Local Breweries
If you're a fan of locally crafted beers, unique and tasty food combinations and a welcoming atmosphere, then our listing of some of our favorite local breweries is for you! Be sure to check out their listings of local events, especially during the summer months for live music, trivia and more.
Super close, fun atmosphere, tasty food and great drinks. Kid and pet friendly.
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Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance DrSuper close, fun atmosphere, tasty food and great drinks. Kid and pet friendly.
Another great, local brewery. "Keg Grove Brewing Company is a community centered brewery, dedicated to crafting beer for everyone."
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Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire StAnother great, local brewery. "Keg Grove Brewing Company is a community centered brewery, dedicated to crafting beer for everyone."
Another local favorite. Weekly events for all types of travelers and visitors, including some pretty epic Trivia Nights.
Casper Brewing Company
3807 Ballybunion RoadAnother local favorite. Weekly events for all types of travelers and visitors, including some pretty epic Trivia Nights.
"DESTIHL® is an independent craft brewery and restaurant company located in Normal, Illinois. Their food menu focuses on bold flavors that pair well with a wide array of innovative beers for every palate. And their beer menu combines new American craft brewing innovation & artisanship with centuries-old global brewing traditions while producing many beers."
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DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall
1200 Greenbriar Dr"DESTIHL® is an independent craft brewery and restaurant company located in Normal, Illinois. Their food menu focuses on bold flavors that pair well with a wide array of innovative beers for every palate. And their beer menu combines new American craft brewing innovation & artisanship with centuries-old global brewing traditions while producing many beers."
Located in Normal, this is another must see, or taste rather, on our list of local breweries.
White Oak Brewing
1801 Industrial Park DriveLocated in Normal, this is another must see, or taste rather, on our list of local breweries.
For Our Business Travelers
Our home has a great location for those traveling for work through State Farm or Rivian.
State Farm Plaza
State Farm PlazaLess than 5 minutes to State Farm Plaza for business travelers.
Rivian Automotive and the Rivian Speedway are approx. 8 miles from our home. A quick drive for any business traveler.
Rivian Automotive LLC
100 Rivian MotorwayRivian Automotive and the Rivian Speedway are approx. 8 miles from our home. A quick drive for any business traveler.
Sports Fans
You have to catch an Illinois State University Redbird basketball or volleyball game while you're in town. The friendly atmosphere is perfect for families or any sports fan. Be sure to wear your red and white! "Go You Redbirds!"
Redbird Arena
You have to catch an Illinois State University Redbird basketball or volleyball game while you're in town. The friendly atmosphere is perfect for families or any sports fan. Be sure to wear your red and white! "Go You Redbirds!"
Catch an Illinois Wesleyan basketball game or volleyball match in the Shirk Center. Be sure to sport your green and white!
Shirk Center
302 East Emerson StreetCatch an Illinois Wesleyan basketball game or volleyball match in the Shirk Center. Be sure to sport your green and white!
Hancock Stadium is home to Illinois State University's Redbird football team. Catch one of their home games and be sure to bring the kids, decked out in their red and white, of course!
Hancock Stadium
North Main StreetHancock Stadium is home to Illinois State University's Redbird football team. Catch one of their home games and be sure to bring the kids, decked out in their red and white, of course!
Home to our local ice hockey team and hosts of many other seasonal events.
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Grossinger Motors Arena
101 S Madison StHome to our local ice hockey team and hosts of many other seasonal events.
Family Activites
Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris AveAMC Classic Normal 14
201 McKnight StBloomington Ice Center
201 S Roosevelt AveCheck before going due to COVID changes but sometimes open for tours and also features a gift shop.
BEER NUTS
103 N Robinson StCheck before going due to COVID changes but sometimes open for tours and also features a gift shop.
Grady's Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey DrRight down the road!
Mass VR - Bloomington
4 Currency DrAltitude Trampoline Park BLOOMINGTON, IL
1702 General Electric RdArtful Designs
502 N Prospect RdRopp Jersey Cheese
2676 Ropp RdArcadia: America's Playable Arcade Museum
107 S Hamilton StPlayable arcade museum
Iziko Lokugcina Abantwana
101 E Beaufort StOutdoor Activities
Constitution Trail
Constitution TrailPerfect for walking, running and biking.
"From May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, crafts, and garden. A Bloomington tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture, americana, folk art, vintage advertising, sport memorabilia, or antique linens & clothing you’re likely to find it here."
3rd Sunday Market
1106 Interstate Drive"From May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, crafts, and garden. A Bloomington tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture, americana, folk art, vintage advertising, sport memorabilia, or antique linens & clothing you’re likely to find it here."
"The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products — including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, pork, beef, free-range poultry and eggs, flowers, plants, herbs, and more grown and produced by the individual selling these items!"
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Downtown Bloomington Trailside Farmers Market
200 N Main St"The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products — including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, pork, beef, free-range poultry and eggs, flowers, plants, herbs, and more grown and produced by the individual selling these items!"
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
48 Sunset RdRader Family Farms
1312 Ropp RdOpen in the Fall.
Museums
Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 E Empire StArt & Antiques
Art Galleries and Antique Malls
Eaton Studio
411 N Center StInside Out: Accessible Art Gallery and Cooperative
200 W Monroe StAlley Kats Arts & Antiques
McLean County Arts Center
601 N East St316 Antique Mall
2243 Westgate DrMain Gallery 404 Inc
404 N Main StJoann Goetzinger Art Studio and Gallery
313 N Main St