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Crystal Howard, Director

Bloomington-Normal Area CVB

Mayor Steve Stockton

City of Bloomington

Mayor Chris Koos

Town of Normal

The Bloomington-Normal Area Con-

vention and Visitors Bureau has made

every attempt to verify the information

contained in this guide. The BNACVB

assumes no liability for incorrect or

outdated information. The Bureau is a

publicly funded organization and does

not evaluate restaurants, attractions or

events listed in this guide. All informa-

tion herein is based on materials sub-

mitted directly from the organization

or business entity, or through telephone

surveys. All phone numbers in this guide

have a 309 area code unless otherwise

noted. Any admission fees or rates

quoted in this publication are effective

through December 31, 2010. McLean

County Fair cover photo courtesy of

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Bloomington, IL 61704

800.433.8226 | 309.665.0033

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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

We are pleased to present you with the 2010 Visitor Guide. This guide will assist you

in getting to know our communities better by providing information on important

points of interest.

The Bloomington-Normal area is a vibrant community, home to 168,611 people who

exemplify the values of the Midwest and our remarkable quality of life. Our location

in the heart of Illinois at the junction of Interstates 55, 39, and 74 makes getting here

easy. We are just a few hours from Chicago and St. Louis. Bloomington-Normal

boasts a bustling airport as well as frequent Amtrak service.

Experience one of our outstanding hotels, unique restaurants or exciting leisure

attractions such as the Children’s Discovery Museum, the David Davis Mansion or

the McLean County Museum of History. Enjoy premier entertainment at the Bloom-

ington Center for the Performing Arts, the U.S. Cellular Coliseum or Illinois State

University’s Braden Auditorium.

We are proud to be the headquarters for State Farm Insurance, Mitsubishi Motors

North America, and COUNTry Financial. Our higher educational institutions include

Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College

and Lincoln College-Normal.

We are proud of our Midwestern Hospitality! Whether you are here for a weekend,

attending an event or on business we hope you enjoy your visit and return often.

Best regards,

The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau represents twenty

communities outside of Bloomington-Normal in McLean County, including:

Anchor, Arrowsmith, Bellflower, Carlock, Chenoa, Colfax, Cooksville, Danvers,

Downs, Ellsworth, Gridley, Heyworth, Hudson, Leroy, Lexington, McLean, Saybrook,

Shirley, Stanford and Towanda, Illinois.

6-9 ARTS &

THEATRE

10-13 MUSEUMS

& HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS

14-17SPORTS &

ENTERTAINMENT

18-21NATURE & WILDLIFE

22-23GOLF GUIDE

24-31DINING &

NIGHTLIFE

32-37SHOPPING

35K | 6/10

3All rates quoted in this guide are effective until December 31, 2010.

Table of Contents

6-9 ARTS &

THEATRE

52-53AREA

ESSENTIALS

10-13 MUSEUMS

& HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS

14-17SPORTS &

ENTERTAINMENT

18-21NATURE & WILDLIFE

22-23GOLF GUIDE

24-31DINING &

NIGHTLIFE

32-37SHOPPING

38-41ANNUAL EvENTS

42-46AREA

EDUCATION

47TRANSPORTATION

48-50PARKS &

RECREATION

51PLACES OF

WORSHIP

54-63ACCOMMODATIONS

64-65BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL

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The most unique eyewear and accessories in Central Illinois 317 N Center Street, Bloomington309-827-7327

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EclEctic ShoppE & WinE cafE

306 N. Center St.309-827-3524

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Experience here a remarkable moment in history.309.828.1084www.daviddavismansion.org

BloomingtonLibrary.org

Bloomington Public LibraryBooks are just the beginning.

205 E. Olive Street, Bloomington309-828-6091

Library HoursM - Th 9 am-9 pmF & Sat 9 am-5 pmSun 1-5 pm

MAIN GALLERY 404, INC.A fine art gallery showing the work of local artists in a variety of media.

404 N. Main Street, Bloomington309.828.9500

www.maingallery404.com

KellysBakeryandCafe.com

Gourmet sandwiches, soups, and fresh baked goods daily. (why yes, we DO cater!)

113 N. Center St. BloomingtonPhone: 309-820-1200

A history of tradition stepping up to the future.

200 W. Monroe Street309-829-0482

www.fox-n-hounds.com

Since 1978Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Remodeler309-828-4880www.ParkerBuildersInc.net

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513 N. Main St., Bloomington

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Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Sugar Creek Arts Festivalwww.mcac.org/festivals.htmThe streets of Uptown Normal are painted

with artists and art lovers alike during this

annual festival that features a combination of

high-quality art, entertainment and food.

www.thefestival.orgEnjoy Shakespeare under the stars! Experi-

ence the intimate atmosphere of historic

Ewing Manor and see the Bard’s work

brought to life. Regarded as one of the top

Shakespearian festivals nationwide.

Annual Fairs & Festivals

Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Braden Auditorium100 North University StreetNormal, IL 61761309.438.5444 (Box Office)

www.bsc.ilstu.edu

Braden Auditorium, located inside Illinois State

University’s Bone Student Center, serves as

the hub of student life at ISU and a landmark

resource to the Bloomington-Normal com-

munity. Braden’s 3,500 seat auditorium

has been home to Broadway musicals, pop

and country stars, touring variety shows,

comedians and big name performers. Call or

visit the website for current information.

Community Players Theatre201 Robinhood LaneBloomington, IL 61701309.663.2121www.communityplayers.org

The Community Players Theatre has a long

tradition of providing the residents of McLean

County a chance to show off their thea-

trical talents. Currently in its 87th season, that

tradition continues with several performances,

including Lost in Yonkers, The Pajama Game

and Dearly Departed. Community Play-

ers is one of the oldest community theatres

completely staffed by volunteers. Call or

visit the website for ticket reservations and

showtimes.

Conklin’s Barn III Dinner TheatreBox 310 Conklin CourtGoodfield, IL 61742309.965.2545www.barn2.com

For over 35 years Conklin’s Barn II Dinner

Theatre has hosted thousands of people for

an evening, turning the classic “dinner and a

show” into one hearty, hilarious and unique

entertainment experience. Conklin’s Barn II

Dinner Theatre offers renowned plays and

“casually eloquent” dining, with a “down

home” ambiance that compliments its country

style meals. Call for tickets.

Heartland Theatre CompanyOne Normal PlazaNormal, IL 61761309.452.8709 www.heartlandtheatre.org

Heartland Theatre Company performs a

number of dynamic and provocative plays

every season. Heartland’s annual 10-Minute

Play Festival attracts playwrights from all over

the country and audiences from across Illinois,

and their “New Plays from the Heartland Midwest

One-Act Competition” allows local playwrights

a chance to share their original works with

audiences. Call or visit the website for tickets

and showtimes.

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American Passion Play600 North East StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.829.3903 | 800.354.9640

www.americanpassionplay.org

Now in its 87th season, the American Passion

Play is the oldest continuously performed

Passion Play in the United States. Performed

at the Bloomington Center for the Perform-

ing Arts, the Passion Play is set in Palestine,

30 AD, and portrays the life of Christ in its

entirety. The play is historically accurate, with

settings and costumes that re-create first

century Galilee, including beautiful scenery,

live animals, live pipe organ music and stun-

ning special effects. The story follows His life

from the Sermon on the Mount to the Resur-

rection and Ascension. The play runs March

6th-27th. Call for tickets and performance

dates.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts600 North East StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.434.2787 | 866.686.9541

www.artsblooming.org

The Bloomington Center for the Perform-

ing Arts (BCPA) is the centerpiece of the

city’s Cultural District, which also includes a

festival park and a forthcoming creativity

center for arts education. The fastest grow-

ing performing arts venue in downstate

Illinois, the BCPA features a 1,200 seat

auditorium and a multipurpose ballroom. A

newly-renovated historic building with state-

of-the-art lighting and sound equipment,

the BCPA plays host to an annual season of

nationally acclaimed touring artists, and is

also home to over 20 area performing arts

ensembles. More than 400 performances

and community events take place here each

year. Call or visit the website for tickets and

showtimes.

All phone numbers are 309 area code unless otherwise noted.

See pg. 39 for a complete listing of Bloomington-Normal area annual events.

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ISU Center for the Performing ArtsCorner of School and BeaufortNormal, IL 61761309.438.2535 (Box Office)www.cfa.ilstu.edu

The Center for the Performing Arts

provides the ISU campus and greater Cen-

tral Illinois community with a wide variety of

cultural activities. More than 20,000 people

attend annual performances produced by

the Illinois State University Schools of

Music and Theatre in the Center and all

performances are open to the public.

Tickets to all performances are available

online at Ticketmaster or by calling the box

office.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra110 East Mulberry StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.820.1650 | 309.434.2777www.ilsymphony.org

Well-loved and highly respected, the Illinois

Symphony Orchestra continues to provide

residents of Central Illinois with beautiful

music and stirring concerts. The Symphony

Orchestra performs at the Bloomington

Center for the Performing Arts where they

hold five Masterworks concerts, two Pops

concerts and three Chamber Orchestra

concerts annually. With great perfor-

mances for music lovers of all ages, the

Illinois Symphony Orchestra remains the

region’s premier professional orchestra. Call

or visit the website for more information.

IWU McPherson Theatre2 Ames PlazaBloomington, IL 61701309.556.3232www.iwu.edu/theatre

The Illinois Wesleyan University School

of Theatre Arts houses extraordinary

talent within its facilities at the McPherson

Theatre. Four main stage plays are

performed here annually, selected from a

playbill including everything from Shake-

speare to musicals. McPherson Hall,

completed in 1963, is named for IWU’s 10th

President, Harry W. McPherson, and contains

a 300-seat theatre, scene shop, classrooms

and other facilities. Call or visit the website

for performance dates and tickets.

IWU Westbrook Auditorium1210 North Park Street Bloomington, IL 61701309.556.3061www.iwu.edu/music

Approximately 200 music majors and several

hundred additional IWU students participate

in music activities at Westbrook Auditorium

throughout the school year. Several musical

performances of all style periods are featured

each semester, and most concerts are free with

general seating. Call or visit the website for

more information on performances.

McLean County Arts Center601 North East StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.829.0011www.mcac.org

One of the oldest arts organizations in the

Midwest, the McLean County Arts Center is a

non-profit community art resource that has

been serving Central Illinois for over 130 years.

Each year, 12 art exhibitions are held including

the Holiday Treasures Exposition and Sale, and

the annual Amateur Competition and Exhibi-

tion which, for over 70 years, has showcased

the best amateur artists Central Illinois has to

offer. The Arts Center also sponsors a number

of community events such as the Sugar Creek

Arts Festival in Uptown Normal and the Spring

Bloom Arts Festival in Bloomington. Along with

the Bloomington Center for the Performing

Arts, the Arts Center serves as a cornerstone of

Bloomington’s Cultural District.

Miller Park \Outdoor Summer Theater1020 South Morris AvenueBloomington, IL 61701309.434.2260www.bpard.org

The stage at Miller Park comes alive each

summer during two major theatre produc-

tions hosted by this amateur theatre group,

sponsored by the City of Bloomington. This

outdoor theatre tradition, featuring the local

talent of the Bloomington-Normal area

theatrical community, brings a large audience

to the park for a fun, family-friendly experi-

ence. Visit the website for more information.

Normal Summer Theater611 South LindenNormal, IL 61761309.454.9540www.normalsummertheatre.com

2010 will mark the 39th season for the Town

of Normal Parks and Recreation Depart-

ment’s Normal Summer Theatre program, now

held at the recently completed Connie J. Link

Amphitheatre in Normal. This program invites

students grades 8-12 to perform in two differ-

ent productions each summer. The audience is

encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Visit

the website for more information.

Prairie Fire TheatrePO Box 964Normal, IL 61761309.824.3047www.prairiefiretheatre.org

Since incorporating in 1998, the Prairie

Fire Theatre has provided the residents of

Central Illinois with a unique musical experi-

ence. The Prairie Fire Theatre is a not-for-profit

organization whose aim is to bring a high-

quality, intimate musical theatre, chamber

opera and educational resource to the

Bloomington-Normal community. All events

are performed and directed by local talent,

drawing from a largely untapped but highly

skilled pool of professional artists. Call or visit the

website for performance and ticket information.

TheatresCool403 North Main StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.454.5892www.theatrescool.com

TheatresCool is a professional training ground

in Central Illinois that teaches the technique

of method acting to both beginning and

professional actors. TheatresCool is an artistic

home that celebrates diversity, self-expression,

professionalism and where creativity leads

individual talents to their realization. Students

perform modern and contemporary scripts

like those seen in New York City and Chicago

theatre, right here in Bloomington-Normal.

Programs are aimed at training people of

different ages at a professional level. Classes

are aimed at enhancing individual creativity,

literacy, self esteem, musicality, movement,

sense of fun, self confidence, performance and

theatre skills.

USA Ballet326 Fairway DriveBloomington, IL 61701309.665.0300www.usaballet.org

USA Ballet is an international ballet

company celebrating its 20th anniversary as a

sought-after touring company. With a highly

accomplished staff and an extremely talented

group of performers, USA Ballet provides

audiences with thrilling and exciting

performances from coast to coast; to show-

case artists from America, Japan, Argentina,

Canada and China. USA Ballet also provides

children’s workshops and outreach programs,

and presents three times a year at Illinois

Wesleyan University’s McPherson Theatre. A

special highlight is their original “Twas the

Night Before Christmas.” For more information,

including season tickets, call or visit the website.

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101 East Beaufort Street

Normal, IL 61761

309.433.3444

www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

Normal’s Children’s Discovery Museum is

three stories of amazing hands-on fun. The

surprising array of exhibits is enough to keep

curious children and playful grown-ups busy

and happy for hours on end. Families can

explore Healthy Kids – Healthy Future,

featuring a Fresh Market and Healthy Pizza

Café, Way to Go, and Dig It! the museum’s

first outdoor exhibit. They can harvest

corn, drive a combine and feed the cows

in the country’s largest children’s museum

agriculture exhibit, AgMazing. Children can

create a masterpiece in the Art Studio or

gigantic Paint Wall, climb the two-

story Luckey Climber, and participate in an

array of free science activities offered daily

in the Museum’s FETCH!™ Lab. The Children’s

Discovery Museum is conveniently located in

bustling Uptown Normal with lots of parking,

restaurants and shopping nearby. Explore,

imagine, create and play at the Children’s

Discovery Museum! For more information,

including admission, hours, driving

directions and a calendar of events, contact

the museum.

Ewing Cultural Center48 Sunset Road


309.829.6333

www.ewingmanor.ilstu.edu

Ewing Manor, located on the Sunset Hill

estate of the late Hazle Buck Ewing, sits

majestically in the wooded landscape

at the northwest corner of Towanda

Avenue and Emerson Street in Bloomington.

