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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
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Our charming communities invite
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Bloomington, Illinois 61704
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This year’s guide features a very special visitor, one of our Illinois ambassadors
for tourism, Mini Abe. Mini Abe sightings will be highlighted throughout the guide
and we hope you will have fun visiting his favorite places to dine, sightsee and behave
mischievously. The Bloomington-Normal Area Visitor
Guide is published annually by the
We are proud to be a stop on the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail and the iconic
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention
Route 66. The Children’s Discovery Museum, the David Davis Mansion and the McLean
and Visitors Bureau (BNACVB) and is
County Museum of History are just a few of our many attractions. Enjoy premier distributed locally and nationally
entertainment with the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the U.S. Cellular throughout the calendar year. For
Coliseum or events on the campuses of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan advertising information, questions or
University. comments about the Visitor Guide, 2 Arts & Theatre Coffee Houses
Fast Food
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We are proud to be the headquarters for State Farm Insurance, Mitsubishi Motors Italian & Pizza
Art Galleries
North America, Country Financial and the renowned Beer Nuts. Our diversity in The BNACVB has made every attempt Theatre Mexican
to verify the information contained in Entertainment Subs & Delis
business, education and celebrated hospitality continues to make Bloomington-Normal a
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remarkable place to live and visit. this guide, and assumes no liability
Bars & Nightlife
for incorrect or outdated information.
Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we hope you enjoy your visit and 6 Museums & History
The Bureau is a publicly funded
History is Here 32 Shopping
return often. organization and does not evaluate Eat, Sleep, Shop
Museums
restaurants, attractions or events Historic Landmarks Uptown & Downtown
Malls
listed in this guide. The BNACVB
Best Regards, implements a Hotel Standards 10 Sports & Play Shopping Plazas
Keep Calm and Play Golf Antiques
program to provide hotel quality
Golf
assurance for area visitors. Recreation & Sport 36 BN Events
Health Clubs
All information herein is based on 42 Accommodations
Crystal Howard materials submitted directly from the 16 Outdoors CVB Featured Hotels
organization or business entity or Homegrown and Handmade Hotels
Director Bed & Breakfasts
through telephone surveys. Any Agritourism
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Nature
admission fees or rates quoted in this
Area Wineries 48 About BN
publication are effective through Parks & Recreation Area Education
December 31, 2015. Aquatic Centers Community Info
Parks & Camp Grounds Transportation
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Eat Good, Feel Good Uptown Normal
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Be iN the Lime Light
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Be dazzled by one of the unforgettable performances at the Bloomington Center for the Performing
Arts or Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University. The arts and theatre scene in Bloomington-
Normal is inspiring, creative and cutting edge. The original American Passion Play is one of the
oldest in the United States! Enjoy a performance of Shakespeare under the stars in the outdoor
amphitheater at Ewing Cultural Center. Don’t forget to stop in one of our local artist galleries
featuring original work or enjoy an exhibit at the McLean County Arts Center.
AMERICAN PASSION PLAY ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Now in its 92nd season - which runs March 21 - April 11, 2015 This festival exemplifies a long-established tradition of
Arts & – the American Passion Play is one of the oldest continuously
performed passion plays in the United States. This biblically
professional theatre devoted to performing the plays of William
Shakespeare and new work written in the spirit of Shakespeare.
Theatre
accurate performance takes the audience on a spiritual The festival has been named one of the ten best theatre festivals
journey to Palestine in 30 A.D., where they travel with the anywhere by National Geographic. In addition to the mainstage
living Christ, meet His Apostles and follow His ministry from show, theatre-goers can also enjoy behind the scene tours, live jazz
the Sermon on the Mount to His resurrection and ascension. music, nightly Green Shows and ice cream socials with the cast
T H E I L L I N O I S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O O L
The play features beautiful scenery, pipe organ music and live and crew. Spend a pleasant summer’s evening on the grassy lawn
O F T H E AT R E & DA N C E P R E S E N T S M U LT I P L E S H O W S animals. of the Festival grounds with a picnic basket, bottle of wine and
E AC H Y E A R AT T H E I R C E N T E R F O R P E R F O R M I N G A R T S . great friends before the show.
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A R T S & T H E AT R E
IWU McPherson Theatre Prairie Fire Theatre Galaxy 14 Cinema
2 Ames Plaza West P.O. Box 964 1111 Wylie Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701 Normal, IL 61761 Bloomington, IL 61705
IWU.edu/Theatre \ 309.556.3232 PrairieFireTheatre.org \ 309.824.3047 Wehrenberg.com \ 309.828.8081
I W U We s t b r o o k A u d i t o r i u m Timeless Presentations/Spirits H i s t o r i c a l No r m a l T h e a t e r
1210 North Park Street of Bloomington 209 West North Street
Bloomington, IL 61701 TimelessPresentations.com \ 309.846.4306 Normal, IL 61761
IWU.edu/Music \ 309.556.3061 NormalTheater.com \ 309.454.9722
ENTERTAINMENT National Register of Historic Places
Midwest Institute of Opera Located in Uptown Normal, the
ISU Center for the Performing Arts Castle Theatre Normal Theater originally opened in
400 West Beaufort Street 209 East Washington Street 1937 and was the first movie theater
Normal, IL 61761 Bloomington, IL 61701 in Bloomington-Normal built
MidwestInstituteOfOpera.org TheCastleTheatre.com \ 309.820.0352 specifically for sound films. An Art
309.438.2472 • 309.438.2535 (box office) Deco showplace with streamline
Miller Park Outdoor Summer CINEMAS design, the Normal Theater has been
Theater completely restored to its original
Mini U.S. Cellular Coliseum 1020 South Morris Avenue Capen Auditorium condition. It now operates as a film
Abe Illinois State University–Edwards Hall
Sighting
Bloomington, IL 61701 center, showing classic, independent
BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260 Normal, IL 61790 and world cinema films on the big
UPB.IllinoisState.edu \ 309.438.8814 screen.
ART GALLERIES M e r w i n & Wa k e l e y G a l l e r i e s Palace 10 Cinema
Illinois Wesleyan University to the community. The 3,500-seat 415 Detroit Drive
Beluga Press Studio 6 Ames Plaza West auditorium has been home to Broadway Bloomington, IL 61704
313 North Main Street Bloomington, IL 61702 Carmike.com \ 309.661.2452
musicals, pop and country stars, touring
Bloomington, IL 61701 IWU.edu/Art/Galleries \ 309.556.3822 variety shows, comedians and more.
