Explore McLean County
Funk Gem & Mineral Museum
Located at the Funk Prairie Home, this is the largest single person display of rare gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary art in the state; a true hidden treasure!
Shirley, IL MuseumsFunk Prarie Home
The Pre-civil war, Victorian home of Illinois Senator and director of the Chicago Stock Yards, Lafayette Funk, lets visitors explore the lifestyle of a pioneering prairie family in the 1800\'
Shirley, IL MuseumsDavid 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 HomesPrarie 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 AviationMiller Park Zoo
A Bloomington/Normal landmark since 1891, Miller Park Zoo is the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran Tiger. Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and Zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include:
Bloomington, IL ZoosBloomington OTB
Horse racing from various tracks across the Midwest, including Sportsman'
Bloomington, IL GamingIllinois State University Farms
For groups only. Farm includes a dairy operation, animals fed and monitored by computer, " Crops of the World"
Normal, IL AgricultureMatthew T. Scott Home
Visit the Traditional Victorian home of Matthew T. Scott, a well-known agriculturalist, and his wife Julia Green, one of the founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Matthew T. Scott made his fortune on the Grand Prairie of Central Illinois in the 19
Chenoa, IL Historic HomesGrady's Family Fun Center
As Bloomington-Normal's only amusement park, Grady's features an 18
Bloomington, IL Fun CentersFunks Grove Pure Maple Syrup
Guided tours offered during February and March show syrup making by the "Boiling Down" process. Gift store stocked with syrup as well as Route 66
Bloomington, IL Tours