Completed in 1929, Ewing Manor was

designed by Bloomington architect Phil

Hooten in the Channel-Norman style so

favored by the affluent in the post-Victorian

period. The surrounding Genevieve Green

Gardens were created by noted landscape

architect Jens Jensen, who also designed

Springfield’s Lincoln Memorial Gardens. The

theatre on the grounds plays host to the

Illinois Shakespeare Festival each summer.

Historical Normal Theater209 North Street

Normal, IL 61761

309.454.9722

www.normaltheater.com

National Register of Historic Places

David Davis MansionState Historic Site1000 East Monroe Drive


309.828.1084

www.daviddavismansion.org

National Register of Historic PlacesA visit to Judge David Davis’ estate offers

a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and

powerful of his day. Davis, friend and mentor

to Abraham Lincoln, served as a United States

Supreme Court Justice and was a key

contributor during Lincoln’s bid for the 1860

Presidential nomination. The Davis Mansion,

completed in 1872, combines Italianate and

Second Empire architectural features and

is a model of mid-Victorian style and taste.

His Bloomington home, which remained

in the Davis family for three succeeding

generations, provided a focal point for the social,

cultural and political life of the community. The

mansion contains elegant furnishings and the

most modern conveniences of the era. Call or

visit the website for more information.

Located in Uptown Normal, the Normal

Theater originally opened in 1937 and was

the first movie theater in Bloomington–

Normal built specifically for sound films.

An Art Deco showplace built with stream-

line design, the Normal Theater has been

completely restored to its original

condition. It now operates as a film

center, showing classic films on the big

screen as well as independent and world

cinema titles. In addition, the theater is

used for a wide variety of non-film events

and is available for rentals where assembly

seating is required.

Children’s Discovery Museum

Funk’s Prairie Home and Gem & Mineral Museum10875 Prairie Home Lane

Shirley, IL 61772

309.827.6792

The restored 1864 residence of Illinois State

Senator, co-founder and director of Chicago’s

Union Stockyards, and cattle-king of Illinois,

Lafayette Funk, includes historic memora-

bilia and antiques of the Funk Family. Hear an

original working Victrola, or see the first-ever

electric kitchen island. The Gem & Mineral

Museum features the Hall of Gems &

Minerals with its dazzling display of many rare

and beautiful stones, and the Indian artifact

room with early examples of Native American

culture. Reservations required.

Historic Route 66 Memory LaneAlong Historic Route 66

Lexington, IL 61753

www.illinoisroute66.org

Along Historic Route 66 in Lexington,

Illinois, a stretch of the Mother Road has been

transformed into an interpretive trail known

as “Memory Lane.” Travelers along Route 66

are greeted by restored billboards, classic

business banners and original pavement

along with other Route 66 memorabilia. A

section has also been preserved as a walking

trail and park. The park is open to groups by

appointment.

J.T. & E.J. Crumbaugh Museum405 East Center Street

LeRoy, IL 61752

309.962.3911

www.leroy.org

Founded in 1991 and sponsored by the

LeRoy Historical Society, the museum is

located in the lower level of the J.T. and E.J.

Crumbaugh Library. The museum displays

rotating exhibits that explore the history of

LeRoy and McLean County, as well as perma-

nent scene displays depicting early school-

rooms, stores, railroad and farm equipment.

In addition, vintage clothing is on perma-

nent display along with historical scrapbooks

that tell the history of this small Midwestern

community. The Museum is handicap acces-

sible and tours are available by appointment.

Matthew T. Scott Home227 North First Avenue

Chenoa, IL 61726

815.945.4555

National Register of Historic PlacesMatthew T. Scott made his fortune on the Grand

Prairie of Central Illinois in the 19th century by

developing thousands of acres of farmland.

He founded the town of Chenoa in 1855 as an

agricultural and commercial center for his busi-

ness activities. Although Scott bought and sold

over 45,000 acres of Illinois farm land, the

development of his personal holdings of

5,000 acres in McLean and Livingston

Counties was his main interest. Scott’s home

was restored in 1983 by his great niece, Elizabeth

Stevenson Ives, to its original condition. Groups

are welcome.

Miller Park Pavilion & War Memorial1020 South Morris Avenue


309.434.2260

www.bpard.org

This unique landmark was restored in 1977 and

is quite impressive with its rambling porches,

chandelier lighting and interesting design.

The Korean and Vietnam War Memorial was

dedicated in May of 1988 and is a black

granite memorial surrounded by red side-

walks. The sidewalks list the names of Central

Illinois residents killed or missing in action in the

Korean and Vietnam battles.

Patton Log CabinLexington Park District

Lexington, IL 61753

309. 365.8531

www.lexingtonillinois.org

National Register of Historic PlacesJohn Patton, one of the area’s first settlers,

built the cabin in June of 1829. Unusual to the

westward settlement of America, the cabin was

built with the help of the area’s Native Ameri-

cans. In 1969 the cabin was dismantled, moved

and rebuilt in the Lexington Park District. Tours

are available by appointment, June through

September.

Prairie Aviation Museum2929 East Empire


309.663.7632

www.prairieaviationmuseum.org

National Register of Historic PlacesThe Prairie Aviation Museum strives to have

its visitors feel educated, entertained, and

inspired while providing a better perspective

into the world of aviation. With a collection

of preserved aircraft on display, revolving

aviation exhibits and memorabilia, and a mini-

theatre, the museum creates an environment

where visitors can learn about the contri-

butions of aviation to our community and

nation. Exhibit highlights include a Bell Sea

Cobra, Huey Helicopter, F-14 Tomcat and

much more.

Rike House Museum406 North Chestnut Street

LeRoy, IL 61752

309.962.3311 | 309.962.7141

www.leroy.org

The Rike House Guild, Inc., was formed in 1983 for

the purpose of preserving the old vine-covered

Rike House, built in 1853 of red brick by Robert

Ingle, a blacksmith. The home, filled with price-

less heirlooms, had remained in the family until

purchased by the guild. Since the time of the

purchase, the house has undergone extensive

restoration, and has been reconditioned and

furnished in the period of the 1890’s. The

museum is open for special occasions and by

appointment.

Simpkins War Museum605 East Cole Street

Heyworth, IL 61745

309.473.3989

www.heyworth-il.gov

Mr. Simpkins began his extensive and unique

personal collection of Civil War artifacts

when he was 12 years old and expanded to

other military items making this a 50 year

collection. Permanent displays showcase arti-

facts from the Civil War, Spanish-American War,

World Wars I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War,

Cold War, Desert Storm, and a 34 star Ameri-

can flag which is the oldest flag on display in

McLean County. Visitors may view over 130

pieces of military headgear, over 300 uniforms

and more than 50 military weapons and other

military related items. The museum is handicap

accessible and group tours are available by

appointment.

Stevenson Graves at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery302 East Miller Street


309.827.6950

www.evergreen-cemetery.com

The Stevenson family brought honor to McLean

County for three generations. Buried at

Evergreen Memorial Cemetery are Adlai I, Vice

President to Grover Cleveland, and Adlai II,

Governor of Illinois, Ambassador to the United

Nations and twice Democratic candidate for the

United States Presidency. Also buried here are

Adlai’s wife, Letitia Green Stevenson, and many

other important figures from Bloomington-

Normal history. A discovery walk takes place

here annually to bring these historical figures

to life.

Telephone Museum of Gridley318 North Center Street

Gridley, IL 61744

309.747.3177

www.telephonemuseumofgridley.org

The Telephone Museum contains an amaz-

ing display of memorabilia that reflects the

evolution of communication services in rural

Illinois. This collection includes working models

of many of the nation’s early phones, a fully-

functioning “hands on” switchboard, and a rich

array of artifacts that will appeal to tourists

of all ages. Highlights include a recreation of

the 1920 Gridley Telephone Office Lobby and

two models of Alexander Graham Bell’s first

telephone designs.

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Lincoln’s BloomingtonLOOKING FOR LINCOLNwww.LookingForLincoln.comBloomington-Normal is a major stop on the Looking For Lincoln tour program, with Central Illinois tours that begin at the McLean County Museum of History. The McLean County Museum of History also provides a driving audio-tour highlighting Lincoln historic sites through-out Bloomington-Normal. Visit the website and start planning your trip today!

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McLean CountyMuseum of History200 North Main Street


309.827.0428

www.mchistory.org

National Register of Historic PlacesFrom Kickapoo Indians to early European

settlers, from the small town where Lincoln

practiced law to today’s thriving community,

the stories of this uniquely Midwestern commu-

nity are told at the McLean County Museum of

History. The museum traces its roots back to

1892, the year the McLean County Historical

Society was founded. Housed inside the old

McLean County Courthouse on the Downtown

Bloomington square where an up-and-coming

Abraham Lincoln practiced law, the museum

features permanent and rotating exhibits

that explore the history of Central Illinois. The

museum also offers educational programming,

library and archive resources, and sponsors

many community events. Being showcased

now through August 2011 is “Come and Get It!

The Way We Ate 1830-2008.” Call or visit the

website for more information on exhibits.

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Challenger Learning CenterHeartland Community College

1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, IL 61761

309.268.8700

www.challengercentralillinois.org

The Challenger Learning Center at Heartland

Community College continues a mission of

engaging students in science, math and tech-

nology and fostering in them an interest to

pursue careers in those fields. Offering an

interactive, simulated space and science

experience through scheduled team missions

for students, public and corporate groups, the

Challenger Learning Center promotes leader-

ship, communication, problem-solving and

critical thinking skills.

Grady’s Family Fun Park1501 1/2 Morrissey Drive


309.662.3332

www.gradysfunpark.com

As Bloomington-Normal’s premier amusement

park, Grady’s features an 18-hole miniature-golf

course, batting cages, bumper boats, go carts

and kiddie rides. Also included is a restaurant

with a full menu, soft serve ice cream and an

arcade. Call for group parties and wristband

specials.

ISU PlanetariumISU Felmley Hall of Science

Normal, IL 61790

309.438.8756

www.phy.ilstu.edu/planet.html

The Illinois State University Planetarium offers

a variety of entertaining and educational

programs about science and astronomy

coordinated with preschool, elementary, middle

and high-school course work. In addition, the

Planetarium offers programs as a popular form

of enriching entertainment for clubs and social

groups. For the latest program information, call

or visit the website.

U.S. Cellular Coliseum101 South Madison StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.434.2843www.uscellularcoliseum.com

The U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Downtown

Bloomington has quickly become a pre-

mier venue for downstate entertainment

and family recreation. The Coliseum hosts

a variety of sporting events, concerts, ice

shows, family shows, conferences and much

more. It is also home to the Bloomington

Extreme of the United Indoor Football

League and the PrairieThunder of the

International Hockey League. With over

180,000 square feet of space, the Coliseum

boasts a fixed seating capacity of 7,000 for

sporting events, but can seat over 8,000 for

concerts and other special events. Local Tours1. TWIN CITY TOURS3201 CIRA Drive, Suite 201 Bloomington, IL 61704800.433.8226 www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.orgBloomington-Normal’s exciting community tour program, Twin City Tours, runs every Saturday morning May-September. This 2-hour driving tour spotlights over 40 area attractions and begins and ends at the McLean County Museum of History in Downtown Bloomington. Reservations are required.

2. LINCOLN’S BLOOMINGTON - NORMAL AUDIO DRIvING TOUR309.827.0428www.mchistory.orgThis CD-based audio tour presents President Lincoln as a returning visitor, talking about the places he visited and their meaning to him. Whether you drive the route or enjoy the tour from your favorite armchair, the audio tour is a special and novel way to learn about the history of Lincoln and the role Bloomington-Normal played in his life. The CD can be purchased at the McLean County Museum of History.

3. SPIRITS OF BLOOMINGTON 309.846.4306www.spiritsoftours.com Discover McLean County’s past in these haunt-ingly and positively entertaining historical walking tours and presentations. Tours and presentations are made by the Lincolns and other local characters. Groups and private tours welcome everyday of the week. From historical to haunted, the Spirits of Tours brings history alive.

4. TWIN GROvES WIND FARM13682 N 2900 East Road Ellsworth, IL 61737309.724.8278www.horizonwind.comTwin Groves Wind Farm features 240 turbines across 22,000 acres of land. The wind farm generates 396 megawatts of affordable, pollution-free wind energy, which is enough to meet the annual energy needs of about 120,000 homes. Learn more about this exciting new facility with a guided tour which begins at the Twin Groves Lookout Visitor Center.

5. DAvID DAvIS MANSION309.828.1084www.davismansion.orgThe elegant, thirty-six room estate of Judge David Davis offers tours for both groups and individuals. Arrangements can also be made for a special Tea Ladies Program at the mansion.

6. ROPP JERSEY CHEESE309.452.3641 www.roppcheese.comLearn first-hand how fine quality cheeses are made. After a tour, explore the Ropp Jersey Cheese retail store featuring a cheese slicing room with viewing windows and more.

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Pepsi Ice Center201 South Roosevelt Street


309.434.2737

www.pepsiicecenter.comThe Pepsi Ice Center is an indoor public ice skating

facility operated by the Bloomington Parks &

Recreation Department, featuring a full-size sheet of

ice: 200’ x 85’. The ice center sits adjacent to the

U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Downtown Bloomington on

the corner of Front Street and US Business 51. The

facility offers ice skating lessons, public skating sessions,

a comprehensive hockey program, skate rental and a

concessions stand.

Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym1304 West Washington Street


309.829.8255

www.upperlimits.comUpper Limits Indoor Rock Climbing Gym has

more than 20,000 square feet of climbing space,

including routes up to 110 feet tall, a wave-wall, bi-

level cave and a unique outdoor bouldering area. Upper

Limits accommodates all ages and skill levels, offering

introductory and advanced classes, parties, group rates,

scout programs, team building exercises and portable

walls. Come visit Upper Limits, one of the largest and

tallest gyms in the world!

Opening in Normal in 2010!

For more information visit or call

www.normalbaseball.com

(309) 454.2255 (BaLL)

Presented byIllinois Corn Farmers

A new multi-use stadium

featuring the Normal CornBelters

of the Frontier League!

NEW!