RheaEdge.com \ 309.829.2373 Starplex Cinemas
Timothy Kent Gallery Community Players Theatre 201 McKnight Street
Eaton Studio & Gallery & Framing
201 Robinhood Lane Normal, IL 61761
411 North Center Street 214 West Jefferson Street
Bloomington, IL 61701 StarplexCinemas.com \ 309.454.1373
Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61701
TimothyKentGallery.com \ 309.828.0611 CommunityPlayers.org \ 309.663.2121
EatonStudioGallery.com \ 309.828.1575
Harold Gregor Studio University Galleries Conklin’s Barn II
Dinner Theatre LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
by William Shakespeare
311 1\2 North Main Street Illinois State University 1451 Timberline Road
110 Center for the Visual Arts
Bloomington, IL 61701
HGregor.com \ 309.829.3951 Normal, IL 61790
Goodfield, IL 61742
Barn2.com \ 309.965.2545
RICHARD II
by William Shakespeare
FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/Galleries
Inside Out Accessible Art 309.438.5487 Connie Link Amphitheatre The Q Brother’s
Gallery and Cooperative
318 North Main Street
621 South Linden Street Q GENTS
Normal, IL 61761 by GQ and JAQ
Bloomington, IL 61701 THEATRE A Hip-hop adaptation of The Two Gentlemen of Verona
NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9540
InsideOutArtCoop.org \ 309.820.0174 American Passion Play
Inside Out Accessible Art supports local 600 North East Street Heartland Theatre Company LOVE’S LABOUR’S WON
visual arts by providing a sales gallery Bloomington, IL 61701 1110 Douglas Street by Scott Kaiser
Normal, IL 61761 A World Premier
for over twenty artists and promoting AmericanPassionPlay.org
the work of all interested local artists 309.829.3903 • 800.354.9640 HeartlandTheatre.org \ 309.452.8709
and galleries. IOAA’s family friendly 2015
gallery is open everyday but Sunday. Bloomington Center for the ISU Center for the Performing ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Performing Arts Arts
SE ASON
McLean County Arts Center 600 North East Street 400 West Beaufort Street
601 North East Street Bloomington, IL 61701 Normal, IL 61761
Bloomington, IL 61701 ArtsBlooming.org FineArts.IllinoisState.edu \ 309.438.2535
MCAC.org \ 309.829.0011 309.434.2777 • 866.686.9541
Illinois Shakespeare Festival July through August March 21–April 11, 2015
ACTOR: NEIL MOELLER PHOTO: PETER GUITHER
The McLean County Arts Center Ewing Cultural Center
Braden Auditorium
encourages and promotes the 48 Sunset Road
appreciation, study, cultivation,
100 North University Street For tickets,
Normal, IL 61761 Bloomington, IL 61701
development, and practice of the arts call (309) 438-2535
BoneStudentCenter.IllinoisState.edu TheFestival.org \ 309.438.8974
in McLean County. The Center offers art or visit theFestival.org
309.438.5444 (box office)
classes, artist lectures, art workshops Illinois Symphony Orchestra
for children and adults, art exhibitions Located inside Illinois State University’s 1702 Eastland Drive, Suite 206 Ewing Cultural Center
Bone Student Center, Braden Bloomington, IL 61704 48 Sunset Rd.
and a gift gallery.
Bloomington, Illinois
Auditorium serves as the hub of student ILSymphony.org
life at ISU and a landmark resource 309.662.9840 • 309.434.2777 (box office)
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HISTORY Preserve the past and observe
the present! Bloomington-
Be is here...
Normal is filled with culturally
significant history. The scope
of museums and history in BN
is richly diverse.
i N nspired
Get your kicks on historic
Route 66 at our new visitor
center in the McLean County
Museum of History or enjoy
amazing hands on fun at the
Children’s Discovery Museum.
The Town of Normal will be
celebrating 150 years in 2015
with activities running March
- September, you can visit
Normal.org for more details!
The elegant 36 room
David Davis Mansion offers
tours and insight on the
history of Abraham Lincoln.
Also, if you are interested in
aviation, stop by our Prairie
Aviation Museum which
highlights a Bell Sea Cobra
and a Huey Helicopter.
Museums Experience
The internationally recognized highway runs through both the Town of
Normal and the City of Bloomington. Running about 2,400 miles from
& History
Chicago to Santa Monica, California, Route 66 has become an American and
international icon and pilgrimage.
ILLINOIS
Our new Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitor Center includes one wing
dedicated to Route 66 and one wing dedicated to Abraham Lincoln with
THE MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF
cohesiveness in décor. Interactive exhibits, video monitors, a gift shop, a
H I S T O R Y F E AT U R E S AWA R D W I N N I N G
in B l
loomington-Norma
children’s play area and visitor information are all available in the center.
E X H I B I T S T H AT R O TAT E E V E R Y S E A S O N . The new museum will be opening in 2015.
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MUSEUMS & HISTORY
MUSEUMS McLean County Museum HISTORIC LANDMARKS Ewing Cultural Center Stevenson Graves at
of History 48 Sunset Road Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Children’s Discovery Museum 200 North Main Street David Davis Mansion Bloomington, IL 61701 302 East Miller Street
101 East Beaufort Street Bloomington, IL 61701 1000 Monroe Drive EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu Bloomington, IL 61701
Normal, IL 61761 MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428 Bloomington, IL 61701 309.829.6333 Evergreen-Cemetery.com \ 309.827.6950
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net National Register of Historic Places DavidDavisMansion.org \ 309.828.1084
309.433.3444 National Register of Historic Places L i n c o l n ’ s B l o o m i n g t o n - No r m a l Trotter Fountain at Withers
The McLean County Museum of History Park
contains permanent and rotating
Audio Tour
Normal’s Children’s Discovery Museum This elegant, 36 room estate of Judge
200 North Main Street 204 East Washington Street
is three stories of amazing hands-on exhibits that explore the history of David Davis was completed in 1872 and Bloomington, IL 61701
Central Illinois. The Museum traces its
Bloomington, IL 61701
fun. Families can experience the thrill is a model of mid-Victorian style and
MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428 309.242.3412
of hydropower in the Water Works roots back to 1892, the year the McLean taste with Italianate and Second Empire
exhibit! Power a city in the You’ve Got County Historical Society was founded. architectural features. Davis, friend and M a t t h e w T. S c o t t H o m e
the Power Energy Challenge exhibit. Today, the McLean County Museum of mentor to Abraham Lincoln, served as 227 North First Avenue
Explore Healthy Kids-Healthy Future, History features several exhibit galleries, a United States Supreme Court Justice Mini Museum of History
Chenoa, IL 61726 Abe g
Sighting
featuring the Fresh Market and Healthy over 18,000 objects in its collections, and was a key contributor during
© Photo by Joe Horine ChenoaIL.org \ 815.945.4555
Pizza Café. For the artistic, Arts Ink a library of nearly 10,000 volumes Lincoln’s bid for the 1860 Presidential National Register of Historic Places
The features puppetry, the Imagination
Theatre, a gigantic Paint Wall, and Art
and over 1,500 linear feet of archives.
