street 1020 South Morris Avenue
Normal, IL 61761 5257 Old Route 66 Lexington, IL 61753 Bloomington, IL 61701
CarlsIceCream.com Shirley, IL 61772 Kellyson66.com MillerParkZoo.org
309.454.7732 FunksPureMapleSirup.com 309.365.7777 309.434.2250
309.874.3360
Dead Man’s Curve Memory Lane Route 66 Mural & Bench
and “A Geographical “Home on the Road” Parade Road Corner of Morgan
Journey” Parkway Scenic Byway Statue (Original Route 66) and Hamilton Streets
Along Historic Route 66 and McLean Depot Lexington, IL 61753 McLean, IL 61745
Towanda, IL 61776 Train Shop IllinoisRoute66.org McLean-IL.com/Attractions
IllinoisRoute66.org 266 East Dixie Road 309.365.3331
309.728.2187 McLean, IL 61745 Sugar Grove Nature Center
McLean-IL.com/Attractions 4532 N. 725 East Road
McLeanDepot.com McLean, IL 61754
309.244.5900 SugarGroveNatureCenter.org
309.874.2174
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 23Worth the Trip
Bloomington-Normal is surrounded by small towns
that are filled to the brim with Midwestern charm.
No matter what direction you travel, you will encounter
a quaint town that is worth the visit.
24 VISIT BN | VisitBN.orgHudson
A day at Lake Bloomington isn’t
complete without lunch or dinner
at one of the local bar and grills!
Located across the street from one
another, Green Gables and Lake Lake Road Inn
Road Inn serve not only the lake LakeRoadInn.net
goers, but many McLean County
residents that travel to enjoy their
Lexington Matthew T. Scott Home
famous meals. Don’t be fooled by 227 North First Avenue
the small building, Green Gables Located just off historic Route 66 Chenoa, IL 61726
is a trifecta—grocery store, bar, and Interstate 55 is an estate ChenoaIL.org • 815.945.4555
and restaurant all in one. Known that is the perfect blend of art National Register of Historic Places
as one of the best burgers in the and architecture. Castle Gardens, Patton Log Cabin
area, Green Gables consistently listed on the National Register for Keller Park, Lexington, IL 61753
draws crowds who crave their Historic Places, features the David PattonCabin.yolasite.com
Hyatt Van Dolah house, an MTC 309.365.3331
traditional bar fare. Lake Road Inn National Register of Historic Places
is famously known throughout the 36-passenger train, and a locally
state for their Friday night Fish Fry. restored Allan Herschell 36-horse Arcadia: America’s Playable
carousel. This truly unique, three- Arcade Museum
No matter which restaurant you 107 South Hamilton Street
choose, you will be welcomed with story castle will far surpass your
McLean, IL 61754
a warm greeting and a meal that expectations. While you’re in VintageVideoGames.com
is worth the trip. Lexington, stop for lunch at Kelly’s 309.287.1725
on 66, a local restaurant located
Empire Township Historical
Green Gables—17485 E. 2500 North Road, in an old Route 66 gas station! Museum
Hudson, IL 61748, GreenGablesGrill.com,
405 East Center Street
309.747.2496 Castle Gardens—1290 PJ Keller Highway,
Le Roy, IL 61752
Lexington, IL 61753, CastleGardens.US,
Lake Road Inn—25106 N. 1750 East Road, 309.468.8409
309.826.6916
Hudson, IL 61748, LakeRoadInn.net, Gridley Telephone Museum
309.747.2558 Kelly’s on 66—905 West Main Street, 318 Center St., Gridley, IL 61744
Lexington, IL 61753, KellysOn66.com, TelephoneMuseumOfGridley.com
309.365.7777 309.747.2284
Le Roy
Mt. Hope Community Hall
If you’re looking for a place for you
McLean and History Museum
and your family to get outdoors 104 N. Clinton St., McLean, IL 61754
and explore, Moraine View Sugar Grove Nature Center, located
309.275.4390
State Recreation Area has some in beautiful, historic Funks Grove, is
a hidden gem. Only a few miles south Rike House Museum
beautiful hiking and biking trails, 406 N. Chestnut St., Le Roy, IL 61752
kayak rentals, fishing spots, and of Bloomington-Normal, Sugar Grove
309.962.2311
campgrounds! The many miles of stretches over 1,000 acres of forest
and prairie. Funks Grove is the largest Simpkins Military History Museum
trails will lead you within sight of
remaining intact prairie grove in the 605 East Cole St., Heyworth, IL 61745
a thriving beaver dam, quiet spots SimpkinsMuseum.com
for bird watching, and secluded state of Illinois and is a designated 309.319.3413
camping spots. On a sunny summer National Natural Landmark. The
day, the Moraine View Restaurant Imagination Grove Nature Play Area
is perfect for lunch on the patio welcomes children with endless fun!