Event ComplexesCHAMPION FIELDS AT MAxWELL PARK300 Maxwell Park, Normal

309.454.9540

http://softball.normal.org

COMMUNITY SOCCER FIELDSCorner of Ireland Grove &

Towanda Barnes, Bloomington

309.451.GOAL

THE CORN CRIB STADIUM1000 West Raab, Normal

309.454.2255

www.normalbaseball.com

GAME TIME GYM II404 Olympia Drive, Bloomington

309.662.9520

www.gametimegym.com

PONY BASEBALL COMPLEx3707 Ireland Grove, Bloomington

309.662.7669

www.mcponybaseball.com

AMF CIRCLE LANES BOWLING1225 Holiday Drive, Bloomington

309.663.7402

www.amf.com

CHUCK’S CADDY CLUB MINIATURE GOLF AT MILLER PARK1020 South Morris, Bloomington

309.434.2260

www.cityblm.org

DARNELL GUNWORKS & RANGE6125 E 1175 N Road, Bloomington

309.379.4331

www.darnalls.com

ILLINOIS COACHES ASSOCIATION GOLF HALL OF FAME502 West Hamilton, Bloomington

309.434.2217

www.icacoach.org

ISU BOWLING & BILLIARDS CENTERISU Bone Student Center, Normal

309.438.2555

www.bsc.ilstu.edu/bbc

PHEASANT LANESFAMILY FUN CENTER804 North Hershey, Bloomington

309.663.8556

www.pheasantlanes.net

RIDE THE NINE BILLIARDS503 North Prospect, Bloomington

309.662.1009

SKATE ‘N PLACE ROLLER SKATING1704 South Morris, Bloomington

309.828.8931

SUDDEN IMPACT PAINTBALL7290 E 550 N Road, McLean

309.874.3338

www.sipaintball.net

URBAN WARFARE INDOOR PAINTBALL FACILITY14088 Prairie Commercial Park Unit 5,

Bloomington

309.261.2596

www.urbanwarfare.weebly.com

Movie TheatersCAPEN CINEMA AT ISUISU Bone Student Center, Normal

309.438.5497

GALAxY 14 CINE1111 Wylie Drive, Bloomington

309.828.8081

NORMAL THEATER209 North Street, Normal

309.454.9722

PALACE 10 CINEMA415 Detroit Drive, Bloomington

309.661.2452

STARPLEx CINEMAS201 McKnight, Normal

309.454.1373

UNIvERSITY CINEMAS1010 South Main Street, Normal

309.862.2221

Horseback RidingDOUBLE L OUTFITTERS LLCMoraine view State Park, LeRoy

309.724.8500

HUNTER OAKS EqUESTRIAN CENTER236 MacAllen Lake Road, Carlock

309.376.7771

WELLGREEN FARMS ADvENTURES ON HORSEBACK23274 E 800 N Road, Downs

309.530.0670

Workout FacilitiesANYTIME FITNESS3907 GE Road, Bloomington

309.662.0999

www.anytimefitness.com

CARDINAL FITNESS1500 E. Empire Street, Bloomington

309.663.0602

www.cardinalfitness.com

CROSSFIT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL2902 Gill Street, Bloomington

309.662.5678

www.crossfitbloomingtonnormal.com

GOLD’S GYM11 Currency Drive, Bloomington

309.661.GOLD

www.goldsgym.com

ISU STUDENT RECREATION BUILDING500 N. Beech Street, Normal

309.438.7529

THE WORKOUT COMPANY419 Kays Drive, Normal

309.454.2582

www.theworkoutcompany.org

YMCA602 South Main Street, Bloomington

309.827.6233

www.bnymca.org

YWCA1201 North Hershey, Bloomington

309.662.0461

www.ywcamclean.org

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Ecology Action Center202 West College Avenue

Normal, IL 61761

309.454.3169

www.ecologyactioncenter.org

The Ecology Action Center seeks to inspire

and assist residents of McLean County in

creating, strengthening, and preserving

a healthy environment. The center offers

a walk-in information and environmental

education center, practical workshops

on recycling, composting and energy

saving, programs, events, and more. Helpful

materials on multiple environmental topics are

available. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Call or visit the website for more information.

Evergreen Lake at Comlara County Park13001 Recreation Area Drive

Hudson, IL 61748

309.726.2022

www.mcleancountyil.gov/parks

Evergreen Lake’s 10-horsepower limit main-

tains a relaxing and natural atmosphere. The

lake provides the scenic backdrop for some

of the best fishing and passive water sports in

Illinois, and its 900 acre size makes it one of

the most popular sailboarding lakes in Central

Illinois. Canoes, paddleboats, rowboats, and

five horsepower outboard motors are available

for an enjoyable afternoon alone or with family

and friends. State record hybrid-walleye, big

muskie, crappie, and bass make this a favorite

for both the casual and tournament fisherman.

The lake features fully accessible docks, several

fishing piers, and a bait shop.

Funk’s Grove Pure Maple Sirup5257 Old Route 66

Shirley, IL 61772

309.874.3360

www.funksmaplesirup.com

The Funk family business of producing pure

maple sirup began in Funk’s Grove in 1824,

and business has been going strong ever

since. Guided tours of the grounds are offered

during the sirup-making season that

showcase the Funk family process. Tours

for groups of up to 30 must be arranged

in advance and depend upon weather

conditions. Funk’s Pure Maple Sirup can

be purchased at the store, along with

Route 66 memorabilia and other Funk’s

products.

Genevieve Green Gardens48 Sunset Road


309.829.6333

www.ewingmanor.ilstu.edu

An oasis of serenity, the Genevieve Green

Gardens are a retreat amidst the hustle of

a thriving and robust Illinois community.

Created in honor of Genevieve Carlock Green

by her husband, the late Bruce V. Green, the

garden celebrates the seasons of Central

Illinois. Walkways conveniently guide visitors

around the property and are in harmony with

the landscape’s topography. The Genevieve

Green Gardens are free and open to the public

every day from 8:00 a.m. until dark.

Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park750 N 3100 E Road

LeRoy, IL 61752

309.287.0044

www.grandvillage.org

Everyone is welcome at the Grand Village

of the Kickapoo Park where the Midwest

Soarring’s buffalo herd resides. Established

in 1998 to honor the Kickapoo Tribe that

inhabited the land from the mid-1700’s

until their extensive removal in 1832, the Grand

Village of the Kickapoo Park is restoring

native crops, plants and grasses. Each

summer the Village hosts an Intertribal Pow

Wow at the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park

to honor the traditions of the native American

people. The park’s Veteran’s Monument and

Informational Center is open year-round.

Illinois State University Farm25578 ISU Farm Lane

Lexington, IL 61753

309.365.2211

www.agriculture.ilstu.edu/farm

The Illinois State University Farm is a

teaching, research and demonstration farm,

consisting of 360 acres in Lexington, Illinois

and 250 acres in Normal. Current enterprises

at the University Farm include corn, soybeans,

alfalfa, swine, beef, and sheep. There is also

a seasonal “Weed Identification Plot”

and a “Crops of the World Plot.”

Primarily, the farm is an educational tool for

agriculture and agribusiness majors at Illinois

State University, and works with a number of

seed and chemical companies on field crop

research. Group tours can be booked by

visiting the website or by contacting the farm

manager.

Miller Park Zoo1020 South Morris Avenue


309.434.2250

www.millerparkzoo.org

Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and

zookeeper interaction opportunities that are

enjoyed by the whole family. Zoo inhabitants

include a Sumatran tiger, river otters, Gala-

pagos tortoise, Amur leopard, sun bears,

reindeer, sea lions, red pandas, lemurs, bald

eagles, pallas cats and red wolves. The Zoo

features many large exhibits such as a Wal-

laby WalkAbout, ZooLab, Children’s Zoo,

Animals of Asia, and the Katthoefer Animal

Building. The Zoo’s newest exhibit is the

Tropical America Rainforest. Guests will see

an array of animals and plants whose species

make their home in the rainforests of Central

and South America. Throughout the relaxing

stroll, visitors are sure to be surprised by the

mammals, reptiles, and beautiful free flying

birds spotted along the way.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard33633 IL Route 9

Mackinaw, IL 61755

309.359.9463

www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com

Experience a bit of Napa Valley right here

in Central Illinois. Mackinaw Valley’s oldest

commercial vineyard now offers a spacious

tasting room and gift shop. Come out to the

winery and sample for yourself while you

enjoy the panoramic view of the valley and

majestic vineyards. Choose from a selection

of reds and whites to savor by the glass or

bottle and complete your wine experience

with a variety of cheese and crackers. The

wine selection is always changing so be

sure to visit and taste what’s new. There is

something for everyone at Mackinaw Valley

Vineyard.

Ropp Jersey Cheese2676 Ropp Road

Normal, IL 61761

309.452.3641

www.roppcheese.com

The Ropp Jersey Cheese processing facility

in north Normal is owned and operated by a

family of 6th generation McLean County dairy

farmers. The facility produces cheese curds

as well as artisan cheddars, colbys and other

cheeses. The Ropp family opened this facility

to help promote agriculture as a vital industry

to American life. For tour information, please

call or visit the website.

Sugar Grove Nature Center4532 N 725 E Road

McLean, IL 61754

309.874.2174

www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org

Sugar Grove Nature Center is located in

Funks Grove, Illinois, among over 1,000

acres of high quality natural areas. Funks

Grove is the largest remaining intact prairie

grove in the state of Illinois. It contains four

dedicated nature preserves and has been

designated as a National Natural Land-

mark by the U.S. Department of Interior.

Individuals of all ages will enjoy the

interpretive exhibits, sensory displays, and

live animals. The Bird Room provides a cozy

atmosphere for reading books or perusing

field guides and invites visitors to enjoy birds

and other animal visitors up close. Over five

miles of well maintained trails take visitors

through prairie, forest and riverine habitats.

Timber Pointe Outdoor Center20 Timber Pointe Lane

Hudson, IL 61748

309.365.8021

www.ci.easterseals.com

Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is a

beautiful 170-acre facility located on

Lake Bloomington just 12 miles north of

Bloomington-Normal. More than five miles

of paths and roadways wind through hard-

wood and pine forests, providing easy

access to cabins and lodges, as well as wildlife

habitats, overnight tent sites and program

areas. The Team Challenge Experience

is also available for groups who want to

increase their teams’ effectiveness. In addition,

Timber Pointe is home to the area’s only high

ropes course. Let your group experience the

adventure of working together 40 feet in the

air and then descending on a 300-foot zip

line. Call for more information.

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Hometown Proud

1.800.BEERNUTS | BEERNUTS.com

Plant and Company Stores:103 N. Robinson St. | M - F: 8 - 5

Eastland Mall | M - F: 10 - 9, Sun: 12 - 6

Alto vineyards4210 N. Duncan RoadChampaign, IL 61822217.356.4784www.altovineyards.net

Indian Creek vineyardRR 2, Box 133Toulon, IL 61483309.286.5302www.indiancreekvineyard.com

Kickapoo Creek Winery6605 North Smith RoadEdwards, IL 61528309.495.9463www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

Mackinaw valley vineyard33633 IL Route 9Mackinaw, IL 61755309.359.9463www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com

Willett’s Winery & Cellar105 East Market StreetManito, IL 61546309.968.7070www.willettswinery.com

Several of Illinois’ finest wineries are located just a short drive from the Bloomington-Normal area. While you’re here, enjoy:

Wineries

THE DEN AT FOx CREEK3002 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington309.434.2300 | www.thedengc.com

HIGHLAND PARK GOLF COURSE1613 South Main Street, Bloomington309.434.2200 | www.highlandparkgc.com

IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE1901 North Towanda, Normal309.454.9620 | www.golfironwood.org

THE LINKS AT IRELAND GROvE3807 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington309.661.8040 | www.thelinksatirelandgrove.com

PRAIRIE vISTA GOLF COURSE502 West Hamilton Road, Bloomington 309.434.2217 | www.prairievistagc.com

WEIBRING GOLF CLUB AT ISU800 West Gregory Street, Normal309.438.8065 | www.isugolf.com

HAzY HILLS GOLF COURSE25258 N 1350 E Road, Hudson309.726.9200

INDIAN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB37180 E. Comanche Drive, Saybrook309.475.4111 | www.golfatindiansprings.com

BLOOMINGTON INDOOR GOLF CLUB11 Finance Drive, Suite 1, Bloomington309.662.6439 | www.golfbigc.com

GOLF LEARNING CENTER AT ALL SEASONS1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal 309.829.4653 | www.allseasonsglc.com

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Public Golf Courses


ALETA JANE’S CAFE803 Morrissey, Bloomington | 829.0936

APPLEBEE’S BAR & GRILL502 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.2134

ATLANTA WINGS & A PRAYER #2912 W. Market, Bloomington | 820.7729

ATRIUM LOUNGE1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington | 663.4300

BAxTERS AMERICAN GRILLE3212 E. Empire, Bloomington | 662.1114

BOB EvANS801 IAA Drive, Bloomington | 663.5131

BOB EvANS 2115 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.5595

BOO BOO’S DAWGHOUSE 116 W. Washington, Bloomington | 820.7788

BOO BOO’S DAWGHOUSE3907 G.E. Road, Bloomington | 661.0877

BREWE HA’S102 S. Linden, Normal | 452.7393

BUFFALO WILD WINGS3220 E. Empire, Bloomington | 661.8027

THE CABOOSE608 W. Seminary, Bloomington | 829.7895

CJ’S RESTAURANT & CATERING2901 E. Empire, Bloomington | 663.4444

CORN PALACE RESTAURANT101 S. Madison, Bloomington | 434.2915

CRACKER BARREL502 Brock Drive, Bloomington | 829.3155

DENNY’S701 Eldorado, Bloomington | 663.5251

DENNY’S 1615 N. Main, Normal | 452.7446

DESTIHL RESTAURANT & BREW WORKS318 S. Towanda, Normal | 862.2337

FORT JESSE CAFE1531 Fort Jesse, Normal | 454.7223

GARDEN OF PARADISE1412 E. Empire, Bloomington | 828.8080

THE GARLIC PRESS MARKET CAFE108 W. North, Normal | 452.8841

GILL STREET SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT3002 Gill Street, Bloomington | 661.6387

THE HANGAR3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington | 662.4845

HOOTERS409 N. Hershey, Bloomington | 663.4668

IHOP2109 E. Empire, Bloomington | 662.8895

JESSE’S GRILLE201 Broadway, Normal | 862.9000

KELLER’S IRON SKILLET609 S. Hannah, Bloomington | 828.3533

KEP’S COUNTRY KITCHEN506 IAA Drive, Bloomington | 664.2260

LANCASTERS FINE DINING513 N. Main, Bloomington | 827.3333

LEGENDS SPORTS BAR & GRILL712 S. Eldorado Road, Bloomington | 661.8800

LE RADIS ROUGE1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington | 662.2525

MAID-RITE304 N. Main, Normal | 454.7483

MEAT HEADS BURGERS & FRIES305 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.8866

MEDICI 120 W. North, Normal | 452.6334

MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT110 W. Washington, Bloomington | 820.1330

MR. BEEz’ PUB1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington | 662.4300

OzARK HOUSE704 S. McGregor, Bloomington | 827.3900

PARK vIEW INN1003 S. Morris, Bloomington | 827.4280

REALITY BITES414 N. Main, Bloomington | 828.1300

RED LOBSTER714 Eldorado, Bloomington | 663.9405

THE ROCK RESTAURANT607 Dale, Normal | 451.4976

RUBY TUESDAY1401 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.2776

SCHOONER’S810 E. Grove, Bloomington | 829.6841

SHANNON’S FIvE STAR1305 S. Mercer, Bloomington | 664.0808

SHOW ME’S517 N. Main, Bloomington | 820.9241

STATION 220220 E. Front, Bloomington | 828.2323

STEAK ‘N SHAKE1802 S. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.9204

STEAK ‘N SHAKE 1001 Wylie Drive, Bloomington | 828.2222

American Cuisine

AvANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO

THE GARLIC PRESS MARKET CAFE

BAxTERS AMERICAN GRILLE

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Asian • Indian CuisineBANGKOK THAI RESTAURANT105 W. Front, Bloomington | 827.4707

