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Guide is published annually by the Historic Landmarks
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Museums 34 Major Annual Events
Bloomington-Normal has the distinction of being located on ROUTE 66. You will find is distributed locally and nationally
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Bloomington-Normal’s history on Route 66 and ABRAHAM LINCOLN at our new Cruisin’ Health Clubs Hotels
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& FRAMING
S TA R P L E X C I N E M A S S TA D I U M 1 4 THEATRE C O N N I E L I N K A M P H I T H E AT R E I W U M C P H E R S O N T H E AT R E
201 McKnight Street 621 South Linden Street 2 Ames Plaza West
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W EH R EN BER G G A L AXY AmericanPassionPlay.org H E A R T L A N D T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y ISU CENTER FOR THE
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UNIVERSITY GALLERIES 14 CINEMA 1110 Douglas Street PERFORMING ARTS
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E ATO N S T U D I O & G A L L E R Y
Uptown Station 1111 Wylie Drive Normal, IL 61761 351 South School Street
11 Uptown Circle, Suite 103 Bloomington, IL 61705 Now in its 93rd season, the American HeartlandTheatre.org \ 309.452.8709 Normal, IL 61761
411 North Center Street
Normal, IL 61761 Wehrenberg.com \ 309.828.8081 Passion Play continues to tell the FineArts.IllinoisState.edu \ 309.438.2535
Bloomington, IL 61701
FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/Galleries story of Jesus Christ and His ministry. ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE
EatonStudioGallery.com \ 309.828.1575
309.438.5487 Performed at the Bloomington Center F E S T I VA L I W U W E S T B R O O K A U D I TO R I U M
HAROLD GREGOR STUDIO
ENTERTAINMENT for the Performing Arts, a buffet lunch Ewing Cultural Center 1210 North Park Street
is available for every performance. The 48 Sunset Road Bloomington, IL 61701
311 North Main Street
CINEMAS T H E C A S T L E T H E AT R E
American Passion Play will run from Bloomington, IL 61701 IWU.edu/Music \ 309.556.3061
Bloomington, IL 61701 209 East Washington Street
HGregor.com \ 309.829.3951 March 5-April 2, 2016. TheFestival.org \ 309.438.8974
C A R M I K E OVAT I O N 1 0 C I N E M A Bloomington, IL 61701 M I DW E S T I N S T I T U T E O F O P E R A
415 Detroit Drive TheCastleTheatre.com \ 309.820.0352 As William Shakespeare once wrote,
I N S I D E O U T AC C E S S I B L E A R T B LO O M I N G T O N C E N T E R F O R T H E ISU Center for the Performing Arts
Bloomington, IL 61704 PERFORMING ARTS "the play’s the thing." Since 1978, the
G A L L E R Y A N D C O O P E R AT I V E 351 School Street
Carmike.com \ 309.661.2452 600 North East Street Illinois Shakespeare Festival has been
Normal, IL 61761
200 West Monroe PAINTING & POTTERY Bloomington, IL 61701 devoted to performing the plays of
MidwestInstituteOfOpera.org
Bloomington, IL 61701 H I S TO R I C N O R M A L T H E AT E R
ArtsBlooming.org Shakespeare in addition to new work
InsideOutArtCoop.org \ 309.838.2160 209 West North Street ARTFUL DESIGNS 309.438.2472 • 309.438.2535
309.434.2777 • 866.686.9541 written in his spirit. Festival-goers can
Normal, IL 61761 502 North Prospect Road
MCLEAN COUNTY ARTS CENTER enjoy behind the scenes tours, live M I L L E R PA R K O U T D O O R S U M M E R
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BRADEN AUDITORIUM jazz music and nightly green shows. T H E AT E R
601 North East Street ArtfulDesignsOnline.com
National Register of Historic Places So grab some good friends, a picnic 1020 South Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701 100 North University Street
309.664.6655
MCAC.org \ 309.829.0011 The Normal Theater originally opened Normal, IL 61761 basket, a bottle of wine and experience Bloomington, IL 61701
in 1937. It seats 385 people and is BoneStudentCenter.IllinoisState.edu/Braden Shakespeare the way it was meant to BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260
M E R LOT A N D A M A S T E R P I E C E
M E R W I N & WA K E L E Y G A L L E R I E S suited for auditorium style events. An 309.438.5444 be seen.
