Attractions in Bloomington, Illinois
Amusements
Grady's Family Fun Park 309-662-3332
1501 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
Brings great food and great amusements together in one place. Enjoy mini-golf, kiddie rides, bumper boats, go-karts, batting cages and more. more info mapIL Coaches Association Golf Hall of Fame 309-434-2217
502 Sale Barn Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
Located at Prairie Vista Golf Course, this Hall of Fame honors Illinois high school golf coaches and others for their efforts on behalf of Junior Golfers and high school... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Franklin Park Historic District
Walnut, McLean, Chestnut & Prairie
Many 19th century Victorian homes, including those of Adlai Stevenson and former Governor of Illinois "Private Joe" Fifer, which are now private residences, border the... more info
Historic Sites & Monuments
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site 309-828-1084
1000 East Monroe Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
This elegant Victorian mansion was completed for Judge David Davis. Today, the splendor of their home, furnished with sumptuous English carpeting, expensive French... more info mapMiller Park Pavilion & War Memorial 309-434-2260
1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701
This unique landmark was restored in 1977 and is quite impressive with its rambling porches, chandelier lighting and interesting design. The Korean/ Vietnam War... more info mapSite of Major's Hall
Corner of Front & East Streets
A plaque commemorates the building where, on May 29, 1856, at a convention of the Republican Party of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln addressed a room of delegates and... more infoStevenson Graves 309-827-6950
302 East Miller Street, Bloomington, ILEvergreen Cemetery
Buried here are Adlai I, Vice-President for Grover Cleveland, and Adlai II, who was Governor of Illinois, Ambassador to the United Nations and twice Democratic candidate... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Main Gallery 404 309-828-9500
404 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Main Gallery 404 in downtown Bloomington is host to 47 local, working artists. more info mapMcLean County Arts Center 309-829-0011
601 North East Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
The McLean County Arts Center is a non-profit community art resource. Comprised of two art galleries, three classrooms and a gift gallery, it is one of the oldest arts... more info mapMcLean County Museum of History 309-827-0428
200 North Main, Bloomington, IL 61701
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... more info mapPrairie Aviation Museum 309-663-7632
2929 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
Here you can see a Lindbergh display, revolving aviation exhibits & memoribilia, a mini-theatre, world famous aircraft models and more. more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Miller Park Zoo 309-434-2250
1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701
Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and Zookeeper interaction opportunities. Some highlights include: sun bears, reindeer, Sumatran tiger, sea lions, snow leopard, red... more info map
Science & Technology
Challenger Learning Center at Prairie Aviation 309-661-1621
2901 East Empire Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
Continues a mission of engaging students in science, math and technology and fostering in them an interest to pursue careers in those fields. more info map
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