BING’S WOK1540 E. College, Bloomington | 888.9028

CHINA STAR2402 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 663.4580

CHINA STAR616 W. Raab, Normal | 451.1888

FIRST WOK 1415 N. Main, Bloomington | 821.0039

FLAT TOP GRILL307 S. Veterans, Normal | 454.1300

FLAvORS OF INDIA503 N. Prospect, Bloomington | 663.6000

FUJI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE321 Veterans, Normal | 862.2668

GOLDEN DRAGON 111 W. Monroe, Bloomington | 821.9797

THE GRAND CAFE615 N. Main, Bloomington | 828.0324

THE GREAT WALL1520 E. College, Normal | 454.7218

HAYASHI7 Currency Drive, Bloomington | 664.5090

HOT WOK401 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.5300

INDIA BHAvAN716 S. Eldorado, Bloomington | 661.0853

JADE GARDEN1101 N. Main, Normal | 452.3006

KOBE JAPANESE BBqEastland Mall, Bloomington | 664.7700

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE401 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.1300

LUCKY GARDEN706 S. Eldorado, Bloomington | 661.6351

MANDARIN GARDEN HOUSE106 S. Mall Drive, Normal | 454.1118

MING’S RESTAURANT407 N. Hershey, Bloomington | 663.2883

NA NA THAI1500 E. Empire, Bloomington | 664.5599

NOODLES & COMPANY609 S. Main, Normal | 454.3900

NOODLES & COMPANY 305 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.6300

ORIENT GOURMET2103 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.1868

PANDA ExPRESSEastland Mall, Bloomington | 663.5904

PURAN INDIAN RESTAURANT1704 Eastland, Bloomington | 663.0885

RED SUN2205 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 661.7885

THAI HOUSE805 Morrissey, Bloomington | 828.2600

YEN CHING ExPRESS1514 W. Market, Bloomington | 827.5561

Bagels, Bakeries • Coffee HousesBAGELMEN’S1503 E. Vernon, Bloomington | 663.8200

BARNES & NOBLE CAFE1701 E. Empire, Bloomington | 662.1506

BEvANDE COFFEE SHOP 1209 Towanda, Bloomington | 661.1119

BEvANDE COFFEE SHOP 3201 CIRA Drive, Bloomington | 663.9822

CAFFEINA’S CAFE & DESSERT BAR 201 Broadway, Normal | 862.9000

THE COFFEE DEPOT 104 W. Front, Bloomington | 828.3376

COFFEE HOUND407 N. Main, Bloomington | 827.7575

COFFEE HOUND 205 W. North, Normal | 454.7575

THE COFFEE HOUSE & DELI114 E. Beaufort, Normal | 452.6774

COFFEE NATION MICROROASTERY3907 G.E. Road, Bloomington | 662.6370

COSI138 E. Beaufort, Normal | 452.1900

DENNY’S DOUGHNUTS1107 S. Main, Bloomington | 827.0459

STEAK ‘N SHAKE325 S. Veterans, Normal | 454.2899

STEAK ‘N SHAKE 614 W. Raab, Normal | 451.3721

SUPER GYROS115 Susan Drive, Normal | 452.4046

SUPER GYROS 1709 S. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.0834

SUPER GYROS 1715 Bradford, Normal | 862.1111

SWINGERS GRILLE1304 Cross Creek, Normal | 829.5777

T.G.I. FRIDAY’S9 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington | 662.2231

TIMES PAST INN1216 Towanda, Bloomington | 828.8312

UNCLE TOM’S PANCAKE HOUSE 1700 Frederick, Normal | 862.3614 WILD BERRIES115 S. Veterans, Normal | 452.1000

WINDY CITY WIENERS106 E. Beaufort, Normal | 452.2900

WINGS ETC.511 Chancellor Drive, Bloomington | 663.2112

zORBAS RESTAURANT603 Dale, Normal | 452.1449

American Cuisine Continued

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Bagels, Bakeries • Coffee Houses Continued

Barbecued Cuisine

Fast FoodA&W2501 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 663.1823

A&WEastland Mall, Bloomington | 664.0350

ARBY’S1240 E. Empire, Bloomington | 829.2041

ARBY’S 1808 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.6214

ARBY’S 610 Raab, Normal | 454.5501

BURGER KING1601 Clearwater, Bloomington | 662.8315

BURGER KING 1801 S. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.5285

BURGER KING 1617 N. Main, Normal | 451.8844

CULvER’S901 N. Hershey, Bloomington | 662.7070

CULvER’S 1807 W. Market, Bloomington | 827.3527

DAIRY qUEEN1718 S. Main, Bloomington | 827.6432

DAIRY qUEEN 1528 E. College, Normal | 454.5850

GREAT STEAK & POTATO CO.Eastland Mall, Bloomington | 662.2214

HARDEE’S / RED BURRITO1523 E. College, Normal | 454.5420

HARDEE’S / RED BURRITO 2702 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 662.3023

KFC501 Prospect, Bloomington | 662.4613

KFC1706 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.8932

LONG JOHN SILvER’S2501 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 663.1823

MCDONALD’S525 Brock Drive, Bloomington | 829.8613

MCDONALD’S 1610 E. Empire, Bloomington | 663.8450

MCDONALD’S 2410 S. Main, Bloomington | 828.1616

MCDONALD’S 2507 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 662.3114

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1535 E. College, Normal | 454.4141

MCDONALD’S 806 S. Main, Normal | 452.4023

MCDONALD’S 1611 N. Main, Normal | 862.2277

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN1803 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.7988

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN2005 E. Empire, Bloomington | 662.6547

TACO BELL1702 W. Market, Bloomington | 827.0590

TACO BELL 1527 E. College, Normal | 454.7576

TACO JOHN’S1525 S. Main, Bloomington | 828.4336

WENDY’S1600 E. College, Normal | 452.0200

WENDY’S 1522 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.3826

DUNKIN’ DONUTS 2306 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 662.2622

FUSION BREW712 Kingsley, Normal | 454.9300

GLORIA JEAN’S GOURMET COFFEEEastland Mall, Bloomington | 662.2550

GREAT HARvEST BREAD COMPANY1704 Eastland, Bloomington | 662.8500

GROvE STREET BAKERY812 E. Grove, Bloomington | 827.0270

JAMANI JAvA3703 Ireland Grove, Bloomington | 664.5282

JANET’S CAKES & CATERING504 Guido Circle, Bloomington | 664.0684

JAvA JO’z1525 Fort Jesse, Normal | 862.3330

JUICE JUGEastland Mall, Bloomington | 664.6060

KELLY’S BAKERY & CAFE113 N. Center, Bloomington | 820.1200

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS201 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 664.7400

MARKET STREET BAKERY1401 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.7200

PANERA BREAD COMPANY208 N. Greenbriar, Normal | 454.8666

PANERA BREAD COMPANY 1401 S. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.0336

STARBUCKS COFFEE101 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.9950

STARBUCKS COFFEE307 S. Veterans, Normal | 454.2915

STARBUCKS COFFEE1550 E. College, Normal | 452.7475

STARBUCKS COFFEE1701 S. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.4042

T.C. BUzz COFFEE CO.2103 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.8229

BANDANA’S BAR-B-q502 IAA Drive, Bloomington | 662.7427

FAMOUS DAvE’S1603 Morrissey, Bloomington | 664.0044 LONGHORN SMOKEHOUSE5 Currency Drive, Bloomington | 661.0433 SLY’S BARBECUE616 W. Raab, Normal | 454.5756

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AvANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT407 S. Main, Normal | 452.4436

AvANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT3302 E. Empire, Bloomington | 662.4436

BENINGO’S RESTAURANT610 W. Chestnut, Bloomington | 829.1025

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO1501 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.8322

CAFFE’ ITALIA1804 S. Hershey • Unit 10, Bloomington | 838.0942

CHICAGO STYLE PIzzERIA1500 E. Empire, Bloomington | 663.9566

CHUCK E. CHEESE’S1701 E. Empire, Bloomington | 664.2982

DOMINO’S PIzzA2205 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 665.0505

DOMINO’S PIzzA 305 W. Beaufort, Normal | 454.5111

D.P. DOUGH CALzONES121 E. Beaufort, Normal | 888.9663

FAzOLI’S215 Greenbriar, Normal | 452.7700

FLINGER’S PIzzA608 N. Main, Bloomington | 820.8838

GODFATHER’S PIzzA1540 E. College, Normal | 452.4466

GRADY’S PIzzA1501 Morrissey, Bloomington | 662.3333

GUMBY’S PIzzA712 Kingsley, Normal | 454.8629

ITALIA’S PIzzA PARLOR2243 Westgate Drive • Suite 801, Bloomington | 827.3200

JAKE’S PIzzA1520 E. College, Normal | 452.7377

JOE’S STATION HOUSE PIzzA PUB305 S. Veterans, Normal | 452.5637 LA GONDOLA509 S. Main, Bloomington | 828.4141

LA GONDOLA 1501 Vernon, Bloomington | 664.6363

LITTLE CAESARS2210 N. Cottage, Bloomington | 821.1111

LUCCA GRILL116 E. Market, Bloomington | 828.7521

MICHELEO’S116 E. North, Normal | 454.4444

MONICAL’S PIzzA718 Eldorado, Bloomington | 662.8502 MONICAL’S PIzzA 2103 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.6933

MONICAL’S PIzzA 1219 S. Main, Normal | 454.7999 OLIvE GARDEN1701 E. Empire, Bloomington | 663.7375

PAPA JOHN’S602 S. Kingsley, Normal | 454.7272

PAPA JOHN’S 1407 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.4422

PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE N’ BAKE1531 E. College, Normal | 452.7575

PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE N’ BAKE 2402 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 662.9000

PIzzA HUT1900 S. Main, Bloomington | 827.4646

PIzzA HUT1601 E. College, Normal | 888.4911

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CARLOS O’KELLY’S MExICAN CAFE2105 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.9747

CHEvYS FRESH MEx704 S. Eldorado, Bloomington | 662.0660

CHILI’S BAR & GRILL2107 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.8060

CHIPOTLE MExICAN GRILL305 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.7850

EL TORO MARGARITA ISLAND3805 Ballybunion, Bloomington | 661.2500

FIESTA RANCHERA1500 E. Empire, Bloomington | 663.1615

FIESTA RANCHERA 2103 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 665.0170

FIESTA RANCHERA 1041 JC Parkway, Bloomington | 820.7320

LA BAMBA129 E. Beaufort, Normal | 452.2243

LA BAMBA 108 W. Washington, Bloomington | 829.5096

LOS POTRILLOS201 Landmark Drive, Normal | 862.0824

MI TIERRA MERCADO411 N. Main, Bloomington | 829.8284

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL1730 Bradford, Normal | 862.6637

qDOBA1505 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 661.0747

TAqUERIA EL PORTON901 N. Main, Bloomington | 820.1625

ALExANDER’S STEAKHOUSE 1503 E. College, Normal | 454.7300

JIM’S STEAK HOUSE2307 E. Washington, Bloomington | 663.4142

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE313 S. Veterans, Normal | 452.7100

LONE STAR STEAK HOUSE & SALOON903 IAA Drive, Bloomington | 663.7827

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE1409 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.0455

BLIMPIE SUBS & SALADS2109 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 663.0279

BLIMPIE SUBS & SALADS 109 W. Jefferson, Bloomington | 827.0117

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES2301 E. Washington, Bloomington | 664.6800

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES203 W. Market, Bloomington | 828.3300

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 207 W. North, Normal | 452.8200

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 305 S. Main, Normal | 451.1800

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS 609 S. Main, Normal | 862.4850

POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS 101 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.9299

qUIzNOS2601 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 661.2282

SCHLOTzSKY’S DELI508 IAA Drive, Bloomington | 663.6364

SUBWAY2310 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 663.0029

SUBWAY 1005 N. Main, Bloomington | 829.2466

SUBWAY 1905 W. Market, Bloomington | 828.9927

SUBWAY 1601 S. Main, Bloomington | 820.7827

SUBWAY

1602 Glasson, Bloomington | 662.4239

SUBWAY Eastland Mall, Bloomington | 663.5361

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1519 E. College, Normal | 454.5600

SUBWAY 300 N. Greenbriar Drive, Normal | 888.9500

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1715 N. Bradford Lane 160, Normal | 454.1024

Mexican Cuisine

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Italian Cuisine • Pizza ContinuedPIzzA HUT1501 N. Main, Normal | 454.2491

PRIMETIME PIzzA122 E. Beaufort, Normal | 888.9999

ROSATI’S PIzzA203 N. Prospect, Bloomington | 661.6575

ROSATI’S PIzzA 1720 Bradford, Normal | 807.2897 SBARROEastland Mall, Bloomington | 662.9669

TOBIN’S PIzzA1513 N. Main, Bloomington | 828.0410

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BASKIN-ROBBINS2306 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 662.2622

CARL’S ICE CREAM601 W. Locust, Bloomington | 828.7732

CARL’S ICE CREAM1700 W. College, Normal | 454.7732

THE CHOCOLATIER514 N. Main, Bloomington | 821.0277

COLD STONE CREAMERY309 S. Veterans, Normal | 888.2606

COOKIES BY DESIGN1520 E. College, Normal | 452.8439

DAIRY qUEEN1718 S. Main, Bloomington | 827.6432

DAIRY qUEEN 1528 E. College, Normal | 454.5850 DECADENCE BAKERY & PASTRIES115 Susan Drive, Suite H, Normal | 454.3763

EMACK & BOLIO’S107 E. Beaufort, Normal | 454.9375

FANNIE MAYEastland Mall, Bloomington | 663.0585

FRESHENS SMOOTHIES & YOGURTEastland Mall, Bloomington | 662.8704

GENE’S ICE CREAM1019 S. Main, Bloomington | 829.6022

GROvE STREET BAKERY812 E. Grove, Bloomington | 827.0270

MRS. FIELDS COOKIESEastland Mall, Bloomington | 663.8231

PRETzEL TIMEEastland Mall, Bloomington | 662.5232

PRETzEL TWISTER Eastland Mall, Bloomington | 664.5522

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY101 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 662.8610

SMOOTHIE KING 2206 E. Oakland, Bloomington | 662.0865

A&P TAP721 W. Chestnut, Bloomington | 828.5581

THE BISTRO316 N. Main, Bloomington | 829.2278

BLUE LINE NIGHT CLUB610 N. Main, Bloomington | 585.2641

BONKER’S PLACE1507 S. Main, Bloomington | 827.5822

C II EAST LOUNGE102 S. East, Bloomington | 828.0431

CHASERS110 W. Washington, Bloomington | 820.1330

CHEEKS BAR & GRILL1206 Towanda, Bloomington | 829.3655

COCONUT LOUIE’S2303 E. Washington, Bloomington | 662.3231

COPPER TOP LOUNGE1107 W. Locust, Bloomington | 828.9932

DA BAR INC.1504 Morrissey, Bloomington | 663.1672

DADDIOS527 N. Main, Bloomington | 828.4434

DIGGERS230 E. Front, Bloomington | 829.3757

DONNIE B’S COMEDY CLUB1407 N. Veterans, Bloomington | 664.5653

DRIFTERS PUB612 N. Main, Bloomington | 829.1920

Bars • Nightlife

Sweets • Treats

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Bars • Nightlife ContinuedELROY’S102 W. Washington, Bloomington | 828.0142

