2015 Visitor Guide

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2015 Visitor Guide
2 0 1 5 O F F I C I A L V I S I TO R G U I D E
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
ILLINOIS
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Our charming communities invite
you to take a look inside for all that
our area has to offer!
what’s
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Welcome to
Bloomington-Normal!
Our visitor guide provides you with all the resources that are essential for you to have a
memorable experience while you are visiting Bloomington-Normal and McLean County.
This guide introduces our unique attractions, outstanding hotels, major events and
community info.
This year’s guide features a very special visitor, one of our Illinois ambassadors
3201 CIRA Drive, Suite 201
Bloomington, Illinois 61704
309.665.0033 • 800.433.8226
Fax: 309.661.0743
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for tourism, Mini Abe. Mini Abe sightings will be highlighted throughout the guide
and we hope you will have fun visiting his favorite places to dine, sightsee and behave
mischievously.
We are proud to be a stop on the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail and the iconic
Route 66. The Children’s Discovery Museum, the David Davis Mansion and the McLean
County Museum of History are just a few of our many attractions. Enjoy premier
entertainment with the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the U.S. Cellular
Coliseum or events on the campuses of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan
University.
We are proud to be the headquarters for State Farm Insurance, Mitsubishi Motors
North America, Country Financial and the renowned Beer Nuts. Our diversity in
business, education and celebrated hospitality continues to make Bloomington-Normal a
remarkable place to live and visit.
Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we hope you enjoy your visit and
return often.
Best Regards,
Crystal Howard
Director
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Bloomington-Normal Area Visitor
Guide is published annually by the
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau (BNACVB) and is
distributed locally and nationally
throughout the calendar year. For
advertising information, questions or
comments about the Visitor Guide,
please contact our office.
The BNACVB has made every attempt
to verify the information contained in
this guide, and assumes no liability
for incorrect or outdated information.
The Bureau is a publicly funded
organization and does not evaluate
restaurants, attractions or events
listed in this guide. The BNACVB
implements a Hotel Standards
program to provide hotel quality
assurance for area visitors.
All information herein is based on
materials submitted directly from the
organization or business entity or
through telephone surveys. Any
admission fees or rates quoted in this
publication are effective through
December 31, 2015.
Graphic Designer
Rachael Behrens
Tari Renner
Mayor of Bloomington
Chris Koos
Mayor of Normal
Crystal Howard
Director, BNACVB
© 2014 BNACVB. All Rights Reserved. | December 2014—35K
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Coffee Houses
Fast Food
Italian & Pizza
Mexican
Subs & Delis
Steakhouses
Bars & Nightlife
Arts & Theatre
Be in the Lime Light
Art Galleries
Theatre
Entertainment
Cinemas
Museums & History
History is Here
Museums
Historic Landmarks
Sports & Play
Keep Calm and Play Golf
Golf
Recreation & Sport
Health Clubs
Outdoors
Homegrown and Handmade
Agritourism
Nature
Area Wineries
Parks & Recreation
Aquatic Centers
Parks & Camp Grounds
Eat & Drink
Eat Good, Feel Good
American
Asian, Indian & Mediterranean
Bakeries & Treats
Barbecue
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Shopping
Eat, Sleep, Shop
Uptown & Downtown
Malls
Shopping Plazas
Antiques
BN Events
Accommodations
CVB Featured Hotels
Hotels
Bed & Breakfasts
About BN
Area Education
Community Info
Transportation
Maps
Uptown Normal
Downtown Bloomington
ISU & IWU
BN Area Map
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Be iN the Lime Light
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Be dazzled by one of the unforgettable performances at the Bloomington Center for the Performing
Arts or Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University. The arts and theatre scene in BloomingtonNormal is inspiring, creative and cutting edge. The original American Passion Play is one of the
oldest in the United States! Enjoy a performance of Shakespeare under the stars in the outdoor
amphitheater at Ewing Cultural Center. Don’t forget to stop in one of our local artist galleries
featuring original work or enjoy an exhibit at the McLean County Arts Center.
Arts &
Theatre
T H E I L L I N O I S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O O L
O F T H E AT R E & DA N C E P R E S E N T S M U LT I P L E S H O W S
E AC H Y E A R AT T H E I R C E N T E R F O R P E R F O R M I N G A R T S .
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AMERICAN PASSION PLAY
ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Now in its 92nd season - which runs March 21 - April 11, 2015
This festival exemplifies a long-established tradition of
– the American Passion Play is one of the oldest continuously
professional theatre devoted to performing the plays of William
performed passion plays in the United States. This biblically
Shakespeare and new work written in the spirit of Shakespeare.
accurate performance takes the audience on a spiritual
The festival has been named one of the ten best theatre festivals
journey to Palestine in 30 A.D., where they travel with the
anywhere by National Geographic. In addition to the mainstage
living Christ, meet His Apostles and follow His ministry from
show, theatre-goers can also enjoy behind the scene tours, live jazz
the Sermon on the Mount to His resurrection and ascension.
music, nightly Green Shows and ice cream socials with the cast
The play features beautiful scenery, pipe organ music and live
and crew. Spend a pleasant summer’s evening on the grassy lawn
animals.
of the Festival grounds with a picnic basket, bottle of wine and
great friends before the show.
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Prairie Fire Theatre
Galaxy 14 Cinema
I W U We s t b r o o k A u d i t o r i u m
Timeless Presentations/Spirits
of Bloomington
H i s t o r i c a l No r m a l T h e a t e r
2 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, IL 61701
IWU.edu/Theatre \ 309.556.3232
P.O. Box 964
Normal, IL 61761
PrairieFireTheatre.org \ 309.824.3047
1210 North Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
IWU.edu/Music \ 309.556.3061
TimelessPresentations.com \ 309.846.4306
ENTERTAINMENT
Midwest Institute of Opera
Mini
Abe
Sighting
ART GALLERIES
Castle Theatre
Miller Park Outdoor Summer
Theater
CINEMAS
1020 South Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260
209 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
TheCastleTheatre.com \ 309.820.0352
Capen Auditorium
Illinois State University–Edwards Hall
Normal, IL 61790
UPB.IllinoisState.edu \ 309.438.8814
M e r w i n & Wa k e l e y G a l l e r i e s
Illinois Wesleyan University
6 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, IL 61702
IWU.edu/Art/Galleries \ 309.556.3822
209 West North Street
Normal, IL 61761
NormalTheater.com \ 309.454.9722
National Register of Historic Places
Located in Uptown Normal, the
Normal Theater originally opened in
1937 and was the first movie theater
in Bloomington-Normal built
specifically for sound films. An Art
Deco showplace with streamline
design, the Normal Theater has been
completely restored to its original
condition. It now operates as a film
center, showing classic, independent
and world cinema films on the big
screen.
Palace 10 Cinema
to the community. The 3,500-seat
auditorium has been home to Broadway
musicals, pop and country stars, touring
variety shows, comedians and more.
415 Detroit Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
Carmike.com \ 309.661.2452
Eaton Studio & Gallery
Timothy Kent Gallery
& Framing
Community Players Theatre
411 North Center Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
EatonStudioGallery.com \ 309.828.1575
214 West Jefferson Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
TimothyKentGallery.com \ 309.828.0611
201 Robinhood Lane
Bloomington, IL 61701
CommunityPlayers.org \ 309.663.2121
201 McKnight Street
Normal, IL 61761
StarplexCinemas.com \ 309.454.1373
Harold Gregor Studio
University Galleries
Conklin’s Barn II
Dinner Theatre
313 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
RheaEdge.com \ 309.829.2373
311 1\2 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
HGregor.com \ 309.829.3951
Inside Out Accessible Art
Gallery and Cooperative
318 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
InsideOutArtCoop.org \ 309.820.0174
Illinois State University
110 Center for the Visual Arts
Normal, IL 61790
FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/Galleries
309.438.5487
THEATRE
American Passion Play
1451 Timberline Road
Goodfield, IL 61742
Barn2.com \ 309.965.2545
Connie Link Amphitheatre
621 South Linden Street
Normal, IL 61761
NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9540
Inside Out Accessible Art supports local
visual arts by providing a sales gallery
for over twenty artists and promoting
the work of all interested local artists
and galleries. IOAA’s family friendly
gallery is open everyday but Sunday.
600 North East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
AmericanPassionPlay.org
309.829.3903 • 800.354.9640
Heartland Theatre Company
McLean County Arts Center
Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts
ISU Center for the Performing
Arts
600 North East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
ArtsBlooming.org
309.434.2777 • 866.686.9541
400 West Beaufort Street
Normal, IL 61761
FineArts.IllinoisState.edu \ 309.438.2535
Braden Auditorium
Ewing Cultural Center
48 Sunset Road
Bloomington, IL 61701
TheFestival.org \ 309.438.8974
601 North East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
MCAC.org \ 309.829.0011
The McLean County Arts Center
encourages and promotes the
appreciation, study, cultivation,
development, and practice of the arts
in McLean County. The Center offers art
classes, artist lectures, art workshops
for children and adults, art exhibitions
and a gift gallery.
Indicates tours are available
100 North University Street
Normal, IL 61761
BoneStudentCenter.IllinoisState.edu
309.438.5444 (box office)
Located inside Illinois State University’s
Bone Student Center, Braden
Auditorium serves as the hub of student
life at ISU and a landmark resource
1110 Douglas Street
Normal, IL 61761
HeartlandTheatre.org \ 309.452.8709
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
1702 Eastland Drive, Suite 206
Bloomington, IL 61704
ILSymphony.org
309.662.9840 • 309.434.2777 (box office)
Starplex Cinemas
LOVE’S LABOUR’S
LOST
by William Shakespeare
RICHARD II
by William Shakespeare
The Q Brother’s
Q GENTS
by GQ and JAQ
A Hip-hop adaptation of The Two Gentlemen of Verona
LOVE’S LABOUR’S WON
by Scott Kaiser
A World Premier
2015
ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
SE ASON
July through August
For tickets,
call (309) 438-2535
or visit theFestival.org
Ewing Cultural Center
48 Sunset Rd.
Bloomington, Illinois
ACTOR: NEIL MOELLER PHOTO: PETER GUITHER
Beluga Press Studio
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U.S. Cellular Coliseum
ISU Center for the Performing Arts
400 West Beaufort Street
Normal, IL 61761
MidwestInstituteOfOpera.org
309.438.2472 • 309.438.2535 (box office)
1111 Wylie Drive
Bloomington, IL 61705
Wehrenberg.com \ 309.828.8081
A R T S & T H E AT R E
IWU McPherson Theatre
March 21–April 11, 2015
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Be
HISTORY
is here...
i N nspired
Preserve the past and observe
the present! BloomingtonNormal is filled with culturally
significant history. The scope
of museums and history in BN
is richly diverse.
Get your kicks on historic
Route 66 at our new visitor
center in the McLean County
Museum of History or enjoy
amazing hands on fun at the
Children’s Discovery Museum.
The Town of Normal will be
celebrating 150 years in 2015
with activities running March
- September, you can visit
Normal.org for more details!
The elegant 36 room
David Davis Mansion offers
tours and insight on the
history of Abraham Lincoln.
Also, if you are interested in
aviation, stop by our Prairie
Aviation Museum which
highlights a Bell Sea Cobra
and a Huey Helicopter.
Museums
& History
Experience
ILLINOIS
E X H I B I T S T H AT R O TAT E E V E R Y S E A S O N .
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Normal and the City of Bloomington. Running about 2,400 miles from
Chicago to Santa Monica, California, Route 66 has become an American and
international icon and pilgrimage.
Our new Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitor Center includes one wing
dedicated to Route 66 and one wing dedicated to Abraham Lincoln with
THE MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF
H I S T O R Y F E AT U R E S AWA R D W I N N I N G
The internationally recognized highway runs through both the Town of
in B
l
loomington-Norma
cohesiveness in décor. Interactive exhibits, video monitors, a gift shop, a
children’s play area and visitor information are all available in the center.
The new museum will be opening in 2015.
