Bloomington, IL Attractions
CENTRAL ILLINOIS REGIONAL AIRPORT
Challenger Learning Center
— 2901 East Empire, Bloomington, IL. Phone 309-661-1621 www.challengercentralillinois.org One of three Challenger Learning Centers in Illinois where through scheduled mission support our country's goals of improving science, math, and technology education.
Children's Discovery Museum
— 101 East Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761, 309-433-3444. www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. Package available. Explore, imagine, create and play with three floors of unique, hands on exhibits. Shop at the museum store. Please call for hours of operation.
City Center
— City Center
Constitution Trail
— Bicycles, roller blades and joggers welcome with no fee.
David Davis Mansion
— 1000 East Monroe, Bloomington, IL www.davismansion.org A visit to Judge Davis' estate offers a glimpse into the wealthy and powerful of its day. Davis helped Abe Lincoln win the 1860 election and President Lincoln appointed him to the Supreme Court.
Eastland Mall
— 1615 East Empire, Bloomington, Il 61701. 309-663-5361, www.ishopeastlandmall.com. Indoor shopping mall with a food court. Anchor stores such as Macy's, JC Penney, Bergners and Kohls.
Fairview Family Aquatic Center
— 309-454-9540 www.normal.org 949 North Main, Street, Normal, IL 61761. Aquatic Park (seasonal).
Grady's Family Fun Center
— 15011/2 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 6171 309-662-3332 Restaurant, 18 holes mini golf, batting cages and bumper boats. Mini Amusement Park and restaurant.
Illinois State University
— www.ilstu.edu. Comprehensive 4 year state university. Home of Redbird Arena, Braden Auditorium, Horton field house,Hancock Stadium, ISU Bowling and Billiards Center, and Bone Student Center
Illinois Wesleyan University
— www.iwu.edu Home of Shirk Center, Presser Hall, Evelyn Chapel, Hornenberger Filed.
Interstate Expo Center
— 2301 West Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-3976 www.inerstatecenter.com. Trade Shows and Conventions. Seasonal craft and antique shows, Auto Show and McLean County Fair.
McLean County Museum of History
— 200 North Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-0428. www.mchistory.org The Museum traces its roots back to 1982. From Kickapoo Indians to early European settlers.
Miller Park Zoo
— 1020 South Morris Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701 309-434-2250 www.millerparkzoo.org With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, Miller Park Zoo welcomes curious explorers year round. Please call the zoo for hours and feeding schedule.
Mitsubushi Motors Manufacturing America
— 100 North Mitsubishi Motorway, Normal, IL 61761 309-888-8200. Tours take place on Thursdays at 9am and 1pm. The tour is free of charge. Please call the Bloomington/Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-433-8226 to make reservations.
Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino
— Riverboat Gambling Casino
Pepsi Ice Center
— 201 S Roosevelt, Bloomington, IL 61701 309-434-2737 www.pepsicenter.com. The Pepsi Ice Center is adjacent to US Cellular Coliseum. Offers ice skating lessons, open skating sessions, and a hockey program, along with skate rental and a concessions stand.
Prairie Aviation History Museum
— 2929 East Empire, Bloomington, IL 61704, 309-662-7632. For group tours 309-663-7636. Come see an actual Navy F-14 Tomcat, the plane from Top Gun. Museum features indoor and outdoor displays, revolving aviation exhibits and mini theater.
Shoppes of College Hills
— Outdoor mall that opened October 2005 with anchor stores such as; Cold Creek, Gordmans, Ann Taylor, Chico's, Starbucks, Flat Top, Cold Stone, Dress Barn, Children's Place and many more. Target and Von Maur are also attached.
Upper Limits Rock Gym
— Indoor Climbing Facility. Known to have the tallest indoor rock climbing facility in the world.
US Cellular Collisieum
— 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL www.uscellularcolisuem.com. The premier venue for downstate sports, entertainment, and family recreation. Corn Palace Restaurant on site. Home of Bloomington Extreme Indoor Football and Prairie Thunder Hockey.
