Things to do in Bloomington in February

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Overview

February is a good time to visit Bloomington. The weather is usually really cold and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 20—38°F (-6—3°C).

Bloomington has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your February trip to Bloomington. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to February. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Bloomington in February. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout February, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Bloomington in February

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Holidays in Bloomington in February
February
  • Lincoln's Birthday (February 12)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14)
  • Presidents' Day (February 16)
  • Presidents' Day (February 16)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Bloomington in February

Temperatures on an average day in Bloomington in February

The average temperature in Bloomington in February for a typical day ranges from a high of 38°F (3°C) to a low of 20°F (-6°C). Some would describe the temperature to be really cold. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Bloomington, July, has days with highs of 85°F (30°C) and lows of 67°F (19°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows of 18°F (-8°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Bloomington in February based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in February
38°F
highs
20°F
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General weather summary

Really cold, slightly windy
Feels like
27%
Chance of rain
0.101 in
Amount
17.2 mph
Wind speed
88%
Humidity
10.6 hrs
Daylight length
6:50 AM
Sunrise
5:28 PM
Sunset
41%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in February
With an average high of 38°F (3°C) and a low of 20°F (-6°C), it generally feels really cold and slightly windy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Bloomington in February

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Bloomington has to offer for travelers in February, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Bloomington that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Bloomington for February.
Miller Park Zoo
1. Miller Park Zoo
4.4
(1962)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Public park with a lake, zoo, pavilion & bandstand, war memorials, mini-golf & railroad items.
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It's a small zoo, so animals up close and personal. There isn't a really big habitat for any of the animals, so there isn't much for them to do except to pace. But kids and families really enjoyed their time there. It is small enough to manage for a field trip. Right next door, there is a splash pad and playground equipment that the kids enjoyed.
Made a spontaneous stop on our road trip to this sweet little zoo! The grounds were well kept and the staff was friendly. We saw lots of animals! The wallabies were my favorite part. It was cool to get up-close and personal with all the animals.
Such a cute little zoo. They do have 3 interactive areas. One with goats, one with wallabys and wallaroos, and one birt sanctuary. They have a tiger, snow leopards, red panda, and many more animals. There is plenty of room for RV's to park. It is handicap accessible.
Miller Park Zoo is the right size for a fun walk through. Most of the animals we saw were indoors because of the cold. We didn't interact with staff much but when we needed directions, they were helpful and friendly. Prices were affordable. Unfortunately, the cafe was closed, so we weren't able to support the zoo by eating lunch there. I recommend a visit. I recommend.
For being a smaller zoo we had a great time here. We went through the whole zoo twice in 2 hours but I think we saw every animal because they were all out and active. We loved the baby anyeater, it's the 1st time we've seen one of those.
My family and I loved this zoo. Love the different variety of animals. So much fun.
I want to first say that I love the park and have fished this park for 25 plus years not a issue I was told that I could could fish all night as long as I had rods in the water ... So we all know there we have to fish all night long to catch the specimen im chasing dont bite alot during day ..so we lost 😢 a friend who we have been fishing for over 10 years we all get together and fish many from other states we do a 3 day session ..so I decided to go a few weeks early and fish on my vacation...then it happened the first night park surcuity told me I had to leave park closes at 10pm I said ok but I been doing this longer then you have alive ..he said there is homeless problem in the park I said do I look home less he wouldn't answer.....he left around 10:30 then it happend 24.5 like u see in Pic what I came for showed up......fri morning superintendent shows up tells me same story homeless bs and if I let you do it I have to let everybody else's I said fair ..so I said what if I call city and ask for permit he told me I am the city I said really ok I'll be out by 10.pm ..so we Googled park superintendent we have emails sent to ask for permission to fish this park 6 times a year for our lost members we have fished with for years ...I know it's a 13acre lake but holds many memories and large fish that we so love to catch ..we only asking to over nite 3 days for late fall months Oct Nov 3days that we have been doing for over 25 years ... thanks for your time cory...