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Children’s Discovery Museum
101 East Beaufort Street
Normal, IL 61761
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
309.433.3444
© Photo by Joe Horine
The
David
Davis
Mansion
1000 Monroe Drive,
Bloomington, IL
309-828-1084
daviddavismansion.org
Normal’s Children’s Discovery Museum
is three stories of amazing hands-on
fun. Families can experience the thrill
of hydropower in the Water Works
exhibit! Power a city in the You’ve Got
the Power Energy Challenge exhibit.
Explore Healthy Kids-Healthy Future,
featuring the Fresh Market and Healthy
Pizza Café. For the artistic, Arts Ink
features puppetry, the Imagination
Theatre, a gigantic Paint Wall, and Art
Studio. Visitors will enjoy climbing the
two-story Luckey Climber and will want
to experience an array of free science
activities offered daily in the Museum’s
Innovation Station. Explore, imagine,
create and play at the Children’s
Discovery Museum!
Empire Township Historical
Museum
405 East Center Street
Le Roy, IL 61752
EmpireTownshipMuseum.com
309.468.8409
Funk Prairie Home and Gem &
Mineral Museum
10875 Prairie Home Lane
Shirley, IL 61772
FunkPrairieHomeMuseum.com
309.827.6792
G &W S c o u t M u s e u m
19053 Woodland Trail
Bloomington, IL 61705
309.663.4259
TICKETS START
AT ONLY $6!
G&W Scout Museum is a privately
funded museum of 1300 square feet
featuring the following Scouts: Boys,
Girls, Air, Sea, Campfire, and Lone
Scouts. Visitors will find patches, drums,
knives, clocks and numerous other new
and aged Scouting memorabilia, as well
as uniforms on mannequins.
McLean County Museum
of History
200 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428
National Register of Historic Places
The McLean County Museum of History
contains permanent and rotating
exhibits that explore the history of
Central Illinois. The Museum traces its
roots back to 1892, the year the McLean
County Historical Society was founded.
Today, the McLean County Museum of
History features several exhibit galleries,
over 18,000 objects in its collections,
a library of nearly 10,000 volumes
and over 1,500 linear feet of archives.
The museum also offers many handson activities for children, educational
programs and annual events including
the Evergreen Cemetery Discovery
Walk and Christmas at the Courthouse.
McLean Depot Train Shop
200 East Dixie Road
McLean, IL 61754
McLeanDepot.com \ 309.244.5900
The McLean Depot is currently a model
railroad shop with a collection of
railroad artifacts on display.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701
DavidDavisMansion.org \ 309.828.1084
National Register of Historic Places
This elegant, 36 room estate of Judge
David Davis was completed in 1872 and
is a model of mid-Victorian style and
taste with Italianate and Second Empire
architectural features. Davis, friend and
mentor to Abraham Lincoln, served as
a United States Supreme Court Justice
and was a key contributor during
Lincoln’s bid for the 1860 Presidential
nomination. His Bloomington home,
which remained in the Davis family for
three succeeding generations, provided
a focal point for the social, cultural and
political life of the community. The
estate offers tours for both groups
and individuals. A self-guided exhibit,
“Prologue to Presidency”, chronicles
Lincoln’s and Davis’s journey from
circuit riding lawyers to President and
Supreme Court Justice. Sarah’s Garden,
a restored 1872 cutting garden, is open
upon request.
Ewing Cultural Center
48 Sunset Road
Bloomington, IL 61701
EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu
309.829.6333
L i n c o l n ’ s B l o o m i n g t o n - No r m a l
Audio Tour
200 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428
M a t t h e w T. S c o t t H o m e
227 North First Avenue
Chenoa, IL 61726
ChenoaIL.org \ 815.945.4555
National Register of Historic Places
Stevenson Graves at
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
302 East Miller Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Evergreen-Cemetery.com \ 309.827.6950
Trotter Fountain at Withers
Park
204 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.242.3412
Mini
Abe g
Sighting
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
MUSEUMS
Museum of History
M i l l e r P a r k P a v i l i o n & Wa r
Memorial
1020 South Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260
Patton Log Cabin
Lexington Park District
Lexington, IL 61753
PattonCabin.yolasite.com \ 309.365.8779
National Register of Historic Places
Mt. Hope Community Hall &
History Museum
Morgan and Clinton Streets
McLean, IL 61754
309.275.4390
P r a i r i e Av i a t i o n M u s e u m
2929 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
PrairieAviationMuseum.org \ 309.663.7632
Rike House Museum
406 North Chestnut Street
Le Roy, IL 61752
309.962.7141
Simpkins Military History
Museum
605 East Cole Street
Heyworth, IL 61745
SimpkinsMuseum.com \ 309.473.3989
309-454-BALL (2255)
WWW.NORMALBASEBALL.COM
Indicates tours are available
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e N ergized
S P O R T S & P L AY
Be
Bloomington
Normal Area
Golf Courses
Tee it up in BloomingtonNormal! Boasting several
superb 18-hole public courses,
BN has options for both the
recreational and competitive
golfer. Our courses’ quality and
affordability provide a standard
unmatched in other areas
of Illinois and the Midwest.
Located just a couple of hours
from Chicago, St. Louis and
Indianapolis, BN is the perfect
destination for a golf getaway!
Bloomington-Normal’s courses
include designs by Arnold
Palmer and D.A Weibring,
and also host a number of
events each year including the
COUNTRY Youth Classic, one
of the nation’s premier youth
golf tournaments. Whether you
are playing for the first time or
you are a repeat visitor, BN’s
courses offer golf connoisseurs
the best in Midwestern golf!
KEEP
CALM
AND
PLAY
GOLF
Country Youth Classic
The mission of the COUNTRY Youth Classic
is to provide a competitive, professionallyconducted youth golf tournament, and to
generate tourism to the Bloomington-Normal
area. Since 2002, the CYC has strived to provide a
positive, competitive environment for junior golfers,
ages 3 through 22, from across the country to
around the world. The tournament includes 8
divisions for boys and girls and 3 special needs
divisions, with awards presented to the top ten
golfers in each division. In 2013, the COUNTRY
Youth Classic won the “Outstanding Locally
Sports & Play
Created Event” award from the National Association
of Sports Commissions. A 20 member committee
with the assistance of 5 public golf courses
continue to make the CYC a successful
T H E S TAT E - O F -T H E A R T, M U LT I - P U R P O S E
annual event. The 2015 event will take
CO R N C R I B I S H O M E TO T H E N O R M A L
place on June 29-July 1. Please visit
C O R N B E LT E R S A N D H E A R T L A N D H AW K S .
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CountryYouthClassic.com for
more information.
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Co
GOLF COURSES & LEARNING CENTER
THE DEN AT FOX CREEK , 3002 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
TheDenGC.com \ 309.434.2300
the
at FOX CREEK
An Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course
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This Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course features generous bentgrass
fairways and smooth undulating greens. With plenty of risk/reward
opportunities and four sets of tees to choose from, you’re assured a fun and
challenging round of golf. A large practice area is available both before your
round and to improve your game.
HAZY HILLS GOLF COURSE , 25256 North 1350 East Road, Hudson, IL 61748
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The nine-hole course at the Hazy Hills Golf Course in Hudson was designed
by Ben Gildersleeve. The design of the holes, rolling terrain and pond give
this course character and charm.
HIGHLAND PARK GOLF COURSE , 1613 South Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
HighlandParkGC.com \ 309.434.2200
This parkland style golf course offers bentgrass fairways lined by beautiful,
mature trees. The hilly terrain of the course coupled with a beautiful,
meandering creek creates a very scenic golf course and ensures an enjoyable
round of golf.
INDIAN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB , 37180 Comanche Drive, Saybrook, IL 61770
INDIAN
SPRINGS
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GolfAtIndianSprings.net \ 309.475.4111
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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. Outings, playdays and banquets are welcome but
require scheduling in advance.
IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE , 1901 North Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
GolfIronwood.org \ 309.454.9620
18 72
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Champion Fields at Maxwell Park
The Corn Crib
The Den at Fox Creek
Hancock Stadium at ISU
Pepsi Ice Center
Shirk Center at IWU
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Weibring Golf Club at ISU
Designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard, the
Ironwood Golf Course meanders through the Ironwood residential
subdivision. Course features include 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 , 3807 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
TheLinksAtIrelandGrove.com \ 309.661.8040
In addition to the nine-hole course, The Links at Ireland Grove offers a range
with 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 , 502 West Hamilton Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
PrairieVistaGC.com \ 309.434.2217
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This player-friendly course, designed by Roger Packard, features bentgrass
tees, greens, fairways and four sets of tees to choose from. The course blends
playability and challenge in a manner to create an enjoyable golf experience.
Other course amenities include a large practice putting green, large practice
chipping green and a grass driving range.
WEIBRING GOLF CLUB AT ISU , 800 West Gregory Street, Normal, IL 61790
ISUGolf.com \ 309.438.8065
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Weibring Golf Club features 18 rebuilt greens and two practice greens,
bentgrass tees and fairways, Bunker Guard erosion control and tour-quality
Best Sand. This course accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year
and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings.
THE 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, 35 heated
hitting bays and two heated teaching bays. Lessons and a Full Swing Indoor
Golf Simulator are available.
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AMF Circle Lanes Bowling
1225 Holiday Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
AMF.com \ 309.663.7402
Challenger Learning Center
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
ChallengerLearningCenter.com
309.268.8700
Champion Fields at Maxwell
Park
Corner of Parkside Road and Gregory Street
Normal, IL 61761
NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9540
Champion Fields is a 10 diamond
softball/baseball complex considered
to be one of the best in the Midwest.
Since the facility was completed in
2000 it has played host to eight ASA
National Youth Fastpitch Tournaments,
numerous state tournaments and
countless weekend tournaments
throughout the spring, summer and fall.
Champion Fields is the proud host of
the 2015 ASA/USA Girl’s 10 A National
Fastpitch Championship July 26 –
August 2.
Chuck’s Caddy Club Miniature
Golf at Miller Park
1020 South Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
BPARD.org
309.434.2260
Community Soccer Fields
Corner of Ireland Grove & Towanda Barnes
Bloomington, IL 61704
309.451.GOAL
D a r n a l l ’ s G u n Wo r k s & R a n g e s
Pepsi Ice Center
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
101 South Madison Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
USCellularColiseum.com \ 309.434.2843
11 Currency Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
GoldsGym.com \ 309.661.GOLD
Game Time Gym II
Pheasant Lanes Family Fun
Center
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Downtown
Bloomington is a premier venue for
downstate entertainment and family
recreation. The Coliseum hosts a
variety of sporting events, concerts,
ice shows, family shows, conferences
and much more. It is also home
to the Bloomington EDGE of the
Championship Professional Indoor
Football League, the Bloomington Flex
basketball team and the Bloomington
Thunder of the United States Hockey
League. The Coliseum boasts over
180,000 square feet of space with a
fixed seating capacity of 2,900-8,000
for any event type.
