Yours to Discover - Bloomington

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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
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VISITOR GUIDE
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WELCOME
{ Discover Bloomington-Normal }
The 2014 Bloomington-Normal Area Visitor Guide will
provide you with pertinent information on points of interest
while you are visiting our remarkable communities.
The Bloomington-Normal area continues to be one of the most engaging in Illinois.
Our central location at the interchange of Interstates 55, 39 and 74 makes us easily
3201 CIRA Drive, Suite 201
Bloomington, IL 61704
Inside the Central Illinois Regional Airport
800.433.8226 or 309.665.0033
accessible. The Central Illinois Regional Airport and our frequent Amtrak service make
getting here effortless.
We want your experience in Bloomington-Normal to be memorable. We have
exceptional hotels, outstanding restaurants and unique attractions. We are proud to be a
stop on the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail as well as historic Route 66. The Children’s
BloomingtonNormalCVB.org
Discovery Museum, David Davis Mansion and the McLean County Museum of History
are just a few of our many attractions. Experience premier entertainment at the
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts or the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, or enjoy an
event 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 Midwestern hospitality continues to make
Bloomington-Normal a charming place to live and visit. We hope you enjoy all that
Bloomington-Normal has to offer and come back soon!
Visito r
Guide
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or outdated information.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.
Tari Renner
Mayor of Bloomington
Chris Koos
Mayor of Normal
Crystal Howard
Director, BNACVB
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, 2014.
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Contents
201 4 Of f ic ial V i sitor Guide
{ 2 } Arts & Theatre
Art Galleries
Theatre
{ 6 } Museums & history
Museums
Historic Landmarks
{ 12 } Sports & Entertainment
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Entertainment / Recreation & Sport
Movie Theaters / Fitness
{ 16 } Great Outdoors
Agritourism
Nature
Parks & Recreation
Aquatic Centers / Camp Grounds
Golf
{ 24 } Dining & Nightlife
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Follow us on
twitter.com/BNACVB
American
Asian, Indian & Mediterranean
Bakeries & Treats
Barbecue / Coffee Houses / Fast Food
Italian & Pizza
Mexican / Subs & Delis / Steakhouses
Bars & Nightlife
{ 34 } Shopping
Fi n d us
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Like our page on
facebook.com/BNACVB
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Check out our videos on
YouTube.com/user/BNACVB
Calendar of Events
{ 42 } Area Education
Universities / Colleges
High Schools / K-12 Offices
{ 46 } Accommodations
Featured Hotels
Hotel Listings
Bed & Breakfasts
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Which is exactly what we did! Each
section contains a quote from an
actual McLean County resident on the
places you can’t miss while you’re here.
Downtown Bloomington / Uptown Normal
Malls / Shopping Plazas / Antiques
{ 38 } Annual Events
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The best way to
find out what to
do in town is to
ask the locals...
Air / Auto / Bus / Limo / Taxi / Train
{ 59 } Area Maps
Bloomington / Normal / ISU / IWU
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ARTS &
THEATRE
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IWU | McPherson Theatre
The Monkey Trail
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Indicates tours are available.
BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
Gregor Gallery
McLean County Arts Center
Inside Out Accessible Art
318 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
InsideOutArtCoop.com / 309.820.0174
Main Gallery 404, Inc.
MainGallery404.com / 309.828.9500
Art Galleries
Beluga Press
RheaEdge.com / 309.829.2373
Eaton Studio & Gallery
411 North Center Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
EatonStudioGallery.com / 309.828.1575
The Downtown Bloomington gallery contains
paintings, sculpture, drawings, illuminated
fable, prints and cards all hand-crafted by
Herb Eaton.
Harold Gregor Gallery
HGregor.com / 309.828.8838
The Harold Gregor Gallery is an appointmentbased showroom featuring original works by
artist Harold Gregor, consisting of acrylic-oncanvas and watercolor paintings. Harold
Gregor's landscape images range from photorealistic heartland scenes to colorful aerial farm
views, to Trailscapes featuring trees, and
vibrant, wildly colored fantasy landscapes.
Main Gallery 404, Inc. provides a venue for
more than 40 local fine artists to display and
sell their work in a variety of media.
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.
Merwin & Wakeley Galleries
Illinois Wesleyan University
6 Ames Plaza West, Bloomington, IL 61702
IWU.edu/Art/Galleries / 309.556.3822
Timothy Kent Gallery
& Framing
214 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
TimothyKentGallery.com / 309.828.0611
University Galleries
Illinois State University
110 Center for the Visual Arts, Normal, IL 61790
FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/Galleries
309.438.5487
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IWU Theatre
Braden Auditorium
community players theater
American Passion Play
Theatre
Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts
ArtsBlooming.org / 309.434.2777 • 866.686.9541
AmericanPassionPlay.org
309.829.3903 • 800.354.9640
Now in its 91st season - which runs from
March 9-April 26, 2014 – the American Passion
Play is one of the oldest continuously performed passion plays in the United States. This
biblically accurate performance takes the audience on a spiritual journey to Palestine in 30 A.D.,
where they travel with the living Christ, meet
His Apostles and follow His ministry from the
Sermon on the Mount to His resurrection and
ascension. The play features beautiful scenery,
pipe organ music and live animals.
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The Bloomington Center for the Performing
Arts (BCPA) is the centerpiece of the city’s
Cultural District, which also includes a festival
park and a forthcoming creativity center for
arts education. A recently renovated historic
building with state-of-the-art lighting and
sound equipment, the BCPA features a 1,200
seat auditorium, multipurpose ballroom, and
plays host to an annual season of nationally
acclaimed touring artists and area performing
arts ensembles. Led by a group of specially
trained docents, the fascinating history of the
BCPA comes to life in the Behind the Curtain
Tours. Tour participants are able to see the
beautiful neo-Classical interior design of the
BCPA and learn about the updates achieved in
the building’s significant renovation.
Braden Auditorium
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 to the community. The 3,500-seat
auditorium has been home to Broadway musicals, pop and country stars, touring variety
shows, comedians and more.
Community Players Theatre
201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701
CommunityPlayers.org / 309.663.2121
Community Players Theatre is celebrating its
91 st year of theatre in 2014, making it
Bloomington-Normal's oldest theatre group and
the second oldest community theatre in the
nation. Its current season of live theatre
includes Lend me a Tenor, To Kill a Mockingbird
and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
1451 Timberline Road, Goodfield, IL 61742
Barn2.com / 309.965.2545
Heartland Theatre Company
1110 Douglas Street, Normal, IL 61761
HeartlandTheatre.org / 309.452.8709
ISU Center for the Performing Arts
400 West Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761
FineArts.IllinoisState.edu
309.438.2535 (box office)
Illinois SHakespearE Festival
Ewing Cultural Center
48 Sunset Road, Bloomington, IL 61701
TheFestival.org / 309.438.8974
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
1702 Eastland Drive, Suite 206, Bloomington,
IL 61704 / ILSymphony.org
309.662.9840 • 309.434.2777 (box office)
Normal Summer Music Theatre
611 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761
NormalParks.org / 309.454.9540
IWU Theatre
Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre
Prairie Fire Theatre
P.O. Box 964, Normal, IL 61761
PrairieFireTheatre.org / 309.824.3047
Timeless presentations /
Spirits of Bloomington
TimelessPresentations.com / 309.846.4306
USA Ballet
105 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
USABallet.us / 309.820.0300
USA Ballet tours from coast to coast performing in 4,000 seat theatres and bringing ballet
to rural America. In addition, the USA Ballet
Academy is an internationally acclaimed ballet
school teaching Vaganova, the traditional
Russian style of classical ballet.
IWU McPherson Theatre
2 Ames Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61701
IWU.edu/Theatre / 309.556.3232
IWU Westbrook Auditorium
1210 North Park Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
IWU.edu/Music / 309.556.3061
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1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701
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ISU Center for the Performing Arts
400 West Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761
MidwestInstituteOfOpera.org
309.438.2472 • 309.438.2535 (box office)
Our favorite
attraction is the
McLean County
Arts Center!
They have great exhibitions from
local and national artists. They are
vital to supporting the arts in our
community through their classes,
ROVER and alternating exhibitions.
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MUSEUMS &
HISTORY
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Children's Discovery Museum
Luckey Climber
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Normal Theater
Museums
Children’s Discovery Museum
101 East Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net / 309.433.3444
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, explore
Healthy Kids-Healthy Future, featuring the
Fresh Market and Healthy Pizza Care; and for
the artistic, Arts Ink features puppetry, the
Imagination Theatre, a gigantic Paint Wall, and
Art Studio. Visitors will enjoy climbing the twostory 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
LeRoy.org / 309.468.8409
Funk Prairie Home and Gem &
Mineral Museum
10875 Prairie Home Lane, Shirley, IL 61772
FunkPrairieHomeMuseum.com / 309.827.6792
The restored 1864 residence of Lafayette Funk
includes historic memorabilia and antiques of
the Funk family. Visitors to the home will hear
an original working Victrola and see the first
ever electric kitchen island. The Gem & Mineral
Museum features a dazzling display of many
rare and beautiful minerals. Tours of horsedrawn farm equipment, barns and farm animals
are also available. Reservations are required.
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Museum of history
and small theater, the museum creates an environment where visitors can learn about the
contributions of aviation to our community and
nation. Exhibit highlights include a Bell Sea
Cobra, a Huey Helicopter, an F-14 Tomcat and
an A-4 Skyhawk. Come and see what wonders
of flight they have to share at the familyfriendly Prairie Aviation Museum.
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Rike House Museum
406 North Chestnut Street, Le Roy, IL 61752
309.962.7141
“A Geographical Journey”
Parkway
McLean County Museum of History
MCHistory.org / 309.827.0428
The Museum features both permanent
and national, award-winning, rotating
exhibits that explore the history of Central
Illinois, and is home to a recently installed
Route 66 Wayside Exhibit that tells the
story of the Mother Road’s great significance and impact on the community.
Memory Lane
Along Historic Route 66, Lexington, IL 61753
IllinoisRoute66.org / 866.378.7866
Visitors can drive along “Memory Lane” in
Lexington, a one-mile stretch of Route 66
which has been transformed into an interpretive trail, complete with restored
billboards, classic business banners, original pavement and other great Mother
Road memorabilia.
Sprague Super
Service Station
305 East Pine Street, Normal, IL 61761
IllinoisRoute66.org / 309.452.5325
This two-story, Tudor-Revival style building was built to serve the increasing
traveler needs on Route 66. The station is
home to a recently installed Route 66
Wayside Exhibit that tells the story of the
Mother Road’s great significance and
impact on the community.
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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
hands-on 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.
Mt. Hope Community Hall &
History Museum
Simpkins Military History Museum
605 East Cole Street, Heyworth, IL 61745
SimpkinsMuseum.com / 309.473.3989
Historic
Landmarks
David Davis Mansion
1000 East Monroe Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
DavidDavisMansion.org / 309.828.1084
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. Arrangements can also be made for a
special Tea Ladies program at the Mansion.
Morgan and Clinton Streets, McLean, IL 61754
309.275.4390
Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
PrairieAviationMuseum.org / 309.663.7632
The Prairie Aviation Museum strives to have its
visitors feel educated, entertained and inspired
while providing a better perspective into the
world of aviation. With a collection of preserved aircraft on display, revolving aviation
exhibits and memorabilia, a 1941 Link Trainer
prairie aviation museum
Along Historic Route 66, Towanda, IL 61776
TowandaHistory.org / 309.728.2188
A 1.6 mile stretch of Route 66 has been
turned into a geographical journey with
educational kiosks interpreting each state
along the road.
EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu / 309.829.6333
Ewing Cultural Center, the estate of the late
Hazle Buck Ewing, is a community landmark
that includes Ewing Manor, the Genevieve
Green Gardens and the Theatre at Ewing which
hosts the annual Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
The Channel-Norman style Manor, built in
1929, serves as an event venue and hosts meetings, retreats and private events. The Manor is
open for walk-in guided tours every Monday
from 4:00PM to 6:00PM May through October
excluding holidays. Scheduled group tours may
be arranged for a fee. The tour includes climbing flights of stairs to and from three levels.
David Davis Mansion
The David Davis Mansion has
to be on top of my list.
Historic Normal Theater
209 West North Street, Normal, IL 61761
NormalTheater.com / 309.454.9722
Matthew T. Scott Home
They always have great events. It's a great cometogether place that teaches generation after
generation about our history.
227 North First Avenue, Chenoa, IL 61726
ChenoaIL.org / 815.945.4555
Miller Park Pavilion & War Memorial
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1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL
61701 / BPARD.org / 309.434.2260
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302 East Miller Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Evergreen-Cemetery.com / 309.827.6950
204 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL
61701 / 309.242.3412 / TrotterFountain.wix.com
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PattonCabin.yolasite.com / 309.365.8779
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Abraham Lincoln had many close
political and legal associates from the
Bloomington-Normal area, including
Supreme Court Justice David Davis, whose
influence on Lincoln’s legal career and run
for the presidency was crucial to his success. A tour of the David Davis Mansion
reveals these details as well as what life
was like for a wealthy Victorian family. The
McLean County Museum of History rounds
out the Lincoln story by introducing the
city and the people that Lincoln would have
known. Maps for walking tours featuring
historical markers and notable architecture
are available at the museum.
Lincoln’s BloomingtonNormal Audio Driving Tour 200 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL
61701 / MCHistory.org / 309.827.0428
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The McLean County
Museum of History
NOW FEATURING
Fiesta!
A Celebration of Mexican Popular Arts
See this exhibit through January 16, 2015
Discover the Lincoln
connection…
BIG House.
BIG Story.
BIG Adventure.
The Greening of the Prairie:
Irish Immigration and Settlement
in McLean County
See this exhibit through January 16, 2016
Buy a family
membership and
get discounts to
museums
nationwide!
1000 Monroe Drive
Bloomington, IL
(309) 828-1084
www.daviddavismansion.org
200 N. Main Street
309/827-0428 www.mchistory.org
Find Judge David Davis on Facebook
& follow on Twitter @Davis_Mansion
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101 E. Beaufort St., Normal, IL 61761
www.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
(309) 433-3444
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Please join us for the
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July through August
For tickets, call (309) 438-2535
or visit theFestival.org
48 Sunset Rd.
Bloomington, Illinois
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SPORTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
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Castle Theatre
The Corn Crib
Laugh Commedy Club
Entertainment
Castle Theatre
61701 / TheCastleTheatre.com / 309.820.0352
Laugh Comedy Club
108 East Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
LaughBloomington.com / 309.287.7698
Laugh Comedy Club is the premier venue for
live comedy in Central Illinois, featuring acts
from all across the nation.
Recreation
& Sport
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
Chuck’s Caddy Club Miniature Golf at Miller Park
1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701
BPARD.org / 309.434.2260 • 309.434.2651
Community Soccer Fields
Corner of Ireland Grove & Towanda Barnes,
Bloomington, IL 61704 / 309.451.GOAL (4625)
The Corn Crib
NormalBaseball.com / 309.454.2255
The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Corn Crib
is the newest sports facility in BloomingtonNormal and is home to both the Normal
CornBelters of the independent Frontier League
and Heartland Community College athletic
teams. The stadium holds 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, movie nights, concerts, charitable fundraisers, scout sleepovers
and other off-season events.
Darnall’s Gun Works & Ranges
6125 East 1175 North Road, Bloomington, IL
61705 / Darnalls.com / 309.379.4331
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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
ISU Bone Student Center, Normal, IL 61790
BoneStudentCenter.IllinoisState.edu/BowlingBilliards / 309.438.2555
ISU Planetarium
upper limits indoor climbing gym
ISU Felmley Hall of Science, Normal, IL 61790
PHY.ILSTU.edu/~trw/Planet.html
309.438.8756
McLean County Pony Fields at the Shira Baseball Complex
3707 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
McPonyBaseball.com / 309.662.7669
Pepsi Ice Center
201 South Roosevelt Street, Bloomington, IL
61701 / PepsiIceCenter.com / 309.434.2737
Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center
804 North Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
PheasantLanes.net / 309.663.8556
Ride The Nine Billiards
503 North Prospect Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
RideTheNine.com / 309.662.1009
Upper Limits Indoor Climbing Gym
1304 West Washington Street, Bloomington, IL
61701 / UpperLimits.com / 309.829.8255
Upper Limits Indoor Climbing Gym has more
than 20,000 square feet of climbing space,
including routes up to 100 feet tall, a wavewall, bi-level cave and a unique outdoor
bouldering area. Upper Limits accommodates
all ages and skill levels, offering introductory
and advanced classes, parties, group rates,
scout programs, team building exercises and
portable walls. Come visit Upper Limits, one of
the largest and tallest gyms in the world!
Urban Warfare Indoor Paintball
14088 Prairie Commercial Park, Bloomington, IL
61704 / PaintballUrbanWarfare.com
309.261.2596
Sudden Impact Paintball
7290 East 550 North Road, McLean, IL 61754
SIPaintball.net / 309.874.3338
Synergy Flight Center
2823 South Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
SynergyFBO.net / 309.828.4448
pepsi ice center
Game Time Gym II
404 Olympia Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
GameTimeGym.com / 309.662.9520
McLean County Fairgrounds
1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
McLeanCountyFair.org / 309.663.6497
the corn crib
Extra Innings
3 Quest Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
ExtraInnings-BN.com / 309.827.5000
Movie Theaters
Capen Auditorium
Illinois State University–Edwards Hall, Normal, IL
61790 / UPB.IllinoisState.edu / 309.438.8814
Galaxy 14 Cinema
1111 Wylie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
Wehrenberg.com / 309.828.8081
Normal Theater
209 West North Street, Normal, IL 61761
NormalTheater.com / 309.454.9722
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. In addition, the
theater is used for a wide variety of non-film
events and is available for rent.
Palace 10 Cinema
415 Detroit Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
Carmike.com / 309.661.2452
Starplex Cinemas
201 McKnight Street, Normal, IL 61761
StarplexCinemas.com / 309.454.1373
Fitness
CrossFit Bloomington-Normal
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
Gold’s Gym
11 Currency Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
GoldsGym.com / 309.661.GOLD (4653)
Mclean county fairgrounds
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 Indoor Football
League, the Bloomington Flex Basketball team
and the Bloomington Thunder of the Southern
Professional 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.
u.s. cellular coliseum
101 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
USCellularColiseum.com / 309.434.2843
Gold’s Gym Express
1503 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
GoldsExpress.com / 309.451.4653
LA Fitness
2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL
61704 / LAFitness.com / 309.319.9040
The Workout Company
419 Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761
TheWorkoutCompany.org / 309.454.2582
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Constitution TrAil
Agritourism
Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
5257 Old Route 66, Shirley, IL 61772
FunksMapleSirup.com / 309.874.3360
Visitors are invited to explore Bloomington-Normal
and join in the celebration of McLean County’s
agricultural heritage, quilting, local history and
the arts. The Barn Quilt Heritage Trail-McLean
County features over 20 area barns or other
farm buildings, each decorated with an 8’ x 8’
painted quilt square. A complete list of all participating locations is available on the website.
Step-on tour guides are available upon request
for bus tour groups.
The Funk family business of producing pure
maple sirup began in Funks Grove in 1824. Guided
tours of the grounds are offered during the sirupmaking season and showcase the Funk family
process. Funks Pure Maple Sirup and other Funks
products can be purchased at the store.
Epiphany Farms Enterprise
This seasonal farm is open from mid-September
through October 31st each year. Attractions
include The Pumpkin Blossom Café and Gift
Shoppe, Harvest Brew coffee shop, picnic area
and a variety of produce including pumpkins,
gourds, mums, straw bales, corn stalks, honey,
cider, apples, Kettle Korn and more. Activity
admission includes access to the jumping pillow,
school house education barn, little toddler village, giant mountain slide, climbing straw castle,
corny bins, cattle chute jump, rodeo round-up,
big digger sandbox, real tractor experience,
tractor-pulled family hayrack rides, caterpillar
and lady bug train rides for kids and farm animals in the little barnyard.
9591 N 1540 East Road, Bloomington IL 61705
EpiphanyFarms.com / 309.828.2323
Epiphany Farms Enterprise (EFE) is a “Farm to
Fork” concept that practices sustainable,
beyond organic, environmentally friendly
techniques. EFE harnesses ideas from a wide
range of agricultural theories, such as
permaculture and intensive pasture rotation, to
cultivate a multitude of fruits, vegetables,
herbs, and animals. Pioneering a new food
system frontier, they blend their farm and
restaurant, Anju Above, to create one,
self-sustaining organism. Tours of the farm are
available by appointment.
Rader Family Farms
1238 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61761
RaderFamilyFarms.com / 309.275.8765
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Genevieve Green Gardens
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
Nature
Ecology Action Center
202 West College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
EcologyActionCenter.org / 309.454.3169
Evergreen Lake at Comlara
County Park
Genevieve Green Gardens
EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu / 309.829.6333
8621 East 2100 North Road, Carlock, IL 61725
WhiteOakVineyardsInc.com / 309.376.3027
White Oak Vineyards grows twelve grape
varieties on 11.5 acres and features a tasting list of twelve wines. A log home on
the property has been remodeled into a
winery and tasting room with a comfortable, warm and inviting atmosphere
perfect for gatherings with family and
friends. The wrap around porch offers
lovely views of the vineyards, pond and
surrounding countryside. White Oak
Vineyards hosts entertainment, special
events and group tours, and is pleased to
share their passion for wine, love of the
land and love for their German heritage.
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
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
33633 IL Route 9, Mackinaw, IL 61755
MackinawValleyVineyard.com
309.359.9463
Willett's Winery & Cellar
105 East Market Street, Manito, IL 61546
WillettsWinery.com / 309.968.7070
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Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm
2676 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61761
RoppCheese.com / 309.452.3641
The Ropp Jersey Cheese processing facility in
north Normal is owned and operated by a family
of 6th generation McLean County dairy farmers.
The facility produces cheese curds, artisan cheddars, colbys and other cheeses. The Ropp family
opened this facility to help promote agriculture
as a vital industry to American life and they invite
groups to tour the farm and learn first-hand how
fine quality cheeses are made. Guests of the farm
can explore the grounds, pet the purebred prizewinning Jersey calves and take a look through the
Ropp Jersey Cheese retail store which features a
cheese slicing room with viewing windows.
Twin Groves Wind Farm
13682 North 2900 East Road, Ellsworth, IL
61737 / EDPR.com / 309.724.8278
EDP Renewables North America LLC and its
subsidiaries develop, construct, own and operate wind farms throughout North America.
EDPR NA has developed more than 3,700
megawatts (MW) and operates over 3,500
MW of wind farms, including the Twin Groves
Wind Farm located on two prominent moraines
in eastern McLean County. The Twin Groves
Wind Farm offers 396 MW of affordable, pollution-free wind energy, enough to meet the
annual energy needs of about 109,000 homes.
Groups of ten or more can learn about this
facility with a guided tour that begins at the
Twin Groves Lookout Visitor Area.
The Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing
Cultural Center are a place of serenity and
retreat amidst the hustle of a thriving and
robust Illinois community. Created in honor of
Genevieve Carlock Green by her husband, the
late Bruce V. Green, the gardens celebrate the
seasons of Central Illinois and exhibits species
native to the area. The gardens’ walkways,
plantings and other amenities offer a relaxing
setting for contemplation and the appreciation
of nature’s beauty. The Genevieve Green
Gardens are free and open to the public for
self-guided tours every day from 8:00am until
dusk. Special gardening programs are also
available and offered year-round for groups.
Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
750 North 3100 East Road, Le Roy, IL 61752
309.261.3043
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, pallas cats 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, leopard, gibbons and bear.
Miller Park zoo
White Oak Vineyards, Inc.
Twin Groves wind farm
Ar e a
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13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, IL 61748
McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks / 309.434.6770
ConstitutionTrail.org
309.454.9540 • 309.434.2260
The Nature Center is nestled within Funks
Grove, the largest remaining intact prairie grove
in the state of Illinois at over 1,000 acres.
Open year-round, Sugar Grove Nature Center
includes interpretive exhibits, live animals, and
a wildlife viewing room. Over seven miles of
well-maintained trails take visitors through
prairie and woodland habitats. A nature play
area, picnic shelter, astronomy observatory,
working blacksmith forge, and numerous other
site features make it a unique and beautiful
place to enjoy nature.
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.
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
Normal Parks & Recreation Department
20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL 61748
CI.EasterSeals.com / 309.365.8021
100 East Phoenix Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
Parks &
Recreation
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 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.
Bloomington Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department
61701 / BPARD.org / 309.434.2260
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.
Aquatic Centers
Anderson Park & Aquatic
Center 100 South Maple Street, Normal, IL 61761
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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.
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4532 North 725 East Road, McLean, IL 61754
SugarGroveNatureCenter.org / 309.874.2174
Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
Sugar Grove Nature Center
Fairview Park & Family Aquatic Center Emerson Park
Miller Park
717 Bell Street, Bloomington
1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
Evergreen Park
Northpoint School Park
1205 Forrest Street, Bloomington
2602 East College Avenue, Bloomington
Ewing Park 1
Oakland School Park
1420 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
1605 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
Ewing Park 2
O’Neil Park
1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington
1515 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington
Camp Grounds
Ewing Park 3
One Normal Plaza
901 Jersey Avenue, Bloomington
1110 Douglas Avenue, Normal
Comlara County Park
Fell Park
P.J. Irvin Park
309 East Willow Street, Normal
1601 McKay Drive, Bloomington
13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, IL 61748
McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks / 309.434.6770
Open year-round
Fell Avenue Park
Pepperidge Park
1301 Fell Avenue, Bloomington
2502 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington
Kamp Komfort
Forrest Park
Rollingbrook Park
1813 Springfield Road, Bloomington
1002 South Hershey Road, Bloomington
Franklin Park
Rosa Parks Commons
302 East Chestnut Street, Bloomington
Linden Street and Raab Road, Normal
Fransen Nature Area
Savannah Green Park
1110 East Raab Road, Normal
1010 Bull Street, Normal
61752 / DNR.Illinois.gov / 309.724.8032
Free Wi-Fi available
Friendship Park
Shepard Park
719 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington
750 North Hershey Road, Normal
Parks
Gaelic Park
Stevenson School Park
3102 Cave Creek Road, Bloomington
2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington
Hidden Creek Nature Area
Suburban East Park
Sycamore Street, Normal
3011 Lisa Drive, Bloomington
101 South Western Avenue, Bloomington
Holiday Park
Sunnyside Park
800 South McGregor Street, Bloomington
407 East Erickson Avenue, Bloomington
Angler’s Lake Nature Preserve
800 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761
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.
21408 North 600 East Road, Carlock, IL 61725
309.376.4411
Free Wi-Fi available
Moraine View State Park
27374 Moraine View Park Road, Le Roy, IL
Airport Park
3010 Winchester Drive, Bloomington
Alton Depot Park
Ironwood Park
Tipton Park North
1017 South Mercer Street, Bloomington
North Linden Street, Normal
2201 Stone Mountain Boulevard, Bloomington
Atwood Wayside
Marie Litta Park
Tipton Park South
303 North Robinson Street, Bloomington
317 South Gridley Street, Bloomington
2401 G.E. Road, Bloomington
Bittner Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Underwood Park
3807 Rave Road, Bloomington
204 North Towanda Avenue, Normal
200 Jersey Avenue, Normal
Brookridge Park
Maxwell Park
White Oak Park
2904 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington
Parkside Road and Gregory Street, Normal
1514 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington
Buck-Mann Park
McGraw Park
Withers Park
3202 Cornelius Drive, Bloomington
204 East Washington Street, Bloomington
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
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Anderson and Fairview Family Aquatic Centers • Ironwood Golf Course
The Normal Theater • The Children’s Discovery Museum
Connie Link Amphitheatre • The Constitution Trail and more!
309-454-9540 • 100 E. Phoenix
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3002 Fox Creek Road
TheDenGC.com
309.434.2300
Highland Park Golf Course
1613 South Main Street
HighlandParkGC.com
309.434.2200
Ironwood Golf Course
1901 North Towanda Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
GolfIronwood.org
309.454.9620
The Links at Ireland Grove
3807 Ballybunion Road
TheLinksAtIrelandGrove.com
309.661.8040
Prairie Vista Golf Course
502 West Hamilton Road
PrairieVistaGC.com
309.434.2217
Weibring Golf Club at ISU
800 West Gregory Street
Normal, IL 61790
ISUGolf.com
309.438.8065
Hazy Hills
Indian
Springs
Hazy Hills Golf Course
25258 North 1350 East Road
Hudson, IL 61748
309.726.9200
Indian Springs Golf Club
37180 East Comanche Drive
Saybrook, IL 61770
GolfAtIndianSprings.net
309.475.4111
The Golf Learning Center
1304 Cross Creek Drive
Normal, IL 61761
AllSeasonsGLC.com
309.829.4653
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
18
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6,745
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.
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Sand. This course accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year
and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings.
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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.
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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 must be scheduled in advance.
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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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Brown's Chicken
309.808.1356
CJ’s Restaurant & Catering
2901 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.663.4444
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
309.661.8027
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
DESTIHL
318 South Towanda Avenue, Normal
309.862.2337
Epiphany Farms Restaurant
220 East Front Street, Bloomington
309.828.2323
Fort Jesse Café
1531 Fort Jesse Road, Normal / 309.454.7223
Garden of Paradise
309.828.8080
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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
309.662.8895
Jesse’s Grille at Marriott
201 Broadway Avenue, Normal / 309.862.9000
Jet Stream Burger Bar
3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington / 309.740.0692
J. Gumbo's
706 South Main Street, Normal / 309.451.0800
Keller’s Iron Skillet
609 Hannah Street, Bloomington / 309.828.3533
Kep’s Country Kitchen
506 IAA Drive, Bloomington / 309.664.2260
Lancaster’s Fine Dining
513 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.3333
Lancaster’s serves fusion-style cuisine in a casually sophisticated setting, providing appetizers
and main courses for every taste. Steak, seafood
and pasta selections are reasonably priced and
delicious. Finish your meal with flaming crème
brûlée, flourless chocolate cake or their famous
Bananas Foster.
Legends Sports Bar & Grill
Meatheads Burgers & Fries
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
Medici
120 North Street, Normal / 309.452.6334
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.
Merry Ann’s Diner
100 South Fell Avenue, Normal / 309.452.1100
Michael’s Restaurant
110 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.820.1330
Noodles & Company
309.661.6300
Ozark House
704 McGregor Street, Bloomington
309.827.3900
Park View Inn
1003 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
309.827.4280
Reality Bites
309.828.1300
Red Lobster
309.663.9405
Rhythm CafÉ
304 North Main Street, Normal
309.451.1114
Rosie’s Pub
309.827.7019
Schooners
810 East Grove Street, Bloomington
309.829.6841
Shannon’s Five Star
1305 South Mercer Avenue, Bloomington
309.664.0808
Smashburger
309.808.4672
Steak ‘n Shake
•1802 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.9204
•1001 Wylie Drive, Bloomington / 309.828.2222
•325 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.454.2899
•614 West Raab Road, Normal / 309.451.3721
Super JJ Fish & Chicken
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. Friday’s
9 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington / 309.662.2231
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Tom’s Pancake House 1700 Fredrick Lane, Normal / 309.862.3614
Wild Berries
115 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.452.1000
Windy City Wieners
•106 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.452.2900
•116 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.200.8164
Asian, Indian &
Mediterranean
Anju Above
309.828.8704
Bing’s Wok
1540 East College Avenue, Normal
309.888.9028
Bona Fide Thai Cuisine
309.664.6272
China Star
•2402 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.663.4580
Ching's
1101 North Main Street, Normal / 309.451.1999
Ephesus Restaurant
309.585.0514
First Wok
309.821.0039
Flat Top Grill
309.454.1300
Golden Dragon
111 West Monroe Street, Bloomington
309.821.9797
The Grand Café
309.828.0324
It's a great spot for a girls'
night out. I love the food and
sitting outside!
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The Great Wall
309.454.7218
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
309.663.1155
Hot Wok
309.663.5300
Imperial Buffet
309.454.4848
Kobe Japanese BBQ
Eastland Mall, Bloomington / 309.664.7700
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
309.663.1300
Lucky Garden
309.663.1333
Mandarin Garden House
106 Mall Drive, Normal / 309.454.1118
Mayuri Indian Restaurant
309.663.2226
Orient Gourmet
309.661.1868
Panda Express
309.451.1269
Puran Indian Restaurant
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
309.663.0885
Rangoli
309.808.0263
Red Sun
309.661.7885
The Rock Restaurant
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
309.661.0834
Thai House
309.828.2600
Zorbas Restaurant
603 Dale Street, Normal / 309.452.1449
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Bakeries & Treats
Baskin-Robbins
309.662.2622
BEER NUTS, Inc.
•103 North Robinson Street, Bloomington
800.BEERNUTS / 309.827.8580
•Eastland Mall, Bloomington / 309.662.1919
Ever wonder about the success story behind
America’s Favorite Nuts? It’s a history that
began back in 1937 when Arlo Shirk and his
father, Edward, purchased a small confectionery
store in Downtown Bloomington and the unique
sweet and salty recipe for “Jumbo Red Skins.”
Today, BEER NUTS, Inc. products include a wide
range of nuts and snack variety mixes produced
at a single 100,000 square foot manufacturing
facility in Bloomington under the direction of the
next generation of the Shirk family with a continued commitment to quality and freshness.
Visitors should be sure to stop at one of two
local BEER NUTS Company Stores.
Carl’s Ice Cream
•601 West Locust Street, Bloomington
309.828.7732
•1700 West College Avenue, Normal
309.454.7732
CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar
The Chocolatier
3 Finance Drive, Bloomington / 309.821.0277
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Cocomero
•100 South Fell Avenue, Normal / 309.808.2571
309.808.2087
Cold Stone Creamery
309.807.2945
Cookies by Design
309.452.8439
Denny’s Doughnuts / BagELMEN's
•1107 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.0459
•1503 East Vernon, Bloomington
309.663.8200
Dunkin’ Donuts
309.662.2622
•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.
