Things to do in Normal
David Davis Mansion
On a flat stretch of Illinois prairie, where southern woodsmen first settled and crafty Yankees forged their frontier fortunes, stands an elegant Victorian mansion, completed in 1872 for Judge David Davis and his wife, Sarah. Today, the splendor of their home, furnished with sumptuous English carpeting, expensive French glass, and rare Italian marble, gives opulent testimony to their life and times. Call (309) 828-1084 for more information.
1000 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, IL
McLean County Historical Museum
The McLean County Museum of History traces it roots back to 1892, the year the McLean County Historical Society was founded. The original Museum opened in 1904 when Historical Society members had collected enough material, in the form of presented papers, transcribed reminiscences, and donated objects, to share the collection with the public. Call (309) 827-0428 for more information.
200 N. Main, Bloomingtion, IL
Miller Park Zoo
Reindeer and wolves and bears...oh my! Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and Zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include: sun bears, reindeer, Sumatran tiger, sea lions, river otters, red panda, lemurs, Galapagos tortoise, bald eagles, pallas cats, and red wolves. Call (309) 434-2250 for more information.
1020 S Morris Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Moraine View State Park
With fully developed facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding and hunting, the 1,687-acre Moraine View State Recreation Area, with its 158-acre lake, is a beautiful, convenient and accessible locale for relaxation and recreation. Call (309) 724-8032 for more information.
U.S. Cellular Coliseum / Pepsi Ice
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum, located in historic downtown Bloomington on the corner of Front Street and US Business 51, is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose recreation and entertainment facility that opened April 1st, 2006 with Bloomington Extreme Football. The facility is a first-class, air-conditioned community and family center; designed specifically to meet the needs for all types of entertainment including major concerts, trade shows, conventions, sporting events and civic events. Call (309) 434-2843 for more information.
101 S. Madison Street Bloomington, Illinois, Bloomingtion, IL