Gold’s Gym Express
6125 East 1175 North Road
Bloomington, IL 61705
Darnalls.com \ 309.379.4331
404 Olympia Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
GameTimeGym.com \ 309.662.9520
Grady’s Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701
GradysFunPark.com \ 309.662.3332
Illinois Coaches Association
Golf Hall of Fame
Prairie Vista Golf Course
502 West Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
ICACoach.org \ 309.434.2217
ISU Bowling & Billiards Center
400 West Locust Street
Normal, IL 61790
BoneStudentCenter.IllinoisState.edu/
Bowling-Billiards \ 309.438.2555
ISU Planetarium
ISU Felmley Hall of Science
Normal, IL 61790
PHY.ILSTU.edu/~trw/Planet.html
309.438.8756
McLean County Fairgrounds
1106 Interstate Drive
Bloomington, IL 61705
McLeanCountyFair.org \ 309.663.6497
201 South Roosevelt Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
PepsiIceCenter.com \ 309.434.2737
804 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
PheasantLanes.net \ 309.663.8556
Ride The Nine
503 North Prospect Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
RideTheNine.com \ 309.662.1009
Sudden Impact Paintball
7290 East 550 North Road
McLean, IL 61754
SIPaintball.net \ 309.874.3338
Synergy Flight Center
2823 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
SynergyFBO.net \ 309.828.4448
Upper Limits Indoor
Climbing Gym
1304 West Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
UpperLimits.com \ 309.829.8255
U r b a n Wa r f a r e I n d o o r
Paintball
14088 Prairie Commercial Park Unit 5
Bloomington, IL 61704
PaintballUrbanWarfare.com \ 309.261.2596
HEALTH CLUBS
C r o s s F i t B l o o m i n g t o n - No r m a l
Gold’s Gym
1503 East College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
GoldsExpress.com \ 309.451.GOLD
S P O R T S & P L AY
RECREATION & SPORT
LA Fitness
2103 North Veterans Parkway
Bloomington, IL 61704
LAFitness.com \ 309.319.9040
T h e Wo r k o u t C o m p a n y
419 North Kays Drive
Normal, IL 61761
TheWorkoutCompany.org \ 309.454.2582
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The Corn Crib
401 Bronco Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
CrossFitBloomingtonNormal.com
309.662.5678
Four Seasons Health Club
904 Four Seasons Road
Bloomington, IL 61701
4Seasons-Club.com \ 309.663.2022
2401 Airport Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
4Seasons-Club.com \ 309.661.8611
McLean County Pony Fields at
the Shira Baseball Complex
3707 Ireland Grove Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
McPonyBaseball.com \ 309.662.7669
The Corn Crib
1000 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
NormalBaseball.com \ 309.454.BALL
The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose
Corn Crib is the newest sports facility
in Bloomington-Normal and is home
to both the Normal CornBelters of
the independent Frontier League
and Heartland Community College
athletic teams. The stadium can hold
approximately 7,000 fans with just over
4,000 fixed seats and plenty of lawn
seating. The Corn Crib’s amenities
include an adaptable SprintTurf playing
surface, kid zone, 11 luxury suites, picnic
area and team store. The Corn Crib
hosts baseball, softball and soccer
games, concerts, charitable fundraisers,
scout sleepovers and other off-season
events.
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Explore the great
outdoors! BloomingtonNormal offers many ways
to stay active. Enjoy a
bicycle ride or walk on
the Constitution Trail,
i N vigorated
hiking or canoeing at
Evergreen Lake or a
Bloomington-Normal is rich in agritourism! Downtown
Bloomington and Uptown Normal are proud to host seasonal
Farmers’ Markets throughout the year. Epiphany Farms, one
of the area’s most unique dining experiences, gives tours along
with hands on education of the farm to fork process. They
provide the advantage of enjoying locally grown farm products
served at their restaurants in Bloomington. Agritourism is also
Outdoors
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unique activity like water
sliding at Anderson Park
& Aquatic Center
Center.
represented at White Oak Vineyards. Here they educate visitors
on the process of making wine followed by a personalized
tasting experience. Rader Family Farms represents recreation
and event agritourism in our area. They use their farm land for
B LO O M I N GTO N A N D U P TOW N N O R M A L O F F E R
festivals, corn mazes, children’s activities and hay rides. All of
L O C A L P R O D U C E , A R T WA L K S , A N D VA R I O U S F E S T I V I T I E S .
these events draw in thousands of visitors annually.
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PARKS & RECREATION
Barn Quilt Heritage Trail
Bloomington Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Arts Department
McLeanCountyBarnQuilts.com
115 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260
Downtown Bloomington
Farmers’ Market &
Artists’ Alley
The Bloomington Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Arts Department is
composed of five divisions working
jointly to accomplish its’ mission of
maintaining and enhancing the quality
of life for all citizens of Bloomington
by providing park, recreation and
leisure opportunities. The Department
maintains over 1,100 acres of land
including 44 park sites, three golf
courses, two aquatic facilities and an
ice rink. The Department also offers
programs, classes and facilities for
all ages. Parks are open from 6:00AM
to 10:00PM, alcoholic beverages are
prohibited and pets must be leashed.
Downtown Bloomington
DowntownBloomington.org \ 309.829.9599
Epiphany Farms Hospitality
Group
220 East Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
EpiphanyFarms.com \ 309.828.2323
Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
5257 Old Route 66
Shirley, IL 61772
FunksMapleSirup.com \ 309.874.3360
Rader Family Farms
1238 Ropp Road
Normal, IL 61761
309.275.8765
Constitution Trail
ConstitutionTrail.org
309.454.9540 •309.434.2260
R o p p Je r s e y C h e e s e F a r m
2676 Ropp Road
Normal, IL 61761
RoppCheese.com \ 309.452.3641
Twin Groves Wind Farm
13682 North 2900 East Road
Ellsworth, IL 61737
EDPR.com \ 309.724.8278
U p t o w n No r m a l T r a i l s i d e
Farmers’ Market
Uptown Normal
UptownNormal.com \ 309.454.9557
NATURE
Ecology Action Center
202 West College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
EcologyActionCenter.org \ 309.454.3169
Evergreen Lake at Comlara
County Park
13001 Recreation Area Drive
Hudson, IL 61748
McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks
309.434.6770
Genevieve Green Gardens
48 Sunset Road
Bloomington, IL 61701
EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu
309.829.6333
Grand Village of the Kickapoo
Park
750 North 3100 East Road
Le Roy, IL 61752
GrandVillage.net \ 309.261.3043
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Lake Bloomington
25515 Waterside Way
Hudson, IL 61748
CityBlm.org \ 309.434.2161
Miller Park Zoo
1020 South Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
MillerParkZoo.org \ 309.434.2250
Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and
zookeeper interaction opportunities the
whole family will enjoy. Zoo inhabitants
include a Sumatran Tiger, river otters,
Galapagos Tortoise, Snow Leopard,
sun bear, reindeer, red pandas, lemurs,
Bald Eagles, Harbor Seals, and Red
Wolves. The Zoo features many large
indoor and outdoor exhibits such as the
Tropical American Rainforest, ZooLab,
Katthoefer Animal Building, Wallaby
WalkAbout, Children’s Zoo and Animals
of Asia. The Miller Park Zoo offers
educational classes, special events,
group programs and daily feedings to
the river otters, tiger, leopards, gibbons
and bear.
AREA WINERIES
White Oak Vineyards, Inc.
8621 East 2100 North Road
Carlock, IL 61725
WhiteOakVineyardsInc.com \ 309.376.3027
Alto Vineyards
4210 North Duncan Road
Champaign, IL 61822
AltoVineyards.net \ 217.356.4784
Indian Creek Vineyard
9669 Vineyard Road
Toulon, IL 61483
IndianCreekVineyard.com \ 309.286.5302
Kickapoo Creek Winery
6605 North Smith Road
Edwards, IL 61528
KickapooCreekWinery.com \ 309.495.9463
M a c k i n a w Va l l e y V i n e y a r d
S u g a r G r o v e Na t u r e C e n t e r
4532 North 725 East Road
McLean, IL 61754
SugarGroveNatureCenter.org \ 309.874.2174
33633 IL Route 9
Mackinaw, IL 61755
MackinawValleyVineyard.com
309.359.9463
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
Willett’s Winery & Cellar
20 Timber Pointe Lane
Hudson, IL 61748
CI.EasterSeals.com \ 309.365.8021
105 East Market Street
Manito, IL 61546
WillettsWinery.com \ 309.968.7070
The Constitution Trail is a joint venture
between the City of Bloomington and
the Town of Normal, and is one of
Central Illinois’ most unique attractions.
Approximately 37 miles of trail exist
within both communities for walking,
hiking, jogging, biking and cross country
skiing. Trash receptacles, picnic tables,
water fountains, shelters, portable toilets
and benches are available at various
locations along the trail. The trail is
open daily from one hour before sunrise
to one hour after sunset, and all forms of
motorized vehicles are prohibited. The
White House Millennium Council has
designated the Constitution Trail as a
Millennium Trail.
OUTDOORS
AGRITOURISM
Department is to provide citizens and
visitors with a clean, safe, well-managed,
fiscally sound and environmentally
pleasant community. Parks are open
from 6:00AM to 11:00PM, alcoholic
beverages are prohibited and dogs must
be leashed.
AQUATIC CENTERS
Anderson Park & Aquatic
Center
100 South Maple Street
Normal, IL 61761
Normal.org \ 309.454.9550
This 13-acre park includes the Anderson
Aquatic Center, an outdoor water park
containing three pools, diving board,
two thrilling water slides, spray toys and
a small slide for younger patrons. The
facility is open to the public from early
June to mid-August.
Fairview Park & Family
Aquatic Center
800 North Main Street
Normal, IL 61761
NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9555
This 45-acre park includes the recently
renovated Fairview Family Aquatic
Center, one of the best aquatic facilities
in Central Illinois. The aquatic center
features four pool areas, five slides, spray
toy area and a zero depth activity pool.
The facility is open to the public from
Memorial Day weekend through Labor
Day weekend.
No r m a l P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n
Department
100 East Phoenix Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9540
The Normal Parks and Recreation
Department offers 17 parks
encompassing over 400 acres of land,
an 18 hole golf course, historical movie
theater, Community Activity Center,
two outdoor pools, two dog parks, a
10-field softball complex, the Children’s
Discovery Museum and 15 miles of the
Constitution Trail. This department
also provides a well-rounded selection
of programs and classes for youth,
adults and special populations, as
well as special events. The mission
of the Normal Parks and Recreation
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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
CARDEN PARK, 1300 East Raab Road, Normal
CLEARWATER PARK, 2716 Clearwater Drive, Bloomington
EAGLE CREST PARK, 2506 Chesapeake Lane, Bloomington
EAST DETENTION BASIN, 200 Park Drag Lane, Normal
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 PARK , 309 East Willow Street, Normal
FELL AVENUE PARK , 1301 Fell Avenue, Bloomington
FORREST PARK , 1813 Springfield Road, Bloomington
FRANKLIN PARK , 302 East Chestnut Street, Bloomington
FRANSEN NATURE AREA , 1110 East Raab Road, Normal
FRIENDSHIP PARK , 719 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington
GAELIC PARK , 3102 Cave Creek Road, Bloomington
HIDDEN CREEK NATURE AREA , Sycamore Street, Normal
HOLIDAY PARK , 800 South McGregor Street, Bloomington
IRONWOOD PARK , North Linden Street, Normal
MARIE LITTA PARK , 317 South Gridley Street, Bloomington
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK , 204 North Towanda Avenue, Normal
MAXWELL PARK , Parkside Road and Gregory Street, Normal
M C GRAW 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
ONE NORMAL PLAZA , 1110 Douglas Avenue, Normal
P.J. IRVIN PARK , 1601 McKay Drive, Bloomington
PEPPERIDGE PARK , 2502 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington
ROLLINGBROOK PARK , 1002 South Hershey Road, Bloomington
ROSA PARKS COMMONS , Linden Street and Raab Road, Normal
SAVANNAH GREEN PARK , 1010 Bull Street, Normal
SHEPARD PARK , 750 North Hershey Road, Normal
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 G.E. Road, Bloomington
UNDERWOOD PARK , 200 Jersey Avenue, Normal
WHITE OAK PARK , 1514 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington
WITHERS PARK , 204 East Washington Street, Bloomington
COMLARA PARK , 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson
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Genevieve Green Gardens
Lake Evergreen
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
Miller Park Zoo
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Avanti’s Italian
Globally I N S P I R E D Cuisine
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Alexander’s
Steak House.
Also, check out one of our local
diners, dives, and drive-in’s.
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Don’t forget to try a delectable
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committed to supporting, growing, and showcasing a thriving local food culture. “We
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serve as an anchor for a network of local food producers by increasing community
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awareness of locally sourced ingredients, increasing interest in the culinary traditions of
the Midwest, and providing a positive model for responsible stewardship of the land that
nourishes us.