ENTOURAGE909 N. Hershey, Bloomington | 661.6301

FAT JACK’S511 N. Main, Bloomington | 821.9222 GILL STREET SPORTS BAR3002 Gill Street, Bloomington | 661.6387

ILLINOIS BREWING CO.102 N. Center, Bloomington | 829.2805

Jesse’s grille • lounge 201 Broadway, Normal | 862.9000

KEGLER’S PUB804 N. Hershey, Bloomington | 663.8556

KILLARNEY’S 523 N. Main, Bloomington | 828.1186

LIDO LOUNGE1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington | 662.2525

THE LOFT MARTINI BAR220 E. Front, Bloomington | 828.8464

LUNKER’S104 S. Linden, Normal | 451.3474

MAGGIE MILEY’S126 E. Beaufort, Normal | 807.4301

MAGUIRE’S PUB220 N. Center, Bloomington | 829.0002

MUGSHOTS107 W. Front, Bloomington | 829.2337

MUGSY’S PUB1310 N. Main, Bloomington | 827.2628

MULLIGANS531 N. Main, Bloomington | 827.7796

PUB I505 W. Market, Bloomington | 829.9924

PUB II102 N. Linden, Normal | 452.0699

ROSIE’S106 E. Front, Bloomington | 827.7019

SCHOONERS810 E. Grove, Bloomington | 829.6841

SHOOTER’S LOUNGE503 N. Prospect, Bloomington | 662.1009

SIx STRINGS525 Center, Bloomington | 829.9977

TREEHOUSE LOUNGE COMEDY CLUB2060 Ireland Grove, Bloomington | 662.5231

WINDJAMMER LOUNGE2303 Stern, Bloomington | 663.2233

WINNER’S LOUNGE801 S. Main, Bloomington | 828.2238

YANKEE DOODLE1407 Morissey, Bloomington | 662.8332

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The Shoppes at College HillsNorth veterans ParkwayNormal, IL 61761309.862.3761www.theshoppesatcollegehills.comTenants: Ann Taylor Loft, Bath & Body

Works, Chico’s, The Children’s Place, Cold-

stone Creamery, Coldwater Creek, Colorific,

DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works, The

Digital Store, Dress Barn, Enterprise Rent-A-

Car, Flat Top Grill, Gordman’s, Hampton Inn

& Suites, Hobby Lobby, J. Jill, Joe’s Station

House Pizza Pub, Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant,

Logan’s Roadhouse, Motherhood Maternity,

Portrait Innovations, Rue 21, Sports World,

Starbucks, Target, Vitamin World, Von Maur,

Yankee Candle.

AUTO ROW PLAzA1 Auto Row, BloomingtonMajor Tenants: Golf Discount, Tuesday Morning, KBL Design Center, Pier One

BLOOMINGTON COMMONS1701 East Empire, BloomingtonMajor Tenants: Schnucks, Toys R Us, Barnes & Noble, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

COLONIAL PLAzA1500 East Empire, BloomingtonMajor Tenants: Kmart, Office Max, Michaels

CONSTITUTION TRAIL CENTRE1750 Bradford Lane, Normal

Major Tenants: Schnucks, Dollar Tree, Busey

Bank, U.S. Cellular

EASTLAND COMMONS401 North veterans, BloomingtonMajor Tenants: Men’s Wearhouse, Cub Foods,

Party City, AT&T

NORTH vETERANS & COLLEGE1700 East College, NormalMajor Tenants: Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond,

Borders, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco, The Fresh

Market

THE PARKWAY2103 North veterans, BloomingtonMajor Tenants: Parkway Cinemas, TJ Maxx, Best

Buy, Monical’s Pizza, Jewel-Osco

SHOPPES AT CORPORATE COMMONS1 Krispy Kreme Drive, BloomingtonMajor Tenants: Complete Nutrition, Starbucks,

Krispy Kreme, AlphaGraphics, Rocky Mountain

Chocolate Factory

BEER NUTS COMPANY STORES2027 South Main, Bloomington309.829.8091103 N. Robinson, Bloomington800.BEER.NUTS

WAL-MART SUPERCENTERS300 North Greenbriar, Normal309.451.11002225 West Market, Bloomington309.828.5646

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Eastland Mall1615 East EmpireBloomington, IL 61701309.663.1340www.ishopeastlandmall.comTenants: A&W, Aeropostale, Alliance

Custom Printing & Creations, American

Eagle Outfitters, Applebee’s, Bachrach, The

Back Store, Bath & Body Works, Beer Nuts,

Bergner’s, Bon Worth, Buckle, Christopher &

Banks, C.J. Banks, Claire’s Boutique, Deb, The

Digital Store, Express & Express Men, Extreme

Wireless, Fannie May, Finish Line, Footlocker,

Freshen’s Yogurt, Game Stop, Gap & Gap-

Kids, Gloria Jean’s Coffee, GNC, Gold Star

Jewelers, Great Steak & Potato Co., Hat

World, Hollister Co., Home Spa, Hot Topic,

Icing by Claire’s, JC Sales, JCPenney, JCPenney

Salon, Journeys, Juice Jug, Just Dogs

Gourmet, Justice, Kay Jewelers, Kirlin’s

Hallmark, Kitchen Collection, Kobe Japanese

BBQ, Kohl’s, La Nails, The Limited, Macy’s,

MasterCuts, Maurices, MC Sports, Merle

Norman Cosmetics Studio, The Mole Hole,

More Cosmetics, Motherhood Maternity,

Mrs. Field’s Cookies, Off the Wall, Old Navy,

PacSun, Panda Express, Payless Shoesource,

Pearle Vision, Pink by Victoria’s Secret,

Pretzel Time, Pretzel Twister, Pro Image,

Radio Shack, Regis, Rogers & Hollands

Jewelers, Sbarro Italian Eatery, Sears & Sears

Portrait Studio, Seno Formal Wear, Spencer

Gifts, Sprint, Subway, Sunglass Hut, Sunny

Shades, Swan, Talbots, Things Remembered,

Trade Secret, Trade Home Shoes, USA

Ballet, U.S. Cellular, Vanity, Venetian Glass

Necklaces, VG Alterations, Victoria’s Secret,

The White Barn Candle Co., Wind Spinners,

Wireless Now/T-Mobile, and Zales Jewelers.

The Shoppes at College Hills is an open-air lifestyle center anchored by Von Maur, Hobby Lobby, Gordmans and Target. Specialty and fashion retail-

ers include J. Jill, Jos. A. Bank, Coldwater Creek, Chico’s, Ann Taylor Loft, Children’s Place, Lane Bryant, Bath and Body Works and Yankee Candle.

Food and restaurants available for your dining pleasure are FlatTop Grill, Destihl Restaurant and Brew Works, Starbucks and Logan’s Roadhouse.

Uptown NormalUptown Normal Renewal Office108 Beaufort Street, 61761309.433.3420www.uptownnormal.com

Now is the time to visit Uptown Normal!

Uptown experienced a significant trans-formation during the past several years, and while the refreshing signs of ongoing change are still present, the effects of the extensive revitalization efforts are now evident throughout the district. Streets and sidewalks, completely rebuilt in 2009, are bustling with activity. Stores and restaurants, both old and new, are full of people. Plus, the brand new Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center opened in Uptown last year, adding a whole new dimension and vibrancy to the area.

Uptown Normal is a unique destination. It is easy to spend an entire day discov-ering the district, including the one-of-a-kind locally owned businesses, the three-story Children’s Discovery Museum, the Historic Normal Theatre, and more. Multiple parking decks, surface park-ing lots, and on-street parking makes visiting Uptown by car easy (and particu-larly fun thanks to the new roundabout!). However, wide sidewalks, plenty of

benches and bicycle racks, and access to the community’s multipurpose Consti-tution Trail also make it a breeze to visit Uptown on foot or by bicycle.

This is a place for everyone. Residents and visitors alike will find plenty to enjoy in Uptown, and there is always some-thing new to experience in the district. Seasonal events like the Sweet Corn and Blues Festival and the Sugar Creek Arts Festival, one of the region’s largest juried art shows, are just a few more reasons among the many to spend some time in Uptown.

Uptown Normal invites you to visit old favorites and discover new ones today!

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Life Downtown… It’s A Beautiful Thing!

Spending a personal day in Downtown Bloomington can be beneficial to your health! A stroll though the square, with its blend of historic architecture and contem-porary energy, invites you to consider the past, present and future as you customize a day that is all about you.

A short walk in any direction will lead guests to points of discovery. With more than 38 specialty retailers to choose from, a handy Downtown Bloomington Association walking map can help you successfully find what you are looking for, whether that is an imported bottle of wine, a one-of-a-kind work of art, a rare book, a priceless antique, or the best cup of coffee you’ve ever had.

In addition to shopping, a day downtown should also include some pampering at one of our salons and spas, lunch or dinner at one of our 16 eateries, a show, exhibit or sporting event at one of our entertainment venues, and end with a nightcap at one of our 14 night spots.

Downtown Bloomington is also home to the nationally recognized Farmers’ Market which brings fresh meats and produce to the community from mid May until the end of October, and to a variety of exciting events which occur on the First Friday evening of every month. Those events include winter’s Tour de Chocolat and chocolate challenge, spring’s Tour de Metro, summer’s Live Music Fest, and fall’s Around the Corner Art Walk.

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RETAIL

1. A Gridley Antiques2. A.renée3. Abe on 66/Spirits of Bloomington4. About Books5. The Bead Parlor6. Beck’s Family Florist7. Bedtime Boutique8. Bill’s Key & Lock Shop9. bliss10. Burpo’s Boutique11. CVS Pharmacy12. Chocolatier13. Churchill’s Formal Wear14. City Consignments15. Clark & Barlow Hardware16. Colley’s Chess Café17. Common Ground Grocery18. Crossroads Global Handcrafts19. Evy An Boutique20. Gryfalia’s Aerie21. Heartland Guitars22. Hobbyland23. Koldaire Equipment24. M&M Flooring of Bloomington25. Mi Tierra Mercado Latino26. MusicCenter27. Neighborhood Thrift Store28. Our Chinese Daughter’s Foundation29. Pars rug Gallery30. Penelope’s31. Pouquette’s

32. redhead Lounge33. Timothy Kent Gallery & Framing34. Smoker’s Den35. Specs Around Town36. Stained Glass Designs37. Vignette Home Furnishings

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

1. Bangkok Thai2. Blimpie3. Boo Boo’s Dawg House4. Central Station/The Loft5. Coffee Hound6. Flingers Pizza7. Golden Dragon restaurant8. Grand Café9. Kelly’s Bakery and Café10. LaBamba11. Lancaster’s Fine Dining12. Lucca Grill13. Michael’s restaurant / Chasers14. reality Bites15. rosie’s16. Show Me’s

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

1. Anthony Saluto Gallery2. Around the Corner Art Group3. Bloomington Center for the for the Performing Arts4. Eaton Studio and Gallery5. Gregor Gallery6. Main Gallery 4047. Matt Erickson Art Studio

8. McLean County Arts Center9. Michael Dubina & Thursday Gervais Art Studio10. Monroe Building Studios Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio Darin Dawdy Art Studio Jeff Little Studio Joann Goetzinger Studio11. TheatresCool12. U.S. Cellular Coliseum13. Wings Studio

SERVICES

1. The Art of Touch2. Commerce Bank3. The Copy Shop4. Downtown Bloomington Assoc./ Downtown Information Center5. Exquisite Body Piercing & Tattoos6. Flatlander/Business Builders7. Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and Day Spa at the Monroe Centre8. Glitterati Hair Studio9. Heartland Bank10. Main Street yoga (2 locations) Main Street Studio Phoenix Studio11. Mane Street Hair Studio12. Mavidea Technology Group13. Mink’s Memorial Model raceway14. National City15. Old House Society Salvage Whs.16. Osborn & DeLong

17. The Pantagraph18. Paul’s Upholstery19. Percy’s Tailor Shop20. Psychopathic Ink21. Second Presbyterian Church22. Select Screen Prints23. Studio J Photography24. Tatum’s Hair Studio25. Vicki Tilton, LL C26. Vogel’s Tailor Shop

NIGHTLIFE

1. The Bistro2. CII East3. Canteen4. Daddios5. Diggers Again6. Drifters7. Elroy’s8. Fat Jack’s9. Illinois Brewing Company10. Killarney’s Irish Pub11. Maguire’s Pub12. Mulligans13. rhino’s14. Six Strings

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1. Bloomington Public Library2. City Hall3. Government Center4. McLean County Museum of History5. Pepsi Ice Center

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39Visit www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org for more event information or to receive a copy of our quarterly calendar of events call 800.433.8226.