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Gene’s Ice Cream
1019 South Main Street, Bloomington
309.829.6022
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309.662.8500
Grove Street Bakery
812 East Grove Street, Bloomington
309.827.0270
It's Poppin' Gourmet Popcorn
309.268.4030
Janet’s Cakes & Catering
504 Guido Circle, Bloomington / 309.664.0684
Kelly’s Bakery & Café
113 North Center Street, Bloomington
309.820.1200
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
309.664.7400
Market Street Bakery
1401 West Market Street, Bloomington
309.829.7200
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Orange Leaf
309.661.4299
Pretzel Maker
Pretzel Twister
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COFFEE HOUSES
Quencher Smoothies
Smoothie King
309.662.0865
•1608 Northbrook Drive, Normal / 309.862.1575
309.585.2568
Sugar Mama Bakery
•405 North Main Street, Bloomington / 309.473.8231
•116 West North Street, Normal / 309.473.8231
Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
309.212.2637
That's so sweet
•429 West Main Street, Lexington / 309.490.1016
Tiers Designer Cakes
115 Susan Drive, Normal / 309.454.5500
Barnes & Noble Café
309.662.1506
Bevande Coffee Shop
2200 Fort Jesse Road, Normal / 309.452.9211
Caffeina’s Café & Dessert Bar
The Coffee Depot
104 West Front Street, Bloomington
309.828.3376
Coffee Hound
•407 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.827.7575
The Coffee House & Deli
114 East Beaufort Street, Normal / 309.452.6774
Downtown Chess CafÉ
Barbecue
320 North Main Street, Bloomington / 309.807.5378
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
Famous Dave’s
309.664.0044
Longhorn Smokehouse
5 Currency Drive, Bloomington / 309.661.0433
PT's BBQ
606 North Clinton Street, Bloomington
309.557.1999
Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffee
•1609 Northbrook Drive, Normal / 309.808.1328
Starbucks Coffee
309.662.9950
•307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.454.2915
309.663.4042
Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
Fusion Brew
Fast Food
A&W
309.663.1823
Arby’s
•1240 East Empire Street, Bloomington / 309.829.2041
309.829.6214
Culver’s
•901 North Hershey Road, Bloomington
309.662.7070
309.827.3527
Dairy Queen
•1528 East College Avenue, Normal
309.454.5850
309.827.6432
309.662.4446
Great Steak & Potato Co.
Hardee’s/Red Burrito
309.454.5420
309.662.3023
KFC
•501 Prospect Road, Bloomington / 309.662.4613
309.829.8932
Long John Silver’s
309.663.1823
McDonald’s
•525 Brock Drive, Bloomington / 309.829.8613
•1610 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.663.8450
309.828.1616
309.662.3114
309.454.4141
•1607 North Main Street, Normal
309.862.2277
309.661.2004
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
309.829.7988
309.662.6547
Sonic
302 Greenbriar Drive, Normal / 309.808.2130
Taco Bell
309.827.0590
309.454.7576
309.556.0044
Taco John’s
309.828.4336
Wendy’s
309.452.0200
309.829.3826
•1735 Bradford Lane, Normal / 309.888.4101
Italian & Pizza
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
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.
Beningo’s Restaurant
309.829.1025
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
309.661.8322
Caffé Italia Ristorante
511 Chancellor Drive, Bloomington
309.662.0100
Chicago Style Pizzeria
309.663.9566
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Burger King
•1601 Clearwater Avenue, Bloomington
309.662.8315
309.662.5285
•1617 North Main Street, Normal / 309.451.8844
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Joe’s Pub
3907 General Electric Road, Bloomington
309.808.0744
Chuck E. Cheese’s
309.664.2982
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub
309.585.1834
Domino’s Pizza
309.665.0505
•305 West Beaufort Street, Normal
309.454.5111
D.P. Dough
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
309.808.1597
Grady’s Pizza
309.662.3333
Joe’s Station House Pizza Pub
309.452.5637
La Gondola
309.828.4141
•1501 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
309.662.6933
•1219 South Main Street, Normal
309.454.7999
Olive Garden
309.663.7375
Papa John’s
•602 Kingsley Street, Normal / 309.454.7272
309.662.4422
Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake
309.452.7575
309.662.9000
Pizza Hut
309.827.4646
•1700 Parkway Plaza Drive, Normal
309.888.4990
309.454.2491
Prime Time Pizza
309.888.9999
Prime Time Pizza serves Chicago style pizza
without the Chicago style price. Proudly serving
Bloomington-Normal for over 10 years.
Rosati’s Pizza
•203 North Prospect Road, Bloomington
309.661.6575
Stolfa’s Pizza
1002 North Linden Street, Bloomington
309.828.2328
Tobin’s Pizza
309.828.0410
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Mexican
Chili’s Bar & Grill
309.663.8060
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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
309.663.1615
309.665.0170
•1041 JC Parkway, Bloomington / 309.820.7320
Herradura
309.662.3961
La Bamba
•129 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.452.2243
•108 West Washington Street, Bloomington
309.829.5096
La Carniceria Mexicana
309.827.8904
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309.862.4850
309.662.9299
Los Potrillos
201 Landmark Drive, Normal / 309.862.0824
Moe’s Southwest Grill
309.662.6637
Q'doba
309.661.0747
Taqueria El Porton
309.820.1625
Veracruz
309.663.9500
Subs & Delis
Jason's Deli
309.451.1564
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
•2301 East Washington Street, Bloomington
309.664.6800
309.828.3300
•207 West North Street, Normal
309.452.8200
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
309.662.0336
Reggie’s Premium Sandwiches
309.888.9393
Schlotzsky’s Deli
Subway
309.663.0029
•1005 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.829.2466
309.828.9927
309.820.7827
•1602 Glasson Street, Bloomington
309.662.4239
•1420 Airport Road, Bloomington
309.664.3900
•109 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington
309.820.1800
309.454.5600
•300 North Greenbriar Drive, Normal
309.888.9500
•1715 North Bradford Lane, Normal
309.454.1024
•11 Uptown Circle, Normal / 309.268.9800
Tailwinds Bar & Bistro
3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington / 309.740.0692
Zoup!
309.319.9600
Steakhouses
Alexander’s Steakhouse
309.454.7300
Baxters offers seasonal menus filled with
delicious signature dishes of steak, seafood
and chops. Baxters offers a big-city dining
experience with lunch, dinner, private dining
and catering to the Bloomington-Normal area.
Stop in for a martini, dine in the upscale open
kitchen concept and enjoy your evening out!
Jim’s Steakhouse
309.663.4142
Logan’s Roadhouse
309.452.7100
Lone Star Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
309.663.0455
Tony Roma's
1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington
309.662.2525
Bars & Nightlife
A. Renée
309.827.3524
A&P Tap
309.828.5581
The Bistro
309.829.2278
BlueLine Nightclub
309.585.2641
Bonker’s Place
309.827.5822
Brewe-ha's
120 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
309.820.1330
Cheeks Bar & Grill
309.829.3655
Copper Top Lounge
1107 West Locust Street, Bloomington
309.828.9932
Daddios
309.828.4434
Digger's
309.829.3757
Drifters Pub
309.829.1920
Eleven Pub
309.828.1130
Elroy’s
309.828.0142
Fat Jack’s
309.821.9222
Shooter’s Lounge
503 North Prospect Road, Bloomington
309.662.1009
Six Strings Club
309.829.9977
Six Strings offers drink specials, dance classes,
karaoke and is Central Illinois' premier venue for
live country entertainment!
Treehouse Lounge
2060 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington
309.662.5231
Windjammer Lounge
2303 Stern Drive, Bloomington
309.663.2233
Winner’s Lounge
309.828.2238
Yankee Doodle
309.662.8332
Jesse’s Grille Lounge
Kegler’s Pub
309.663.8556
Killarney’s Irish Pub
309.828.1186
Lunker’s
104 South Linden Street, Normal
309.451.3474
Maggie Miley’s
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!
Main Street Bar & Grill
309.820.9241
Mugshots
309.829.2337
Mugsy’s Pub
309.827.2628
Mulligans
309.827.7796
Pub II
102 North Linden Street, Normal
309.452.0699
brass elephant lounge
Baxters
309.662.1114
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Uptown Normal
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The Pod in Uptown Normal
Downtown
Bloomington
Downtown Bloomington Association
106 West Monroe Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
DowntownBloomington.org / 309.829.9599
See page 61 for a detailed map of
Downtown Bloomington
With its masterful blend of historic architecture
and 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.
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.
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!
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!
Uptown Normal
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
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.
Plenty of parking and the roundabout makes
visiting Uptown Normal by car a breeze.
Uptown Normal is also easily accessible by
bicycle via Bloomington-Normal'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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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 12:00–5:00pm
Cydney’s European Imports
Uptown Normal
905 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
CydneysAntiques.com / 309.662.4213
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.
Main Street Treasures
Malls
Eastland Mall
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, Quenchers 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
The Shoppes at College Hills is an open-air lifestyle center anchored by Von Maur, Gordman’s,
Hobby Lobby and Target. The exciting blend of
retailers and restaurants includes more than 20
specialty stores including Beauty Brands,
Coldwater Creek, Chico’s, J. Jill, LOFT, Jos A.
Bank, White House Black Market and Soma
Intimates. Many dining options are also
located at the Shoppes at Colleges Hills, including DESTIHL, Flat Top Grill, Panda Express, Joe’s
Station House Pizza Pub, Starbucks and Cold
Stone Creamery. The shopping center features
inviting landscaping, a state-of-the-art water
feature, seating areas, children’s play area and
space for outdoor dining.
Shopping Plazas
Bloomington Commons
Major Tenants: Schnucks, Toys R Us, Barnes &
Noble, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Olive Garden
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Colonial Plaza
Major Tenants: Kmart, Office Max, Ashley Furniture
Constitution Trail Centre
1720 Bradford Lane, Normal, IL 61761
Major Tenants: Schnucks, Dollar Tree
Eastland Commons
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL 61704
Major Tenants: Men’s Wearhouse, Cub Foods,
Party City, AT&T
North Veterans & College
Major Tenants: Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond,
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco, The Fresh Market,
Michaels
The Parkway
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
Walmart
•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 / AlleyKats.org / 309.820.0777
Wednesday–Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm–4:00pm
309.828.4522
Odd things antique shoppe
417 South Clinton Street, McLean, IL 61754
309.825.9484
Tuesday–Friday 1:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm–5:00pm
Old Warehouse Antiques
400 South Madison Street, Bloomington,
IL 61701 / OldWarehouseAntiques.com
309.828.0782
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm
Redbird Antique Mall
100 East Cemetery Avenue, Chenoa, IL 61726
815.945.5000
Sunday 1:00–6:00pm
Newly Renovated!!
Off Site Catering
8,000 sq ft Banquet &
Meeting Space
Complimentary
Wireless Internet
180 Overnight Rooms
Indoor Pool
On Site Restaurant &
Lounge
Free Parking
309-662-2020
1601 Jumer Dr.
www.bloomingtonchateau.com
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February
7-8
IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals
IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals
U.S. Cellular Coliseum / IHSA.org / 309.663.6377
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Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
David Davis Mansion
28-Mar 1
IHSA Girls Class 1A & 2A
Basketball State Finals
ISU Redbird Arena / IHSA.org / 309.663.6377
March
1
IHSA Dual Team Wrestling State Finals
January
Jan–Dec
F1RST FR1DAYS
Head into Downtown Bloomington on the
first Friday of every month and enjoy special
savings and exciting events including the Tour
de Chocolat’, Area Artist Showcase, Tour de
Metro, Around the Corner Art Walk and Live
Holiday Window Vignettes. See and be seen
every F1RST FR1DAY.
24-26
Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
IllinoisFishAndFeather.com / 309.452.9646
30-Feb 1
IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals
31-Feb 2
Top of Class Antiques Show
ISU Bone Student Center
Communication.IllinoisState.edu/Antiques
309.438.2872
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1
Miller Park Zoo Stampede
Miller Park Zoo / MillerParkZoo.org / 309.434.2243
7-8
IHSA Girls Class 3A & 4A
Basketball State Finals
7-9
27th Annual BloomingtonNormal Area Home Show
BNHomeBuilders.com / 309.663.6612
14–15
Hearts at Home National
Conference
Hearts-At-Home.org / 309.828.MOMS
14-16
Special Olympics State
Basketball Tournament
ISU Redbird Arena & IWU Shirk Center
SOILL.org / 309.888.2551
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
Uptown Normal
28-29
Hands All Around Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show
IWU Shirk Center
http://HAAQG.Tripod.com/QuiltShow.htm
800.433.8226
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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
AmericanPassionPlay.org / 800.354.9640
April
5, 12, 13 & 26
AmericanPassionPlay.org / 800.354.9640
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Illinois Sustainable Living &
Wellness Expo
ISLWE.org / 309.454.3169
11-12
78th Annual Gamma Phi Circus
GammaPhiCircus.IllinoisState.edu / 309.438.2690
Come one, come all to the Gamma Phi Circus
Big Top at Redbird Arena! The troupe
performances will thrill and amaze you in acts
including tight-wire, silks, juggling, hand
balancing, Russian swing, German wheel and
more!