Our “Farm to Fork” concept represents a concern for every step of the process linking
the meal to the land that produced it. “Farm to Fork” means keeping money in the local
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economy and using only what the community can provide. “Farm to Fork” signifies
attention to excellence: from the farmer raising the crops to the family sitting down in
our dining room to share a meal together.
At Epiphany Farms Restaurant and Anju Above, we hope to educate the local
community about ethical, sustainable farming practices, grow the local food culture, and
generate lively, active discussion of where our food comes from. We hope to celebrate our
local food traditions as a part of an increasingly global community. Most of all, we strive
to serve as a role model and an inspiration for the future of farming, food, and family.”
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Rhythm Café
Wild Berries
At Medici they appreciate the
importance of details in both their
food and decor. The restaurant
features delicious entrées, the largest
selection of domestic microbrews in
Bloomington-Normal, an outdoor patio
and a 30-foot Mulberry tree in the
atrium.
Rosie’s Pub
Windy City Wieners
Merry Ann’s Diner
1305 South Mercer Avenue, Bloomington
309.664.0808
120 North Street, Normal
309.452.6334
100 South Fell Avenue, Normal
309.452.1100
Michael’s Restaurant
110 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.820.1330
No o d l e s & C o m p a n y
609 South Main Street, Normal
309.454.3900
305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.6300
Ozark House
AMERICAN
Aleta Jane’s Café
803 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
309.829.0936
Applebee’s Bar & Grill
502 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.2134
Big Daddy's Dawgs
120 Krispy Kreme Drive, Bloomington
309.662.3300
Bob Evans
801 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.663.5131
2115 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.5595
Buffalo Wild Wings
3220 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.661.8027
CJ’s Restaurant & Catering
2901 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.663.4444
Cracker Barrel
502 Brock Drive, Bloomington
309.829.3155
Denny’s
701 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.663.5251
1615 North Main Street, Normal
309.452.7446
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Destihl
318 South Towanda Avenue, Normal
309.862.2337
220 East Front Street, Bloomington
309.828.2323
F o r t Je s s e C a f é
1531 Fort Jesse Road, Normal
309.454.7223
Garden of Paradise
1412 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.828.8080
The Garlic Press Market Café
106 West North Street, Normal
309.452.0987
The Garlic Press Market Café offers
a diverse and changing menu, which
features seasonal, locally grown and
organic ingredients.
Gill Street Sports Bar
& Restaurant
3002 Gill Street, Bloomington
309.661.6387
Hooters
409 North Hershey Road, Bloomington
309.663.4668
IHOP
2109 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.8895
201 Broadway Street, Normal
309.862.9000
Je t S t r e a m B u r g e r B a r
3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington
309.740.0692
J. Gumbo's
706 South Main Street, Normal
309.451.0800
Keller’s Iron Skillet & Catering
609 Hannah Street, Bloomington
309.828.3533
Kep’s Country Kitchen
Shannon’s Five Star
ASIAN, INDIAN &
MEDITERRANEAN
810 East Grove Street, Bloomington
309.829.6841
Smashburger
1401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.808.4672
Steak ‘n Shake
1802 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.9204
714 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.663.9405
Anju Above
220 East Front Street, Bloomington
309.828.8704
Bayou Express
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.662.6555
B i n g ’ s Wo k
1001 Wylie Drive, Bloomington
309.828.2222
1540 East College Avenue, Normal
309.888.9028
325 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.454.2899
Bona Fide Thai Cuisine
Super JJ Fish & Chicken
Red Lobster
106 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.452.2900
116 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.200.8164
Park View Inn
414 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.1300
115 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.452.1000
Schooners
614 West Raab Road, Normal
309.451.3721
Reality Bites
Je s s e ’ s G r i l l e a t M a r r i o t t
106 East Front Street, Bloomington
309.827.7019
704 McGregor Street, Bloomington
309.827.3900
1003 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
309.827.4280
Epiphany Farms Restaurant
304 North Main Street, Normal
309.451.1114
1510 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.820.7600
Swingers Grille
1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal
309.829.5777
The Tavern at Parke Regency
1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington
309.662.4300
T. G . I . F r i d a y ’ s
9 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
309.662.2231
Times Past Inn
1216 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
309.828.8312
Uncle Tom’s Pancake House
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Medici
1500 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.664.6272
China Star
2402 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.663.4580
616 West Raab Road, Normal
309.451.1888
Ching's Chinese Restaurant
1101 North Main Street, Normal
309.451.1999
Ephesus Restaurant
1406 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.585.0514
F i r s t Wo k
1415 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.821.0039
Flat Top Grill
307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.454.1300
1700 Fredrick Lane, Normal
309.862.3614
506 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.664.2260
Legends Sports Bar & Grill
712 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.661.8800
Meatheads Burgers & Fries
305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.8866
701 South Main Street, Normal
309.451.3535
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Orient Gourmet
The Chocolatier
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Longhorn Smokehouse
The Grand Café
Panda Express
Cocomero
615 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.0324
312 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.451.1269
Market Street Bakery
PT's BBQ
T h e G r e a t Wa l l
Puran Indian Restaurant
1520 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.7218
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
309.663.0885
H o t Wo k E x p r e s s
Rangoli
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.5300
716 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.808.0263
Imperial Buffet
Red Sun
111 West Monroe Street, Bloomington
309.821.9797
2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.1868
1950 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.4848
2205 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.661.7885
Kobe Japanese BBQ
The Rock Restaurant
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.664.7700
Kobe Hibachi Steakhouse &
Sushi Bar
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.1300
Lucky Garden
706 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.663.1333
Mandarin Garden House
106 Mall Drive, Normal
309.454.1118
Mayuri Indian Restaurant
1407 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.2226
203 West North Street, Normal
309.451.4976
The Rock Restaurant’s goal is to serve
the best gyros, Mediterranean and
American food with the best service
in town! Experience a proud history of
quality food at The Rock.
Super Gyros
115 Susan Drive, Normal
309.452.4046
1709 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.0834
Thai House
805 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
309.828.2600
Zorbas Restaurant
603 Dale Street, Normal
309.452.1449
BAKERIES & TREATS
Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’
Donuts
2306 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.2622
BEER NUTS, Inc.
103 North Robinson Street, Bloomington
800.BEERNUTS • 309.827.8580
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.662.1919
Carl’s Ice Cream
601 West Locust Street, Bloomington
309.828.7732
1700 West College Avenue, Normal
309.454.7732
CherryBerry Self-Serve
Yo g u r t B a r
503 South Main Street, Normal
309.808.4448
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3 Finance Drive, Bloomington
309.821.0277
100 South Fell Avenue, Normal
309.808.2571
Cold Stone Creamery
301 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.807.2945
Cookies by Design
1520 East College Avenue, Normal
309.452.8439
Denny’s Doughnuts /
Bagelman’s
1107 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.0459
Dunkin’ Donuts
1603 North Main Street, Normal
309.451.0200
Emack & Bolio’s
107 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.454.9375
Emack & Bolio's is a funky shop with a
focus on excellent ice cream treats, rock
& roll and lots of fun.
Fannie May
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.663.0585
Gene’s Ice Cream
1019 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.829.6022
Great Har vest Bread Company
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
309.662.8500
Grove Street Bakery
812 East Grove Street, Bloomington
309.827.0270
Insomnia Cookies
117 East Beaufort Street, Normal
877.632.6654
It's Poppin' Gourmet Popcorn
1520 East College Avenue, Normal
309.268.4030
114 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.888.9393
Janet’s Cakes & Catering
504 Guido Circle, Bloomington
309.664.0684
Kelly’s Bakery & Café
113 North Center Street, Bloomington
309.820.1200
201 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.664.7400
1401 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.7200
Mrs. Fields Cookies
5 Currency Drive, Bloomington
309.661.0433
606 North Clinton Street, Bloomington
309.557.1999
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.663.8231
COFFEE HOUSES
Orange Leaf
1701 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.1506
115 Krispy Kreme Drive, Bloomington
309.661.4299
Pretzel Maker
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.662.5232
Pretzel Twister
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.664.5522
Quencher Smoothies
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.661.0690
Smoothie King
2205 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.0865
1608 Northbrook Drive, Normal
309.862.1575
2109 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.585.2568
E AT & D R I N K
Golden Dragon
B a r n e s & No b l e C a f é
Bevande Coffee Shop
1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
309.661.1119
Caffeina’s Café & Dessert Bar
201 Broadway Street, Normal
309.862.9000
The Coffee Depot
104 West Front Street, Bloomington
309.828.3376
The Coffee Grindery
320 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.807.5378
Coffee Hound
407 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.7575
205 West North Street, Normal
309.454.7575
Sugar Mama Bakery
405 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.473.8231
116 West North Street, Normal
309.473.8231
Mini
Abe
Sighting
That’s So Sweet
Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
2303 East Washington Street, Bloomington
309.212.2637
That's So Sweet
429 West Main Street, Lexington
309.490.1016
102 West North Street, Normal
309.808.4504
Tiers Designer Cakes
115 Susan Drive, Normal
309.454.5500
BARBECUE
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
502 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.662.7427
Famous Dave’s
1603 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
309.664.0044
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Arby’s
114 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.452.6774
1240 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.829.2041
Fusion Brew
1808 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.6214
503 South Main Street, Normal
309.454.9300
G l o r i a Je a n ’ s G o u r m e t C o f f e e
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.662.2550
610 West Raab Road, Normal
309.454.5501
Burger King
1601 Clearwater Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.8315
1609 Northbrook Drive, Normal
309.808.1328
101 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.9950
307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.454.2915
1701 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.4042
FAST FOOD
A &W / L o n g Jo h n S l i v e r s
2501 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.663.1823
3302 East Empire• Bloomington, Illinois
(309) 662-4436
Avantisnormal.com
407 South Main Street • Normal, Illinois
(309) 452-4436
Domino’s Pizza
1807 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.827.3527
1122 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.556.0044
Dairy Queen
T a c o Jo h n ’ s
1528 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.5850
1718 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.6432
302 Greenbriar Drive, Normal
309.808.2130
1702 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.827.0590
1525 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.4336
We n d y ’ s
1600 East College Avenue, Normal
309.452.0200
1522 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.3826
1735 Bradford Lane, Normal
309.888.4101
1523 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.5420
ITALIAN & PIZZA
2702 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.3023
407 South Main Street, Normal
309.452.4436
KFC
501 Prospect Road, Bloomington
309.662.4613
1706 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.8932
McDonald’s
525 Brock Drive, Bloomington
309.829.8613
2410 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.1616
2507 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.3114
1535 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.4141
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511 Chancellor Drive, Bloomington
309.662.0100
1527 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.7576
1610 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.663.8450
Order Online!
Caffé Italia Ristorante
901 North Hershey Road, Bloomington
309.662.7070
Culver’s
Hardee’s/Red Burrito
Avantisbloomington.com
2005 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.6547
1501 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.8322
D'agostino's Pizza and Pub
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.662.2214
With 2 locations to serve you!
1803 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.7988
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Taco Bell
1617 North Main Street, Normal
309.451.8844
Great Steak & Potato Co.
TM
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
610 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington
309.829.1025
Chuck E. Cheese’s
411 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.4446
Home of the
Famous Gondola
3102 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.661.2004
Beningo’s Restaurant
Sonic
1801 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.5285
Starbucks Coffee
1607 North Main Street, Normal
309.862.2277
804 South Main Street, Normal
309.452.4023
Av a n t i ’ s I t a l i a n R e s t a u r a n t
3302 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.4436
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant was
established in Normal in 1971 and is
known for their home style pasta,
pizza, salads and sandwiches. Avanti’s
trademark however, is fresh Italian bread
prepared and baked in the restaurant
kitchen. Avanti’s has long been an
institution for Illinois State University
students and faculty, and the restaurant
frequently welcomes second generation
guests and staff members. The staff
and management are experienced
professionals who understand how
to prepare and serve steaming hot,
delicious Italian meals and fresh bread
in a clean, comfortable atmosphere.