JanuaryILLINOIS FISH & FEATHER ExPO www.illinoisfishandfeather.com 309.452.9646

FebruaryIHSA COMPETITIvE CHEERLEADING STATE FINALS

U.S. Cellular Coliseumwww.ihsa.org | 309.663.6377

IHSA DUAL TEAM WRESTLING STATE FINALS U.S. Cellular Coliseumwww.ihsa.org | 309.663.6377

IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A & 2A BASKETBALL STATE FINALS

ISU Redbird Arenawww.ihsa.org | 309.663.6377

ILLINOIS DEER & TURKEY CLASSIC www.deerinfo.com/illinoishome.asp 800.324.3337

PANTAGRAPH KID’S ExPO

www.pantagraph.com | 800.747.7323

TOUR DE CHOCOLAT Downtown Bloomingtonwww.downtownbloomington.org 309.829.9599

MarchAMERICAN PASSION PLAY Bloomington Center for the Performing Artswww.americanpassionplay.org 800.354.9640

23RD ANNUAL BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA HOME SHOW www.bnhomebuilders.com | 309.663.6612

CENTRAL ILLINOIS ANTIqUE DEALER’S SHOW

www.interstatecenter.com | 309.829.3976

HANDS ALL AROUND qUILT GUILD ANNUAL qUILT SHOW

haaqg.tripod.com/quiltshow.htm 800.433.8226

HEARTS AT HOME NATIONAL CONFERENCE Illinois State Universitywww.hearts-at-home.org | 309.828.MOMS

IHSA GIRLS CLASS 3A & 4A BASKETBALL STATE FINALS ISU Redbird Arenawww.ihsa.org | 309.663.6377

52ND ANNUAL ILLINOIS MENNONITE RELIEF SALE

www.illinoismccreliefsale.org | 309.266.7704

SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ISU & IWUwww.ilso.org | 309.888.2551

SPRING BLOOM ARTS FESTIvAL Bloomington Sale Barnwww.mcaart.org | 309.829.0011

AprilDOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON ART WALK Downtown Bloomington www.downtownbloomington.org 309.829.9599

74TH ANNUAL GAMMA PHI CIRCUS Illinois State Universitywww.gammaphicircus.ilstu.edu 309.438.2690

ILLINOIS SUSTAINABLE LIvING & WELLNESS ExPO

Illinois Wesleyan Universitywww.ecologyactioncenter.org | 309.454.3169

MayHEYWORTH HEYDAYS Heyworth, ILwww.heyworth-il.gov | 309.473.2811

ILLINOIS STATE UNIvERSITY GRADUATION Illinois State Universitywww.commencement.ilstu.edu309.438.2836

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIvERSITY GRADUATION Illinois Wesleyan Universitywww.iwu.edu/commencement | 309.556.1000

INTERNATIONAL WINE, BEER & MUSIC FESTIvAL

Mackinaw Valley Vineyardwww.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com 309.645.5054

NJCAA DIvISION II SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion Fieldswww.njcaa.org | 719.590.9788

RED CARPET CORRIDOR FESTIvAL

Towanda, ILwww.il66redcarpetcorridor.org 309.728.2169

SISTERS & FRIENDS AFROCENTRIC FINE ART SHOW ISU Alumni Centerwww.sistersandfriendsartshow.com 309.663.4938

TOUR DE METRO Downtown Bloomingtonwww.downtownbloomington.org 309.829.9599

JuneIBCA BOYS & GIRLS ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES

IWU Shirk Centerwww.ibcaillinois.org | 815.452.2903

COUNTRY YOUTH CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Bloomington-Normal Golf Courseswww.countryyouthclassic.com | 800.433.8226

14TH ANNUAL GLORIOUS GARDEN FESTIvAL

David Davis Mansionwww.daviddavismansion.org | 309.828.1084

ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIvAL

Ewing Manorwww.thefestival.org | 309.438.8974

KICKAPOO POW WOW

Grand Village of the Kickapoo Parkwww.grandvillage.org | 309.287.0044

LEROY SUMMER FEST Downtown LeRoy, ILwww.leroy.org | 309.962.5201

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS STATE SUMMER GAMES Illinois State Universitywww.ilso.org | 309.888.2551

JulyALL WHEELS SHOW Heyworth, ILwww.heyworth-il.gov | 309.473.2811

ART & WINE FESTIvAL Mackinaw Valley Vineyardwww.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com 309.645.5054

EvERGREEN LAKE INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON Comlara County Parkwww.tri-shark.org | 309.827.2272

HEYWORTH 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Heyworth, ILwww.heyworth-il.gov | 309.473.2811

ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIvAL

Ewing Manorwww.thefestival.org | 309.438.8974

NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES FESTIvAL Tri-Lakes Clubwww.nothinbutthebluesfestival.com 800.433.8226

PANTAGRAPH CELEBRATE AMERICA CONCERT Miller Park Bandstandwww.cityblm.org | 309.434.2260

SUGAR CREEK ARTS FESTIvAL Uptown Normalwww.mcaart.org | 309.829.0011

TOWANDA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONTowanda, ILwww.towandail.org | 309.728.2384

U.S. ARMY MIDWEST NATIONALS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT IWU Shirk Centerwww.armymidwestnationals.com 800.433.8226

AugustANTIqUE AUTOMOBILE ExHIBIT David Davis Mansionwww.daviddavismansion.org | 309.828.1084

CULTURAL FESTIvAL Miller Parkwww.culturalfest.com | 800.433.8226

DANvERS DAYS Danvers, ILwww.villageofdanvers.org | 800.433.8226

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August ContinuedILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIvAL Ewing Manorwww.thefestival.org | 309.438.8974

LEROY FALL FESTIvAL Downtown LeRoy, ILwww.leroy.org | 309.962.5201

MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR

McLean County Fair Groundswww.mcleancountyfair.org | 309.663.6497

SWEET CORN BLUES FESTIvAL

Uptown Normalwww.uptownnormal.com | 309.433.3463

September APPLE & PORK FESTIvALClinton, ILwww.chmoorehomestead.org/apple-pork.htm 217.935.6066

GRAPE STOMP AND HARvEST FESTIvAL Mackinaw Valley Vineyardwww.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com 309.645.5054

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIvAL & POLLINATION CELEBRATION

Sugar Grove Nature Centerwww.sugargrovenaturecenter.org 309.874.2174

IESA GIRLS SOFTBALL STATE FINALS

Champion Fieldswww.iesa.org | 309.829.0114

LABOR DAY PARADE Downtown Bloomington to Miller Parkwww.bntrades.org | 309.828.8813

WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY Various Bloomington-Normal Siteswww.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net 309.433.3444

OctoberDOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON TRICK-OR-TREAT Downtown Bloomingtonwww.downtownbloomington.org | 309.829.9599

EvERGREEN CEMETERY DISCOvERY WALK

Evergreen Memorial Cemeterywww.mchistory.org | 309.827.0428

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED TRAIL Constitution Trailwww.normal.org | 309.454.2444

HEYWORTH HEYDAYS


IESA CROSS COUNTRY STATE FINALS Parkside Junior High & Maxwell Parkwww.iesa.org | 309.829.0114

IHSA BOYS GOLF STATE FINALS Bloomington-Normal Golf Courseswww.ihsa.org | 309.663.6377

ILLINOIS STATE UNIvERSITY FAMILY WEEKEND Illinois State Universitywww.familyweekend.ilstu.edu | 309.438.3753

ILLINOIS STATE UNIvERSITY HOMECOMING Illinois State Universitywww.illinoisstatehomecoming.com 309.438.2586

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIvERSITY HOMECOMING

Illinois Wesleyan Universitywww.titanpride.org | 309.556.1000

STATE FARM ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion Fieldswww.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org | 800.433.8226

UPTOWN NORMAL TREAT FEAST

Uptown Normalwww.uptownnormal.com | 309.433.3463

NovemberAROUND THE CORNER ART WALK Downtown Bloomingtonwww.downtownbloomington.org | 309.829.9599

BLESSINGS OF THE TABLE David Davis Mansionwww.daviddavismansion.org | 309.828.1084

FESTIvAL OF TREES www.festoftrees.org | 309.451.7254

IHSA GIRLS vOLLEYBALL STATE FINALS ISU Redbird Arenawww.ihsa.org | 309.663.6377

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIvERSITY FAMILY WEEKEND

Illinois Wesleyan Universitywww.iwu.edu/studentaffairs | 309.556.3850

THANKSGIvING FARMERS MARKET

U.S. Cellular Coliseumwww.downtownbloomington.org | 309.829.9599

UPTOWN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Uptown Normalwww.uptownnormal.com | 309.433.3463

DecemberCHRISTMAS AT CLOvER LAWN David Davis Mansionwww.daviddavismansion.org | 309.828.1084

CHRISTMAS AT FUNK’S PRAIRIE HOME Funk’s Prairie Home in Shirley, ILwww.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org | 309.827.6792

CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSIONS TOUR Davis, Vrooman & Broadview Mansionswww.daviddavismansion.org | 309.828.1084

HEYWORTH CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CELEBRATION


HOLIDAY TREASURES ExHIBITION & SALE McLean County Arts Centerwww.mcac.org | 309.829.0011

JAYCEES CHRISTMAS PARADE Normal to Downtown Bloomingtonwww.bnjaycees.org | 309.319.6107

ONCE UPON A HOLIDAY Downtown Bloomingtonwww.downtownbloomington.org 309.829.9599

THE PANTAGRAPH’S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Bloomington Center for the Performing Artswww.holidayspectacular.org 309.434.2787

STATE FARM HOLIDAY CLASSIC Various Bloomington-Normal Gymswww.theclassic.org | 800.433.8226

Annual MarketsDOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET Downtown BloomingtonMay-Octoberwww.downtownbloomington.org 309.829.9599

THIRD SUNDAY MARKET May-Octoberwww.thirdsundaymarket.com | 217.202.2847

UPTOWN NORMAL TRAILSIDE MARKET Uptown NormalJune-Septemberwww.uptownnormal.com | 309.433.3463

WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT SPORTS!

The Bloomington-Normal Area Sports

Commission, a division of the Convention

and Visitors Bureau, owns and operates

numerous events including the COUNTRY

Youth Classic, U.S. Army Midwest Nation-

als and State Farm Illinois Collegiate Soft-

ball Championship; as well as sponsors

five Illinois High School Association (IHSA)

State Finals events, the NJCAA Div II Soft-

ball National Championship and much

more! For more information, contact the

Sports Commission at 800.433.8226.

All event information was accurate at the time of publication to the best of our knowledge. We strongly suggest calling ahead to confirm location, time and date information.

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Museum HoursTues., Wed. & Sat.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. • Closed Mondays(Open Mondays in June, July and August 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

• Three Floors of Amazing Hands-On Family Fun & Excitement!

• Conveniently located in Uptown Normal with ample parking, exciting restaurants & unique

shopping nearby.

• Museum party rooms are the ideal space for a family reunion, holiday event or birthday party!

101 E. Beaufort St. • Normal, ILwww.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net

309-433-3444

Helping MomsLove their Lives

Perspective

A refreshed, renewed spirit

Encouragement in your marriage

Concrete parenting ideas

A sense of professionalism for the career of motherhood!

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NATIONAL CONFERENCEILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

MARCH 12-13, 2010(309) 828.MOMS

WWW.HEARTS-AT-HOME.ORG

u Open to golfers ages 3-22, including a special needs division

u Awards are given in 8 age divisions for both boys and girls

u Sanctioned by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)

u Recognized by National Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek

u Organized by the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission, with COUNTRY® Financial as the title sponsor

u Parent-Child Tournament and COUNTRY Skills Challenge

An annual tradition that’s fun for all ages and skill levels!

June 27 - June 29, 2011

register at www.countryyouthclassic.com

800.433.8226

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Illinois State University718 W. CollegeNormal, IL 61790309.438.2111www.illinoisstate.eduFounded in 1857, Illinois State University was

the state’s first public university, and is one

of the Midwest’s oldest institutions of higher

education. It is a co-educational, residential

university with an emphasis on the under-

graduate program, offering more than 188

fields of undergraduate study across 34

academic departments. The Graduate School

coordinates 39 masters, two specialist

and eight doctoral programs. The 350-acre

campus includes over 60 major buildings

with state-of-the-art technology, and

Watterson Towers is one of the most unique

structures, as this residence hall is the

tallest building between Chicago and

St. Louis. Other major facilities include a

Center for the Performing Arts, a 360-acre

farm, Bone Student Center and Braden

Auditorium, a University Planetarium, Redbird

Arena and Hancock Stadium. From meeting

facilities to cultural opportunities through the

arts and excitement of numerous sporting

events each year, ISU is a vital part of the

Bloomington-Normal community.

Illinois Wesleyan University1312 Park StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.556.1000www.iwu.eduIllinois Wesleyan, founded in 1850, is a highly

selective, residential liberal arts university

with an enrollment of approximately 2,100.

The University consists of the College of Lib-

eral Arts, with 17 academic departments; the

College of Fine Arts that includes profession-

al Schools of Art, Music, and Theatre; and, the

School of Nursing. Wesleyan faculty members

are active scholars who are devoted to under-

graduate teaching and engage their students

in research and scholarly activity. The beauti-

ful 80-acre campus is a mix of traditional and

modern facilities. Recent additions include,

the state-of-the-art Ames Library, the Center

for Natural Sciences and the Shirk Center for

Athletics and Recreation, regarded as one of

the finest athletic facilities in the country. The

newest addition, the Minor Myers Jr. Welcome

Center, is a Leadership in Energy and Environ-

mental Design Green Building that is home

to the Office of Admissions and the Hart

Career Center. The Illinois Wesleyan Titans

compete in NCAA Division III and have had

more than 100 student-athletes named

Academic All-American’s since 1970.

Heartland Community College1500 West Raab RoadNormal, IL 61761309.268.8000www.heartland.eduThe youngest community college in the

state, Heartland Community College offers

more than 40 programs for career train-

ing and transfer preparation in an attractive

campus setting with multiple new facilities. In

addition to more than 5,200 credit students,

Heartland Community College provides a

diverse selection on non-credit enrichment,

recreation and professional development

classes for more than 8,000 community

members.

Lincoln College - Normal714 West Raab RoadNormal, IL 61761309.452.0500www.lincolncollege.edu/normalLincoln College - Normal, a private residential

college, offers academic and vocational pro-

grams to nearly 600 students. Accredited by

the North Central Association, Lincoln College

offers Bachelor degrees in several fields as well

as an accelerated degree program. Lincoln

College celebrated their 30th Anniversary in

2009.

Hairmasters Instituteof Cosmetology, inc.506 South McClun Street


309.828.1884

www.hair-masters.com

The Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology,

Inc. offers classes in pivot point hair sculp-

ture, hair design, long hair design, hair

texture, hair color, people skills and salon

management instruction.

Midwest College of Cosmetology755 West Raab Road

Normal, IL 61761

309.451.1373

www.midwestbeautycollege.com

Midwest College of Cosmetology pro-

vides professional training courses

in cosmetology, nail technology and es-

thetics. Classes in professional rules and

regulations in the industry, anatomy and

physiology, salon business management,

customer relations and job marketing skills

round out the cosmetology curriculum.

Bloomington High School1210 East Locust StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.828.5201www.bhs87.org

Bloomington CentralCatholic High School1201 Airport RoadBloomington, IL 61704309.661.7000www.blmcchs.org

Normal Community3900 East Raab RoadNormal, IL 61761309.728.5000www.unit5.org/nchs

Normal Community West501 North Parkside RoadNormal, IL 61761309.888.6060www.unit5.org/ncwhs

University High School500 West Gregory StreetNormal, IL 61761309.438.8346www.uhigh.ilstu.edu

District 87 Schools300 East Monroe StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.827.6031www.district87.org

Unit 5 Schools1809 West Hovey AvenueNormal, IL 61761309.452.4476www.unit5.org

Founded 1850 www.iwu.edu

Welcome to Bloomington-Normal!