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Spring Bloom Arts Festival
MCAC.org / 309.829.0011
This indoor fine art festival kicks off the season
of local art festivals each spring with 100 artists
representing a wide range of media. Come for a
variety of woodworking, glass art, sculpture,
paintings, photographs and jewelry.
May
May–Nov
Third Sunday Market
ThirdSundayMarket.com / 217.202.2847
MainGallery404.com / 309.828.9500
3-4
Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Towanda, IL / TowandaIL.org / 309.728.2811
4
Graduation
IWU.edu/Commencement / 309.556.1000
9-10
Graduation
Commencement.IllinoisState.edu / 309.438.2836
17-18
19th Annual Sisters & Friends Afrocentric Fine Art Show
ISU Alumni Center
SistersAndFriendsArtShow.com / 309.663.4938
22-25
Heart of Illinois Dog Show Cluster
CornbeltKennelClub.org / 800.433.8226
29-June 1
Heyworth HeyDays
Downtown Heyworth
Heyworth-IL.gov/HeyDays / 309.473.2811
The annual Heyworth HeyDays Festival in
downtown Heyworth is fun for the entire
family. The carnival, great food and talented
entertainment is enjoyed all weekend!
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Tri-Shark Triathlon Classic
Comlara County Park / Tri-Shark.org / 309.827.2272
June
1
23rd Annual Champagne British Car Festival
David Davis Mansion
21
IBCA Girls All-Star Basketball Game
IWU Shirk Center / IBCAIllinois.org / 815.452.2903
23-25
COUNTRY Youth Classic Golf
Tournament
Bloomington-Normal golf courses
CountryYouthClassic.com / 800.433.8226
The COUNTRY Youth Classic is one of the
largest youth golf tournaments in the United
States, drawing golfers from ages 3–22 for
three days of competition.
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IBCA Boys All-Star Basketball Game
IWU Shirk Center
IBCAIllinois.org / 815.452.2903
July
Illinois State University / SOILL.org / 309.888.2551
12
Illinois High School Shrine Game
IWU Tucci Stadium
ILShrineGame.com / 217.781.2400
12
11th Annual Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament
IWU Shirk Center
MidwestNationalsWrestling.com / 800.433.8226
The Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament
draws over 900 wrestlers to BloomingtonNormal each July for a one-day, folk-style
tournament.
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4th of July Fireworks
Fairview Park / Normal.org / 309.454.2444
11–Aug 9
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival exemplifies a
long-established tradition of professional theatre devoted to performing the plays of William
Shakespeare and new work written in the spirit
of Shakespeare. The festival has been named
one of the ten best theatre festivals anywhere
by National Geographic. In addition to the
mainstage show, theatre-goers can also enjoy
behind the scene tours, live jazz music, nightly
Green Shows and ice cream socials with the
cast and crew. Spend a pleasant summer’s
evening on the grassy lawn of the Festival
grounds with a picnic basket, bottle of wine and
great friends before the show.
Sugar Creek Arts Festival
13-15
Special Olympics Illinois State
Summer Games
The streets of Uptown Normal are painted with
artists and art lovers alike during the annual
Sugar Creek Arts Festival. The festival only
allows original pieces of artwork to be shown
so be ready for a one-of-a-kind experience!
Miller Park Bandstand
CityBlm.org / 309.434.2260
WGLT.org / 309.438.8910
David Davis Mansion
Uptown Normal / MCAC.org / 309.829.0011
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Pantagraph Celebrate
America Concert
7
14th Annual GLT Summer Concert
13-14
18th Annual Glorious
Garden Festival
11-12
Sugar Creek Arts Festival
2-3
Area Artist Showcase
Far m ers'
Mar k e ts
May–Oct
Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market & Artists' Alley
June–Sept
Uptown Normal Trailside Market
Uptown Normal
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Illinois State University Homecoming
21–22
State Farm Illinois Collegiate
Softball Championship
BloomingtonNormalCVB.org / 800.433.8226
26-27
IESA Girls Softball
State Finals
IESA.org / 309.829.0114
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Worldwide Day of Play
Various Bloomington-Normal sites
27-28
Family Weekend
Comlara County Park / Tri-Shark.org / 309.827.2272
18-20
Stanford Good Old Days Festival
Stanford, IL / StanfordIL.org / 309.287.7023
19-20
Lincoln’s Festival in
Bloomington
Celebrate Lincoln’s legacy in BloomingtonNormal and enjoy Civil War re-enactments,
traditional craft demonstrations, children’s
activities, live music, talks, tours, wagon
rides and carriage rides. Activities take place
in and around Downtown Bloomington and
at the David Davis Mansion.
30–Aug 3
McLean County Fair
McLeanCountyFair.org / 309.663.6497
August
1–10
2
Antique Automobile Exhibit
David Davis Mansion
15-17
Danvers Days
Danvers Village Park
DanversDays.org / 309.531.4442
Danvers Days features entertainment, food,
raffles, kids games, a carnival, craft show,
community auction and the biggest parade
in Central Illinois.
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Cultural Festival
Miller Park / CulturalFest.com / 800.433.8226
The Cultural Festival provides the community
with a wide variety of live entertainment,
mouth-watering food and community services
in a festival and family atmosphere.
22-23
Brüegala
Bruegala.com / 309.434.2777
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Bloomington Jaycee Criterium
BlmCrit.com / 618.920.6865
23-24
Sweet Corn Blues Festival
Uptown Normal
Sidewalk sales, arts, crafts, flea market vendors
and over 50,000 ears of fresh sweet corn fill
the streets of Uptown Normal each August to
welcome back the students at Illinois State
University. Come out and enjoy the fun, food
and some of the best blues music around!
30
Hummingbird Festival &
Pollination Celebration
September
13
"As Good as Gold" Golden
Retriever Fundraiser
White Oak Vineyards
13
McLean County Barn Keepers 9th Annual Barn Tour
Various McLean County Sites
BarnKeepers.org / 309.378.2406
IWU.edu/StudentAffairs / 309.556.3850
29–Oct 5
Homecoming
IllinoisStateHomecoming.com / 309.438.2586
October
4-5 & 11-12
Evergreen Cemetery
Discovery Walk
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
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Homecoming
TitanPride.org / 309.556.3251
Gamma Phi Circus
12
Evergreen Lake International Triathlon
17-18
IHSA Boys Golf State Finals
Bloomington-Normal Golf Courses
IHSA.org / 309.633.6377
18
Autumn Celebration
18
IESA Cross Country State Finals
Parkside Junior High & Maxwell Park
IESA.org / 309.829.0114
24
Downtown Bloomington Trick or Treat
29
Uptown Normal Treat Feast
Uptown Normal
Oct. 30–Nov. 21
Blessings of the Table
David Davis Mansion
31-Nov 1
IHSA Class 1A Boys Soccer State Finals
The Corn Crib / IHSA.org / 309.663.6377
November
1–16
Thanksgiving at Clover Lawn
David Davis Mansion
8-9
Uptown Holiday Open House
IHSA Boys Golf State Finals
Uptown Normal
14-15
IHSA Girls Volleyball State Finals
15
Thanksgiving Farmers' Market
27
35th Annual Turkey Trot Run
Miller Park / CityBlm.org / 309.434.2260
27–Dec. 28
Christmas at Clover Lawn
David Davis Mansion
28–30
Twin City Ballet’s 34th Annual Nutcracker
ISU Braden Auditorium
TCBDance.com / 309.663.9333
29–Dec. 21
Weihnachten at the Vineyard
White Oak Vineyards
December
5-6
Once Upon a Holiday
6
Jaycees Christmas Parade
Normal to Downtown Bloomington
BNJaycees.org / 309.319.6107
6
Christmas at the Courthouse
13
Christmas at the
Mansions Tour
David Davis, Broadview and Mystery Mansions
Christmas at the Mansions is a magical time
when three historic houses showcase the
vintage decorations of Victorian and
Edwardian Christmases long ago. Enjoy
theatrical skits, vintage costumes, holiday
treats and period music
25-27, 29
State Farm Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament
Normal Community High School, Normal West
High School, IWU Shirk Center and U.S.
Cellular Coliseum / TheClassic.org / 800.433.8226
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Noon Year's Eve
An Illinois tradition since 1929
GAMMA PHI CIRCUS
SPRING SHOWS
April 11-12, 2014
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 2014
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
Phone: (309) 438-2690
Email: GammaPhiCircus@IllinoisState.edu
/Circus.IllinoisState
@GammaPhiCircus
AREA
EDUCATION
{ Discover Opportunity }
Featured Imag e
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Hancock Stadium
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1312 Park Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
IWU.edu / 309.556.1000
See page 63 for a detailed map of Illinois
Wesleyan University.
Universities
100 North University Street, Normal, IL 61790
IllinoisState.edu / 309.438.2111
See page 62 for a detailed map of Illinois State
University.
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 state-of-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.
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 a division of business; the College of
Fine Arts that 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. Recent additions include the state-of-the-art Ames Library,
the Center for Natural Sciences and the Shirk
Center for Athletics and Recreation, regarded as
one of the finest athletic facilities in the country.
The Minor Myers Jr. Welcome Center is a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building and is home to the Office
of Admissions and the Hart Career Center. 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.
Illinois Wesleyan University 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
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High Schools
Lincoln College Normal
Heartland.edu / 309.268.8000
LincolnCollege.edu/Normal / 309.452.0500
Founded in 1990, Heartland Community
College (HCC) is located on a beautiful, 256acre main campus in Normal. At HCC,
excellence in instruction, small class sizes and
intentional support for student success are top
priorities. More than 60 career training and
transfer preparation programs are offered in a
district stretching from Pontiac to Lincoln,
Illinois alongside historic Route 66. With a fitness and recreation center, café, bookstore,
game room, modern classrooms and more than
50 campus clubs and organizations, HCC offers
a rich higher education experience. In addition
to 5,200 credit students, Heartland also provides recreational classes and professional
development opportunities for more than
8,000 area residents annually.
Lincoln College established a permanent campus in the Bloomington-Normal area in 1979.
Since then, the campus has seen continued
growth that includes residential housing for its
students, and in 2001, began offering bachelor’s degrees.
1202 East Locust Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
BHS87.org / 309.828.5201
Lincoln College-Normal is a vibrant institution
with the entire campus community working
together to explore new ways to meet the
evolving needs of learners. In addition to
traditional degree programs for students,
Lincoln College-Normal offers programs for
adult learners in their Accelerated Bridge to
Education (ABE) program. Also located on
campus is the Midwest College of Cosmetology,
a leading beauty school in the country.
Normal Community High School
A key priority at HCC is serving as an active
community partner with a commitment to
responsible stewardship. Its campus includes a
LEED-certified Workforce Development Center,
a commercial-grade wind turbine, the
Challenger Learning Center and The Astroth
Community Education Center. The Corn Crib is
home of the Frontier League’s Normal
CornBelters baseball franchise. It doubles as
the permanent stadium for the nationally recognized Heartland Hawks softball, baseball and
men’s and women’s soccer teams.