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant provides
a very rare combination of homelike
surroundings and high quality food.
E AT & D R I N K
The Coffee House & Deli
1701 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.664.2982
608 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.665.3247
2205 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.665.0505
305 West Beaufort Street, Normal
309.454.5111
D . P. D o u g h
121 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.888.9663
D.P. Dough is located in the heart of
Uptown Normal and specializes in
calzones, the pizza alternative.
Fazoli’s
215 Greenbriar Drive, Normal
309.452.7700
Firehouse Pizza
107 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.808.1597
Grady’s Pizza
1501 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
309.662.3333
Jo e ’ s P u b
3907 General Electric Road, Bloomington
309.808.0744
Jo e ’ s S t a t i o n H o u s e P i z z a P u b
305 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.452.5637
La Gondola
509 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.4141
1501 East Vernon Avenue, Bloomington
309.664.6363
Little Caesars
2210 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington
309.821.1111
2507 Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.661.0808
Lucca Grill
116 East Market Street, Bloomington
309.828.7521
Marco's Pizza
604 East Locust Street, Bloomington
309.820.6600
Monical’s Pizza
718 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.662.8502
2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.6933
1219 South Main Street, Normal
309.454.7999
Olive Garden
1701 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.663.7375
Papa John’s
602 Kingsley Street, Normal
309.454.7272
1407 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.4422
Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake
1531 East College Avenue, Normal
309.452.7575
2402 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.9000
Pizza Hut
1917 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.4646
1700 Parkway Plaza Drive, Normal
309.888.4990
706 South Main Street, Normal
309.454.2491
Pizza Ranch
1211 Holiday Drive, Bloomington
309.820.9777
Rosati’s Pizza
203 North Prospect Road, Bloomington
309.661.6575
1720 Bradford Lane, Normal
309.888.4949
Stolfa’s Pizza
1002 North Linden Street, Bloomington
309.828.2328
Tobin’s Pizza
1513 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.0410
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SUBS & DELIS
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Jason's Deli
2107 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.8060
Chipotle Mexican Grill
701 South Main Street, Normal
309.862.0309
305 North Veterans Parkway,
Bloomington
309.661.7850
Dos Primos
1804 South Hershey Road, Bloomington
309.585.2072
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
3805 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington
309.661.2500
Eric’s Restaurant
903 West Wood Street, Bloomington
309.828.5588
Fiesta Ranchera
1500 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.663.1615
2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.665.0170
1041 JC Parkway, Bloomington
309.820.7320
Herradura
909 North Hershey Road, Bloomington
309.662.3961
La Bamba
129 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.452.2243
La Carniceria Mexicana
1416 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.8904
Los Potrillos
J i m m y Jo h n ’ s G o u r m e t
Sandwiches
2301 East Washington Street, Bloomington
309.664.6800
203 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.828.3300
Jimmy John's sandwiches feature
freshly baked bread, meat and veggies
sliced in-house every day, Hellmann's
mayo, Grey Poupon, real olive oil and
red wine vinegar.
Panera Bread Company
208 North Greenbriar Drive, Normal
309.454.8666
1401 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.0336
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
609 South Main Street, Normal
309.862.4850
101 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.662.9299
Schlotzsky’s Deli
508 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.663.6364
Subway
2310 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.663.0029
1005 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.829.2466
1503 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.7300
Baxters
3212 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.1114
Jim’s Steakhouse
2307 East Washington Street, Bloomington
309.663.4142
Logan’s Roadhouse
313 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.452.7100
Lone Star Steakhouse
903 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.663.7827
Outback Steakhouse
1409 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.0455
Tony Roma's
1901 Jumer Drive, Bloomington
309.662.2525
A. Renée
306 North Center Street, Bloomington
309.827.3524
A&P Tap
721 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington
309.828.5581
The Bistro
316 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.829.2278
Bonker’s Place
1507 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.5822
Brewe-ha's
102 South Linden Street, Normal
309.452.7393
Brass Elephant Lounge
10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
309.664.6446
C II East Lounge
102 South East Street, Bloomington
309.828.0431
Chasers
110 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.820.1330
Cheeks Bar & Grill
1206 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
309.829.3655
Copper Top Lounge
1107 West Locust Street, Bloomington
309.828.9932
Daddios
Main Street Bar & Grill
Digger's
Mugshots
Drifters Pub
Mugsy’s Pub
Elroy’s
Mulligans
Fat Jack’s
Pub II
Jesse’s Grille Lounge
Shooter’s Lounge
Kegler’s Pub
Six Strings Club
Killarney’s Irish Pub
Six Strings offers drink specials,
dance classes, karaoke and is Central
Illinois' premier venue for live country
entertainment!
527 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.4434
230 East Front Street, Bloomington
309.829.3757
612 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.829.1920
102 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.828.0142
511 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.821.9222
201 Broadway Street, Normal
309.862.9000
804 North Hershey Road, Bloomington
309.663.8556
523 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.1186
Lunker’s
104 South Linden Street, Normal
309.451.3474
Maggie Miley’s
126 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.807.4301
Maggie Miley’s is committed to
providing great food, a perfect pour
and outstanding service. Relax and
enjoy the taste of Ireland!
517 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.820.9241
107 West Front Street, Bloomington
309.829.2337
1310 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.2628
531 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.7796
102 North Linden Street, Normal
309.452.0699
503 North Prospect Road, Bloomington
309.662.1009
525 North Center Street, Bloomington
309.829.9977
Stave Wine Bar & Market
111 West North Street, Normal
309.319.2139
Treehouse Lounge
2060 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington
309.662.5231
Windjammer Lounge
2303 Stern Drive, Bloomington
309.663.2233
Winner’s Lounge
801 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.828.2238
Ya n k e e D o o d l e
1407 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
309.662.8332
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.662.5173
1420 Airport Road, Bloomington
309.664.3900
Taqueria El Porton
109 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington
309.820.1800
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
309.663.9500
115 Krispy Kreme Drive, Bloomington
309.319.9600
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
1602 Glasson Street, Bloomington
309.662.4239
1505 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.0747
Ve r a c r u z
Zoup!
Alexander’s Steakhouse
1601 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.820.7827
901 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.820.1625
3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington
309.740.0692
305 South Main Street, Normal
309.451.1800
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Q'doba
Tailwinds Bar & Bistro
STEAKHOUSES
1905 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.828.9927
2401 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.6637
11 Uptown Circle, Normal
309.268.9800
207 West North Street, Normal
309.452.8200
201 Landmark Drive, Normal
309.862.0824
1730 Bradford Lane, Normal
309.862.6637
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321 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.451.1564
1715 North Bradford Lane, Normal
309.454.1024
E AT & D R I N K
MEXICAN
1519 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.5600
300 North Greenbriar Drive, Normal
309.888.9500
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Be
e N amored
DOWNTOWN
BLOOMINGTON
With its masterful blend
of historic architecture,
contemporary shops and
residences, the Downtown
Bloomington square invites
visitors to explore! A short
walk in any direction will lead
guests to points of discovery.
A day Downtown should
include some pampering at
one of the spas, a delicious
meal, a visit to an art gallery
or museum, some first-class
entertainment and, if you
can keep on going, a visit
to one of the lively night
spots. There is something for
everyone!
W I T H I T S W I D E VA R I E T Y O F S T O R E S A N D
DINING OPTIONS, EASTLAND MALL OFFERS
A N E XC I T I N G S H O P P I N G A DV E N T U R E .
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EAT
SLEEP
Visitors will have no problem
finding an imported bottle
of wine, one-of-a-kind work
of art, rare book, priceless
antique or the best cup of
coffee they’ve ever had.
Shopping
UPTOWN
NORMAL
The Downtown Bloomington
Association is proud to serve
the downtown community
by providing activities such
as the nationally recognized
Farmers’ Market, as well as
a variety of exciting events
that occur on the First Friday
evening of every month.
Those events include winter’s
Tour de Chocolat’, spring’s
Tour de Metro and Area
Artist Showcase, autumn’s
Around the Corner Art Walk
and winter’s Once Upon a
Holiday weekend, featuring
Live Holiday Window
Vignettes. Plan YOUR down
time today!
Now is the time to visit
Uptown Normal! It is easy
to spend an entire day
discovering the district’s
three-story Children’s
Discovery Museum and
Discover More! Store,
Historic Normal Theater,
Marriott Hotel & Conference
Center, first-class restaurants
and thriving nightlife. Visitors
should also be sure to check
out the area’s specialty
retailers including The Pod—
an eclectic specialty art and
gift boutique—and Apricot
Lane, which carries the latest
celebrity-inspired fashions.
Shop
Our malls, unique boutiques, Uptown Normal and
Downtown Bloomington offer shopping options,
ease and affordability! Whether it’s a high end
designer, a locally made product or that special
antique you are searching for, Bloomington-Normal
offers a variety of shops for your retail pleasure.
Plenty of parking and the
roundabout makes visiting
Uptown Normal by car a
breeze. Uptown Normal is
also easily accessible by
bicycle via BloomingtonNormal's multipurpose
Constitution Trail, or by
train thanks to Normal's
brand new multimodal
transportation center,
Uptown Station.
Uptown Normal is a place
for everyone. Residents and
visitors alike will find plenty
to enjoy in Uptown, and
there is always something
new to experience in the
district. Seasonal events
like the Sweet Corn Blues
Festival and the Sugar
Creek Arts Festival—one of
the region’s largest juried
art shows—draw thousands
of visitors to the area each
spring and summer.
Uptown Normal invites you
to visit old favorites and
discover new ones today!
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UPTOWN &
DOWNTOWN
Downtown Bloomington
Association
Constitution Trail Centre
1720 Bradford Lane
Normal, IL 61761
Major Tenants: Schnucks, Dollar Tree
106 West Monroe Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
DowntownBloomington.org \ 309.829.9599
Eastland Commons
See page 61 for a detailed map of
Downtown Bloomington
Major Tenants: Men’s Wearhouse, Cub
Foods, Party City, AT&T
U p t o w n No r m a l
No r t h Ve t e r a n s & C o l l e g e
Uptown Normal Renewal Office
108 East Beaufort Street
Normal, IL 61761
UptownNormal.com \ 309.454.9557
See page 59 for a detailed map of
Uptown Normal
401 North Veterans Parkway
Bloomington, IL 61704
1700 East College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
Major Tenants: Office Depot, Bed Bath
& Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods,
Petco, The Fresh Market, Michaels
The Parkway
MALLS
Eastland Mall
1615 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
IShopEastlandMall.com \ 309.663.5361
Eastland Mall is a family-friendly indoor
mall sure to please everyone with a
wide variety of stores, activities, food
and entertainment. Visitors will find
great shopping at stores like Bergner’s,
JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Old Navy,
Sears, Ulta and much more. The
food court features Kobe Japanese,
Quencher Smoothies, Subway and
more. Other specialty snack shops
include BEER NUTS and Gloria Jean’s
Coffee.
The Shoppes at College Hills
314 North Towanda Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
TheShoppesAtCollegeHills.com
309.862.3761
SHOPPING PLAZAS
Bloomington Commons
1701 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
2103 North Veterans Parkway
Bloomington, IL 61704
Major Tenants: TJ Maxx, Best Buy,
Jewel-Osco
Shoppes at Corporate
Commons
1 Krispy Kreme Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
Major Tenants: Complete Nutrition,
Starbucks, Krispy Kreme
Wa l m a r t
300 North Greenbriar Drive
Normal, IL 61761
309.451.1100
2225 West Market Street
Bloomington, IL 61705
309.828.5646
ANTIQUES
Alley Kats Arts and Antiques
401 South Center Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
AlleyKatsAntiques.com \ 309.820.0777
Wednesday–Saturday 10:00AM–5:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM–4:00PM
Bloomington-Normal
Major Tenants: Schnucks, Toys “R” Us,
Barnes & Noble, Chuck E. Cheese’s,
Olive Garden
Asahel Gridley Antique Shop
215–219 East Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
GridleyAntiques.com \ 309.829.9615
Friday–Saturday 11:00AM–5:00PM
The Bronze Giraffe Antiques
432 Wylie Drive
Normal, IL 61761
309.452.7594
Tuesday–Saturday 10:00AM–5:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM–5:00PM
Cydney’s Antiques
905 South Eldorado Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
CydneysAntiques.com \ 309.662.4213
Tuesday–Friday 11:00AM–5:00PM
Saturday 11:00AM–4:00PM
M & M Sales
2024 Warehouse Road
Normal, IL 61761
309.838.2822
Saturday 8:00AM–4:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM–2:00PM
other times by appointment only.