412 North Main Street P R A I R I E F I R E T H E AT R E
Illinois Wesleyan University Art Deco showplace with streamline Bloomington, IL 61701 I L L I N O I S SY M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A P.O. Box 964
6 Ames Plaza West design, it now operates as a film center, C O M M U N I T Y P L AY E R S T H E AT R E
MerlotAndAMasterpiece.com 1702 Eastland Drive, Suite 206 Normal, IL 61761
Bloomington, IL 61702 showing classic, independent and world 201 Robinhood Lane
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IWU.edu/Art/Galleries \ 309.556.3822 cinema films on the big screen. Bloomington, IL 61701
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T I M E L E S S P R E S E N TAT I O N S
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Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
HISTORY &
MUSEUMS
Children’s Discovery Museum
Historical
When most people think of ROUTE 66, neon
signs, diners and convertibles come to mind. While
all of these features are accurate, there is a whole DIXIE TRUCK STOP MONICAL’S PIZZA
501 South Main Street, McLean 1219 South Main Street, Normal
other aspect to the MOTHER ROAD that most
In 1928, J.P. Walters and John Geske Famous for their delicious thin-crust pizza
people tend to overlook: its historical significance
rented part of a mechanic’s garage to and French dressing, this Monical’s is
in American culture. Constructed in 1926, it was the sell sandwiches to Route 66 travelers. By located at the site of the original Steak ‘n
first road that made travel from the Midwest to the the 1930’s, the operation had grown to a Shake restaurant.
full-fledged restaurant with cabins and a
West Coast faster and a more realistic possibility cattle pen. The stop, which is the oldest PARKVIEW FOOD & PUB
than ever before. Officially removed from the United
ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 truck stop in America, still serves travelers 1003 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
AT T R AC T I O N S
along Route 66 24 hours a day, 365 days
States Highway System in 1985, portions of the road Previously known as the Parkview Inn, this
a year.
that passed through Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri, locally-owned pub traces its roots back
to 1928. Its scenic location across from
Kansas, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona have been FORREST PARK
Miller Park and Forrest Park makes this
“A GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNEY” 1813 Springfield Road, Bloomington
designated a National Scenic Byway with the official restaurant a popular stop for Route 66
PARKWAY Towanda
One of the area’s most popular tourist travelers.
name of “Historic Route 66.” The Mother Road runs
The Parkway is a 1.6 mile stretch of Route camps during the early 1920s, Route
through both the City of Bloomington and the Town 66 with educational kiosks. The walking 66 tourists would use this location as a QUINN SHELL STATION
of Normal in McLean County. tour has fliers printed in several languages rest-area and campground. No longer 802 North Main Street, Bloomington
and a collection of Burma Shave signs. a lodging zone, it is now a city park
The Quinn family owned and operated this
populated with mature oak and hickory
full-service gas station for more than 70
The result of a partnership between the Illinois CASEY’S GARDEN SHOP trees, a playground, and four shelters.
years. The station was inducted into the
1505 North Main Street, Bloomington
Office of Tourism, the Bloomington-Normal Area Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame on June 9,
FUNKS GROVE PURE MAPLE SIRUP
Convention and Visitors Bureau and the McLean Originally a market that helped feed 2012, just a few years before the Quinns
5257 Historic U.S. 66, Shirley
locals and Route 66 travelers, this family retired. Closed today, it remains a drive-
County Museum of History, THE CRUISIN’ WITH business is now a full-service florist This business was established in 1891 and by attraction with original memorabilia
LINCOLN ON 66 VISITORS CENTER IS A and garden center that has served the was dependant on the steady stream of displayed in the windows.
surrounding area since 1949. Casey’s was customers that Route 66 brought to its
MUST-SEE STOP FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN
inducted into the Illinois Route 66 Hall of door. Today, the sirup farm at Funks Grove SPRAGUE’S SUPER SERVICE STATION
AND ROUTE 66 ENTHUSIASTS. Located on Fame on June 12, 1999. remains a favorite stop among Route 66 305 East Pine Street, Normal
the ground floor of the McLean County Museum of travelers. On the land, you can also find
This Tudor-Revival style building was built
DEAD MAN’S CURVE the historic Funks Grove Cemetery.
History, visitors can compare the travels of Abraham in 1931 to service traveler needs on Route
Towanda
66. It housed a café, gas station and
Lincoln with those of tourists and automobilists LUCCA GRILL
A dangerous curve on the original Route garage. The building has been approved
116 East Market Street, Bloomington
during the golden era of Route 66. The exhibits cover 66 before the 1940’s, this curve caught by the Illinois Preservation Agency and is
travelers off guard as they misjudged Lucca Grill was established in 1936. on the National Register of Historic Places.
stories from dining to lodging and travel. Interactive
its sharpness and narrow width. Many Customers can enjoy delicious thin-crust
exhibits, video monitors, a gift shop and visitor accidents were caused by travelers pizza as they appreciate the ornate tin
information are also included in the center. speeding on the unfamiliar road. ceiling and antique mahogany bar.