Midwest College of Cosmetology
MCC.LincolnCollege.edu / 309.451.1373
Paul Mitchell The School
School.PaulMitchell.edu/Normal-IL
309.862.3400
Bloomington High School
Central Catholic High School
1201 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
BlmCCHS.org / 309.661.7000
3900 East Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761
Unit5.org/NCHS / 309.557.4401
Normal Community West
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
District 87 Schools
300 East Monroe Street, Bloomington, IL
61701 / District87.org / 309.827.6031
Unit 5 Schools
1809 West Hovey Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
Unit5.org / 309.557.4000
]
Lincoln College
Normal Campus
The Education You Want.
The Flexibility You Need.
]
ONE COLLEGE
multiple options
ADULT EDUCATION
Accelerated Bridge to Education
(ABE)
Bachelor Degrees
Associate Degrees
Certificate Programs
800-569-0558 www.lincolncollege.edu
Accommodations
C VB H otel
Stan dar ds
The Convention and Visitors Bureau implements a Hotel Standards program to assure
hotel quality for area visitors. The program
is updated each year with a secret shopper
rating hotels in Bloomington-Normal on a
percentage scale; those hotels marked
with a gold star met our CVB hotel standards.
Congratulations to all of our outstanding
hotels!
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It's clean, has good food, and is
conveniently located next to the best
coffee house and theater in town.
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Featured H otels
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The Chateau Hotel &
Conference Center
1601 Jumer Drive Bloomington, IL 61704
309.662.2020 • 866.690.4006
BloomingtonChateau.com
DoubleTree by Hilton
10 Brickyard Drive
309.664.6446 • 800.222.TREE
Bloomington.DoubleTree.com
Eastland Suites Hotel
& Conference Center
1801 Eastland Drive
309.662.0000
EastlandSuites.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
320 South Towanda Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
309.452.8900 • 800.HAMPTON
HamptonInnNormal.com
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
3202 East Empire Street
309.662.4700 • 800.HOLIDAY
HolidayInn.com/BloomingtonIL
Holiday Inn Express West
1031 Wylie Drive
309.820.9990 • 800.HOLIDAY
HIExpress.com
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
201 Broadway Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
309.862.9000 • 800.627.7468
MarriottNormal.com
Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center
CVB Hotel
Standards
Guest
Rooms
Meeting
Pool
Wi-Fi
Fitness
Pets
Restaurant
Space ft2
180 9,000
Indoor
Airport
Shuttle
The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center is a unique-themed, full-service
hotel and conference center offering beautifully designed, newly appointed
rooms and suites. Four-poster beds, fireplaces, deep rich tapestry, elegant
oil paintings and the glow of custom woodwork can all be found here.
197
15,000
Indoor
The hotel’s warmly furnished guest rooms and luxuriously appointed whirlpool
suites feature exceptional comforts including Sweet Dreams beds, Wolfgang
Puck coffee, Citron by Crabtree & Evelyn amenities, complimentary parking and
complimentary wireless high speed internet access. The adjoining T.G.I. Friday’s
Restaurant is another added bonus to staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
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Conveniently located one block off of Veterans Parkway near restaurant and
shopping options, guests start their mornings with a complimentary hot breafast
and unwind in the evenings with a complimentary cocktail hour. Enjoy spacious
suites with full kitchens, Wi-Fi, picnic areas with gas grills and more! Everyone
deserves a suite experience!
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Located in Normal’s Shoppes at College Hills right off Veterans Parkway. The great
location, coupled with complimentary On the House hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi,
indoor pool and fitness center make for a great stay at the award-winning Hampton
Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal.
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5,000
Indoor
This contemporary, award-winning hotel features an indoor pool, game room
and on-site laundry services. Flat panel HDTVs, iPod docking station clock radios,
microwaves and refrigerators are available in each luxurious guest room. The
adjoining Baxters offers a casual dining experience serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Come stay at the Holiday Inn Express West and enjoy premium amenities that
include a heated indoor pool, whirlpool spa, complimentary hot breakfast, free
Wi-Fi, Simply Smart bedding and 24-hour fitness and business centers. The hotel
offers great room deals and provides quiet in a busy city.
228 23,000
Indoor
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The cornerstone of Uptown Normal’s renewal, the Marriott Hotel & Conference
Center is surrounded by the area’s finest shopping, dining and entertainment.
The hotel features upscale guest rooms for a perfect night’s rest, Caffeina’s
Marketplace Café, Jesse’s Grille, and Jesse’s Lounge, and is the only AAA Four
Diamond Property between Chicago and St. Louis!
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11,500
Indoor
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1413 Leslie Drive
The Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center is a beautifully designed,
three-story boutique hotel located on the east side of Bloomington.
309.662.4300
The hotel boasts luxury accommodations and a sense of fun and escape
ParkeRegency.com
from the ordinary. Experience the Parke Regency and you will leave with
something to talk about!
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309.662.2800 • 877.BAYMONT
BaymontInns.com
Candlewood Suites Hotel
The staff is very nice and so
accommodating!
{ Cathy K. }
Meeting
Pool
Wi-Fi
Fitness
Pets
Restaurant
Space ft2
6 Traders Circle
Normal, IL 61761
309.454.4070 • 888.315.2378
AmericasBestValueInn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites
The Holiday Inn
by the airport is
my favorite.
Indoor
Outdoor
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Normal, IL 61761
309.862.4100 • 877.CANDLEWOOD
CandlewoodSuites.com
Comfort Suites East
310 B Greenbriar Drive
Normal, IL 61761
309.452.8588 • 800.4.CHOICE
ChoiceHotels.com
Comfort Suites West
908 Maple Hill Road
309.834.4700 • 877.4.CHOICE
ChoiceHotels.com
Country Inn & Suites
Airport -
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309.662.3100 • 800.596.2375
CountryInns.com
Country Inn &
Suites West
923 Maple Hill Road
309.828.7177 • 800.596.2375
CountryInns.com
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Courtyard by Marriott
1 Demma Drive
Le Roy, IL 61752
309.962.4700 • 800.RED.ROOF
RedRoof.com
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309.829.2021 • 800.225.2397
DaysInn.com
Days Inn Le Roy
310 A Greenbriar Drive
Normal, IL 61761
309.862.1166 • 800.321.2211
Marriott.com
Days Inn
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403 Brock Drive
309.829.3100 • 800.4.CHOICE
ChoiceHotels.com
Extended Stay America
1805 South Veterans Parkway
309.662.8533 • 800.EXTSTAY
ExtendedStayHotels.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1014 Wylie Drive
309.827.8000 • 800.228.2800
Marriott.com/BMIFB
Hampton Inn West
906 Maple Hill Road
309.829.3700 • 800.HAMPTON
HamptonInn.com
Hawthorn Suites &
Conference Center
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309.829.8111 • 800.337.0202
HotelBloomington.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Indoor
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Normal, IL 61761
309.862.1600 • 800.HOLIDAY
HIExpress.com
Holiday Inn Express Le Roy
705 South Persimmons Court
Le Roy, IL 61752
309.962.4439 • 800.HOLIDAY
HIExpress.com
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309.828.6000 • 800.SLEEPLQ
LQ.com
Motel 6
1600 North Main Street
Normal, IL 61761
309.452.0422 • 800.4.MOTEL6
Motel6.com
Motel 6
202 Landmark Drive
Normal, IL 61761
309.454.6600 • 800.4.MOTEL6
Motel6.com
Quality Inn & Suites East
309.662.7100 • 800.4.CHOICE
ChoiceHotels.com
Quality Inn & Suites West
401 Brock Drive
309.829.7602 • 800.4.CHOICE
ChoiceHotels.com
Ramada Limited & Suites
919 Maple Hill Road
309.828.0900 • 800.2.RAMADA
Ramada.com
Red Roof Inn
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309.827.5333 • 800.RED.ROOF
RedRoof.com
Super 8 Bloomington
818 IAA Drive
309.663.2388 • 800.800.8000
Super8.com
Super 8 Chenoa
505 Hoselton Drive
Chenoa, IL 61726
815.945.5900 • 800.800.8000
Super8.com
Super 8 McLean
500 East South Street
McLean, IL 61754
309.874.2366 • 800.800.8000
Super8.com
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Super 8 Normal
CVB Hotel
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Normal, IL 61761
309.454.5858 • 800.800.8000
Super8.com
Bed &
Breakfasts
Burr
House
Burr House
210 East Chestnut Street
309.828.7686 • 800.449.4182
BurrHouse.com
Vrooman Mansion
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309.828.8816 • 877.346.6488
VroomanMansion.com
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Luxurious Guest Rooms
1413 Leslie Drive • Bloomington, IL 61704
309.662.4300 • www.parkeregency.com
Central Illinois’ Only
Boutique Hotel
Mention this ad & get 10% off your
food purchase at The Tavern
Tavern Sports Bar & Grill
10,000 Sq. Ft. Meeting Space
Located at The Shoppes at College Hill s
First class hospitality with a newly renovated twist!
Bloomington-Normal Hampton Inn & Suites.
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• “Cloud 9” Bedding Experience
• Lobby “Suite Shop”
• Indoor Pool/Spa/Fitness Center
• State-of-the-art Meeting Rooms
(available for up to 70 people)
Check out our virtual tour online at:
www.ivtlive.com/hampton/bloomingtonil
Bloomington-Normal
320 South Towanda Ave., Normal, Il 61761-2212
ph: 309.452.8900 • fx 309.452.8933
1-800-hampton • www.hamptoninnnormal.com
email: bminl_hampton_suites@hilton.com
A Truly Exceptional Experience
• Surrounded by the area’s finest shopping, dining & entertainment
• 228 luxurious guest rooms for a perfect night’s rest
• Caffeina’s Marketplace Cafe featuring Starbucks Coffee
• Jesse’s Grille featuring unique American cuisine
• Jesse’s Lounge serving drinks daily until midnight
• Complete fitness center & indoor pool
• Over 23,000 square feet of flexible event & meeting space
www.marriottnormal.com
201 Broadway Avenue | Normal, Illinois
The only 4 Diamond Property between Chicago & St. Louis.
Welcome to Bloomington - Normal!
Come visit us at the Holiday Inn Express!
Bloomington, Illinois
1031 Wylie Drive
P: 309.820.9990
hiexpress.com
www.hiexpress.com/bloomington-w
Call Hotel for more information
• Fully renovated and remodeled in 2012
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet with
Signature Cinnamon Rolls
• Complimentary High Speed Internet Access
• 100% non-smoking
non-smo
• 24 Hour Fitness Room
• 24 Hour Business Center
• Indoor Heated Pool and Whirlpool
• Meeting Room
(500 sq ft - accommodates up to 50 people)
• Pets Welcome
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Ma j o r Em ploy ers
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 has an impact on other businesses in BloomingtonNormal, which provides employment for many others in the community. The
top 15 employers are listed below.
Company NameEmployees
State Farm Insurance Companies
3,251
COUNTRY Financial
1,955
Unit 5 School DISTRICT
1,674
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
1,347
Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing
1,294
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
1,028
McLean County
806
District 87 School
700
Afni, Inc.
700
Chestnut Health Systems
605
City of Bloomington
581
Bridgestone/Firestone Off-Road Tire Co.
514
500
Heritage Enterprises
478
463
GROWMARK, Inc.