Find your unique antique with a price
that’s right! The friendly staff at M & M
Sales invites you to browse their variety
of treasures.
Odd Things Antique Shoppe
417 South Clinton Street
McLean, IL 61754
309.825.9484
Located at
he Shoppes at College ills
An Illinois tradition since 1929
A A I CIRC S
S RIN S O S
Normal to Chicago • Normal to St. Louis
April 17–18, 2015
7 p.m. evening shows
1 p.m. Saturday matinee
Redbird Arena at Illinois State
University in Normal, Illinois
Gamma Phi Circus Summer Camps
June and July 2015
For ages 3 to 93!
Basic and Advanced Camps
Circus skills and
performance instruction
Ages 7 and up
CircusTots and CircusLings
Introducing circus arts
to young learners
Ages 3 to 8
More information at
GammaPhiCircus.IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-2690
GammaPhiCircus@IllinoisState.edu
/Circus.IllinoisState
FIRST CLASS HOSPITALITY
WITH A NEWLY RENOVATED TWIST!
ampton nn Suites
Bloomington- ormal
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Complimentary
•
i- i
obby Suite Shop
• n oor ool Spa itness Center
• State-of-the-art Meeting Rooms
(available for up to 70 people)
Check out our virtual tour online at
.ivtlive. om hampton bloomingtonil
@GammaPhiCircus
Tuesday–Friday 1:00PM–5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM–5:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM–5:00PM
O l d Wa r e h o u s e A n t i q u e s
1-800-USA-Rail
Amtrak.com
Stay at the
Americas Best Value Inn
in Normal for the
Best Value on
the Road!
400 South Madison Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.828.0782
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00AM–5:00PM
Redbird Antique Mall
100 East Cemetery Avenue
Chenoa, IL 61726
815.945.5000
We’ve Got You Covered
Tuesday–Saturday 10:00AM–6:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM–6:00PM
Retrofit Culture
401 South Center Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
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Downtown Bloomington
DowntownBloomington.org
309.829.9599
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LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2-3
Uptown Normal
UptownNormal.com
309.454.9556
Towanda, IL
TowandaIL.org \ 309.728.2811
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
21, 28, 29 & April 4, 11
AMERICAN PASSION PLAY
Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts
AmericanPassionPlay.org
800.354.9640
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
21-24
ISU Redbird Arena
IHSA.org \ 309.663.6377
6-8
30-31
IHSA COMPETITIVE DANCE STATE FINALS
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
IHSA.org \ 309.663.6377
31-Feb 1
TOP OF CLASS ANTIQUES SHOW
ISU Bone Student Center
Communication.IllinoisState.
edu/Antiques \ 309.438.2872
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February
IHSA GIRLS CLASS 3A & 4A BASKETBALL
STATE FINALS
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6-7
IHSA COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING STATE
FINALS
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
IHSA.org \ 309.663.6377
28 TH ANNUAL BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
AREA HOME SHOW
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
BNHomeBuilders.com
309.663.6612
7
MILLER PARK ZOO STAMPEDE
Miller Park Zoo
MillerParkZoo.org \ 309.434.2243
7
PUBLIC MAPLE SIRUP EXPERIENCE TOURS
Sugar Grove Nature Center
SugarGroveNatureCenter.org
309.874.2174
13-14
HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD ANNUAL
QUILT SHOW
Central Catholic
http://HAAQG.Tripod.com/
QuiltShow.htm \ 800.433.8226
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April
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ILLINOIS SUSTAINABLE LIVING &
WELLNESS EXPO
Illinois Wesleyan University
ISLWE.org \ 309.454.3169
20
4 TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL SHRINE GAME
IWU Tucci Stadium
ILShrineGame.com
217.781.2400
20-21
19 TH ANNUAL GLORIOUS
GARDEN FESTIVAL
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
May-Nov
THIRD SUNDAY MARKET
McLean County Fairgrounds
ThirdSundayMarket.com
217.202.2847
SUGAR CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
Uptown Normal
MCAC.org \ 309.829.0011
11
12 TH ANNUAL MIDWEST NATIONALS
WRESTLING TOURNAMENT
Various McLean County Sites
BarnKeepers.org
309.475.6951
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
ISU Brown Ballroom
CulturalFest.com
309.242.4049
21-22
BRÜEGALA
Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts
Bruegala.com \ 309.434.2777
17-19
STANFORD GOOD OLD DAYS FESTIVAL
22-23
HEYWORTH HEYDAYS
Downtown Heyworth
Heyworth-IL.gov/HeyDays
309.473.2811
Stanford, IL
StanfordIL.org \ 309.242.9231
Uptown Normal
UptownNormal.com
309.454.9760
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June
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6
TRI-SHARK TRIATHLON CLASSIC
Comlara County Park / Tri-Shark.org
309.827.2272
7
24TH ANNUAL CHAMPAGNE BRITISH CAR SHOW
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
12-14
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS STATE
SUMMER GAMES
Illinois State University
SOILL.org \ 309.888.2551
13
19-20
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY FAMILY
WEEKEND
Illinois Wesleyan University
IWU.edu/StudentAffairs
309.556.3850
Downtown Bloomington
BlmCrit.com \ 618.920.6865
SWEET CORN BLUES FESTIVAL
17-19
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GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT
LINCOLN’S FESTIVAL IN
BLOOMINGTON
Children’s Discovery Museum
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
309.433.3444
Downtown Bloomington
MCHistory.org
309.827.0428
27
IBCA BOYS ALL-STAR
BASKETBALL GAME
IWU Shirk Center
IBCAIllinois.org \ 815.452.2903
29-July 1
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MCLEAN COUNTY BARN KEEPERS 10TH
ANNUAL BARN TOUR
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28-31
SPRING BLOOM ARTS FESTIVAL
May \\\
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BLOOMINGTON JAYCEE CRITERIUM
Illinois State University
GammaPhiCircus.IllinoisState.edu
309.438.2690
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Fairview Park
Normal.org \ 309.454.2444
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McLean County Fairgrounds
CornbeltKennelClub.org
Bloomington-Normal
golf courses
CountryYouthClassic.com
800.433.8226
McLean County Fairgrounds
MCAC.org \ 309.829.0011
ISU Redbird Arena &
IWU Shirk Center
SOILL.org \ 309.888.2551
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Danvers Village Park
DanversDays.org
309.531.4442
IWU Shirk Center
MidwestNationalsWrestling.com
800.433.8226
86TH ANNUAL GAMMA PHI CIRCUS
Illinois State University
HeartsAtHome.org
309.828.MOMS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
IWU Shirk Center
IBCAIllinois.org
815.452.2903
COUNTRY YOUTH CLASSIC GOLF
TOURNAMENT
18
DANVERS DAYS
IBCA GIRLS ALL-STAR
BASKETBALL GAME
17-18
HEARTS AT HOME NATIONAL CONFERENCE
13-15
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27-28
14-16
20
HEART OF ILLINOIS DOG SHOW CLUSTER
March \\\
McLean County Fairgrounds
IllinoisFishAndFeather.com
309.452.9646
ILLINOIS FISH & FEATHER EXPO
Illinois Wesleyan University
IWU.edu/Commencement
309.556.1000
Illinois State University
Commencement.IllinoisState.edu
309.438.2836
ISU Redbird Arena
IHSA.org \ 309.663.6377
6-7
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
GRADUATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATION
IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A & 2A
BASKETBALL STATE FINALS
23-25
3
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27-28
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RED CARPET CORRIDOR FESTIVAL
MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
BN events
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ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Ewing Cultural Center
TheFestival.org \ 309.438.2535
4
15TH ANNUAL GLT SUMMER CONCERT
PANTAGRAPH CELEBRATE
AMERICA CONCERT
Downtown Bloomington
WGLT.org \ 309.438.8910
Miller Park Bandstand
CityBlm.org \ 309.434.2260
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August
25-26
IESA GIRLS SOFTBALL STATE FINALS
Champion Fields at
Maxwell Park
IESA.org \ 309.829.0114
26
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WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY
Various BN sites
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
309.433.3444
1
ANTIQUE AUTO EXHIBITION
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
5-9
MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR
McLean County Fairgrounds
McLeanCountyFair.org
309.663.6497
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32 ANNUAL THUNDERBIRD RENDEZVOUS
CAR SHOW
ND
Hampton Inn & Suites
309.530.2848
25-29
76 TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Kiwanis Park in LeRoy, IL
309.962-9279
29
HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL &
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Sugar Grove Nature Center
SugarGroveNatureCenter.org
309.874.2174
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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
FAMILY WEEKEND
Illinois State University
FamilyWeekend.IllinoisState.edu
309.438.5951
3-4 & 10-11
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
DISCOVERY WALK
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
HOMECOMING
Illinois Wesleyan University
TitanPride.org \ 309.556.3251
16-17
IHSA BOYS GOLF STATE FINALS
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4-5
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
Downtown Bloomington
DowntownBloomington.org
309.829.9599
THANKSGIVING AT CLOVER LAWN
6
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David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
Parkside Junior High &
Maxwell Park
IESA.org \ 309.829.0114
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Bloomington-Normal Golf
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IHSA.org \ 309.633.6377
IESA CROSS COUNTRY STATE FINALS
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ONCE UPON A HOLIDAY
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ART WALK
8-9
Illinois State University
IllinoisStateHomecoming.com
309.438.2586
13-14
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ISU Redbird Arena
IHSA.org \ 309.663.6377
Sugar Grove Nature Center
SugarGroveNatureCenter.org
309.874.2174
21
THANKSGIVING FARMERS’ MARKET
28-31
3
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Normal to Downtown
Bloomington
BNJaycees.org \ 309.319.6107
AUTUMN CELEBRATION
David Davis, Broadview and
Mystery Mansions
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
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UPTOWN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
IHSA GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
STATE FINALS
CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSIONS TOUR
Normal Community High
School, Normal West High
School, IWU Shirk Center and
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
TheClassic.org \ 800.433.8226
5
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
HOMECOMING
12
STATE FARM HOLIDAY CLASSIC
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
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Uptown Normal
UptownNormal.com
309.454.9556
19-25
MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
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Children’s Discovery Museum
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
309.433.3444
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McLean County Museum
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MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428
Bloomington Jaycee Criterium
Christmas at the Mansions Tour
COUNTRY Youth Classic
Cultural Festival
Gammi Phi Circus at ISU
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Sugar Creek Arts Festival
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
DowntownBloomington.org
309.829.9599
26
36 TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT RUN
Miller Park
CityBlm.org \ 309.434.2260
29
UPTOWN NORMAL TREAT FEAST
Uptown Normal
UptownNormal.com
309.454.9556
30
DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON TRICK OR TREAT
Downtown Bloomington
DowntownBloomington.org
309.829.9599
27–Dec. 31
CHRISTMAS AT CLOVER LAWN
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
7
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WEIHNACHTEN AT THE VINEYARD
White Oak Vineyards
WhiteOakVineyardsInc.com
309.376.3027
Oct. 30–Nov. 21
BLESSINGS OF THE TABLE
David Davis Mansion
DavidDavisMansion.org
309.828.1084
30-31
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IHSA CLASS 1A BOYS SOCCER STATE FINALS
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ABOUT BN
AREA EDUCATION
Be
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UNIVERSITIES
Illinois State University
100 North University Street
Normal, IL 61790
IllinoisState.edu \ 309.438.2111
Founded in 1857, Illinois State University
is the state’s first public university,
and is one of the Midwest’s oldest
institutions of higher education. It is a
co-educational, residential university
with an emphasis on the undergraduate
program, offering more than 188 fields
of undergraduate study across 34
academic departments. The Graduate
School coordinates 39 master’s
programs in addition to two specialist
and nine doctoral programs.
