Downtown Bloomington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Miller Park Zoo
Interact with animals and watch them feeding in this eclectic zoo with a rainforest section, a carousel and a Junior Zookeeper Program.
Prairie Aviation Museum
A children’s flight simulator will keep little ones amused, while numerous aircraft reveal aviation history. Climb into the cockpit and imagine you’re flying.
Grossinger Motors Arena
Catch an event at Grossinger Motors Arena during your trip to Bloomington. Experience the area's entertainment venues and live music.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy an outing to Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Bloomington.
McLean County Museum of History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in McLean County Museum of History during your trip to Bloomington. Experience the area's entertainment venues and live music.
McLean County Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to McLean County Arts Center during your stay in Bloomington.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Miller Park Zoo General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Bloomington
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
"Beautiful design throughout the whole property. Staff was welcoming, informative, and efficient. The layout of amenities is well thought out. Definitely saving this location on my maps for any time I come through Bloomington area again!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL
"Air conditioner was quite noisy."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington - Normal
"I will stay here again, it was a clean and easy to get to hotel. My only complaint was the TV, the remote didn’t work well and it stalled constantly. I would recommend a new TV, Maybe a smart TV people could stream to! Otherwise amazing and quiet hotel."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Bloomington/Normal
"Great location, super close to ISU. Staff was so friendly and helpful, clean and comfortable room. Loved the 2nd floor patio. Very relaxing space to decompress after a day of travel"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
"Tub stained and soiled"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington
"The room was clean but all the towels I had for a 4 day stay was all dingy I ended up going to nearby Walmart getting some towels … the cleaning staff was rude even denied taking my trash saying it was my last day I need to leave when I explained to her that I paid for an extra day she then took ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Bloomington
Dimmitt's Grove
When in Dimmitt's Grove, you can plan a visit to McLean County Museum of History and Grossinger Motors Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Founder's Grove
When in Founder's Grove, you can plan a visit to Eastland Mall and David Davis Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairway Knolls
While Fairway Knolls isn't home to many top sights, Eastland Mall and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
White Place Historic District
While White Place Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Museum of History.
Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood might not have many top sights, but Eastland Mall and Prairie Aviation Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