The museum also offers many hands-
nomination. His Bloomington home,
which remained in the Davis family for M i l l e r P a r k P a v i l i o n & Wa r
David
Studio. Visitors will enjoy climbing the on activities for children, educational three succeeding generations, provided Memorial
two-story Luckey Climber and will want programs and annual events including a focal point for the social, cultural and 1020 South Morris Avenue
to experience an array of free science the Evergreen Cemetery Discovery political life of the community. The Bloomington, IL 61701
Davis
activities offered daily in the Museum’s Walk and Christmas at the Courthouse. estate offers tours for both groups BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260
Innovation Station. Explore, imagine, and individuals. A self-guided exhibit,
create and play at the Children’s McLean Depot Train Shop “Prologue to Presidency”, chronicles Patton Log Cabin
Mansion
Discovery Museum! 200 East Dixie Road Lincoln’s and Davis’s journey from Lexington Park District
McLean, IL 61754 circuit riding lawyers to President and Lexington, IL 61753
Empire Township Historical McLeanDepot.com \ 309.244.5900 Supreme Court Justice. Sarah’s Garden, PattonCabin.yolasite.com \ 309.365.8779
Museum a restored 1872 cutting garden, is open National Register of Historic Places
The McLean Depot is currently a model
1000 Monroe Drive, 405 East Center Street upon request.
railroad shop with a collection of
Bloomington, IL Le Roy, IL 61752
railroad artifacts on display.
309-828-1084 EmpireTownshipMuseum.com
309.468.8409 Mt. Hope Community Hall &
daviddavismansion.org History Museum
Funk Prairie Home and Gem & Morgan and Clinton Streets
Mineral Museum
McLean, IL 61754
10875 Prairie Home Lane
309.275.4390
Shirley, IL 61772
FunkPrairieHomeMuseum.com P r a i r i e Av i a t i o n M u s e u m
309.827.6792 2929 East Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
G &W S c o u t M u s e u m
PrairieAviationMuseum.org \ 309.663.7632
19053 Woodland Trail
Bloomington, IL 61705 Rike House Museum
309.663.4259 406 North Chestnut Street
G&W Scout Museum is a privately Le Roy, IL 61752
funded museum of 1300 square feet 309.962.7141
featuring the following Scouts: Boys,
Girls, Air, Sea, Campfire, and Lone Simpkins Military History
Museum
TICKETS START
Scouts. Visitors will find patches, drums,
605 East Cole Street
knives, clocks and numerous other new
Heyworth, IL 61745
AT ONLY $6!
and aged Scouting memorabilia, as well
SimpkinsMuseum.com \ 309.473.3989
as uniforms on mannequins.
309-454-BALL (2255)
WWW.NORMALBASEBALL.COM
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S P O R T S & P L AY
Bloomington
Normal Area
Be
Golf Courses
Tee it up in Bloomington-
Normal! Boasting several
superb 18-hole public courses,
KEEP
e N ergized
BN has options for both the
recreational and competitive
golfer. Our courses’ quality and
affordability provide a standard
CALM
unmatched in other areas AND
PLAY
of Illinois and the Midwest.
Located just a couple of hours
from Chicago, St. Louis and
Indianapolis, BN is the perfect
destination for a golf getaway!
GOLF
Bloomington-Normal’s courses
include designs by Arnold
Palmer and D.A Weibring,
and also host a number of Country Youth Classic
events each year including the
COUNTRY Youth Classic, one The mission of the COUNTRY Youth Classic
of the nation’s premier youth is to provide a competitive, professionally-
conducted youth golf tournament, and to
golf tournaments. Whether you
generate tourism to the Bloomington-Normal
are playing for the first time or
area. Since 2002, the CYC has strived to provide a
you are a repeat visitor, BN’s
positive, competitive environment for junior golfers,
courses offer golf connoisseurs
ages 3 through 22, from across the country to
the best in Midwestern golf!
around the world. The tournament includes 8
divisions for boys and girls and 3 special needs
divisions, with awards presented to the top ten
golfers in each division. In 2013, the COUNTRY
Youth Classic won the “Outstanding Locally
Sports & Play
Created Event” award from the National Association
of Sports Commissions. A 20 member committee
with the assistance of 5 public golf courses
continue to make the CYC a successful
T H E S TAT E - O F -T H E A R T, M U LT I - P U R P O S E annual event. The 2015 event will take
place on June 29-July 1. Please visit
CO R N C R I B I S H O M E TO T H E N O R M A L
CountryYouthClassic.com for
C O R N B E LT E R S A N D H E A R T L A N D H AW K S . more information.
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THE DEN AT FOX CREEK , 3002 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 18 72 6926 • • •
TheDenGC.com \ 309.434.2300
the
This Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course features generous bentgrass
at FOX CREEK fairways and smooth undulating greens. With plenty of risk/reward
1
An Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course
opportunities and four sets of tees to choose from, you’re assured a fun and
challenging round of golf. A large practice area is available both before your
round and to improve your game.
HAZY HILLS GOLF COURSE , 25256 North 1350 East Road, Hudson, IL 61748
HazyHillsGolf.com \ 309.726.9200
9 35 2900 • •
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Hazy Hills The nine-hole course at the Hazy Hills Golf Course in Hudson was designed
by Ben Gildersleeve. The design of the holes, rolling terrain and pond give
this course character and charm.
HIGHLAND PARK GOLF COURSE , 1613 South Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
HighlandParkGC.com \ 309.434.2200
This parkland style golf course offers bentgrass fairways lined by beautiful,
18 70 5539 • •
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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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SPORTS & PLAY
INDIAN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB , 37180 Comanche Drive, Saybrook, IL 61770 9 36 3180 • • •
GolfAtIndianSprings.net \ 309.475.4111 1. Champion Fields at Maxwell Park
INDIAN 2. The Corn Crib
This course features a challenging, tree-lined layout with two sets of tees. The
3. The Den at Fox Creek
SPRINGS practice facilities include an oversized putting green with a side bunker and
a full length driving range. Outings, playdays and banquets are welcome but 4. Hancock Stadium at ISU
require scheduling in advance. 5. Pepsi Ice Center
6. Shirk Center at IWU
IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE , 1901 North Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 18 72 7100 • • • 7. U.S. Cellular Coliseum
GolfIronwood.org \ 309.454.9620 8. Weibring Golf Club at ISU
Designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard, the
Ironwood Golf Course meanders through the Ironwood residential
subdivision. Course features include a grass tee driving range, large practice
putting green, practice bunker and instruction for golfers of all ages at the
Golf Academy at Ironwood.
THE LINKS AT IRELAND GROVE , 3807 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 9 29 1590 • • •
TheLinksAtIrelandGrove.com \ 309.661.8040
In addition to the nine-hole course, The Links at Ireland Grove offers a range
with weather protected hitting bays, over an acre of target greens, several
bunkers, two fairways, nearly two acres of natural grass hitting area and
rental clubs.
PRAIRIE VISTA GOLF COURSE , 502 West Hamilton Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 18 72 6745 • • •
PrairieVistaGC.com \ 309.434.2217
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This player-friendly course, designed by Roger Packard, features bentgrass
tees, greens, fairways and four sets of tees to choose from. The course blends
playability and challenge in a manner to create an enjoyable golf experience.
Other course amenities include a large practice putting green, large practice
chipping green and a grass driving range.