The 350-acre campus includes more
than 60 major buildings with stateof-the-art technology. Watterson
Towers is one of the area’s most unique
structures, as this residence hall is the
tallest building between Chicago and
St. Louis. Other major facilities include
a Center for the Performing Arts, a
360-acre farm, Bone Student Center
and Braden Auditorium, a University
Planetarium, Redbird Arena and
Hancock Stadium. ISU is a vital part of
the Bloomington-Normal community.
Illinois State University is also the home
of Redbird athletics.
I l l i n o i s We s l e y a n U n i v e r s i t y
1312 Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
IWU.edu \ 309.556.1000
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B LO O M I N GTO N - N O R M A L I S
H O M E T O S TAT E FA R M I N S U R A N C E ,
O U R L A R G E S T E M P L OY E R .
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Illinois Wesleyan University, founded in
1850, is a highly selective, residential
liberal arts university with an enrollment
of approximately 2,000 students. The
University consists of the College
of Liberal Arts, with 17 academic
departments including the business
division with accounting, business,
international business and financial
services; the College of Fine Arts
includes professional Schools of Art,
Music and Theatre and the School of
Nursing. The beautiful 80-acre campus
is a mix of traditional and modern
facilities. The newest addition, State
Farm Hall, contains the latest in teaching
technology and was built to LEED
specifications. It also uses an efficient
geothermal system to heat and cool the
building. Other recent additions include
The Gates at Wesleyan, apartmentstyle housing for upperclass students,
the Minor Myers Jr. Welcome Center, a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Green Building, and
the Shirk Center for Athletics and
Recreation, regarded as one of the finest
athletic facilities in the country. Illinois
Wesleyan University, which ranks 17th
among all Division I, II and III colleges
and universities in producing the most
Academic All-Americans, is also home
to the Titans, men’s and women’s athletic
teams.
COLLEGES
Hairmasters Institute of
Cosmetology, Inc.
506 South McClun Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Hair-Masters.com \ 309.828.1884
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Heartland.edu \ 309.268.8000
L i n c o l n C o l l e g e No r m a l
715 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
LincolnCollege.edu/Normal \ 309.452.0500
HIGH SCHOOLS
Bloomington High School
1202 East Locust Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
BHS87.org \ 309.828.5201
Central Catholic High School
1201 Airport Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
BlmCCHS.org \ 309.661.7000
No r m a l C o m m u n i t y
High School
3900 East Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Unit5.org/NCHS \ 309.557.4401
No r m a l C o m m u n i t y We s t
High School
501 North Parkside Road
Normal, IL 61761
Unit5.org/NCWHS \ 309.557.4402
University High School
500 West Gregory Street
Normal, IL 61761
UHigh.ILSTU.edu \ 309.438.8346
K–12 OFFICES
Midwest College of
Cosmetology
District 87 Schools
755 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
MCC.LincolnCollege.edu \ 309.451.1373
300 East Monroe Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
District87.org \ 309.827.6031
Paul Mitchell The School
Unit 5 Schools
1503 East College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
Normal.PaulMitchell.edu \ 309.862.3400
1809 West Hovey Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
Unit5.org \ 309.557.4000
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The Bloomington-Normal area has
several major employers that provide
a stable base of employment for the
community. Their demand for services,
products, and commodities impact
other businesses in BloomingtonNormal. The top 20 employers are
listed below.
C o m p a n y Na m e
Employees
State Farm Insurance Companies
Illinois State University
COUNTRY Financial
Unit 5 Schools
Mitsubishi Motors North America
Tek Systems
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
McLean County
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
City of Bloomington
Afni, Inc.
District 87 Schools
Heritage Enterprises
Illinois Wesleyan University
Nestle USA
GROWMARK, Inc.
Bridgestone/Firestone Off-Road Tire Co.
Town of Normal
Heartland Community College
The Baby Fold
14,765
3,289
1,949
1,576
1,251
1,131
1,012
812
791
765
705
703
525
471
450
446
435
371
308
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The above information is from the BloomingtonNormal Economic Development Council’s 2014
Demographic Profile.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
McLean County Emergency
Response
911
Bloomington Police
Department
309.820.8888
McLean County Sheriff’s
Department
309.888.5034
No r m a l P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t
309.454.9535
GOVERNMENT
OFFICES
City Of Bloomington
109 East Olive Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
CityBlm.org \ 309.434.2509
Economic Development Council
200 West College Avenue, Suite 402,
Normal, IL 61761
BNBiz.org \ 309.452.8437
McLean County
115 East Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701
McLeanCountyIL.gov \ 309.888.5110
McLean County Chamber
of Commerce
2203 East Empire Street, Suite B,
Bloomington, IL 61704
McLeanCoChamber.org \ 309.829.6344
T o w n O f No r m a l
11 Uptown Circle
Normal, IL 61761
Normal.org \ 309.454.2444
MEDICAL CARE
Advocate Bromenn Medical
Center
1304 Franklin Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
AdvocateHealth.com/Bromenn
309.454.1400
Advocate Medical Group
Urgent Care + Occupational
Medicine
3024 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
AMGDoctors.com \ 309.454.4411
OSF Medical Group College
Av e n u e
1701 East College Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
OSFMedicalGroup.org \ 309.664.3000
O S F S t . Jo s e p h M e d i c a l C e n t e r
The Bloomington-Normal Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau
represents 20 communities outside of
BN throughout McLean County.
Arrowsmith
309.727.1150
Bellflower
309.722.3392
Carlock
309.365.2501
Chenoa
815.945.7619 \ ChenoaIL.org
Colfax
309.723.3261 \ ColfaxIllinois.com
Cooksville
309.725.3294
Danvers
309.963.4928 \ VillageOfDanvers.org
2200 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
OSFStJoseph.org \ 309.662.3311
Downs
O S F S t . Jo s e p h P r o m p t C a r e
309.724.8412
1001 Mitsubishi Motorway
Bloomington, IL 61705
OSFStJoseph.org \ 309.828.0806
1505 Eastland Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701
OSFStJoseph.org \ 309.663.2100
2200 Fort Jesse Road #100
Normal, IL 61761
OSFStJoseph.org \ 309.661.6280
LIBRARIES
Bloomington Public Library
205 East Olive Street
Bloomington, IL 61702
BloomingtonLibrary.org \ 309.828.6091
Normal Public Library
206 West College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
NormalPL.org \ 309.452.1757
POPULATION
Bloomington
77,733
No r m a l
53,837
McLean County
172,281
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BN COMMUNITIES
309.378.3221 \ VillageOfDowns.org
Ellsworth
Gridley
309.747.2000
Heyworth
309.473.2811 \ Heyworth-IL.gov
Hudson
309.726.1070 \ HudsonIL.org
Le Roy
309.962.3031 \ LeRoy.org
Lexington
309.365.3331 \ LexingtonIllinois.org
McLean
309.874.2102 \ McLean-IL.com
Saybrook
309.475.3161
Stanford
309.379.2251 \ StanfordIL.org
Towanda
309.728.2811 \ TowandaIL.org
ABOUT BN
COMMUNITY
INFO
TOP 20
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
TRANSPORTATION
Central Illinois Regional
Airport
3201 CIRA Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
CIRA.com \ 309.663.7383
Located off Veterans Parkway on
Route 9, the Central Illinois Regional
Airport has everything visitors need
and more in an airport. In addition to
air service to every corner of the globe,
CIRA offers free parking, year-round
shuttle service, five car rental agencies
inside the terminal, a gift shop and two
convenient dining options. In addition,
conference rooms and a VIP lounge
cater to busy business travelers.
AllegiantAir.com \ 702.505.8888
Flights to Orlando-Sanford & Tampa-St.
Pete
Flights to Chicago & Dallas-Ft. Worth
Delta Connection
Delta.com \ 800.221.1212
Daily Flights to Atlanta, Detroit &
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Image Air
Aaron’s Party Bus & Limousine
AaronsLimo.net \ 309.662.6220
B l o o m i n g t o n No r m a l L i m o u s i n e
and Shuttle Service
AUTO RENTAL
BloomingtonNormalLimousineAndShuttle.com
309.828.3091
Av i s R e n t - A - C a r
Bob’s Blue Nite Limo
Avis.com \ 309.664.0781
Budget
Budget.com \ 309.661.8029
Enterprise
Enterprise.com
309.661.8500 • 309.664.0100
Hertz Rent-A-Car
Hertz.com \ 309.663.5201
Na t i o n a l C a r R e n t a l & A l a m o
Car Rental
Allegiant Air
AA.com \ 800.433.7300
LIMOUSINE
2933 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
309.663.2303
AIRLINE
American Eagle
AIR CHARTER
NationalCar.com • Alamo.com
309.663.7353
BUS
Burlington Trailways
309.828.4907
Cassano Limousine
CassanoLimo.com \ 309.369.2655
Elegant Limousine
ElegantLimoAndBus.com \ 309.888.4900
Midstate Limo
MidstateLimo.com \ 309.820.1965
TAXI
Checker Cab
BloomingtonChecker.com \ 309.828.0123
Red Top Cab
309.827.9707
BurlingtonTrailways.com \ 800.992.4618
TRAIN
Connect Transit
Uptown Station
Connect-Transit.com \ 309.828.9833
Greyhound Bus Lines
Greyhound.com \ 800.231.2222
Illinois Central School Bus
Illinois-Central.com \ 309.828.4373
Peoria Charter Coach
PeoriaCharter.com \ 800.448.0572
Mini
Central IL Regional Airport
Abe
Sighting
iew overloo in the th tee o at
ronwood ol Course
11 Uptown Circle
Normal, IL 61761
Normal.org \ 309.454.2444
Uptown Station is a brand new
multimodal transportation center
creating a centralized hub for the
community’s rail, bus, automobile, and
pedestrian facilities. The station’s upper
floors house the Town of Normal’s
City Hall and Council Chambers,
and the first floor contains access
to the transportation providers and
Bloomington-Normal’s first Subway
Café. Parking in the Uptown Station
deck is free for the first hour, free
after 6:00pm and free on Sundays.
Parking is $1 per hour at all other
times. The Uptown Station deck also
offers complimentary Electric Vehicle
charging.
Amtrak
11 Uptown Circle
Normal, IL 61761
Amtrak.com \ 800.872.7245
Bloomington-Normal Amtrak is the
second busiest in Illinois behind
Chicago. More than 200,000
passengers each year travel to and from
Bloomington-Normal using one of ten
daily trains.
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The Town of Normal
Parks & Recreation Department...
Fairview Fam
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Anderson Aquatic Center
Children’s Discovery Museum
Connie in Am hitheatre
Constitution Trail
Fairview Family Aquatic Center
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Children’s Discovery Museu
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Trail
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MARKET
Nightlife
Saturdays May–Oct.
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McLean Co.
Law & Justice
Center
*Hourly parking
on weekdays
GROVE
3 29 32
28 Illinois House - 1st Floor
First Midwest Securities, Inc.
Capen, Frank, Proctor & Bowles,
1 A Caring Touch (ACT)
Inc
Progressive Insurance
2 A Dash of Splash
Illinois House - 2nd Floor
3 Birthright for Pregnancy Help
James G. Walker, Ltd & Sulaski &
4 Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage
Webb, CPAs
5 Brucker Law
Illinois House - 3rd Floor
6 Bryant Miller Salon
Childcare Resource & Referral
7 Center for Healing and Wellness
Network
8 Char Huff’s Property Shoppe
Illinois Surpreme Court Reporter
9 Commerce Bank
Illinois House - 4th Floor
10 The Copy Shop
Ancel,
Glink, Diamond, Bush,
11 D. Paul Jefferson, CPA
Dicianni
& Krafthefer, PC
12 Dodd’s Law Office
Hartweg, Turner, Wood & DeVary,
13 Dorris Law Office
PC
14 Downtown Bloomington Assoc.
Jonathan Fraser-Lindsey & Jo
15 DUI Countermeasures Inc.
Stephen Major, LCSW
16 Edward Jones Investments
Illinois House - 5th Floor
Financial Advisor - David Stokes
Big Pow Enterprises, Inc.