that looks over the lake. It’s the Kids are able to explore, stomp in
ideal spot to relax and appreciate the creek, climb a massive tree, ride
the tranquility of nature. a zip line, and more! Their five miles
of hiking trails allows you to unplug
27374 Moraine View Park Road, and delve into the beauty of nature.
Le Roy, IL 61752, www2.Illinois.gov/dnr/
Parks/Pages/MoraineView.aspx, 4532 N. 725 East Road, McLean, IL 61754,
Moraine View State Recreation Area
309.724.8032 SugarGroveNatureCenter.org, 309.874.2174
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 25unique
Shopping
Downtown Bloomington
DowntownBloomington.org
hether you shop in Downtown Bloomington,
W Uptown Normal, or one of our malls, we can
guarantee you won’t leave empty-handed after visiting
the many one-of-a-kind shops!
26 VISIT BN | VisitBN.orgShop for the newest trends in at one of the many boutiques. Just
clothing and accessories, unique looking to shop around with no
gifts for the home, locally made specific item in mind? From jewelry
Antiques
goods, a new book for the trip home, and handbags to cookbooks and
or a perfect little souvenir to remind kids’ toys, there are a handful of Alley Kats Arts & Antiques
you of your enjoyable trip to stores that sell just a little bit of 401 South Center Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
the Bloomington-Normal area. everything.
AlleyKatsAntiques.com
Find all this and so much more In addition to the shopping, 309.820.0777
on your shopping extravaganza Uptown Normal is home to the
Asahel Gridley Antiques
in our communities. three-story Children’s Discovery
217 East Front Street
Museum, popular local restaurants, Bloomington, IL 61701
Downtown Bloomington and more. With wide sidewalks, bike GridleyAntiques.com
racks, and access to the Constitution 309.829.9615
With its blend of historic
Trail, the area is just as easily Bronze Giraffe Antiques
architecture and contemporary
accessible by foot or bicycle as it is 1720 Bradford Lane
energy, Downtown Bloomington
by car. No matter your age, you’ll be Normal, IL 61761
is truly one-of-a-kind. A short walk Bronze-Giraffe-Antiques.
amazed at what you’ll find in Uptown
in any direction will lead you to Business.Site
Normal. 11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, 309.452.7594
a point of discovery—the Cruisin’
UptownNormal.com, 309.454.9777
with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center, Cydney’s Antiques
a quaint book store, a shop that’s 905 South Eldorado Road
filled with any board game you could The Shoppes at College Hills Bloomington, IL 61704
CydneysAntiques.com
imagine, an antique store, a coffee The Shoppes at College Hills is an 309.662.4213
shop with the best cup of coffee, inviting, open-air shopping center
or a bakery with delicious treats Etc. Shoppes & Storage
that has a great range of stores for
1804 N. Towanda Barnes Road
that you will want to take home any type of shopper. This shopping
Bloomington, IL 61705
to your family and friends. destination has LOFT, Target, 309.386.1804
After shopping, a day downtown Hobby Lobby, Francesca’s, Von Maur,
Godbey’s Goodys
should also include lunch or dinner White House Black Market, and
405 East Locust Street
at one of the 20 local eateries and more. 314 Towanda Avenue, Normal, Bloomington, IL 61701
a visit to one of the art galleries IL 61761, TheShoppesAtCollegeHills.com 309.261.4858
to view amazing local artwork.