WEIBRING GOLF CLUB AT ISU , 800 West Gregory Street, Normal, IL 61790 18 71 6915 • •
ISUGolf.com \ 309.438.8065
Weibring Golf Club features 18 rebuilt greens and two practice greens,
bentgrass tees and fairways, Bunker Guard erosion control and tour-quality 4
Best Sand. This course accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year
and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings.
THE GOLF LEARNING CENTER , 1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal, IL 61761 • •
AllSeasonsGLC.com \ 309.829.4653
Named one of Golf Range Magazine’s Top 100 Ranges in America, the center
offers both indoor and outdoor facilities, a full flight driving range, 35 heated
hitting bays and two heated teaching bays. Lessons and a Full Swing Indoor
6
Golf Simulator are available.
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S P O R T S & P L AY
RECREATION & SPORT D a r n a l l ’ s G u n Wo r k s & R a n g e s Pepsi Ice Center U.S. Cellular Coliseum Gold’s Gym
6125 East 1175 North Road 201 South Roosevelt Street 101 South Madison Street 11 Currency Drive
AMF Circle Lanes Bowling Bloomington, IL 61705 Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington, IL 61704
1225 Holiday Drive Darnalls.com \ 309.379.4331 PepsiIceCenter.com \ 309.434.2737 USCellularColiseum.com \ 309.434.2843 GoldsGym.com \ 309.661.GOLD
Bloomington, IL 61704
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Downtown
AMF.com \ 309.663.7402 Game Time Gym II Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Gold’s Gym Express
Center Bloomington is a premier venue for
404 Olympia Drive 1503 East College Avenue
Challenger Learning Center 804 North Hershey Road downstate entertainment and family
Bloomington, IL 61704 Normal, IL 61761
Heartland Community College Bloomington, IL 61704 recreation. The Coliseum hosts a
GameTimeGym.com \ 309.662.9520 GoldsExpress.com \ 309.451.GOLD
1500 West Raab Road PheasantLanes.net \ 309.663.8556 variety of sporting events, concerts,
Normal, IL 61761 Grady’s Family Fun Park ice shows, family shows, conferences LA Fitness
ChallengerLearningCenter.com 1501 Morrissey Drive Ride The Nine and much more. It is also home 2103 North Veterans Parkway
309.268.8700 Bloomington, IL 61701 503 North Prospect Road to the Bloomington EDGE of the Bloomington, IL 61704
GradysFunPark.com \ 309.662.3332 Bloomington, IL 61704 Championship Professional Indoor LAFitness.com \ 309.319.9040
Champion Fields at Maxwell RideTheNine.com \ 309.662.1009 Football League, the Bloomington Flex
Park Illinois Coaches Association basketball team and the Bloomington T h e Wo r k o u t C o m p a n y
Corner of Parkside Road and Gregory Street Golf Hall of Fame Sudden Impact Paintball Thunder of the United States Hockey 419 North Kays Drive
Normal, IL 61761 Prairie Vista Golf Course 7290 East 550 North Road League. The Coliseum boasts over Normal, IL 61761
NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9540 502 West Hamilton Road McLean, IL 61754 180,000 square feet of space with a TheWorkoutCompany.org \ 309.454.2582
Bloomington, IL 61704 SIPaintball.net \ 309.874.3338 fixed seating capacity of 2,900-8,000
Champion Fields is a 10 diamond
ICACoach.org \ 309.434.2217 for any event type.
softball/baseball complex considered Synergy Flight Center
to be one of the best in the Midwest. ISU Bowling & Billiards Center 2823 East Empire Street Mini The Corn Crib
Since the facility was completed in 400 West Locust Street Bloomington, IL 61704 HEALTH CLUBS Abe
2000 it has played host to eight ASA Normal, IL 61790 SynergyFBO.net \ 309.828.4448 Sighting
National Youth Fastpitch Tournaments, BoneStudentCenter.IllinoisState.edu/ C r o s s F i t B l o o m i n g t o n - No r m a l
numerous state tournaments and Bowling-Billiards \ 309.438.2555 Upper Limits Indoor 401 Bronco Drive
countless weekend tournaments Climbing Gym Bloomington, IL 61704
throughout the spring, summer and fall. ISU Planetarium 1304 West Washington Street CrossFitBloomingtonNormal.com
Champion Fields is the proud host of ISU Felmley Hall of Science Bloomington, IL 61701 309.662.5678
the 2015 ASA/USA Girl’s 10 A National Normal, IL 61790 UpperLimits.com \ 309.829.8255
Fastpitch Championship July 26 – PHY.ILSTU.edu/~trw/Planet.html Four Seasons Health Club
August 2. 309.438.8756 U r b a n Wa r f a r e I n d o o r 904 Four Seasons Road
Paintball Bloomington, IL 61701
Chuck’s Caddy Club Miniature McLean County Fairgrounds 14088 Prairie Commercial Park Unit 5 4Seasons-Club.com \ 309.663.2022
Golf at Miller Park 1106 Interstate Drive Bloomington, IL 61704
1020 South Morris Avenue PaintballUrbanWarfare.com \ 309.261.2596 2401 Airport Road
Bloomington, IL 61705 Bloomington, IL 61704
Bloomington, IL 61701 McLeanCountyFair.org \ 309.663.6497
BPARD.org 4Seasons-Club.com \ 309.661.8611
309.434.2260 McLean County Pony Fields at
the Shira Baseball Complex
Community Soccer Fields 3707 Ireland Grove Road
Corner of Ireland Grove & Towanda Barnes Bloomington, IL 61704
Bloomington, IL 61704 McPonyBaseball.com \ 309.662.7669
309.451.GOAL
The Corn Crib
1000 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
NormalBaseball.com \ 309.454.BALL
The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose
Corn Crib is the newest sports facility
in Bloomington-Normal and is home
to both the Normal CornBelters of
the independent Frontier League
and Heartland Community College
athletic teams. The stadium can hold
approximately 7,000 fans with just over
4,000 fixed seats and plenty of lawn
seating. The Corn Crib’s amenities
include an adaptable SprintTurf playing
surface, kid zone, 11 luxury suites, picnic
area and team store. The Corn Crib
hosts baseball, softball and soccer
games, concerts, charitable fundraisers,
scout sleepovers and other off-season
events.
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Be Explore the great
outdoors! Bloomington-
i N vigorated
Normal offers many ways
to stay active. Enjoy a
bicycle ride or walk on
the Constitution Trail,
hiking or canoeing at
Evergreen Lake or a
Bloomington-Normal is rich in agritourism! Downtown
Bloomington and Uptown Normal are proud to host seasonal
Farmers’ Markets throughout the year. Epiphany Farms, one
of the area’s most unique dining experiences, gives tours along
with hands on education of the farm to fork process. They unique activity like water
provide the advantage of enjoying locally grown farm products sliding at Anderson Park
served at their restaurants in Bloomington. Agritourism is also
& Aquatic Center
Center.
represented at White Oak Vineyards. Here they educate visitors
Outdoors on the process of making wine followed by a personalized
tasting experience. Rader Family Farms represents recreation
and event agritourism in our area. They use their farm land for
O U R FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T S I N D O W N T O W N
B LO O M I N GTO N A N D U P TOW N N O R M A L O F F E R festivals, corn mazes, children’s activities and hay rides. All of
L O C A L P R O D U C E , A R T WA L K S , A N D VA R I O U S F E S T I V I T I E S . these events draw in thousands of visitors annually.