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Prairie Aviation Museum
McLean County Museum of History
Be
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Ewing Cultural Center
Children’s Discovery Museum
HISTORIC LANDMARKS LINCOLN’S BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL MUSEUMS EMPIRE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL MCLEAN DEPOT VISITORS CENTER
AUDIO TOUR MUSEUM 200 East Dixie Road
DAVID DAVIS MANSION 200 North Main Street ARCADIA: AMERICA'S PLAYABLE 405 East Center Street McLean, IL 61754
1000 Monroe Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 ARCADE MUSEUM Le Roy, IL 61752 McLeanDepot.com \ 309.244.5900
Bloomington, IL 61701 MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428 107 South Hamilton Street EmpireTownshipMuseum.com
DavidDavisMansion.org \ 309.828.1084 McLean, IL 61754 309.468.8409 MT. HOPE COMMUNITY HALL &
National Register of Historic Places MATTHEW T. SCOTT HOME 309.287.1725 HISTORY MUSEUM 15 likes
227 North First Avenue FUNK PRAIRIE HOME AND GEM & Morgan and Clinton Streets lyndsiephoto Happy #EarthDay at
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Abraham Lincoln, served as a United ChenoaIL.org \ 815.945.4555 101 East Beaufort Street 10875 Prairie Home Lane 309.275.4390
States Supreme Court Justice and was National Register of Historic Places Normal, IL 61761 Shirley, IL 61772
a key contributor during Lincoln’s bid ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net FunkPrairieHomeMuseum.com PRAIRIE AVIATION MUSEUM
for the 1860 Presidential nomination. MILLER PARK PAVILION & WAR 309.433.3444 309.827.6792 2929 East Empire Street
His Bloomington home, which remained MEMORIAL Bloomington, IL 61704
The museum's exhibits are filled with
in the Davis family for three succeeding 1020 South Morris Avenue G&W SCOUT MUSEUM PrairieAviationMuseum.org
innovative and richly layered cognitive
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experiences for toddlers through jasonfike
for the social, cultural and political BPARD.org \ 309.434.2260 Bloomington, IL 61705 David Davis Mansion
pre-teens. It boasts over three floors
life of the community. This elegant, 309.663.4259 SIMPKINS MILITARY HISTORY
of hands-on powerful play experiences
36 room estate was completed in PATTON LOG CABIN MUSEUM
that inspire the love of learning. MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM
1872 and is a model of mid-Victorian Lexington Park District 605 East Cole Street
OF HISTORY
style taste with Italianate and Second Lexington, IL 61753 CRUISIN’ WITH LINCOLN ON 66 Heyworth, IL 61745
200 North Main Street
Empire Architectural features. The PattonCabin.yolasite.com \ 309.365.8779 VISITORS CENTER SimpkinsMuseum.com \ 309.473.3989
Bloomington, IL 61701
mansion offers tours for both groups National Register of Historic Places 200 North Main Street
MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428
and individuals. A self-guided exhibit, Bloomington, IL 61701
STEVENSON GRAVES AT National Register of Historic Places
“Prologue to Presidency,” chronicles MCHistory.org \ 309.827.0428
EVERGREEN MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Lincoln’s and Davis’s journey from Today, the museum features 18,000
302 East Miller Street Take a trip down the Mother Road with
circuit riding lawyers to President and objects in its collections, 10,000
Bloomington, IL 61701 President Abraham Lincoln! The Cruisin’
Supreme Court Justice. Sarah’s Garden, volumes in its library and over 1,500
Evergreen-Cemetery.com \ 309.827.6950 with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
a restored 1872 cutting garden, is open linear feet of archives. The museum
combines two of Bloomington-Normal’s
upon request. offers hands-on activities and
TROTTER FOUNTAIN AT WITHERS most historical attractions: Abraham
PARK educational programs for children
Lincoln and Route 66. With one wing 58 likes
EWING CULTURAL CENTER 204 East Washington Street as well as annual events including
dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and
48 Sunset Road Bloomington, IL 61701 the Evergreen Cemetery Walk and
one wing dedicated to Route 66, the
Bloomington, IL 61701 309.242.3412 Christmas at the Courthouse. The
Visitors Center has created the ultimate
EwingManor.IllinoisState.edu newest addition to the museum is the
time capsule for Route 66 lovers.
309.829.6333 Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors
Interactive exhibits, video monitors and
Center. The museum can host up to 120
8 a gift shop are included in the center.