Retrofit Culture
End your trip to Downtown with
Eastland Mall 1014 West Washington Street
a nightcap at one of the 10 spots Bloomington, IL 61701
for nightlife that often have live Eastland Mall is conveniently RetrofitCulture.com
music. Discover all that Downtown located in the heart of our 309.826.5676
Bloomington has to offer by communities with stores like
316 Antique Mall
shopping, dining, and playing in American Eagle, Express, H&M, 2243 Westgate Drive
this great historical district. 115 East Kohl’s, Old Navy, and many others. Bloomington, IL 61761
1615 East Empire St., Bloomington, IL 61701, 309.827.3696
Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701,
IShopEastlandMall.com, 309.663.5361
DowntownBloomington.org, 309.434.2295
Uptown Normal
Despite the name, Uptown Normal
is far from normal. It’s easy to spend
an entire day wandering through
the unique shops that fill Uptown.
The recent urban updates give the
shopping area a vibrant and trendy
atmosphere that is unlike anything
else. If you’re a fashionista, you can
find the cutest and newest clothes
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Comfortable Places � Stay
Eastland Suites Hotel, EastlandSuitesBloomington.com
Residence Inn, Marriott.com Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal, IHG.com
Hyatt Place, BloomingtonNormal.Place.Hyatt.com DoubleTree, Bloomington.DoubleTree.com
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel, MarriottNormal.com
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America’s Best Value Inn Chenoa 38 ● ●
505 Hoselton Drive, Chenoa, IL 61726
RedLion.com/Americas-Best-Value-Inn • 815.945.5900
Baymont Inn and Suites 84 ● ● ●
6 Traders Circle, Normal, IL 61761
WyndhamHotels.com/Baymont
309.454.4070, 877.BAYMONT
Best Western Plus Bloomington East 95 790 ● ● ● ●
604 1/2 IAA Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
BestWestern.com • 309.808.0628
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel 228 24,318 ● ● ● ● ● ●
and Conference Center
201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
MarriottNormal.com • 309.862.9000, 800.627.7468
BW Premier Collection, Parke Regency Hotel 70 12,000 ● ● ● ● ●
and Conference Center
1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
ParkeRegency.com • 309.662.4300
Candlewood Suites Bloomington-Normal 110 500 ● ● ●
203 Susan Drive, Normal, IL 61761
CandlewoodSuites.com • 309.862.4100, 877.CANDLEWOOD
Sleep Here
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center 180 9,000 ● ● ● ●
1621 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
ChateauBloomington.com • 309.662.2020
Eat Here
Comfort Suites East 59 ● ● ● ●
310B Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL 61761
ChoiceHotels.com/Comfort-Suites
309.452.8588, 800.4CHOICE
Comfort Suites West 68 400 ● ● ●
Meet Here 908 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
ChoiceHotels.com/Comfort-Suites
309.319.7004, 800.4CHOICE
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson–Airport 82 625 ● ● ● ●
It All Happens Here 2403 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
RadissonHotels.com • 309.662.3100, 800.830.5222
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson–West 63 ● ● ● ●
923 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
CountryInn.com • 309.828.7177, 800.333.3333
Courtyard by Marriott 78 675 ● ● ● ●
310A Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL 61761
Courtyard.Marriott.com • 309.862.1166, 800.321.2211
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Days Inn Le Roy 40 ● ●
1 Demma Drive, Le Roy, IL 61752
WyndhamHotels.com/Days-Inn • 309.468.4083, 800.225.3297
Days Inn & Suites 94 ● ●
505 Brock Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
WyndhamHotels.com/Days-Inn • 309.828.6000
DoubleTree by Hilton 197 19,000 ● ● ● ● ● ●
10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington.DoubleTree.com • 309.664.6446, 800.222.TREE
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center 112 3,600 ● ● ● ● ●
1801 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
EastlandSuitesBloomington.com • 309.662.0000
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites 75 2,100 ● ● ●
401 Brock Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
ChoiceHotels.com • 309.808.2282
Extended Stay America 101 ● ●
1805 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL 61701
ExtendedStayAmerica.com • 309.662.8533, 800.EXTSTAY