445
Nestle USA
422
Town of Normal
367
The Baby Fold
253
Source: BNBIZ.org
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Important
Numbers
McLean County Emergency
Response / 911
Bloomington Police Department / 309.820.8888
McLean County Sheriff’s
Department / 309.888.5034
Normal Police Department
309.454.9535
OSF St. Joseph Prompt Care
•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
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
Bloomington Public Library
Bellflower / 309.722.3392
205 East Olive Street, Bloomington, IL 61702
BloomingtonLibrary.org / 309.828.6091
206 West College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
NormalPL.org / 309.452.1757
Population
Bloomington / 77,071
Normal / 52,772
McLean County / 170,556
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
City of Bloomington
Council Chamber Town of Normal
AMGDoctors.com / 309.454.4411
61701 / OSFStJoseph.org / 309.662.3311
Danvers / 309.963.4928 / VillageOfDanvers.org
Downs / 309.378.3221 / VillageOfDowns.org
Ellsworth / 309.724.8412
Gridley / 309.747.2000
McLean / 309.874.2102 / McLean-IL.com
Advocate Medical Group Urgent Care + Occupational Medicine
1701 East College Avenue, Bloomington, IL
61701 / OSFMedicalGroup.org / 309.664.3000
Cooksville / 309.725.3294
Lexington / 309.365.3331 / LexingtonIllinois.org
1304 Franklin Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
AdvocateHealth.com/Bromenn
309.454.1400
OSF Medical Group College Avenue
Colfax / 309.723.3261 / ColfaxIllinois.com
Le Roy / 309.962.3031 / LeRoy.org
2203 East Empire Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL
61704 / McLeanCoChamber.org / 309.829.6344
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
Chenoa / 815.945.7619 / ChenoaIL.org
Hudson / 309.726.1070 / HudsonIL.org
McLean County Chamber
of Commerce
Medical Care
Carlock / 309.365.2501
Heyworth / 309.473.2811 / Heyworth-IL.gov
115 East Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701
McLeanCountyIL.gov / 309.888.5110
Town Of Normal
Anchor
Arrowsmith / 309.727.1150
McLean County
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Normal.org / 309.454.2444
The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau represents 20 communities
outside of Bloomington-Normal throughout McLean
County.
Libraries
Normal Public Library
Government
Offices
Area Communities
Saybrook / 309.475.3161
Shirley
Stanford / 309.379.2251 / StanfordIL.org
Towanda / 309.728.2811 / TowandaIL.org
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B loo m i n gto n N o rmal ...
is located in the heart of Illinois and the Midwest.
Two hours from Chicago and 2.5 hours from St.
Louis and Indianapolis, our city is easy to access
by air, rail and road by way of Interstates
39, 55, 74 and Route 66.
Chicago
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Airline
Central Illinois Regional Airport
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.
Allegiant Air
AllegiantAir.com / 702.505.8888
Flights to Orlando-Sanford
American Eagle
Central Illinois Regional Airport
3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
CIRA.com / 309.663.7383
AA.com / 800.433.7300
Flights to Chicago & Dallas-Ft. Worth
Delta.com / 800.221.1212
Daily Flights to Atlanta, Detroit &
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Frontier Airlines
Greyhound Bus Lines
Greyhound.com / 800.231.2222
Illinois Central School Bus
Illinois-Central.com / 309.828.4373
FrontierAirlines.com / 800.432.1359
Flights to Denver & Orlando
Peoria Charter Coach
Air Charter
Limousine
Image Air
Aaron’s Party Bus & Limousine
ImageAir.com / 309.662.2303
Auto Rental
Avis Rent-A-Car
Avis.com / 309.664.0781
PeoriaCharter.com / 800.448.0572
Uptown Station
Delta Connection
309.662.6220
Bloomington Normal Limousine and Shuttle Service
Train
BloomingtonNormalLimousineAndShuttle.com
309.828.3091
Uptown Station
Bob’s Blue Nite Limo
UptownStation.org / 309.454.2444
Taxi
Uptown Station is a brand new multimodal
transportation center creating a centralized hub
for the community's aviation, rail, bus, auto
mobile, 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.
Bus
Checker Cab
Amtrak
Burlington Trailways
Circle City Taxi
Budget
Budget.com / 309.661.8029
Enterprise
Enterprise.com / 309.661.8500
Hertz Rent-A-Car
Hertz.com / 309.663.5201
National Car Rental & Alamo Car Rental
NationalCar.com • Alamo.com / 309.663.7353
BurlingtonTrailways.com / 800.992.4618
Connect Transit
Connect-Transit.com / 309.828.9833
309.663.0373
Cassano Limousine
CassanoLimo.com / 309.369.2655
Elegant Limousine
ElegantLimoAndBus.com / 309.888.4900
Midstate Limo
MidstateLimo.com / 309.820.1965
BloomingtonChecker.com / 309.828.0123
309.829.7923
Red Top Cab
309.827.9707
Amtrak.com / 800.872.7245
Uptown Station is the second busiest in Illinois
behind Chicago, with more than 200,000 passengers each year. Travel to and from
Bloomington-Normal using one of 10
daily trains.
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Your resource for making
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202 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3169
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121 E. Beaufort St.
309.888-ZONE (9663)
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108 North Street • 309.452.8841
2014 Calendar of Events
An eclectic boutique
featuring original fine art,
jewelry, trendy clothing &
many other treasures.
ApricotLaneBloomington-Normal.com
Sweet Corn Blues Festival, August 23-24
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UPTOWN CROSSING
206 North St., Normal
309-585-2337
Visit us on the web at www.uptownnormal.com
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101 E. Beaufort St.
309-433-3444
www.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 15
Trailside Farmer’s Market
3:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3-September 16
Sugar Creek Arts Festival, July 12-13
Halloween Treat Feast, October 30
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GOVERNMENT
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2 . CIT Y HALL ANNE X
3. NORMAL PUBLIC LIBR ARY
4. POLICE STATION
5. POST OFFICE
6. TOWN OF NORMAL WATER
FACILIT Y
7. UPTOWN RENEWAL OFFICE
8 . U.S. CONGRESSMAN - RODNEY DAVIS
ILLINOIS STATE REP. - DAN BR ADY
HOTELS/LODGING
1. MARRIOT T HOTEL & CONFERENCE
CENTER
DINING
1. BREWE- HA’S
3. COCOMERO
4. COFFEE HOUND
5. COFFEE HOUSE
6. DP DOUGH
7. EMACK & BOLIO’S
8 . FIREHOUSE PIZ Z A AND PUB
9. GARLIC PRESS MARKET CAFE
10. JESSE’S GRILLE
11. JIMMY JOHN’S
12 . L A BAMBA
13. LUNKERS
14. MAGGIE MILEY’S IRISH PUB
15. MEDICI
16. MERRY ANN’S DINER
17. PRIME TIME PIZ Z A
18. PUB II
19. REGGIE’S SANDWICHES
20. SUBWAY RESTAUR ANT
21. THE ROCK RESTAUR ANT
22 . THAT’S SO SWEET
23. UPTOWN 138
24. WINDY CIT Y WIENERS
ENTERTAINMENT
1. CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
2 . NORMAL THE ATER
SHOPPING/SERVICES
1. ACE HARDWARE
2 . ACME COMICS
3. ADVANCED ELECTRONICS
4. AL AMO II
5. APRICOT L ANE
6. NORTH STREET TAT TOO
COMPANY
7. BABBIT T’S BOOKS
8 . BILL’S KEY & LOCK
9. BUDGET LIQUORS
10. BUSEY BANK
11. CAMILLE MARIE YOGA
12 . CAMPUS TOWN SUPPLY
13. COMMERCE BANK
14. CVS PHARMACY
15. DISCOVER MORE! STORE
16. FABULOUS AFFAIRS
17. FIRST SITE
18 . GARLIC PRESS
19. GREEN LE AF MASSAGE
20. GUITAR WORLD
21. HE ARTL AND BANK
FARNSWORTH GROUP
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
22 . ISU OFFICES
23. IVP FILM
23. JSM
24. MOTHER MURPHY’S /
SHOCKWAVES
25. NORTH ST.RECORDS
26. SHORT Y’S BARBERSHOP
27. SOLID GOLD JEWELERS
28 . THE POD
29. UPTOWN GIFTS & ACCESSORIES
30. UPTOWN DANCE
31. VARSIT Y SPORTSWE AR
32 . VICTOR’S ALTER ATIONS
33. VITESSE CYCLE SHOP / OFTEN
RUNNING
34. WAITING ROOM RECORDS
35. WASHBURN FLOWERS
36. WILD COUNTRY
TR ANSPORTATION
1. CONSTITUTION TR AIL
2 . UPTOWN STATION
LANDMARKS
1. BREW- HA’S
2 . ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER
3. NORMAL THE ATER
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BusinessFurnitureLLC
CVSPharmacy
TheChineseTeaEmporium
Churchill’sFormalWear
CommonGroundGrocery
CrazyAboutScrubs
CrossroadsHandcrafts
Duckygirl’sResale
EastStreetHardware
FrontierRetailStore
GiGiBottega
GuitarRemedies,Inc.
Gryfalia’sAerie
Hobbyland
HopShoppe
Johnston’sSkating&HockeyProShop
KoldaireEquipment
Kramer’sDrapery&FabricOutlet
MaryLynn’sYarnGardenandOffthe
WallGallery
ModKid
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ParsRugGallery
Penelope’s
Smoker’sDen
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Lancaster’sFineDining
LuccaGrill
MainStreetGrill
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EatonStudio&Gallery
GregorGallery
GreyDoveGallery
HeavyBrowGallery
Holl-e-HockDesignsInc.
InnerCircleGallery
MainGallery404
McLeanCountyArtsCenter
MerlotandaMasterpiece
Metals&Woods
MikeSmedleyPhotography
MonroeBuildingStudios,Angel
AmbroseFineArtStudio,DarinDawdy
ArtStudio,JeffLittleStudio,andJoann
GoetzingerStudio
Simpson&WilkenStudio
USABallet
U.S.CellularColiseum
WildStyleDesignCompany
WingsStudio
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DegarmoGroup/Bowles&Co.
Insurance
Dodd’sLawOffice
DorrisLawFirm
DowntownBloomingtonAssoc.
DUICountermeasuresInc.
EdwardJonesInvestmentsFinancial
Advisor-DavidStokes
ElegantLimousine
ExquisiteBodyPiercingandTattoos
Fox&HoundsHairStudio|DaySpa
attheMonroeCentre
FrancoisAssociatesArchitectsLLC
FrankHoffmanAttorney
FrontierCommunications
girlFridayspa&boutique
HabitatforHumanity
HeartlandBank
HeritageofCare
HeritagePlaza,Goldfine&Bowles
CorpAttorney,HeritageEnterprises,Inc.,
LivingstonBargerLawFirm,and
Striegel,Knobloch&Co.
Illinois House - 1st Floor
FirstMidwestSecurities,Inc.and
CapenFrankProctor&Bowles,Inc.
ProgressiveInsurance
Illinois House - 2nd Floor
JamesG.Walker,LtdandSulaski&
Webb,CPAs
Illinois House - 3rd Floor
ChildcareResource&Referral NetworkandIllinoisSupremeCourt
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Illinois House - 4th Floor
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Solutions&TreatmentAlternatives,
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LawOfficesofMichaelA.Powell,
LLC,MartinGraphics&Printing,Inc.,
andThielen,Foley&Mirdo,LLC
IndigoCitySalon
IronandInkCustomTattoo&Supplies
JamesD.BassLawyerOffice
JohnsonLawGroup
JohnathanA.BackmanLawOffice
KanoskiBresneyAttorneys
Koth&GregoryLawFirm
Lawrence,Moore&OgarAttorney
Lewis,Yockey&Brown,Inc.
MadelineFare
MainStreetYogaStudio
MavideaTechnologyGroup
MikeMcElvainLawyerOffice
ThePantagraph
PantagraphPrinting
Paul’sUpholstery
Percy’sTailorShop
PNCBank
Pratt&PrattP.C.AttorneyatLaw
ProfessionalAssociatesofIllinois
PsychopathicInk
OldHouseSocietySalvageWhs.