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F O U R S E A S O N S H E A LT H C L U B Normal, IL 61790
As the home of the Normal Cornbelters,
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The Corn Crib boasts 4,000 fixed seats
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Normal, IL 61761 U.S. CELLULAR COLISEUM
1503 East College Avenue 404 Olympia Drive PEPSI ICE CENTER
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1108 Trinity Lane PA R K G R A DY ’ S FA M I LY F U N PA R K The U.S. Cellular Coliseum boasts
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LA FITNESS Bloomington, IL 61704 the Bloomington EDGE and the
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Bloomington, IL 61704 G O L F H A L L O F FA M E Downtown Bloomington, the Coliseum
700 Wylie Drive
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502 West Hamilton Road 503 North Prospect Road show or a sporting event.
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THE DEN AT FOX CREEK , 3002 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 18 72 6926 • • •
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the
This Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course features generous bentgrass
at FOX CREEK fairways and smooth undulating greens. With plenty of risk/reward
An Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course
opportunities and four sets of tees to choose from, you are assured a fun and
challenging round of golf. A large practice area is available before your round
to improve your game.
HAZY HILLS GOLF COURSE , 25256 North 1350 East Road, Hudson, IL 61748 9 35 2900 • •
HazyHillsGolf.com \ 309.726.9200
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
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this course character and charm.
AT JUST $7! The
HIGHLAND PARK GOLF COURSE , 1613 South Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
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This parkland style golf course offers bentgrass fairways lined by beautiful,
309-454-BALL (2255) mature trees. The hilly terrain of the course coupled with a beautiful,
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INDIAN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB , 37180 Comanche Drive, Saybrook, IL 61770 9 36 3180 • • •
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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
2015 WEST DIVISION CHAMPIONS a full length driving range. Outings, playdays and banquets are welcome and
1000 Monroe Drive, will require scheduling in advance.
Bloomington, IL
WWW.NORMALBASEBALL.COM 309-828-1084 IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE , 1901 North Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 18 72 7100 • • •
GolfIronwood.org \ 309.454.9620
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Designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard, the
Ironwood Golf Course meanders through the Ironwood residential
Illinois Shakespeare Festival 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.
Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare • • •
THE LINKS AT IRELAND GROVE , 3807 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 9 29 1590
Hamlet, by William Shakespeare TheLinksAtIrelandGrove.com \ 309.661.8040
Peter and the Starcatcher, by Rick Elice 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
Previews Begin - July 5, 2016 • Opening - July 8, 2016 • Closing - August 13, 2016 rental clubs.
Running every night of the week but Monday
PRAIRIE VISTA GOLF COURSE , 502 West Hamilton Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 18 72 6745 • • •
PrairieVistaGC.com \ 309.434.2217
“Best Kept Secret in Illinois” — Trip Advisor
This player-friendly course designed by Roger Packard features bentgrass
“Top Ten Festivals for Families” — National Geographic’s 10 Best of Everything tees, greens, fairways and four sets of tees to choose from. The course blends
“Season tickets, in my opinion, would be a very wise investment indeed.” playability and challenge in a manner to create an enjoyable golf experience.
Other course amenities include a large practice putting green, large practice
—The Pantagraph
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
Best Sand. This course accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year
theFestival.org
and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings.
THE GOLF LEARNING CENTER , 1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal, IL 61761 • •
AllSeasonsGLC.com \ 309.829.4653
Named one of Golf Range Magazine’s Top 100 Ranges in America, the center
offers both indoor and outdoor facilities, a full flight driving range, 35 heated
hitting bays and two heated teaching bays. Lessons and a Full Swing Indoor
Golf Simulator are available.
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ALTON DEPOT PARK, 101 South Western Avenue, Bloomington • •
309.829.6333
ANGLER’S LAKE NATURE PRESERVE, 1017 South Mercer Street, Bloomington • •
G R A N D V I L L AG E O F T H E ATWOOD WAYSIDE, 303 North Robinson Street, Bloomington •
K I C K A P O O PA R K BITTNER PARK, 3807 Rave Road, Bloomington • •
750 North 3100 East Road
BROOKRIDGE PARK, 2904 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington • •
Le Roy, IL 61752
White Oak Vineyards, Inc.