16 800.433.8226 \ VisitBN.org 17OUTDOORS
AGRITOURISM PARKS & RECREATION Department is to provide citizens and
visitors with a clean, safe, well-managed,
Barn Quilt Heritage Trail Bloomington Parks, Recreation fiscally sound and environmentally
McLeanCountyBarnQuilts.com & Cultural Arts Department pleasant community. Parks are open
115 East Washington Street from 6:00AM to 11:00PM, alcoholic
Downtown Bloomington Bloomington, IL 61701 beverages are prohibited and dogs must
Farmers’ Market & BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260 be leashed.
Artists’ Alley
Downtown Bloomington The Bloomington Parks, Recreation
DowntownBloomington.org \ 309.829.9599 & Cultural Arts Department is
composed of five divisions working
AQUATIC CENTERS
Epiphany Farms Hospitality jointly to accomplish its’ mission of Anderson Park & Aquatic
Group maintaining and enhancing the quality Center
220 East Front Street of life for all citizens of Bloomington 100 South Maple Street
Bloomington, IL 61701 by providing park, recreation and Normal, IL 61761
EpiphanyFarms.com \ 309.828.2323 leisure opportunities. The Department Normal.org \ 309.454.9550
maintains over 1,100 acres of land
Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup This 13-acre park includes the Anderson
including 44 park sites, three golf
5257 Old Route 66 Aquatic Center, an outdoor water park
courses, two aquatic facilities and an
Shirley, IL 61772 containing three pools, diving board,
ice rink. The Department also offers
FunksMapleSirup.com \ 309.874.3360 two thrilling water slides, spray toys and
programs, classes and facilities for
a small slide for younger patrons. The
all ages. Parks are open from 6:00AM
Rader Family Farms facility is open to the public from early
to 10:00PM, alcoholic beverages are
1238 Ropp Road June to mid-August.
prohibited and pets must be leashed.
Normal, IL 61761
309.275.8765 Constitution Trail Fairview Park & Family
Aquatic Center
ConstitutionTrail.org 800 North Main Street
R o p p Je r s e y C h e e s e F a r m 309.454.9540 • 309.434.2260
2676 Ropp Road Normal, IL 61761
Normal, IL 61761 The Constitution Trail is a joint venture NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9555
RoppCheese.com \ 309.452.3641 between the City of Bloomington and
Lake Bloomington This 45-acre park includes the recently
the Town of Normal, and is one of
25515 Waterside Way renovated Fairview Family Aquatic
Twin Groves Wind Farm Central Illinois’ most unique attractions.
Center, one of the best aquatic facilities
13682 North 2900 East Road Hudson, IL 61748 Approximately 37 miles of trail exist
CityBlm.org \ 309.434.2161 in Central Illinois. The aquatic center
Ellsworth, IL 61737 within both communities for walking,
features four pool areas, five slides, spray
EDPR.com \ 309.724.8278 hiking, jogging, biking and cross country
toy area and a zero depth activity pool.
Miller Park Zoo AREA WINERIES skiing. Trash receptacles, picnic tables,
1020 South Morris Avenue The facility is open to the public from
U p t o w n No r m a l T r a i l s i d e water fountains, shelters, portable toilets
Farmers’ Market Bloomington, IL 61701 White Oak Vineyards, Inc. Memorial Day weekend through Labor
and benches are available at various
Uptown Normal MillerParkZoo.org \ 309.434.2250 8621 East 2100 North Road Day weekend.
locations along the trail. The trail is
UptownNormal.com \ 309.454.9557 Carlock, IL 61725
Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and open daily from one hour before sunrise
WhiteOakVineyardsInc.com \ 309.376.3027
zookeeper interaction opportunities the to one hour after sunset, and all forms of
NATURE whole family will enjoy. Zoo inhabitants Alto Vineyards motorized vehicles are prohibited. The
include a Sumatran Tiger, river otters, 4210 North Duncan Road White House Millennium Council has
Ecology Action Center Galapagos Tortoise, Snow Leopard, Champaign, IL 61822 designated the Constitution Trail as a
202 West College Avenue sun bear, reindeer, red pandas, lemurs, AltoVineyards.net \ 217.356.4784 Millennium Trail.
Normal, IL 61761 Bald Eagles, Harbor Seals, and Red
EcologyActionCenter.org \ 309.454.3169 Wolves. The Zoo features many large Indian Creek Vineyard No r m a l P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n
Department
indoor and outdoor exhibits such as the 9669 Vineyard Road
Evergreen Lake at Comlara 100 East Phoenix Avenue
Tropical American Rainforest, ZooLab, Toulon, IL 61483
County Park Normal, IL 61761
Katthoefer Animal Building, Wallaby IndianCreekVineyard.com \ 309.286.5302
13001 Recreation Area Drive NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9540
WalkAbout, Children’s Zoo and Animals
Hudson, IL 61748 Kickapoo Creek Winery
of Asia. The Miller Park Zoo offers The Normal Parks and Recreation
McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks 6605 North Smith Road
educational classes, special events, Department offers 17 parks
309.434.6770 Edwards, IL 61528
group programs and daily feedings to encompassing over 400 acres of land,
the river otters, tiger, leopards, gibbons KickapooCreekWinery.com \ 309.495.9463 an 18 hole golf course, historical movie
Genevieve Green Gardens
48 Sunset Road and bear. theater, Community Activity Center,
M a c k i n a w Va l l e y V i n e y a r d two outdoor pools, two dog parks, a
Bloomington, IL 61701 33633 IL Route 9
S u g a r G r o v e Na t u r e C e n t e r 10-field softball complex, the Children’s
EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu Mackinaw, IL 61755
4532 North 725 East Road Discovery Museum and 15 miles of the
309.829.6333 MackinawValleyVineyard.com
McLean, IL 61754 Constitution Trail. This department
SugarGroveNatureCenter.org \ 309.874.2174 309.359.9463
Grand Village of the Kickapoo also provides a well-rounded selection
Park of programs and classes for youth,
750 North 3100 East Road Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Willett’s Winery & Cellar
adults and special populations, as
20 Timber Pointe Lane 105 East Market Street
Le Roy, IL 61752 well as special events. The mission Mini Twin Groves Wind Farm
GrandVillage.net \ 309.261.3043 Hudson, IL 61748 Manito, IL 61546
of the Normal Parks and Recreation Abe
CI.EasterSeals.com \ 309.365.8021 WillettsWinery.com \ 309.968.7070 Sighting
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AIRPORT PARK, 3010 Winchester Drive, Bloomington • •
ALTON DEPOT PARK, 101 South Western Avenue, Bloomington • •