Fairfield Inn & Suites 76 ● ● ●
1014 Wylie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
Marriott.com/BMIFB • 309.827.8000, 800.228.2800
Hampton Inn & Suites 128 1,000 ● ● ●
320 South Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
Hilton.com/EN/Hampton • 309.452.8900, 800.HAMPTON
Hampton Inn West 73 ● ● ●
906 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
Hilton.com/EN/Hampton • 309.829.3700, 800.HAMPTON
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Bloomington 73 3,000 ● ● ● ●
1 Lyon Court, Bloomington, IL 61701
WyndhamHotels.com • 309.829.8111, 800.337.0202
Holiday Inn & Suites–Airport 126 5,000 ● ● ● ● ● ●
3202 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
IHG.com• 309.662.4700, 800.HOLIDAY
Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal 158 12,000 ● ● ● ● ●
8 Traders Circle, Normal, IL 61761
IHG.com • 309.862.0101
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 85 3,000 ● ● ● ●
1715 Parkway Plaza, Normal, IL 61761
IHG.com • 309.862.1600, 800.HOLIDAY
Holiday Inn Express West 81 725 ● ● ● ●
1031 Wylie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
IHG.com • 309.820.9990, 800.HOLIDAY
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Holiday Inn Express Le Roy 63 ● ● ● ●
705 South Persimmons Court, Le Roy, IL 61752
IHG.com • 309.962.4439, 800.HOLIDAY
Hyatt Place 114 1,495 ● ● ● ● ● ●
200 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
BloomingtonNormal.Place.Hyatt.com
309.454.9288
Motel 6 89 ● ● ●
1600 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761
Motel6.com • 309.452.0422, 800.4MOTEL6
Quality Inn & Suites East 89 ● ● ● ●
1803 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
ChoiceHotels.com/Quality-Inn
309.662.7100, 800.4CHOICE
Quality Inn & Suites West 50 ● ● ●
1707 West Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
ChoiceHotels.com/Quality-Inn
309.829.6292, 800.4CHOICE
Ramada Limited and Suites 64 ● ● ●
919 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
WyndhamHotels.com/Ramada
309.828.0900, 800.2RAMADA
Red Roof Inn 85 ● ●
1905 West Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
RedRoof.com • 309.827.5333, 800.RED.ROOF
Residence Inn by Marriott 100 550 ● ● ● ● ●
2160 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
Marriott.com • 309.661.9822
Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington 53 ● ●
818 IAA Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
Super8.com • 309.663.2388, 800.800.8000
Super 8 by Wyndham Normal 52 ● ●
2 Traders Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Super8.com • 309.454.5858, 800.536.0719
Super 8 by Wyndham McLean 40 ● ● ●
500 East South Street, McLean, IL 61754
Super8.com • 309.874.4091, 800.536.0719
BED & BREAKFAST
Vrooman Mansion 7 ●
701 East Taylor Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
VroomanMansion.com
309.828.8816, 877.346.6488
VisitBN.org | VISIT BN 31A TRULY • Uptown Normal, surrounded by the area's
finest shopping, dining & entertainment
EXCEPTIONAL • 228 luxurious guest rooms for a perfect
night's rest
• Caffeina's Marketplace Cafe featuring
EXPERIENCE Starbucks Coffee
• Jesse's Grille featuring unique American
cuisine
• Jesse's Lounge serving drinks daily until
midnight
• Over 24,000 square feet of flexible event &
meeting space
• Complete fitness center & indoor pool
To make a reservation or book a group
event, contact 309.862.9000 or visit us
online at www.marriott.com/bmimc
201 Broadway Ave | Normal, IL | marriottnormal.com
Conveniently located off of Veterans
Parkway, minutes from Central Illinois
Regional Airport, Illinois State University,
Illinois Wesleyan University, State Farm
Insurance & Grossinger Motors Arena
Boutique inspired suites with all the
comforts of a modern home
Spacious rooms feature living areas and
fully-equipped kitchens
Residence Inn MIX® featuring
complimentary light fare
Good Neighbor Bar serving drinks daily until
midnight
Cardio theater fitness center & yoga
Indoor saltwater pool & whirlpool spa
Outdoor patio with fire pit & Viking BBQ grill
Complimentary grocery service
Welcome to the Residence Inn by Marriott®
Bloomington.
Whether you are here for work or leisure, we
invite you to make yourself at home.
Residence Inn by Marriott®
2160 Ireland Grove Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-9822
www.marriott.com/bmiri
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