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CARDEN PARK, 1300 East Raab Road, Normal • • •
L A K E B LO O M I N G T O N CLEARWATER PARK, 2716 Clearwater Drive, Bloomington • • •
Downtown Bloomington
25515 Waterside Way
EAGLE CREST PARK, 2506 Chesapeake Lane, Bloomington • •
Farmer's Market & Artists' Alley Hudson, IL 61748
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EMERSON PARK, 717 Bell Street, Bloomington • •
M I L L E R PA R K ZO O EVERGREEN PARK, 1205 Forrest Street, Bloomington • •
1020 South Morris Avenue EWING PARK 1, 1420 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington • •
Bloomington, IL 61701
EWING PARK 2 , 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington • •
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EWING PARK 3 , 901 Jersey Avenue, Bloomington • •
S U G A R G R OV E N AT U R E C E N T E R FELL PARK , 309 East Willow Street, Normal • •
4532 North 725 East Road FELL AVENUE PARK , 1301 Fell Avenue, Bloomington • •
McLean, IL 61754 FORREST PARK , 1813 Springfield Road, Bloomington • •
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FRANKLIN PARK , 302 East Chestnut Street, Bloomington • •
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Epiphany Farms Genevieve Green Gardens FRANSEN NATURE AREA , 1110 East Raab Road, Normal •
TIMBER POINTE OUTDOOR FRIENDSHIP PARK , 719 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington • •
CENTER GAELIC PARK , 3102 Cave Creek Road, Bloomington • • •
20 Timber Pointe Lane
HIDDEN CREEK NATURE AREA , Sycamore Street, Normal •
AGRITOURISM T W I N G R OV E S W I N D FA R M KICKAPOO CREEK WINERY Hudson, IL 61748
HOLIDAY PARK , 800 South McGregor Street, Bloomington • • • • •
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PARKS & RECREATION
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK , 204 North Towanda Avenue, Normal • •
D OW N T OW N B LO O M I N G TO N B LO O M I N G T O N PA R K S ,
FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T & AQUATIC CENTERS M AC K I N AW VA L L E Y V I N E YA R D R E C R E AT I O N & C U LT U R A L A R T S
MAXWELL PARK , Parkside Road and Gregory Street, Normal • • •
ARTISTS’ ALLEY 33633 State Route 9 D E PA R T M E N T M C GRAW PARK , 3202 Cornelius Drive, Bloomington • •
Downtown Bloomington A N D E R S O N PA R K & AQ U AT I C
CENTER Mackinaw, IL 61755 115 East Washington Street MILLER PARK , 1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington • • • •
DowntownBloomington.org MackinawValleyVineyard.com Bloomington, IL 61701
100 South Maple Street NORTHPOINT SCHOOL PARK , 2602 East College Avenue, Bloomington • •
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Normal, IL 61761 OAKLAND SCHOOL PARK , 1605 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington •
E P I P H A N Y FA R M S H O S P I TA L I T Y NormalParks.org \ 309.454.9550 WILLETT’S WINERY & CELLAR The department offers programs, classes O’NEIL PARK , 1515 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington • • •
GROUP 105 East Market Street and facilities for all ages. Miller Park ONE NORMAL PLAZA , 1110 Douglas Avenue, Normal • •
9591 North 1540 East Road FA I R V I E W PA R K & FA M I LY Pavilion can host up to 500 people
AQ U AT I C C E N T E R Manito, IL 61546 P.J. IRVIN PARK , 1601 McKay Drive, Bloomington • •
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open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., alcoholic
PEPPERIDGE PARK , 2502 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington • •
309.828.2323 Normal, IL 61761 ROLLINGBROOK PARK , 1002 South Hershey Road, Bloomington • •
beverages are prohibited and pets must
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F U N K S G R OV E P U R E M A P L E SAVANNAH GREEN PARK , 1010 Bull Street, Normal • •
SIRUP E C O LO G Y AC T I O N C E N T E R CONSTITUTION TRAIL
5257 Old Route 66
AREA WINERIES 202 West College Avenue ConstitutionTrail.org
SHEPARD PARK , 750 North Hershey Road, Normal • •
Shirley, IL 61772 Normal, IL 61761 309.454.9540 • 309.434.2260 STEVENSON SCHOOL PARK , 2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington • •
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Carlock, IL 61725 309.454.3169 N O R M A L PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N SUNNYSIDE PARK , 407 East Erickson Avenue, Bloomington •
R A D E R FA M I LY FA R M S D E PA R T M E N T
WhiteOakVineyardsInc.com The EAC acts as a central resource for TIPTON PARK NORTH , 2201 Stone Mountain Boulevard, Bloomington • • • • •
1238 Ropp Road 100 East Phoenix Avenue
309.376.3027 environmental education, information, TIPTON PARK SOUTH , 2401 G.E. Road, Bloomington • • • • •
Normal, IL 61761 Normal, IL 61761
outreach, and technical assistance in UNDERWOOD PARK , 200 Jersey Avenue, Normal • •
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McLean County.