Osborn&DeLong
RecyclingFurnitureforFamilies
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Schwulst&RoseberryAttorney
SecondPresbyterianChurch
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TelecourierCommunications
Building:ConnoisseurMedia-Bob-
FM97.9,96.7I-Rock,andHits100.7
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WordFaithChristianCenterChurch
WorldFinanceCorporation
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FatJack’s
IllinoisBrewingCompany
Killarney’sIrishPub
LaughComedyClub
Maguire’sPub
Mugshots
Mulligans
SixStrings
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CityHall
GovernmentCenter
McLeanCountyHealthDepartment
McLeanCountyMuseumofHistory
PepsiIceCenter
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Fairchild Hall D4
Feeney Dining Center E3
Fell Hall E5
Felmley Hall D7
Gregory Street Property A1
Gregory Street Complex A1
Hamilton Hall E3
Hancock Stadium C4
Hayden Auditorium D5
Haynie Hall C2
Heating Plant D5
Hewett Hall D10
Honors Program E10
Horton Field House C3
Hovey Hall D8
Hudelson Building B5
In Exchange E8
InfoCentre C6
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John Green Food Service Building B6
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Linkins Dining Center C2
Manchester Hall D10
Marian Kneer Softball Stadium B2
MCN Nursing Simulation Laboratory C7
Metcalf School D5
Milner Library C7
Motorcycle Driving Range A1
Motorcycle Safety Program Office C7
Moulton Hall D7
Nelson Smith Building C1
Office of Energy Management C8
Office of Residential Life Building E4
Office of Sustainability C8
Old Union E7
Parking and Transportation Building,
Bill Waller B7
Parking Garage, North University Street C6
Parking Garage, School Street F8
Parking Garage, South University Street F4
Parking, Visitor C7 and F4
Planetarium D8
Professional Development Annex D3
Professional Development Building D3
Quad E6
Rachel Cooper D4
Rambo House D5
Recreation Services Building C5
Redbird Arena C2
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Bone Student Center C6
Braden Auditorium C6
Brown Ballroom C6
Bowling and Billiards Center C8
Campus Religious Center D9
Capen Auditorium D6
Cardinal Court B5
Carter Harris Building B5
Centennial East F7
Centennial West F6
Center for the Performing Arts E7
Center for the Visual Arts F5
Chiller Plant C2, F2, and F9
Colby Hall F2
Construction Administration B10
Cook Hall D6
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Duffy Bass Field B4
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92 Vidette Building C6
93 Vitro Center B5
94 Vrooman Center D9
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2) The Ames Library
3) Arnold Health Center
(Magill Hall, north entrance)
4) Beadles-Morse Courts
5) Buck Memorial Library
6) Center for Liberal Arts
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7) Center for Natural Science
8) DeMotte Hall
9) Eckley Quadrangle
10) English House
11) Evelyn Chapel
12) Fort Natatorium
13) Hansen Student Center
and University Bookstore
14) Holmes Hall
(Administration Building)
15) Horenberger Field
Campus Living Units:
16) Information Technology
17) Joyce Eichhorn Ames
School of Art Building*
18) Mark Evans Observatory
19) McPherson Theatre*
20) Memorial Center
•JoslinAtrium
•YoungMainLounge
21) Myers Welcome Center
•AdmissionsOffice
• HartCareerCenter
22) Multicultural Center
23) Neis Soccer Field
24) Office of Residential Life
(Gulick Hall, north entrance)
25) President’s House
26) Presser Hall*
(School of Music)
• WestbrookAuditorium
27) Music Building*
• E. Melba Johnson
Kirkpatrick Laboratory
Theatre
28) Physical and Heat
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29) Publications, Printing and
Mailing Services
30) Security Department
31) Sesquicentennial Gates
32) Shaw Hall
33) Shirk Center
34) IWU Softball Field
35) State Farm Hall
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36) Stevenson Hall
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37) Tucci Stadium
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B) Alpha Gamma Delta
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Theta Chi
Wilder House
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to Rockford
41
23
1
4
EAST ST
CENTER ST
38
12
AV
E
OAKLAND AVE
LINCO LN ST
EY
DR
MORRIS AVE
2
ISS
ALEXANDER RD
27
38
13
11
WASHINGTON ST
RR
S
5
4
WOOD ST
28
10
DAVIS AVE
26
8
LOCUS T ST
25
MO
RABBIT HILL RD
D
29
R
Y D
AN
2
ENC
KL
1
3
2
OA
5
EMPIRE ST
32
OLIVE ST
E
AV
14
R EG
FRONT ST
N
34
JERSEY AVE
8
CLINTON ST
MONROE ST
43
5
17
DA
FELL AVE
MAIN ST
ST
WASHI NGTON ST
VERNON AVE
EMERSON ST
3
MADISO N ST
M A RK ET
A RK DR
SHOPPES AT
COLLEGE
HILLS
PHOENIX AVE
DR
24
30 14
11
4
FA IRWAY
32
LEE ST
9
10
27 21
W
AN
A
ST
66
TO
UNIVER SITY ST
9
2
E
6
1
7
BE
UF
T
OR
30
CENT ER ST
MLK DR
SEMINARY AVE
D
K R
31
E
25
1
OA
7 18
19
W
22 10
UT
RD
6 MULBERRY ST
5
23
16
KINGSLEY ST
MAPLE HILL RD
WYLIE DR
2
ITE
C
6
HOVEY AVE
WH
INTERSTATE DR
COLLEGE AVE
ADELA IDE ST
COTTAGE AVE
COLLEGE AVE
11
SE
LD
RO
LAND M
9
JES
RT
GRANDVIE W DR
RD
MITSUBIS HI MOTORWAY
AK
4
FO
ROBINSON ST
O
9
GREGORY ST
8
D
O
BUNN ST
TE
PARKSIDE RD
HI
1
SHELBO URNE DR
15
8
ROPP RD
W
B
MAIN ST
35
LAFAYE TTE ST
4
15
SIX POINTS RD
18
12
MAIN ST
VETERANS PKW Y
FOX CREE K RD
HAMILTON RD
HAMILTON RD
M
E
8
1
16
4
17
37
39
36
to Springfield & St. Louis
1
to Decatur
2
3
12
DR
26
SUSAN
6
VETERANS PKWY
RAAB RD
37
3
TOWANDA AVE
3
PRO SPEC T RD
6
LINDE N ST
A
6
13
SCHOO L ST
3
ARCA DIA DR
36
9
EAS T ST
44
MERCER AVE
to Peoria
19 29
34 22
33
to Champaign
& Indianapolis
4
OR
RI
SS
EY
DR
ACCOMMODATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
1 5.
16.
17.
1 8.
1 9.
20.
2 1.
22.
2 3.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
3 0.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
to Chicago
24
20
31
35
21
7
AIRPORT RD
TOWANDA BARNES RD
RAAB RD
HERSHEY RD
SHEPARD RD
FORT JESSE RD
COLLEGE AVE
JUMER DR
CLEARWATER AVE
28
AIRPORT RD
GENERAL ELECTRIC RD
2
20
7
33
8
42
5
EASTLAND DR
3
OAK LAN D AVE
OAKLAND AVE
STREID DR
5
2
IRELAND GROVE RD
7
7
TOWANDA BARNES RD
HERSHEY RD
1
ATTRACTIONS
A3
C4
C3
B5
B5
B5
C2
C5
C2
B5
C2
D4
C5
C2
D4
C2
B4
C2
C2
C6
B5
E4
C2
C2
B3
A3
B4
C6
C5
C2
C2
C2
E4
C4
A5
E2
A3
D3
GOLF COURSES
EMPIRE ST
40
AmericasBestValueInn
BaymontInn&Suites
BurrHouseBed&Breakfast
CandlewoodSuitesHotel
TheChateauHotel&ConferenceCenter
ComfortSuitesEast
ComfortSuitesWest
CountryInn&SuitesAirport
CountryInn&SuitesWest
CourtyardbyMarriott
DaysInn
DoubleTreebyHilton
EastlandSuitesHotel&Conference
Center
Econolodge
ExtendedStayAmerica
FairfieldInn&Suites
HamptonInn&Suites
HamptonInnWest
HawthornSuites&ConferenceCenter
HolidayInn&Suites
HolidayInnExpress&Suites
HolidayInnExpressLeRoy
HolidayInnExpressWest
LaQuintaInn
MarriottHotel&ConferenceCenter
Motel6
Motel6
ParkeRegencyHotel&ConferenceCenter
QualityInn&SuitesEast
QualityInn&SuitesWest
RamadaLimited&Suites
RedRoofInnBloomington
RedRoofInnLeRoy
Super8Bloomington
Super8Chenoa
Super8McLean
Super8Normal
VroomanMansionBed&Breakfast
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
TheDenatFoxCreek
GolfLearningCenter
HazyHillsGolfCourse
HighlandParkGolfCourse
IndianSpringsGolfClub
IronwoodGolfCourse
TheLinksatIrelandGrove
PrairieVistaGolfCourse
WeibringGolfClubatISU
E1
C2
A2
D3
C6
A4
E6
E3
B3
COMMUNITY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
AdvocateBroMennMedicalCenter
C3
BloomingtonCityHall
D3
Bloomington-NormalAreaCVB
D3
BloomingtonPublicLibrary
D3
COUNTRYFinancialHomeOffice
C4
EconomicDevelopmentCouncil
B3
McLeanCountyChamberof
C5
Commerce
MitsubishiMotorsNorthAmerica
B1
NormalCityHall
B3
NormalPublicLibrary
B3
OSFSt.JosephMedicalCenter
C4
StateFarmHomeOffice
D4, E4
ABRAHAM RD
SHOPPING
•
•
•
•
EastlandMall
DowntownBloomington
TheShoppesatCollegeHills
UptownNormal
C4
D3
B4
B3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
2 6.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
AndersonPark&AquaticCenter
BEERNUTS,Inc.
BloomingtonCenterforthe
PerformingArts
BradenAuditorium
CastleTheatre
ChallengerLearningCenter
Children’sDiscoveryMuseum
CommunityPlayersTheatre
Conklin’sBarnIIDinnerTheatre
DavidDavisMansion
EcologyActionCenter
EmpireTownshipHistoricalMuseum
EvergreenLakeatComlaraCountyPark
EwingCulturalCenter&
GenevieveGreenGardens
FairviewPark&FamilyAquaticCenter
FunksGrovePureMapleSirup
FunksPrairieHome&
Gem&MineralMuseum
Grady’sFamilyFunPark
GrandVillageoftheKickapooPark
HistoricRoute66MemoryLane
ISUFarm
ISUPlanetarium
LakeBloomington
MatthewT.ScottHome
McLeanCountyArtsCenter
McLeanCountyMuseumofHistory
MillerParkPavilion&WarMemorial
MillerParkZoo
MoraineViewStatePark
NormalTheater
PattonLogCabin
PepsiIceCenter
PrairieAviationMuseum
RikeHouseMuseum
RaderFamilyFarm
RoppJerseyCheeseFarm
SimpkinsMilitaryHistoryMuseum
StevensonGravesatEvergreen
MemorialCemetery
SugarGroveNatureCenter
SynergyFlightCenter
TimberPointeOutdoorCenter
TwinGrovesWindFarm
UpperLimitsRockClimbing
WhiteOakVineyards,Inc.
6
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
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
ChampionFields
CommunitySoccerFields
TheCornCrib
ExtraInnings
GameTimeGymII
McLeanCountyFairgrounds
McLeanCountyPonyFieldsat
theShiraBaseballComplex
U.S.CellularColiseum
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
BloomingtonHighSchool
CentralCatholicHighSchool
HeartlandCommunityCollege
IllinoisStateUniversity
IllinoisWesleyanUniversity
LincolnCollege–Normal
NormalCommunityHighSchool
NormalWestHighSchool
UniversityHighSchool
B2
D6
A3
E3
D6
C1
E6
D3
AREA EDUCATION
C4
C6
A2
B3
C3
A3
A6
B2
B3
TRANSPORTATION
1. CentralIllinoisRegionalAirport
2. UptownStation/Amtrak
5
B4
D3
C3
C6
B3
Map is not to scale. Contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800.433.8226 for help
finding specific locations.
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