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Fall Activities in the Bloomington-Normal Area
There’s so much fun to be had in McLean County this Fall! The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and the fall activities are coming to life! There’s nothing better than putting on a sweater, grabbing a warm drink and going outside to enjoy fall activities. Wondering what you can do in the […]
National Maple Syrup Day | Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
Located right off of Route 66 in Shirley, Illinois, you’ll find Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup — a sweet, historic gem that remains a favorite stop among Route 66 travelers to this day. The historic maple trees were originally tapped by Native Americans long before the Funk family called this area home. They used maple […]
#IllinoisMade Gift Guide | VisitBN
All over Illinois, artists, makers and creators have been chosen by the Illinois Office of Tourism as Illinois Made destinations: places that help create and flourish off of the local culture. If you’re looking for a unique gift that is the epitome of Illinois and McLean County, consider grabbing a gift from one of these […]
Located right in the heart of Bloomington, you’ll find the home to beer’s best friend, Beer Nuts! In 1937, Edward Shirk and his son purchased a local confectionary that sold caramel apples, caramel corn, and their most popular item, redskin peanuts. A few years later, Russell Shirk took over the family business and started packaging […]
Family Fun in the Fall | VisitBN
There’s so much fun to be had in McLean County this Fall! The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and the fall activities are coming to life! There’s nothing better than putting on a sweater, grabbing a warm drink and going outside to enjoy fall activities. Wondering what you can do in the […]
Happy National Farmers’ Market Week | VisitBN
Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week, August 2-8, 2020, by shopping from our local farmers and vendors all week long! It’s #NationalFarmersMarketWeek, and we encourage you to support our Bloomington-Normal area markets and local vendors! Fill your bags this week with a variety of free-range meats and eggs, fresh-from-the-farm dairy products, locally grown flowers, fruits, vegetables, […]
Illinois Road Trip Round Up – Farmers Markets
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but as we hit the unofficial start of summer, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some of the state’s farmers markets! So pack up […]
Illinois Road Trip Round-Up – Public Gardens
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but as we hit the unofficial start of summer, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing sixteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some of the state’s top public gardens! So pack […]
Discover the people, places and things that make BN such a unique place to visit! A) Avanti’s Italian Restaurant Avanti’s was founded in BN in 1971, and now has two locations. They serve pizza, pasta, and of course, their famous gondola. B) Beer Nuts BN is the only city in the world where Beer […]
McLean County is the largest county by land in the state of Illinois and is home to 19 towns and villages. Bloomington-Normal might be the biggest community in the county, but all of our outlying communities offer fun and exciting events, attractions and restaurants that visitors can enjoy year-round. Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup in […]