4210 North Duncan Road The Normal Parks and Recreation WHITE OAK PARK , 1514 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington • • • • •
R O P P J E R S E Y C H E E S E FA R M E V E R G R E E N L A K E AT C O M L A R A WITHERS PARK , 204 East Washington Street, Bloomington •
Champaign, IL 61822 Department provides a well-rounded
2676 Ropp Road C O U N T Y PA R K
AltoVineyards.net \ 217.356.4784 selection of programs and classes for COMLARA PARK , 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson
CAMP GROUNDS
Normal, IL 61761 13001 Recreation Area Drive McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks \ 309.434.6770
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youth, adults and special populations,
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9669 Vineyard Road McLeanCountyIL.gov/Parks 309.376.4411
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open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., alcoholic
Toulon, IL 61483 309.434.6770 beverages are prohibited and dogs MORAINE VIEW STATE PARK , 27374 Moraine View Park Road, Le Roy • • • • • • •
IndianCreekVineyard.com must be leashed. NR.Illinois.gov \ 309.724.8032
18 Indicates tours are available 309.286.5302Stave Wine Bar & Market
EAT &
DRINK
Jazz Upfront Stave Wine Bar & Market
When you’re planning a night out on the town in
DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON or UPTOWN NORMAL, two
things are guaranteed: you won’t go hungry and you’ll never be
bored. With its restaurants, bars, pubs and live entertainment,
Bloomington-Normal COMES ALIVE AT NIGHT. With over
200 restaurants and 30 bars to choose from, your craving for
Finer than Wine
EAT
food, fun and entertainment will always be satisfied. Right in the heart of Uptown Normal, STAVE WINE BAR & MARKET offers patrons a truly unique wine experience. With a
‘curated’ approach to a global by the glass and bottle list, Stave Wine Bar features 12-15 small production wines by the glass
The newest addition to Downtown Bloomington's night life on a list that changes monthly. Up to 80 wines are available by the bottle, for enjoyment at the wine bar or to take home.
DRINK
is JAZZ UPFRONT. This jazz club brings a taste of big city Beer lovers aren't left out, there are craft beers available on tap and in bottles.
entertainment. Owners James & Linda Gaston had dreamed of
opening a jazz club for years, and their dream became a reality Stave Wine Bar also serves a fine selection of smoked and cured meats along with international cheeses to accompany and
& BE HAPPY
in 2015. enhance your WINE EXPERIENCE. With a friendly and knowledgeable staff, it is the place to EXPERIENCE THE WINES
OF THE WORLD. Stave Wine Bar & Market - simply a better glass of wine!
“Because of the universities, we have a ton of really great jazz
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MUSICIANS in town, and it just made sense to open up a
place where that element of our culture could thrive,” James
Gaston says. We wanted to make a space
Patrons RELAX at the lovingly restored antique bar or cluster for people to come and enjoy a
around low tables by the stage to hear performers from the
area as well as national and TOURING ARTISTS from as far
cocktail and some really great Each year, the Pantagraph gives BN
away as New York and Australia. When the live show ends, the
tables move back and it’s all about DANCING.
music, a place to welcome all residents the opportunity to vote on
the best of Bloomington-Normal.
the people who want their Inside, you’ll find a next to the
restaurants that BN residents chose
“We have live jazz every Friday and Saturday night, an open
stage every Thursday for musicians to come in and jam, evening out to be a little calmer, as the best in their category for the
2015 Pantagraph Readers’
”
BLUES every Monday, and a vinyl appreciation night every
Wednesday.” more thought-provoking. Choice Awards.