ANGLER’S LAKE NATURE PRESERVE, 1017 South Mercer Street, Bloomington • •
ATWOOD WAYSIDE, 303 North Robinson Street, Bloomington •
BITTNER PARK, 3807 Rave Road, Bloomington • •
BROOKRIDGE PARK, 2904 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington • •
BUCK-MANN PARK, 116 Weldon Street, Bloomington •
CARDEN PARK, 1300 East Raab Road, Normal • • •
CLEARWATER PARK, 2716 Clearwater Drive, Bloomington • • •
EAGLE CREST PARK, 2506 Chesapeake Lane, Bloomington • •
EAST DETENTION BASIN, 200 Park Drag Lane, Normal • •
EMERSON PARK, 717 Bell Street, Bloomington
EVERGREEN PARK, 1205 Forrest Street, Bloomington
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EWING PARK 2 , 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington
EWING PARK 3 , 901 Jersey Avenue, Bloomington
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FELL PARK , 309 East Willow Street, Normal • •
FELL AVENUE PARK , 1301 Fell Avenue, Bloomington • •
FORREST PARK , 1813 Springfield Road, Bloomington • •
FRANKLIN PARK , 302 East Chestnut Street, Bloomington • •
FRANSEN NATURE AREA , 1110 East Raab Road, Normal •
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FRIENDSHIP PARK , 719 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington • •
GAELIC PARK , 3102 Cave Creek Road, Bloomington • • •
HIDDEN CREEK NATURE AREA , Sycamore Street, Normal •
HOLIDAY PARK , 800 South McGregor Street, Bloomington • • • • •
IRONWOOD PARK , North Linden Street, Normal • • OUTDOORS
MARIE LITTA PARK , 317 South Gridley Street, Bloomington • •
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK , 204 North Towanda Avenue, Normal • • 1. Barn Quilt Heritage Trail
MAXWELL PARK , Parkside Road and Gregory Street, Normal • • • 2. Constitution Trail
M C GRAW PARK , 3202 Cornelius Drive, Bloomington • • 3. Fell Park
MILLER PARK , 1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
4. Genevieve Green Gardens
• • • •
5. Lake Evergreen
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL PARK , 2602 East College Avenue, Bloomington • •
6. Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
OAKLAND SCHOOL PARK , 1605 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington •
7. Miller Park Zoo
O’NEIL PARK , 1515 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington • • •
7 8. Sugar Grove Nature Center
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ONE NORMAL PLAZA , 1110 Douglas Avenue, Normal 9. Uptown Normal Trailside Farmers’ Market
P.J. IRVIN PARK , 1601 McKay Drive, Bloomington • •
PEPPERIDGE PARK , 2502 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington • •
ROLLINGBROOK PARK , 1002 South Hershey Road, Bloomington • •
ROSA PARKS COMMONS , Linden Street and Raab Road, Normal • •
SAVANNAH GREEN PARK , 1010 Bull Street, Normal • •
SHEPARD PARK , 750 North Hershey Road, Normal • •
STEVENSON SCHOOL PARK , 2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington • •
SUBURBAN EAST PARK , 3011 Lisa Drive, Bloomington • •
SUNNYSIDE PARK , 407 East Erickson Avenue, Bloomington •
TIPTON PARK NORTH , 2201 Stone Mountain Boulevard, Bloomington • • • • •
TIPTON PARK SOUTH , 2401 G.E. Road, Bloomington • • • • •
UNDERWOOD PARK , 200 Jersey Avenue, Normal • •
WHITE OAK PARK , 1514 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington • • • • •
WITHERS PARK , 204 East Washington Street, Bloomington •
COMLARA PARK , 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson
CAMP GROUNDS
McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks \ 309.434.6770
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KAMP KOMFORT , 21408 North 600 East Road, Carlock
• • • • •
309.376.4411
MORAINE VIEW STATE PARK , 27374 Moraine View Park Road, Le Roy
NR.Illinois.gov \ 309.724.8032
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restaura
such as fresh
Italian bread at
Avanti’s Italian
Restaurant or
Globally I N S P I R E D Cuisine the steaks at
Alexander’s
Steak House.
Also, check out one of our local
diners, dives, and drive-in’s.
New this year, Epiphany Farms
CHEF CHEF Enterprise will entice you with
KEN STU their locally grown farm products.
MYSZKA HUMMEL Don’t forget to try a delectable
cheesecake from That’s so Sweet
As stated by the local chefs of Epiphany Farms Enterprise, their two restaurants are or a scrumptious cupcake from
committed to supporting, growing, and showcasing a thriving local food culture. “We Sugar Mama Bakery or Sweet
serve as an anchor for a network of local food producers by increasing community Temptations.
awareness of locally sourced ingredients, increasing interest in the culinary traditions of
the Midwest, and providing a positive model for responsible stewardship of the land that
nourishes us.
Our “Farm to Fork” concept represents a concern for every step of the process linking
the meal to the land that produced it. “Farm to Fork” means keeping money in the local
economy and using only what the community can provide. “Farm to Fork” signifies
Eat & Drink attention to excellence: from the farmer raising the crops to the family sitting down in
our dining room to share a meal together.
At Epiphany Farms Restaurant and Anju Above, we hope to educate the local
community about ethical, sustainable farming practices, grow the local food culture, and
T H E L O C A L LY O W N E D E P I P H A N Y FA R M S
generate lively, active discussion of where our food comes from. We hope to celebrate our
R E S TA U R A N T G U A R A N T E E S E V E R Y G U E S T A local food traditions as a part of an increasingly global community. Most of all, we strive
U N I Q U E FA R M T O F O R K D I N I N G E X P E R I E N C E . to serve as a role model and an inspiration for the future of farming, food, and family.”
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Medici Rhythm Café Wild Berries
120 North Street, Normal 304 North Main Street, Normal 115 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
309.452.6334 309.451.1114 309.452.1000
At Medici they appreciate the Rosie’s Pub Windy City Wieners
importance of details in both their 106 East Front Street, Bloomington 106 East Beaufort Street, Normal
food and decor. The restaurant 309.827.7019 309.452.2900
features delicious entrées, the largest
selection of domestic microbrews in Schooners 116 West Washington Street, Bloomington
Bloomington-Normal, an outdoor patio 810 East Grove Street, Bloomington 309.200.8164
and a 30-foot Mulberry tree in the 309.829.6841
atrium.
