Bloomington - Illinois - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Bloomington, Illinois, is the twin city of Normal Virginia.  This vibrant city with a population of 55,570 has something for everyone, young or old, and regardless of your budget you will find excitement here. Easily accessed from the North by Interstate 55 and from the South by Interstate 74, and with the average temperature of 51 degrees F, this city is an exciting place to be in summer or winter.

Lodgings and restaurants are in abundance in this city. You can experience the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center or stay at the Super 8 Motel. For a real treat the Vrooman Mansion Bed and Breakfast will show you what living in Bloomington is like. The city offers a wide variety of restaurants from the Le Petit Bistro to Wendy's or Arbys. Your choices are only limited by your imagination or your budget.

You can take some time to delve into the history of Bloomington, and unlock the secrets from the past to find out what makes this the great city it is today. There are many museums where you can spend many hours exploring the past and learn about the lives of the early settlers.

Visit the many parks that are within this city's borders and enjoy what they have to offer. Enjoy a family day at Clearwater Park with its natural water play, or walk the Constitution Trail which goes on for 20 miles. The outdoors enthusiast will find many hiking and biking trails in these parks, and birdwatchers will think they are in Paradise with the many species that they will see as they walk through the parks. An afternoon at the zoo will give you a chance to feed the animals and see the many species that reside there.

After dinner you can take in an evening of live theater or visit the Arts museum. Music lovers will delight in the Illinois Symphony, or you can attend the production of The Sound of Music at Miller Park. For exciting nightlife, try one of the many pubs and clubs that will keep you dancing until dawn.

There is nothing lacking when it comes to shopping in this city. You can literally shop till you drop with the wide variety that is offered from antique stores to shopping malls. With such a choice you will have no problem finding that special something to bring back home.