Explore McLean County
Funk 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 MuseumsPrarie 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 AviationDavid 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 HomesFunk 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 MuseumsBloomington 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 CentersIllinois State University Farms
For groups only. Farm includes a dairy operation, animals fed and monitored by computer, " Crops of the World"
Normal, IL AgricultureBloomington OTB
Horse racing from various tracks across the Midwest, including Sportsman'
Bloomington, IL GamingGrady's Family Fun Center
As Bloomington-Normal's only amusement park, Grady's features an 18
Bloomington, IL Fun CentersThe Castle Theater
The fully restored 1916 movie theater in historic downtown Bloomington is now open 7 nights a week as a unique film experience. Enjoy appetizers, enchiladas, wine & beer on fluffy couches and recliners as you watch the movie!
Bloomington, IL Historic TheatresSite 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