Shannon’s Five Star ASIAN, INDIAN &
Merry Ann’s Diner 1305 South Mercer Avenue, Bloomington MEDITERRANEAN
100 South Fell Avenue, Normal 309.664.0808
Anju Above
309.452.1100
Smashburger 220 East Front Street, Bloomington
Michael’s Restaurant 1401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.828.8704
110 West Washington Street, Bloomington 309.808.4672 Bayou Express
309.820.1330 Eastland Mall, Bloomington
Steak ‘n Shake
309.662.6555
No o d l e s & C o m p a n y 1802 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
609 South Main Street, Normal 309.661.9204 B i n g ’ s Wo k
309.454.3900 1540 East College Avenue, Normal
1001 Wylie Drive, Bloomington
305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.828.2222 309.888.9028
309.661.6300
325 South Veterans Parkway, Normal Bona Fide Thai Cuisine
Ozark House 309.454.2899 1500 East Empire Street, Bloomington
704 McGregor Street, Bloomington 614 West Raab Road, Normal 309.664.6272
309.827.3900 309.451.3721
AMERICAN China Star
Destihl Park View Inn Super JJ Fish & Chicken 2402 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
Aleta Jane’s Café 309.663.4580
318 South Towanda Avenue, Normal 1003 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington 1510 West Market Street, Bloomington
803 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
309.862.2337 309.827.4280 309.820.7600 616 West Raab Road, Normal
309.829.0936
309.451.1888
Applebee’s Bar & Grill Epiphany Farms Restaurant Reality Bites Swingers Grille
220 East Front Street, Bloomington 414 North Main Street, Bloomington 1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal Ching's Chinese Restaurant
502 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.828.2323 309.828.1300 309.829.5777 1101 North Main Street, Normal
309.663.2134
Je s s e ’ s G r i l l e a t M a r r i o t t 309.451.1999
Big Daddy's Dawgs F o r t Je s s e C a f é 201 Broadway Street, Normal Red Lobster The Tavern at Parke Regency
1531 Fort Jesse Road, Normal 309.862.9000 714 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington Ephesus Restaurant
120 Krispy Kreme Drive, Bloomington
309.454.7223 309.663.9405 309.662.4300 1406 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.3300
Je t S t r e a m B u r g e r B a r 309.585.0514
Bob Evans Garden of Paradise 3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington T. G . I . F r i d a y ’ s
1412 East Empire Street, Bloomington 309.740.0692 9 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington F i r s t Wo k
801 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.828.8080 309.662.2231 1415 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.663.5131
J. Gumbo's 309.821.0039
2115 West Market Street, Bloomington The Garlic Press Market Café 706 South Main Street, Normal Times Past Inn
309.829.5595 106 West North Street, Normal 309.451.0800 1216 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington Flat Top Grill
309.452.0987 309.828.8312 307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
Buffalo Wild Wings Keller’s Iron Skillet & Catering 309.454.1300
The Garlic Press Market Café offers
3220 East Empire Street, Bloomington
a diverse and changing menu, which
609 Hannah Street, Bloomington Uncle Tom’s Pancake House
309.661.8027 309.828.3533 1700 Fredrick Lane, Normal
features seasonal, locally grown and
309.862.3614
CJ’s Restaurant & Catering organic ingredients. Kep’s Country Kitchen
2901 East Empire Street, Bloomington 506 IAA Drive, Bloomington
Gill Street Sports Bar 309.664.2260
309.663.4444 & Restaurant
Cracker Barrel 3002 Gill Street, Bloomington Legends Sports Bar & Grill
502 Brock Drive, Bloomington 309.661.6387 712 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
309.829.3155 309.661.8800
Hooters
Denny’s 409 North Hershey Road, Bloomington Meatheads Burgers & Fries
701 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 309.663.4668 305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.663.5251 309.661.8866
IHOP
1615 North Main Street, Normal 2109 East Empire Street, Bloomington 701 South Main Street, Normal
309.452.7446 309.662.8895 309.451.3535
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Golden Dragon Orient Gourmet The Chocolatier Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Longhorn Smokehouse
111 West Monroe Street, Bloomington 2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 3 Finance Drive, Bloomington 201 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 5 Currency Drive, Bloomington
309.821.9797 309.661.1868 309.821.0277 309.664.7400 309.661.0433
The Grand Café Panda Express Cocomero Market Street Bakery PT's BBQ
615 North Main Street, Bloomington 312 South Veterans Parkway, Normal 100 South Fell Avenue, Normal 1401 West Market Street, Bloomington 606 North Clinton Street, Bloomington
309.828.0324 309.451.1269 309.808.2571 309.829.7200 309.557.1999
T h e G r e a t Wa l l Puran Indian Restaurant Cold Stone Creamery Mrs. Fields Cookies
1520 East College Avenue, Normal 1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington 301 South Veterans Parkway, Normal Eastland Mall, Bloomington COFFEE HOUSES
309.454.7218 309.663.0885 309.807.2945 309.663.8231
B a r n e s & No b l e C a f é
H o t Wo k E x p r e s s Rangoli Cookies by Design Orange Leaf 1701 East Empire Street, Bloomington
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 716 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 1520 East College Avenue, Normal 115 Krispy Kreme Drive, Bloomington 309.662.1506
309.663.5300 309.808.0263 309.452.8439 309.661.4299
Bevande Coffee Shop
Imperial Buffet Red Sun Denny’s Doughnuts / Pretzel Maker 1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
1950 East College Avenue, Normal 2205 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington Bagelman’s Eastland Mall, Bloomington 309.661.1119
309.454.4848 309.661.7885 1107 South Main Street, Bloomington 309.662.5232
309.827.0459 Caffeina’s Café & Dessert Bar
Kobe Japanese BBQ The Rock Restaurant Pretzel Twister 201 Broadway Street, Normal
Eastland Mall, Bloomington 203 West North Street, Normal Dunkin’ Donuts Eastland Mall, Bloomington 309.862.9000
309.664.7700 309.451.4976 1603 North Main Street, Normal 309.664.5522
309.451.0200 The Coffee Depot
The Rock Restaurant’s goal is to serve
Kobe Hibachi Steakhouse & the best gyros, Mediterranean and
Quencher Smoothies 104 West Front Street, Bloomington
Sushi Bar Emack & Bolio’s Eastland Mall, Bloomington 309.828.3376
American food with the best service 107 East Beaufort Street, Normal
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.661.0690
in town! Experience a proud history of 309.454.9375
309.663.1300 The Coffee Grindery
quality food at The Rock.