IllinoisState.edu

Trade Schools High Schools K-12 Offices

Heartland Community College

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1 Adelaide Soccer Field B3 2 Allen Theatre F6 3 Alumni Center A7 4 Atkin Hall E2 5 Bone Student Center C6 6 Braden Auditorium C6 7 Brown Ballroom C6 8 Bowling and Billiards Center C8 9 Campus Religious Center D9 10 Capen Auditorium D6 11 Cardinal Court B5 12 Carter Harris Building B5 13 Centennial East F7 14 Centennial West F6

15 Center for the Performing Arts E7 16 Center for the Visual Arts F5 17 Colby Hall F2 18 College of Business Building E5 19 Cook Hall D6 20 DeGarmo Hall D5 21 Duffy Bass Field B4 22 Edwards Hall D6 23 Energy House B10 24 Eyestone School Museum C1 25 Facilities Planning Building F1 26 Fairchild Hall D4 27 Feeney Dining Center E3 28 Fell Hall E5 29 Felmley Hall D7 30 Gregory Street Property A1 31 Gregory Street Complex A1 32 Hamilton Hall E3 33 Hancock Stadium C4 34 Hayden Auditorium D5 35 Haynie Hall C2 36 Heating Plant D5 37 Hewett Hall D10

38 Honors Program E10 39 Horton Field House C3 40 Hovey Hall D8 41 Hudelson Building B5 42 In Exchange E8 43 InfoCentre C6 44 Instructional Technology and Development Center D3 45 John Green Food Service Building B6 46 Julian Hall D8 47 Kaufman Football Building C4 48 Kemp Recital Hall F6 49 Linkins Dining Center C2 50 Manchester Hall D10 51 Marian Kneer Softball Stadium B2 52 McCormick Hall E5 53 Metcalf School D5 54 Milner Library C7 55 Modular Faculty Staff Building C7 56 Motorcycle Driving Range A1 57 Motorcycle Safety Program Office C7 58 Moulton Hall D7 59 Nelson Smith Building C1 60 Office of Residential Life Building E4

61 Old Union E7 62 Parking and Transportation Building, Bill Waller B7 63 Parking Garage, North University Street C6 64 Parking Garage, School Street F8 65 Parking Garage, South University Street F4 66 Parking, Visitor C7 and F4 67 Planetarium D8 68 Professional Development Annex D3 69 Professional Development Building D3 70 Quad E6 71 Rachel Cooper D4 72 Rambo House D5 73 Recreation Services Building C5 74 Redbird Arena C2 75 Ropp Agriculture Building C5 76 Schroeder Hall D6 77 Science Laboratory Building D9 78 Shelbourne Apartments B10 79 Stevenson Hall E8 80 Stroud Auditorium B6 81 Student Accounts Building D2 82 Student Fitness and Kinesiology/Recreation Center (under construction) E4

83 Student Recreation Building C10 84 Student Services Building C5 85 Turner Hall C3 86 University Galleries F5 87 University High School B5 88 University High School Tennis Courts B5 89 University (President’s) Residence A3 90 Vidette Building C6 91 Vitro Center B5 92 Vrooman Center D9 93 Watterson Dining Center E10 94 Watterson Towers E9 95 Weibring Golf Club A2 96 Westhoff Theatre F6 97 Whitten Hall E3 98 Wilkins Hall C2 99 Williams Hall E7 100 Wright Hall B2 101 211 North University Street Building C5 102 305 North School Street Building C8

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1. Adelaide Soccer Field2. Allen Theatre 3. Alumni Center 4. Atkin Hall 5. Bone Student Center 6. Braden Auditorium 7. Brown Ballroom 8. Bowling and Billiards Center 9. Campus Religious Center 10. Capen Auditorium 11 . Cardinal Court 12 . Carter Harris Building 13 . Centennial East 14. Centennial West 15. Center for the Performing Arts 16 . Center for the Visual Arts 17. Colby Hall 18. College of Business Building 19. Cook Hall 20. DeGarmo Hall 21. Duffy Bass Field 22. Edwards Hall 23. Energy House 24. Eyestone School Museum 25. Facilities Planning Building 26. Fairchild Hall 27. Feeney Dining Center 28. Fell Hall 29. Felmley Hall 30. Gregory Street Property 31. Gregory Street Complex 32. Hamilton Hall 33. Hancock Stadium 34. Hayden Auditorium 35. Haynie Hall

36. Heating Plant 37. Hewett Hall 38. Honors Program 39. Horton Field House 40. Hovey Hall D841. Hudelson Building 42. In Exchange 43. InfoCentre 44. Instructional Technology and Development Center 45 . John Green Food Service Building 46 . Julian Hall 47 . Kaufman Football Building 48. Kemp Recital Hall 49. Linkins Dining Center 50. Manchester Hall 51. Marian Kneer Softball Stadium 52. McCormick Hall 53. Metcalf School 54. Milner Library 55. Modular Faculty Staff Building 56. Motorcycle Driving Range 57. Motorcycle Safety Program Office 58. Moulton Hall 59 . Nelson Smith Building 60. Office of Residential Life Building 61. Old Union 62 . Parking and Transportation Building, Bill Waller 63. Parking Garage, North University Street 64. Parking Garage, School Street 65. Parking Garage, South University Street 66. Parking, Visitor 67 . Planetarium 68. Professional Development Annex

69. Professional Development Building 70. Quad 71. Rachel Cooper 72. Rambo House73. Recreation Services Building 74. Redbird Arena 75 Ropp Agriculture Building 76 . Schroeder Hall 77. Science Laboratory Building 78. Shelbourne Apartments 79. Stevenson Hall 80. Stroud Auditorium 81. Student Accounts Building 82. Student Fitness and Kinesiology and Recreation Building (under construction) 83. Student Recreation Building 84. Student Services Building 85. Turner Hall 86. University Galleries 87. University High School 88. University High School Tennis Courts 89. University (President’s) Residence 90. Vidette Building 91. Vitro Center 92. Vrooman Center 93. Watterson Dining Center94. Watterson Towers 95. Weibring Golf Club 96. Westhoff Theatre 97. Whitten Hall 98. Wilkins Hall 99. Williams Hall 100. Wright Hall 101. 211 North University Street Building 102. 305 North School Street Building

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Campus Buildings and Sites:

1) Alumni Relations Office2) The Ames Library3) Arnold Health Service

(inMagill Hall)4) Beadles-Morse Courts5) BuckMemorial Library6) Center for Liberal Arts7) Center for Natural Sciences8) DeMotte Hall9) Eckley Quadrangle10) English House11) Evelyn Chapel12) Fort Natatorium13) Hansen Student Center

& University Bookstore14) Holmes Hall

(Administration Building)15) Horenberger Field16) InformationTechnology17) Joyce Eichhorn Ames

School of Art Building*18) Mark Evans Observatory19) McPhersonTheatre*20) Memorial Center21) MyersWelcome Center

•Admissions Office•Hart Career Center

22) Multicultural Center23) Neis Soccer Field24) Office of Residential Life(Gulick Hall, north entrance)25) President’s Residence26) Presser Hall*

(School of Music)• Westbrook Auditorium

27) Music Building*• E. Melba Johnson KirkpatrickLaboratoryTheatre

28) Printing, PublicationsandMailing Services

29) Security Department30) Sesquicentennial Gates31) ShawHall32) Shirk Center33) IWU Softball Field34) Stevenson Hall

(School of Nursing)• Mellon Center

35) Wilder Field (IllinoisWesleyan Stadium)

* AliceMillar Center forthe Fine Arts (Schools of Art,Music, andTheatre Arts)

Residential Living:A) Acacia (Park Place)B) Adams HallC) Alpha GammaDeltaD) Blackstock HallE) Dodds HallF) Dolan HallG) East Street ApartmentsH) Ferguson HallI) Gulick HallJ) Harriett Fuller Rust HouseK) Kappa DeltaL) Kappa Kappa GammaM) KempHall

(International House)N) Magill HallO) Martin HallP) Munsell HallQ) Pfeiffer HallR) Phi GammaDeltaS) Phi Mu AlphaT) Sigma Alpha IotaU) Sigma ChiV) Sigma KappaW) Sigma Pi (Beadles Hall)X) Tau Kappa EpsilonY) Theta ChiZ) Wilder House

� Parking:Visitor F3, F4, S4, S6, S7Student S1–S9Faculty/Staff F1–F5

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AIRTRAN AIRWAYS800.AIRTRANwww.airtran.comFlights to Atlanta & Orlando

AMERICAN EAGLE800.433.7300www.aa.comFlights to Chicago & Dallas-Ft. Worth

DELTA CONNECTION800.221.1212www.delta.comDaily flights to Atlanta & Detroit

IMAGE AIR2933 East EmpireBloomington309.662.2302

AvIS RENT-A-CAR309.663.5831www.avis.com

BUDGET309.661.8029www.budget.com

ENTERPRISE309.661.8500www.enterprise.com

HERTz RENT-A-CAR309.662.4031www.hertz.com

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL & ALAMO CAR RENTAL309.663.7353www.nationalcar.comwww.alamo.com

BEYER TWIN CITY CAB1001 West WashingtonBloomington 309.829.7923

CHECKER CAB1508 South MainBloomington 309.828.0123

RED TOP CAB208 East LocustBloomington 309.827.9707

Bus & Limo

AARON’S PARTY BUS & LIMOUSINE309.662.6220

ALLSTARz LIMOUSINES309.820.1000

BN PUBLICTRANSIT SYSTEM309.828.9833www.bnpts.com

BLUE NITE LIMO309.663.0373

CASSANO LIMOUSINE309.369.2655

ELEGANT LIMOUSINE309.888.4900

GREYHOUND BUS LINES309.827.5599

FIRST STUDENTTRANSPORTATION309.828.4373

MEGABUS877.462.6342www.megabus.com

Central Illinois Regional Airport3201 CIRA DriveBloomington, IL 61704309.663.7383www.cira.comLocated two miles east of Veteran’s Parkway on Route 9 in Bloomington, CIRA features three airlines, five car rentals, and eateries. In addition, conference rooms and a VIP lounge cater to our busy business travelers. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the building. Free parking and shuttle service year-round.

Normal Amtrak Station100 East Parkinson StreetNormal, IL 61761309.862.2000 | 800.872.7245www.amtrak.comThe Normal Amtrak Station is the third busiest in Illinois, right behind Chicago and Springfield, servicing more than 100,000 passengers each year. Traveling to Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak is just a short two hour ride from both St. Louis and Chicago, and an inexpensive and enjoyable alternative to driving. Take the train and see the beautiful landscape of Central Illinois!

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CONSTITUTION TRAILTrail runs through Bloomington-Normal

The Bloomington-Normal Constitution Trail

is one of Central Illinois’ most unique parks.

This 24-mile jogging, walking, cycling and

rollerblading trail has become a hit with the

community. The trail is broken into four

segments: the north-south segment, east-west

segment, the Liberty Branch and the Freedom

Branch, all reaching across numerous areas in

Bloomington-Normal. Parking for the trail is

available at adjoining lots throughout the area.

The trail is open to walkers, runners, in-line

skaters, skateboarders, cyclists, wheelchair

users and other non-motorized forms of trans-

portation. During winter months, it is not cleared

of snow, and is available to skiers; weather

permitting.

NORMAL PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT611 South Linden, Normal

309.454.9540

www.normal.org/Gov/ParksAndRec

The Normal Parks and Recreation Department

maintains 400 acres of land, two outdoor pools,

a 10-field softball complex and 13 miles of the

Constitution Trail. Parks are open from 6:00 am

to 11:00 pm, alcoholic beverages and smoking are

prohibited; pets are allowed on a leash.

BLOOMINGTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT115 East Washington, Bloomington

309.434.2260 | www.bpard.org

The Bloomington Parks and Recreation

Department maintains over 1,100 acres of

land including 44 park sites and three golf

courses. Parks are open from 6:00 am to

10:00 pm, alcoholic beverages and smoking are

prohibited; pets are allowed on a leash.

AIRPORT PARK3010 Winchester Ave, Bloomington

ALTON DEPOT PARK101 Western Ave, Bloomington

ANDERSON PARK & AqUATIC CENTER100 S. Maple, Normal | 309.454.9550

ANGLER’S LAKE1017 South Mercer, Bloomington

ATWOOD WAYSIDE303 North Robinson, Bloomington

BITTNER PARK3807 Rave, Bloomington

BROOKRIDGE PARK2904 Ireland Grove, Bloomington

BUCK-MANN PARK116 Weldon, Bloomington

CARDEN PARKEast Raab, Normal

CLEARWATER PARK2716 Clearwater Ave, Bloomington

DAvID S. ANDERSON PARKEast College Ave / 100 South Maple, Normal

EAGLE CREST PARK2506 Chesapeake Lane, Bloomington

EAST DETENTION BASINNorth Linden, Normal

EMERSON PARK717 Bell, Bloomington

EvERGREEN PARK1205 Forrest Ave, Bloomington

EWING PARK 11420 Towanda Ave, Bloomington

EWING PARK 21001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington

EWING PARK 3901 Jersey Ave, Bloomington

FAIRvIEW PARK & AqUATIC CENTER949 North Main, Normal | 309.454.9555

FELL PARKEast Willow, Normal

FELL AvENUE PARK1301 Fell Ave, Bloomington

FORREST PARK1813 Springfield, Bloomington

FRANKLIN PARK302 East Chestnut, Bloomington

FRANSEN NATURE AREAEast Raab, Normal

FRIENDSHIP PARK719 West Jefferson, Bloomington

HIDDEN CREEK NATURE AREASycamore Street, Normal

HOLIDAY PARK800 South McGregor, Bloomington

IRONWOOD PARKNorth Linden, Normal

KELLY DETENTION BASINPine Street, Normal

MARIE LITTA PARK317 South Gridley, Bloomington

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARKNorth Towanda Ave, Normal

MAxWELL PARKParkside and Gregory, Normal

MCGRAW PARK3202 Cornelius Drive, Bloomington

MILLER PARK1020 South Morris, Bloomington

NORTHPOINT SCHOOL & PARK2602 East College, Bloomington

OAKLAND SCHOOL & PARK1605 East Oakland, Bloomington

O’NEIL PARK1515 West Chestnut, Bloomington

ONE NORMAL PLAzA1110 Douglas Ave, Normal

P.J. IRvIN PARK1601 McKay, Bloomington

PEPPER RIDGE PARK2602 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington

ROLLINGBROOK PARK1002 Hershey Ave, Bloomington

ROSA PARKS COMMONSLinden and Raab, Normal

SAvANNAH PARKShelbourne Drive, Normal

STEvENSON SCHOOL & PARK2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington

SUBURBAN EAST PARK3001 Lisa Ave, Bloomington

SUNNY SIDE PARK407 East Erickson, Bloomington

TIPTON PARK SOUTH2410 G.E. Road, Bloomington

TIPTON PARK NORTH2201 Stone Mountain, Bloomington

UNDERWOOD PARKLinden and Jersey, Normal

WHITE OAK PARK1514 North Cottage, Bloomington

WITHERS PARK204 East Washington, Bloomington

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COMLARA COUNTY PARK13001 Recreation Area DriveHudson, IL | 309.726.2022 Open Year-Round

KAMP KOMFORT21408 N 600 East RoadCarlock, IL | 309.376.4411 Free Wi-Fi Available

Area Camp Grounds

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CAMPING Rv FRIENDLY PLAYGROUND PICNIC AREA

LAKE FISHING TRAILSAqUATICCENTER

309-454-9540 • 611 S. Linden St. www.Normal.org

Anderson and Fairview Family Aquatic Centers • The Children’s Discovery Museum • Connie Link Amphitheatre • The Constitution

Trail • Ironwood Golf Course • The Normal Theater and more!

Normal Parks and Recreation... Endless Possibilities to Take Time for FUN!