20Famous Dave's Emack and Bolio's
Crêpe Geeks
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The Rock Restaurant
AMERICAN DENNY’S H O OT E R S MERRY ANN’S DINER ROSIE’S PUB TA K E -A- B I T E
701 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 409 North Hershey Road, Bloomington 100 South Fell Avenue, Normal 106 East Front Street, Bloomington 510 IAA Drive, Bloomington
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803 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington
1615 North Main Street, Normal IHOP M I C H A E L’ S R E S TA U R A N T SCHOONERS TA I LW I N D S B A R & B I S T R O
309.829.0936
309.452.7446 2109 East Empire Street, Bloomington 110 West Washington Street, Bloomington Best Chicken Wings 3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington
APPLEBEE’S BAR & GRILL 309.662.8895 309.820.1330 810 East Grove Street, Bloomington 309.740.0692
DESTIHL 309.829.6841
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609 South Main Street, Normal
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801 IAA Drive, Bloomington 220 East Front Street, Bloomington KELLER’S IRON SKILLET & 305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington T.G . I . F R I DAY ’ S
309.663.5131 309.828.2323 C AT E R I N G 309.661.6300 SMASHBURGER 9 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
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B U F FA LO W I L D W I N G S STEAK ‘N SHAKE 1216 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
3220 East Empire Street, Bloomington 506 IAA Drive, Bloomington 1802 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.828.8312
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1003 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington U N C L E TO M ’ S PA N C A K E H O U S E
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C A R M E L A ' S R E S TA U R A N T THE GARLIC PRESS MARKET 325 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
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2303 East Washington Street, Bloomington CAFÉ
M E AT H E A D S B U R G E R S & F R I E S
309.454.2899
309.828.1300 106 East Beaufort Street, Normal
309.662.0186 106 West North Street, Normal 305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 614 West Raab Road, Normal 309.452.2900
309.452.0987 309.661.8866 R E D LO B S T E R 309.451.3721
C J ’ S R E S TA U R A N T & C AT E R I N G 116 West Washington Street, Bloomington
The Garlic Press Market Café offers a 714 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington
2901 East Empire Street, Bloomington 701 South Main Street, Normal 309.200.8164
unique and distinctive menu, which 309.663.9405 SUPER JJ FISH & CHICKEN
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features seasonal, locally grown and 1510 West Market Street, Bloomington Windy City Wieners’ goal has always
organic ingredients. MEDICI IN NORMAL RED ROBIN 309.820.7600 been to serve the best quality food
C R AC K E R B A R R E L
120 North Street, Normal 107 South Veterans Parkway, Normal with the friendliest service. Come get
502 Brock Drive, Bloomington
GILL STREET SPORTS BAR 309.808.6838 SWINGERS GRILLE a true taste of Chicago at Windy City
309.829.3155 309.452.6334
& R E S TA U R A N T 1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal Wieners, now serving Uptown Normal
3002 Gill Street, Bloomington Medici serves scrumptious entrees, the RHYTHM CAFÉ 309.829.5777 and Downtown Bloomington.
309.661.6387 largest selection of mircrobrews in BN, 304 North Main Street, Normal
an outdoor patio and a 30-foot Mulberry 309.451.1114
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BAKERIES & TREATS CRÊPE GEEKS: MINI FRENCH
R E S TA U R A N T
MARKET STREET BAKERY
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 1401 West Market Street, Bloomington
MEDITERRANEAN 309.663.5300 BASKIN-ROBBINS 305 West Beaufort Street, Normal 309.829.7200 A. RENÉE
ANAND INDIA 2306 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington 309.200.1500 306 North Center Street, Bloomington
IMPERIAL BUFFET 309.662.2622 MRS. FIELDS COOKIES 309.827.3524
122 East Beaufort Street, Normal Even though Crêpe Geeks is a small
309.888.9999 1950 East College Avenue, Normal Eastland Mall, Bloomington
restaurant, there is nothing small about
309.454.4848 BEER NUTS, INC. 309.663.8231 A & P TA P
their service and quality. They serve
A N J U A B OV E 103 North Robinson Street, Bloomington 721 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington
delicious French cuisine in a welcoming
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and relaxed atmosphere. Bon Appétit!
309.828.8704 Eastland Mall, Bloomington 115 Krispy Kreme Drive, Bloomington
Shoppes at College Hills Mall THE BISTRO
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307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal DENNY’S DOUGHNUTS /
A S I A R E S TA U R A N T B AG E L M A N ’ S
316 North Main Street, Bloomington
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407 North Hershey Road, Bloomington Best Doughnuts
SUSHI BAR Eastland Mall, Bloomington
309.585.1246 C A R L’ S I C E C R E A M 1107 South Main Street, Bloomington
401 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.662.5232 B O N K E R ’ S P L AC E
Best Ice Cream 309.827.0459
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601 West Locust Street, Bloomington 309.827.5822
Eastland Mall, Bloomington DUNKIN’ DONUTS PRETZEL TWISTER
L U C KY G A R D E N 309.828.7732
309.662.6555 1603 North Main Street, Normal Eastland Mall, Bloomington
706 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 1700 West College Avenue, Normal 309.664.5522 B R E W E - H A’ S
309.451.0200
B I N G ’ S WO K 309.663.1333 309.454.7732 102 South Linden Street, Normal
1540 East College Avenue, Normal 2306 East Oakland, Bloomington SMOOTHIE KING 309.452.7393
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106 Mall Drive, Normal B R I C K YA R D B A R
309.662.0865
B LO O M B AWA R C H I 309.454.1118 E M AC K & B O L I O ’ S 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
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1407 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 2109 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
Emack and Bolio’s is a delicious dessert 517 North Main Street, Bloomington
BONA FIDE THAI CUISINE 309.663.2226 309.585.2568
shop that serves creative flavors of 309.533.7134
1500 East Empire Street, Bloomington
ORIENT GOURMET ice cream, frozen yogurt and other
309.664.6272 SUGAR MAMA BAKERY CHASERS
2103 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington delicious treats.