Emack & Bolio's is a funky shop with a Smoothie King 320 North Main Street, Bloomington
Lucky Garden 2205 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington 309.807.5378
706 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington Super Gyros focus on excellent ice cream treats, rock
115 Susan Drive, Normal & roll and lots of fun. 309.662.0865
309.663.1333 Coffee Hound
309.452.4046 1608 Northbrook Drive, Normal 407 North Main Street, Bloomington
Fannie May 309.862.1575
Mandarin Garden House 1709 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington Eastland Mall, Bloomington 309.827.7575
106 Mall Drive, Normal 309.661.0834 309.663.0585 2109 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.454.1118 205 West North Street, Normal
309.585.2568 309.454.7575
Thai House Gene’s Ice Cream
Mayuri Indian Restaurant 805 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington 1019 South Main Street, Bloomington Sugar Mama Bakery
1407 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.828.2600 309.829.6022 405 North Main Street, Bloomington
309.663.2226 309.473.8231 Mini That’s So Sweet
Zorbas Restaurant Great Har vest Bread Company Abe
603 Dale Street, Normal 1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
116 West North Street, Normal Sighting
309.452.1449 309.473.8231
309.662.8500
Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
Grove Street Bakery
BAKERIES & TREATS 812 East Grove Street, Bloomington
2303 East Washington Street, Bloomington
309.212.2637
Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’ 309.827.0270
Donuts That's So Sweet
2306 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington Insomnia Cookies
429 West Main Street, Lexington
309.662.2622 117 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.490.1016
877.632.6654
BEER NUTS, Inc. 102 West North Street, Normal
103 North Robinson Street, Bloomington It's Poppin' Gourmet Popcorn 309.808.4504
800.BEERNUTS • 309.827.8580 1520 East College Avenue, Normal
309.268.4030 Tiers Designer Cakes
Eastland Mall, Bloomington 115 Susan Drive, Normal
309.662.1919 114 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.454.5500
309.888.9393
Carl’s Ice Cream
601 West Locust Street, Bloomington Janet’s Cakes & Catering BARBECUE
309.828.7732 504 Guido Circle, Bloomington
309.664.0684 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
1700 West College Avenue, Normal 502 IAA Drive, Bloomington
309.454.7732 Kelly’s Bakery & Café 309.662.7427
113 North Center Street, Bloomington
CherryBerry Self-Serve 309.820.1200 Famous Dave’s
Yo g u r t B a r 1603 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
503 South Main Street, Normal 309.664.0044
309.808.4448
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The Coffee House & Deli Arby’s 1607 North Main Street, Normal Beningo’s Restaurant
114 East Beaufort Street, Normal 1240 East Empire Street, Bloomington 309.862.2277 610 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington
309.452.6774 309.829.2041 3102 East Empire Street, Bloomington 309.829.1025
Fusion Brew 1808 West Market Street, Bloomington 309.661.2004 Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
503 South Main Street, Normal 309.829.6214 1501 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
309.454.9300 610 West Raab Road, Normal 1803 West Market Street, Bloomington 309.661.8322
309.454.5501 309.829.7988
G l o r i a Je a n ’ s G o u r m e t C o f f e e Caffé Italia Ristorante
Eastland Mall, Bloomington Burger King 2005 East Empire Street, Bloomington 511 Chancellor Drive, Bloomington
309.662.2550 1601 Clearwater Avenue, Bloomington 309.662.6547 309.662.0100
309.662.8315
1609 Northbrook Drive, Normal Sonic Chuck E. Cheese’s
309.808.1328 1801 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 302 Greenbriar Drive, Normal 1701 East Empire Street, Bloomington
309.662.5285 309.808.2130 309.664.2982
Starbucks Coffee
1617 North Main Street, Normal
101 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington Taco Bell D'agostino's Pizza and Pub
309.451.8844
309.662.9950 1702 West Market Street, Bloomington 608 North Main Street, Bloomington
307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal Culver’s 309.827.0590 309.665.3247
309.454.2915 901 North Hershey Road, Bloomington 1527 East College Avenue, Normal
309.662.7070 Domino’s Pizza
1701 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.454.7576 2205 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
309.663.4042 1807 West Market Street, Bloomington 1122 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.665.0505
309.827.3527 309.556.0044 305 West Beaufort Street, Normal
FAST FOOD Dairy Queen T a c o Jo h n ’ s
309.454.5111
1528 East College Avenue, Normal 1525 South Main Street, Bloomington
A &W / L o n g Jo h n S l i v e r s 309.454.5850 D . P. D o u g h
2501 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington 309.828.4336 121 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.663.1823 1718 South Main Street, Bloomington 309.888.9663
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1600 East College Avenue, Normal D.P. Dough is located in the heart of
411 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.452.0200 Uptown Normal and specializes in
309.662.4446 calzones, the pizza alternative.
1522 West Market Street, Bloomington
Great Steak & Potato Co. 309.829.3826 Fazoli’s
Eastland Mall, Bloomington Lucca Grill
1735 Bradford Lane, Normal 215 Greenbriar Drive, Normal
309.662.2214 116 East Market Street, Bloomington
309.888.4101 309.452.7700
309.828.7521
Hardee’s/Red Burrito Firehouse Pizza
Marco's Pizza
1523 East College Avenue, Normal ITALIAN & PIZZA 107 East Beaufort Street, Normal
604 East Locust Street, Bloomington
309.454.5420 309.808.1597
Home of the 2702 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
Av a n t i ’ s I t a l i a n R e s t a u r a n t
407 South Main Street, Normal
309.820.6600
Pizza Hut
Famous Gondola TM
309.662.3023 309.452.4436
Grady’s Pizza
1501 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
Monical’s Pizza 1917 South Main Street, Bloomington
718 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 309.827.4646
With 2 locations to serve you! KFC 3302 East Empire Street, Bloomington 309.662.3333
309.662.8502
501 Prospect Road, Bloomington 309.662.4436 1700 Parkway Plaza Drive, Normal
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Jo e ’ s P u b 2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.888.4990
3302 East Empire• Bloomington, Illinois Avanti’s Italian Restaurant was 3907 General Electric Road, Bloomington 309.662.6933
1706 West Market Street, Bloomington established in Normal in 1971 and is 309.808.0744 706 South Main Street, Normal
(309) 662-4436 309.829.8932 known for their home style pasta, 1219 South Main Street, Normal 309.454.2491
Jo e ’ s S t a t i o n H o u s e P i z z a P u b 309.454.7999
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Pizza Ranch
407 South Main Street • Normal, Illinois McDonald’s trademark however, is fresh Italian bread 305 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
Olive Garden 1211 Holiday Drive, Bloomington
525 Brock Drive, Bloomington prepared and baked in the restaurant 309.452.5637
(309) 452-4436 309.829.8613 kitchen. Avanti’s has long been an
1701 East Empire Street, Bloomington 309.820.9777
La Gondola 309.663.7375
1610 East Empire Street, Bloomington institution for Illinois State University Rosati’s Pizza
students and faculty, and the restaurant 509 South Main Street, Bloomington 203 North Prospect Road, Bloomington
309.663.8450 309.828.4141
Papa John’s
frequently welcomes second generation 602 Kingsley Street, Normal 309.661.6575
2410 South Main Street, Bloomington guests and staff members. The staff 1501 East Vernon Avenue, Bloomington 309.454.7272 1720 Bradford Lane, Normal
309.828.1616 and management are experienced 309.664.6363
1407 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.888.4949
2507 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington professionals who understand how
to prepare and serve steaming hot, Little Caesars 309.662.4422
309.662.3114 Stolfa’s Pizza
delicious Italian meals and fresh bread 2210 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington 1002 North Linden Street, Bloomington
1535 East College Avenue, Normal in a clean, comfortable atmosphere. 309.821.1111
Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake
309.454.4141 1531 East College Avenue, Normal 309.828.2328
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant provides
2507 Oakland Avenue, Bloomington 309.452.7575
804 South Main Street, Normal a very rare combination of homelike
309.661.0808 Tobin’s Pizza
309.452.4023 surroundings and high quality food. 2402 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington 1513 North Main Street, Bloomington
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