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ALPHA AND OMEGA OUTREACH828.3363

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL829.3936

BAHAI FAITH827.5936

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH662.3617

BLOOMINGTON BIBLE CHURCH829.4565

BLOOMINGTON BAPTIST828.3503

BLOOMINGTON FOURSqUARE828.6824

CEDAR LAKE FELLOWSHIP829.8811

CENTENNIAL CHRISTIAN 828.2185

CENTRAL POINTE CHURCH OF CHRIST820-1400

CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES828.6293

CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER829.0646

CHURCH OF CHRIST 4-SEASONS663.2236

CHURCH OF GOD - TWIN CITIES829.9806

CITY OF REFUGE CHURCH827.4223

CLEARvIEW CHURCH829.8439

COvELL COMMUNITY CHURCH379.2014

CROSS POINTE CHURCH OF GOD662.6202

CROSSROADS CHAPEL828.7554

CROSSWINDS CHURCH829.2275

EvANGELICAL FREE CHURCH663.6534

FAIRWAY KNOLLS NAzARENE663.1401

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH827.4965

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH662.4253

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH829.9327

FIRST CHURCH OF NAzARENE662.1915

FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL829.4740

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN662.8905

GRACE UNITED METHODIST829.4934

HOPE ALLIANCE CHURCH661.1900

HOUSE OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL828.3150

HOUSE OF PRAYER APOSTOLIC828.4114

IMMANUEL BAPTIST662.4565

JEHOvAH’S WITNESSES WEST828.7043

JOY FULL GOSPEL COMMUNITY829.2772

KINGDOM HALL OFJEHOvAH’S WITNESSES662.9057

LOvING MISSIONARY BAPTIST829.8266

MOSES MONTEFIORE TEMPLE662.3182

MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST828.2571

NEW HEIGHTS WESLEYAN452-7729

NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP829.7777

NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST662.9344

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN662.3935

PARK UNITED METHODIST828.8152

PILGRIM HOLINESS828.1051

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN663.8252

SALvATION ARMY CORPS829.9476

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN828.6297

SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST828.4602

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN827.6121

ST. LUKE UNION CHURCH663.7437

ST. MARY’S CHURCH827.8526

ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL662.4646

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH829.1355

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH828.6265

TRI-vALLEY BAPTIST378.4687

UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST 828.1162

UNITARIAN UNIvERSALIST828.0235

vALE BAPTIST CHURCH662.8508

vINEYARD CHRIST FELLOWSHIP827.8292

WAYMAN AFRICAN METHODIST828.1287

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST 827.8046

WEST OLIvE UNITED METHODIST828.7052

WEST TWIN GROvE CHURCH963.4138

BEREAN 7-DAY ADvENTIST452.5780

BLM CHURCH OF CHRIST862.0685

CALvARY BAPTIST CHURCH452.4479

CALvARY UNITED METHODIST 452.5413

CAMPUS RELIGION CENTER452.4471

CHRIST CHURCH PCA452.7927

CHRIST LUTHERAN LCMS452.5609

CHRIST THE KING EPISCOPAL 454.4903

CHRISTIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY452.2466

CHURCH OF CHRIST454.7017

CHURCH OF GOD WORSHIP CTR452.5743

COLLEGE AvENUE BAPTIST452.3359

COLLEGE PARK CHRISTIAN452.1598

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN454.1700

COvENANT MISSION862.1793

EASTvIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH451.5000

EAST WHITE OAK CHURCH454.3833

EPIPHANY CATHOLIC452.2585

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST ATHLETES454.6920

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD454.2402

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN452.4459

FIRST UNITED METHODIST452.2096

FORWARD IN GRACE MINISTRIES454.6776

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH452.5076

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY452.7335

HOLY APOSTLES ORTHODOx268.9200

MENNONITE CHURCH452.6622

MORNINGSTAR UNITED452.6255

NEW COvENANT COMMUNITY452.4471

NORTH BRIDGE BAPTIST452.3570

OUR SAvIOUR’S LUTHERAN452.2277

SEvENTH-DAY ADvENTIST454.9371

ST. MARK EvANGELICAL LUTHERAN454.4314

UNITY CHURCH454.1154

Normal

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17. HERITAGE ENTERPRISES 458

18. BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE 425

19. WILDWOOD INDUSTRIES 415

20. vERIzON COMM 400

21. STARK ExCAvATING 370

22. CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS 300

23. SNYDER CORPORATION 300

24. THE BABY FOLD 270

BLOOMINGTON 73,026NORMAL 52,056MCLEAN COUNTY 168,611

EMERGENCY RESPONSE911

BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPT309.434.2700

BLOOMINGTON FIRE DEPT309.434.2500

NORMAL POLICE DEPT309.454.9535

NORMAL FIRE DEPT309.454.9610

ADvOCATE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER1304 Franklin Avenue

Normal, IL 61761

309.454.1400

www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn

OSF MEDICAL GROUPCOLLEGE AvENUE1701 East College


309.664.3000

www.osfmedicalgroup.org

HEALTHPOINT URGENT CARE1437 East College

Normal, IL 61761

309.454.4411

www.bromenn.org

OSF ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL2200 East Washington


309.662.3311

www.osfstjoseph.org

OSF ST. JOSEPH PROMPT CARE1505 Eastland Drive


309.663.2100

www.osfstjoseph.org

OSF ST. JOSEPH PROMPT CARE2200 Fort Jesse Road #100

Normal, IL 61761

309.661.6280

www.osfstjoseph.org

Hospitals & Medical Care

Libraries

Major Employers

Important Numbers

1. STATE FARM INSURANCE 15,509

2. IL STATE UNIvERSITY 3,205

3. COUNTRY FINANCIAL 2,178

4. UNIT 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT 1,692

5. ADvOCATE BROMENN 1,591

6. MITSUBISHI MOTORS 1,418

7. OSF ST. JOSEPH 1,122

8. AFNI, INC. 883

9. MCLEAN COUNTY 820

10. DISTRICT 87 SCHOOLS 680

11. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 645

12. TOWN OF NORMAL 610

13. IL WESLEYAN UNIvERSITY 540

14. HEARTLAND COMM COLLEGE 533

15. GROWMARK, INC. 533

16. NESTLE USA 526

Governmental & County OfficesILLINOIS STATE POLICE DISTRICT 6815.844.1500

MCLEAN COUNTYSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT309.888.5019

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON109 East Olive StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.434.2509www.cityblm.org

COUNTY OF MCLEAN104 West Front StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.888.5110www.mcleancountyil.gov

ECONOMIC DEvELOPMENT COUNCIL200 West College, Ste. 402Normal, IL 61761309.452.8437www.bnbiz.org

MCLEAN COUNTYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE210 South East StreetBloomington, IL 61701309.829.6344www.mcleancochamber.org

TOWN OF NORMAL100 East PhoenixNormal, IL 61761309.454.2444www.normal.org

BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY205 E. Olive StreetBloomington, IL 61702309.828.6091www.bloomingtonlibrary.org

NORMAL PUBLIC LIBRARY206 W. College AvenueNormal, IL 61761309.452.1757www.normal-library.org

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BAYMONT INN & SUITES 604 IAA Drive, Bloomington309.662.2800 | 877.229.6668 www.baymontinns.com

BEST WESTERN UNIvERSITY INN 6 Traders Circle, Normal309.454.4070 | 800.937.8376 www.bwuinn.com

CANDLEWOOD SUITES HOTEL 203 Susan Drive, Normal309.862.4100 | 877.CANDLEWOOD www.candlewoodsuites.com

CHATEAU HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington309.662.2020 | 866.690.4006 www.chateauhotel.biz

COMFORT SUITES EAST310 B Greenbriar Drive, Normal309.452.8588 | 800.4.CHOICE www.choicehotels.com

COMFORT SUITES WEST910 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington309.834.4700 | 877.424.6423 www.choicehotels.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITES AIRPORT2403 East Empire Street, Bloomington309.662.3100 | 800.456.4000 www.countryinns.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITES WEST923 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington309.828.7177 | 800.456.4000 www.countryinns.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT310 A Greenbriar Drive, Normal309.862.1166 | 800.321.2211 www.marriott.com

DAYS INN1707 West Market Street, Bloomington309.829.6292 | 800.DAySINN www.daysinn.com

DAYS INN & SUITES202 Landmark Drive, Normal309.454.6600 | 800.DAySINN www.daysinn.com

DOUBLETREE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington309.664.6446 | 800.222.TREE www.bloomington.doubletree.com

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EASTLAND SUITES HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER1801 Eastland Drive, Bloomington309.662.0000 www.eastlandsuites.com

ECONOLODGE401 Brock Drive, Bloomington309.829.3100 | 800.4.CHOICE www.choicehotels.com

ExTENDED STAY AMERICA1805 South Veterans, Bloomington309.662.8533 | 800.EXTSTAy www.extendedstayhotels.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES1014 Wylie Drive, Bloomington309.827.8000 | 800.228.2800 www.marriott.com/bmifb

HAMPTON INN & SUITES320 South Towanda, Normal309.452.8900 | 800.HAMPTON www.hamptoninnnormal.com

HAMPTON INN WEST906 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington309.829.3700 | 800.HAMPTON www.hamptoninn.com

HAWTHORN SUITES & CONFERENCE CENTER1 Lyon Court, Bloomington 309.829.8111 www.hawthornbloomington.com

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES3202 East Empire, Bloomington309.662.4700 | 800.HOLIDAy www.holidayinn.com/bloomingtonil

HOLIDAY INN ExPRESS & SUITES1715 Parkway Plaza, Normal309.862.1600 | 800.HOLIDAy www.hiexpress.com

HOLIDAY INN ExPRESS WEST1031 Wylie Drive, Bloomington309.820.9990 | 800.HOLIDAy www.hiexpress.com

HOLIDAY INN ExPRESS LEROY507 S. Persimmons Court, LeRoy309.962.4439 | 800.HOLIDAy www.hiexpress.com

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MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER201 Broadway Avenue, Normal309.862.9000 | 800.627.7468 www.marriottnormal.com

MOTEL 61600 North Main, Normal309.452.0422 | 800.4.MOTEL6 www.motel6.com

PARKE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington309.662.4300 www.parkehotel.com

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RAMADA LIMITED & SUITES919 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington309.828.0900 | 800.2.RAMADA www.ramada.com

SIGNATURE INN101 South Veterans, Normal309.454.4044 | 800.822.5252 www.signatureinns.com

SUPER 8 BLOOMINGTON818 IAA Drive, Bloomington309.663.2388 | 800.800.8000 www.super8.com

SUPER 8 CHENOA505 Hoselton Drive, Chenoa815.945.5900 | 800.800.8000 www.super8.com

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ACCOMMODATIONS

1. Baymont Inn & Suites C52. Best Western University Inn A33. Burr House C34. Candlewood Suites Hotel B55. Chateau Hotel B56. Comfort Suites East B57. Comfort Suites West C18. Country Inn & Suites Airport D69. Country Inn & Suites West C110. Courtyard by Marriott B511. Davis Rose Inn D412. Days Inn D213. Days Inn & Suites B514. Doubletree Hotel E415. Eastland Suites D516. Econolodge D217. Extended Stay America E318. Fairfield Inn & Suites C119. Hampton Inn & Suites C520. Hampton Inn West C121. Hawthorn Suites D222. Holiday Inn & Suites C623. Holiday Inn Express & Suites B524. Holiday Inn Express West C125. Holiday Inn Express LeRoy F426. La Quinta Inn D227. Marriott Hotel C328. Motel 6 A329. Parke Hotel C630. Quality Inn & Suites East C531. Quality Inn & Suites West D132. Ramada Limited & Suites C133. Signature Inn B534. Super 8 Bloomington C535. Super 8 Chenoa A536. Super 8 LeRoy F437. Super 8 McLean F138. Super 8 Normal A339. Vrooman Mansion D4

ATTRACTIONS

1. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts D3 2. Braden Auditorium B33. Challenger Learning Center A24. Children’s Discovery Museum B35. Comlara County Park A26. Community Players Theatre C47. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre A18. David Davis Mansion D49. Distinctive Affairs D110. Ecology Action Center B311. Ewing Cultural Center / Genevieve Green Gardens C412. Funk’s Grove Pure Maple Sirup F113. Funks Prairie Home / Gem & Mineral Museum F114. Grady’s Family Fun Park E415. Grand Village of the Kickapoo F416. Historic Route 66 Memory Lane A517. ISU Farm A518. ISU Planetarium B319. JT & EJ Crumbaugh Museum F4 20. Mackinaw Valley Vineyard C121. Matthew T Scott Home A522. McLean County Arts Center D323. McLean County Museum of History D324. Miller Park Pavilion/War Memorial D225. Miller Park Zoo D226. Normal Theater B327. Patton Log Cabin A528. Pepsi Ice Center D329. Prairie Aviation Museum D630. Rike House Museum F431. Ropp Jersey Cheese A1

32. Simpkins War Museum F333. Site of Major’s Hall D334. Abe on 66/Spirits of Bloomington D335. Stevenson Graves D336. Sugar Grove Nature Center F137. Telephone Museum of Gridley A538. Timber Pointe Outdoor Center A2 39. Twin Groves Wind Farm C640. Upper Limits Rock Climbing D2 41. USA Ballet C4 42. U.S. Cellular Coliseum D3

SHOPPING

1. Eastland Mall C52. Downtown Bloomington D33. The Shoppes at College Hills C54. Uptown Normal B3

GOLF COURSES

1. Bloomington Indoor Golf Club E42. The Den at Fox Creek E13. Golf Learning Center @ All Seasons C14. Hazy Hills Golf Course A25. Highland Park Golf Course E36. Indian Springs Golf Club C67. Ironwood Golf Course A48. The Links at Ireland Grove E69. Prairie Vista Golf Course F310. Weibring Golf Club at ISU B2

AREA EDUCATION

1. Bloomington High School C4 2. Central Catholic High School C6 3. Normal Community High School A6 4. Normal West High School A2 5. University High School B3 6. Heartland Community College A2 7. Illinois State University B3 8. Illinois Wesleyan University C3 9. Lincoln College - Normal A2

TRANSPORTATION

1. AMTRAK Station C32. Central Illinois Regional Airport D6

AREA ESSENTIALS

1. Advocate BroMenn Medical Center C32. Bloomington City Hall D33. Bloomington Public Library D34. OSF Medical Group-College Avenue B55. COUNTRY Financial Corporate HQ C56. Economic Development Council B37. Healthpoint B48. McLean County Chamber of Commerce D39. Mitsubishi Motors B110. Normal City Hall C411. Normal Public Library B312. OSF St. Joseph Hospital D513. OSF St. Joseph Prompt Care B614. State Farm Corporate HQ C3

EvENT COMPLExES

1. Champion Fields B22. Community Soccer Fields E63. Game Time Gym II D64. McLean County Fair Grounds C15. Pony Complex E66. Bloomington Sale Barn E3

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