Bloomington-Normal Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan area in Illinois, United States
About Bloomington-Normal
The Bloomington-Normal area is in the heart ofCentral Illinois, approximately 125 miles southwest ofChicago, 155 miles northeast ofSt. Louis, and 64 miles northeast ofSpringfield, the State Capital. Bloomington is the County Seat of McLean County, the largest county in Illinois (approximately 762,240 acres). Interstates 39, 55 and 74 converge on Bloomington-Normal, as well as US Route 51 and State Route 9. Bloomington-Normal is also serviced by four major railroad lines and Amtrak, as well as air transportation at the Central Illinois Regional Airport, one of the fastest growing airports in the country, which services commuter, corporate, and private aircraft. The Twin Cities are located in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation, but the economy is diverse and well-ba
Top Attractions in Bloomington-Normal
Explore the best things to see and do in Bloomington-Normal:
- ★Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
- ★Children's Discovery Museum
- ★Community Players Theatre
- ★Constitution Trail
- ★David Davis Mansion
- ★Downtown Bloomington
- ★Grossinger Motors Arena
- ★Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Where to Eat in Bloomington-Normal
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avanti's Italian Restaurant
- 🍴The Coffeehouse & Deli
- 🍴The Lucca Grill
Where to Stay in Bloomington-Normal
- 🏨Best Western Plus Bloomington East Hotel
- 🏨Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal West, IL
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal
- 🏨Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Bloomington
- 🏨Quality Inn & Suites Bloomington University Area
Bloomington-Normal Travel Guide Sections
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