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  • Site of Major's Hall

    A plaque commemorates the building where, on May 29, 1856, at a convention of the Republican Party of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech which became known as his "lost speech."...
    Site of Major's Hall

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Prarie Aviation Museum

Highlights the History of Aviation from the Wright Brothers to Illinois Astronauts. View or take a ride in the restored legendary DC-3 that has assumed a place of honor as one of only seven aircraft listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Bloomington, IL Aviation

David Davis Mansion

This 19th Century mansion was the home of United States Supreme Court Justice, David Davis, mentor to Abraham Lincoln. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1872. Several annual Festivals include the Glorious Garden Walk and Mr. Lincoln's Birthday.

Bloomington, IL Historic Homes

Site of Major's Hall

A plaque commemorates the building where, on May 29, 1856, at a convention of the Republican Party of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech which became known as his "lost speech."

Bloomington, IL Historic Markers

Grady's Family Fun Center

As Bloomington-Normal's only amusement park, Grady's features an 18

Bloomington, IL Fun Centers

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Built in 1922 to house the original American Passion Play, the landmark former Scottish Rite Temple is the centerpiece of downtown Bloomington's new Cultural District. The Performing Arts Center, with a 1200 seat theatre and 1000

Bloomington, IL Performing Arts Centers

Things to do near Bloomington, IL

Miller Park Zoo

A Bloomington/Normal landmark since 1891, Miller Park Zoo is the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran Tiger. ...

Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Located in the Holiday Inn, The IBCA Hall of Fame honors players, coaches, teams, officials, media, and friends of basketball...

Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center

Mennonite museum, archives, historical and genealogical library, farm museum, restored barn and grandfather house. Surrounded...