116 West North Street, Normal 110 West Washington Street, Bloomington
C H I N A S TA R 309.661.1868 FA N N I E M AY 309.473.8231 309.820.1330
2402 East Oakland Avenue, Bloomington Eastland Mall, Bloomington
PA N DA E X P R E S S Sugar Mama Bakery provides cupcakes,
309.663.4580 309.663.0585 CHEEKS BAR & GRILL
312 South Veterans Parkway, Normal cake pops and numerous styles and
616 West Raab Road, Normal 1206 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington
309.451.1269 flavors of tiered cakes.
GENE’S ICE CREAM 309.829.3655
309.451.1888
P U R A N I N D I A N R E S TA U R A N T 1019 South Main Street, Bloomington S W E E T T E M P TAT I O N S C U P C A K E S
C H I N G ’ S C H I N E S E R E S TA U R A N T 309.829.6022 C O P P E R TO P LO U N G E
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington 2303 East Washington Street, Bloomington
1101 North Main Street, Normal 1107 West Locust Street, Bloomington
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1406 East Empire Street, Bloomington 309.662.8500 527 North Main Street, Bloomington
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T H E R O C K R E S TA U R A N T TIERS DESIGNER CAKES
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F I R S T WO K 203 West North Street, Normal 115 Susan Drive, Normal
812 East Grove Street, Bloomington 230 East Front Street, Bloomington
1415 North Main Street, Bloomington 309.451.4976 309.454.5500
CHERRYBERRY SELF-SERVE
309.827.0270 309.829.3757
309.821.0039
The goal of The Rock Restaurant is to YO G U R T B A R
INSOMNIA COOKIES
F L AT T O P G R I L L serve the best sandwich in town with 503 South Main Street, Normal
117 East Beaufort Street, Normal
BARBECUE DRIFTERS PUB
307 South Veterans Parkway, Normal friendly service at a fair price. More 309.808.4448 612 North Main Street, Bloomington
Mediterranean items like hummus, 877.632.6654 B A N DA N A’ S B A R - B - Q 309.829.1920
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grape leaves, spinach pie, and baba T H E C H O C O L AT I E R 502 IAA Drive, Bloomington
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309.888.9393 FA M O U S DAV E ’ S 309.662.6711
309.821.9797 Best BBQ
S U P E R GY R O S C O L D S TO N E C R E A M E R Y
301 South Veterans Parkway, Normal J A N E T ’ S C A K E S & C AT E R I N G 1603 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington E L R OY ’ S
HAPPY HOUR 115 Susan Drive, Normal
309.807.2945 504 Guido Circle, Bloomington 309.664.0044 102 West Washington Street, Bloomington
704 South Eldorado Road, Bloomington 309.452.4046
309.664.0684 309.828.0142
309.808.0076 C O O K I E S BY D E S I G N LO N G H O R N S M O K E H O U S E
1709 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
309.661.0834 1520 East College Avenue, Normal K E L LY ’ S B A K E R Y & C A F É 5 Currency Drive, Bloomington FAT J AC K ’ S
THE GRAND CAFÉ 309.661.0433
309.452.8439 113 North Center Street, Bloomington 511 North Main Street, Bloomington
615 North Main Street, Bloomington THAI HOUSE 309.820.1200 309.821.9222
309.828.0324 Best Asian Restaurant PT’S BBQ
805 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS 606 North Clinton Street, Bloomington
T H E G R E AT WA L L 309.828.2600 201 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 309.557.1999
1520 East College Avenue, Normal 309.664.7400
309.454.7218
24 25Maggie Miley's D.P. Dough Calzones
Sugar Mama Bakery
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Stave Wine Bar & Market
Avanti's Italian Restaurant Coffee Hound
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107 West Front Street, Bloomington 531 North Main Street, Bloomington C A F F E I N A’ S C A F É & D E S S E R T 101 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington 101 South Veterans Parkway, Normal
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201 Broadway Street, Normal
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THE COFFEE DEPOT 309.662.7070
309.862.9000 309.808.0145 1701 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
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