17 Elegant Limousine
DUI Solutions & Treatment Alter18 Exquisite Body Piercing & Tattoos
natives, Inc.
19 Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and
Hair Club for Men & Women, LLC
Day Spa at the Monroe Centre
Illinois House - 6th Floor
20 Francois Associates Architects
Law Offices of Michael A. Powell,
LLC
LLC
21 Frank Hoffman Attorney
Martin Graphics & Printing, Inc.
22 Frontier Communitcations
Thielen, Foley & Mirdo, LLC
23 girl Friday spa & boutique
29 Indigo City Salon
24 Habitat for Humanity
25 He Clicks, She Clicks Photography 30 IPI Wealth Management, Inc. Jeff Secord
26 Heartland Bank
31 Iron & Ink Custom Tattoo &
27 Heritage Plaza
Goldfine & Bowles Corp Attorney Supplies
32 James D. Bass Lawyer Office
Heritage Enterprises, Inc.
33 Johnson Law Group
Livingston Barger Law Firm
34 Johnathan A. Backman Law Office
Striegel, Knoblock & Co.
2 1
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Library
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Weekdays:
Free 4-hour parking in
public decks (unless noted)
Free 90-minute street
parking (unless noted)
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JEFFERSON
1 Bloomington Public Library
2 City Hall
3 Government Center
4 McLean County Health
Department
5 McLean County Museum of
History
6 Pepsi Ice Center
McLean Co.
Arts Center
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Community
BCPA
PRAIRIE
1 Behind the Glass Fine Art Gallery
and Studio
2 Beluga Press Studio
3 Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts
4 The Castle Theatre
5 cometogetherstudios
6 Eaton Studio and Gallery
7 Gregor Gallery
8 Grey Dove Gallery
9 Holl-e-Hock Designs Inc.
10 Inside Out: Accessible Art
Cooperative
11 Main Gallery 404
12 McLean County Arts Center
13 Merlot And A Masterpiece
14 Metals & Woods
15 Mike Smedley Photography
16 Monroe Building Studios
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio
Darin Dawdy Art Studio
Jeff Little Studio
Joann Goetzinger Studio
17 Simpson & Wilken Studio
18 Ted’s Raceway
19 U.S. Cellular Coliseum
20 USA Ballet & Repertoire Dance
Supply
21 Wild Style Design Company
22 Wings Studio
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MAIN
1 A.Renee
2 Anju Above/Epiphany Farms
3 Coffee Hound
4 D’Agostino’s Pizza
5 Downtown Chess Café
6 Golden Dragon Restaurant
7 Grand Café
8 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
9 Kelly’s Bakery and Café
10 LaBamba
11 Lucca Grill
12 Main Street Grill
13 Michael’s Restaurant / Chasers
14 Reality Bites
15 Rosie’s
16 Subway
17 Sugar Mama Bakery
18 Windy City Wieners
MULBERRY
CENTER
RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
N
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1 A8 Kelley Jordan
2 A. Gridley Antiques
3 Alley Kats Art & Antiques
4 Beck’s Family Florist
5 Bedtime Boutique
6 Bill’s Key & Lock Shop
7 Bobzbay
8 Burpo’s Boutique
9 Business Furniture LLC
10 Churchill’s Formal Wear
11 Common Ground Grocery
12 Crazy About Scrubs
13 Crossroads Handcrafts
14 CVS Pharmacy
15 Duckygirl’s Resale
16 East Street Hardware
17 Frontier Retail Store
18 GiGi Bottega
19 Gryfalia’s Aerie
20 Guitar Remedies, Inc.
21 Hobbyland
22 Johnston’s Skating and Hockey
Pro Shop
23 Koldaire Equipment
24 Kramer’s Drapery & Fabric Outlet
25 Mary Lynn’s Yarn Garden
26 ModKid
27 MusiCenteR
28 Neighborhood Thrift Store
29 Old Warehouse Antiques
30 Pars Rug Gallery
31 Penelope’s
32 Retrofit Culture
33 Smoker’s Den
34 Specs Around Town
35 Squeaky Clean Soaps
36 Stained Glass Designs
37 Timothy Kent Gallery & Framing
38 Wilson’s Cycle
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35 Kanoski Bresney Attorneys OLIVE
36 Koth & Gregory Law Firm
37 The Launch Pad
38 Lewis, Yockey & Brown Inc.
39 Madeline Fare
40 Main Street Yoga Studio
41 Marco Muerto’s Barber Parlour
42 Mavidea Technology Group
43 McLean County Center for
Human Services
44 Meltdown Creative Works
45 Mid City Salon Spa
46 Mike McElvain Lawyer Office
47 Mueller, Reece & Hinch, LLC
48 Ogar & Miller
49 Old House Society Salvage Whs.
50 Osborn & DeLong
51 The Pantagraph
52 Pantagraph Printing
53 Paul’s Upholstery
54 PNC Bank
55 Pratt & Pratt P.C. Attorney at Law
56 Professional Associates of Illinois
57 Rapscallion Tattoos
58 Recycling Furniture for Families
59 Ronda Glenn Law Office
60 Schwulst & Roseberry Attorney
61 Second Presbyterian Church
62 Smokin’ Aces Tattoo
63 State Farm Downtown Fire
Building and Home Office
64 Studio 234 Hair Salon
65 Sue Strang Realty
Randall B. Ehlers Law Office
Keith Davis Law Office
66 TEC e CIG
67 TEK Systems
68 Telecourier Communications
Building: Connoisseur Media Bob-FM 97.9, 96.7 I-Rock, Hits
100.7
69 Thompson & Weintraub
Attorneys at Law
70 Top Notch Event Planning
71 Vicki Tilton, LLC
Permanent Cosmetic Technician
72 Vogel’s Tailor Shop
73 Word Faith Christian Center
Church
74 World Finance Corporation
NIGHTLIFE
1 The Bistro
2 BlueLine Nightclub
3 CII East
4 Daddios
5 Diggers Again
6 Drifters
7 Elroy’s
8 Fat Jack’s
9 Jazz Upfront
10 Killarney’s Irish Pub
11 Maguire’s Pub
12 Mugshots
13 Mulligans
14 Six Strings
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TOWANDA BARNES RD
AIRPORT RD
HERSHEY RD
33
8
14
12
EASTLAND DR
3
13
1
OAK LAN D AVE
OAKLAND AVE
5
33
2
IRELAND GROVE RD
VETERANS PKW Y
MAIN ST
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16
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17
37
39
36
to Springfield & St. Louis
1
to Decatur
2
3
12
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34 22
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C4
C3
B5
B5
B5
C2
C5
C2
B5
C2
E4
D4
C5
D4
C2
B4
C2
C2
C6
B5
E4
C2
C2
B3
A3
B4
C6
C5
C2
C2
C2
D4
C4
A5
E2
A3
D3
GOLF COURSES
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2.
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9.
The Den at Fox Creek
Golf Learning Center
Hazy Hills Golf Course
Highland Park Golf Course
Indian Springs Golf Club
Ironwood Golf Course
The Links at Ireland Grove
Prairie Vista Golf Course
Weibring Golf Club at ISU
E1
C2
A2
D3
C6
A4
E6
E3
B3
COMMUNITY
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Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
Bloomington City Hall
Bloomington-Normal Area CVB
Bloomington Public Library
COUNTRY Financial Home Office
Economic Development Council
McLean County Chamber of
Commerce
Mitsubishi Motors North America
Normal City Hall
Normal Public Library
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
State Farm Home Office
C3
D3
D3
D3
C4
B3
C5
B1
B3
B3
C4
D4, E4
Eastland Mall
Downtown Bloomington
The Shoppes at College Hills
Uptown Normal
C4
D3
B4
B3
1. Anderson Park & Aquatic Center
2. BEER NUTS, Inc.
3. Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts
4. Braden Auditorium
5. Castle Theatre
6. Challenger Learning Center
7. Children’s Discovery Museum
8. Community Players Theatre
9. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre
10. David Davis Mansion
11. Ecology Action Center
12. Empire Township Historical Museum
13. Evergreen Lake at Comlara County Park
14. Ewing Cultural Center &
Genevieve Green Gardens
15. Fairview Park & Family Aquatic Center
16. Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
17. Funks Prairie Home &
Gem & Mineral Museum
18. Grady’s Family Fun Park
19. Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
20. Historic Route 66 Memory Lane
21. ISU Farm
22. ISU Planetarium
23. Lake Bloomington
24. Matthew T. Scott Home
25. McLean County Arts Center
26. McLean County Museum of History
27. Miller Park Pavilion & War Memorial
28. Miller Park Zoo
29. Moraine View State Park
30. Normal Theater
31. Patton Log Cabin
32. Pepsi Ice Center
33. Prairie Aviation Museum
34. Rike House Museum
35. Rader Family Farm
36. Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm
37. Simpkins Military History Museum
38. Stevenson Graves at Evergreen
Memorial Cemetery
39. Sugar Grove Nature Center
40. Synergy Flight Center
41. Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
42. Twin Groves Wind Farm
43. Upper Limits Rock Climbing
44. White Oak Vineyards, Inc.
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6
B4
D3
C3
B3
D3
A2
B3
C4
A1
C3
B3
E3
A2
C4
B3
E2
E2
D4
E3
A5
A5
B3
A3
A5
C3
C3
D3
D3
E3
B3
A5
D3
C5
E4
A1
B1
E3
D3
E2
C5
A2
C6
D2
A1
EVENT COMPLEXES
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7.
Champion Fields
Community Soccer Fields
The Corn Crib
Extra Innings
Game Time Gym II
McLean County Fairgrounds
McLean County Pony Fields at
the Shira Baseball Complex
8. U.S. Cellular Coliseum
B2
D6
A3
E3
D6
C1
E6
D3
AREA EDUCATION
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9.
Bloomington High School
Central Catholic High School
Heartland Community College
Illinois State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Lincoln College–Normal
Normal Community High School
Normal West High School
University High School
C4
C6
A2
B3
C3
A3
A6
B2
B3
TRANSPORTATION
1. Central Illinois Regional Airport
2. Uptown Station/Amtrak
to Champaign
& Indianapolis
4
5
ATTRACTIONS
Americas Best Value Inn
Baymont Inn & Suites
Burr House Bed & Breakfast
Candlewood Suites Hotel
The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center
Comfort Suites East
Comfort Suites West
Country Inn & Suites Airport
Country Inn & Suites West
Courtyard by Marriott
Days Inn
Days Inn LeRoy
DoubleTree by Hilton
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference
Center
Extended Stay America
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn West
Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center
Holiday Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Holiday Inn Express LeRoy
Holiday Inn Express West
La Quinta Inn
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Motel 6
Motel 6
Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center
Quality Inn & Suites East
Quality Inn & Suites West
Ramada Limited & Suites
Red Roof Inn Bloomington
Residence Inn by Marriott
Super 8 Bloomington
Super 8 Chenoa
Super 8 McLean
Super 8 Normal
Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast
SHOPPING
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HAMILTON RD
HAMILTON RD
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MORRIS AVE
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OAKLAND AVE
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GRANDVIE W DR
ROPP RD
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MITSUBIS HI MOTORWAY
MAIN ST
35
SUSAN
26
7
RAAB RD
VETERANS PKWY
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21
37
3
TOWANDA AVE
RAAB RD
LINDE N ST
3
31
35
ARCA DIA DR
6
SCHOO L ST
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to Chicago
23
AIRPORT RD
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9
EAS T ST
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MERCER AVE
to Peoria
ACCOMMODATIONS
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