A great place to visit. A family fun place. I'd highly recommend a visit here. It is a small gem with lots of very cool animals.
David Davis Mansion
2. David Davis Mansion
4.8
(326)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Restored Victorian mansion & gardens of prominent 19th-century family, with period art & technology.
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Judge David Davis made his money by land speculation; buying when Bloomington just got it's start and selling when Bloomington boomed in population in the 1800s. The house he and his wife had built - when he was nearly 60 - both was ornate and practical. Tours start right after the hour. You get a 20-minute video at 9:10, 10:10, 11:10 in a small visitors center by the property entrance. Then, an hour-long guided tour from someone well versed on Davis and the property of a dozen rooms in the house - everything on the main floor, second floor - including the servant's quarters - and the laundry area in the basement. Gives a sense for how the rich lived in the late 1800s - a time when quality workmanship was huge. They even had a brick outbuilding that would have been wood for nearly everyone else - to keep up appearances! The property stayed in the family for 80 years; so fortunately wasn't torn down or subdivided like most mansions of that time. We were the only ones on our tour - had every question answered - and our guide was willing to stay as long as needed.
Fabulous house! So glad we went there. Our tour guide was young and knowledgeable! I was so excited to be in a house that Abe Lincoln stood in. I was intrigued the whole time I spent there. Great experience and loved the stories! I would give it more than 5 stars.
Beautiful house, we enjoyed hearing about the history and enjoyed the tour. They don’t make them like they use to. I caught a glare on a door that you could almost pass for a ghost… maybe Sara? Maybe she does not like all of the visitors? :)
I really loved the history of it! Judge Davis had influence and helped president Lincoln! I also learned different information culturally about Christmas decorations and why the Teddy bear was called Teddy bear. It felt warm and nice. Usually mansions feel stuffy and museum like but this was not the case! They took good care of it and I really loved being there! The people that worked there went above and beyond with the tours and information!
We had such a wonderful time visiting the David Davis Mansion. Our tour guide, Jeff, gave us a long and detailed tour that was both informative and engaging. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made the history of the mansion come alive. One highlight was learning about David Davis’s close connection to Abraham Lincoln, which added an even deeper historical significance to our visit. That piece of history was fascinating and memorable. We highly recommend the David Davis Mansion to anyone visiting Bloomington. It’s a beautiful historic home with a rich story, and with guides like Jeff, you’re guaranteed an excellent experience.
(And thank you fir the clarification about the County) We had a wonderful expirence there. Howie was our Guide. I could not believe how similar that mansion is to our modern conveniences now. It just shows how far we've come in technology. Also Judge Davis himself as a strangley unsung hero and historical figure in American history. It is shocking to me how little is written in this man. He was Acting Vice President of the United States and a Supreme Court Judge yet little to nothing outside of Wikipedia is written. McClean County has all 19,000 documents in exchange for them keeping the Mansion going as a mueseum piece and historic site basically. It's also shocking to me how well-perserved the site is, it's nearly how exactly it was way back when. My 1 year old daughter loved coming here and seeing everything so did my wife. I noticed one of the paintings being that of the 2nd French Revolution, and inquired about it. Nobody had ever asked about that painting. Come to find out it is a protest painting. Judge Davis had it for that reason. They also had political cartoons from the period which, according to the Guide, a lot of younger people wouldn't believe how little had changed in political discourse on this country. It was just a fun very educational expirence and I'm very glad this city and county is preserving this property. Thank you to everyone we met there on-site, you were all gracious hosts.
Pretty cool place if you’re into old Victorian homes and American history. The volunteers there were all very nice and gave a great tour. Would recommend. Just know that the video and tours start at the top of the hour and there isn’t much to see if you don’t go on the tour since you cannot access the interior of the house without a guide. So really no point to go after hours.
I visited the mansion during their Christmas at the mansions festival. Most of the rooms were decorated for Christmas. There were many trees and other decorations. The mansion is always good. Place to visit throughout the year as they do themed room decorations on a regular basis.
Constitution Trail
3. Constitution Trail
4.8
(18)
Outdoor Activities
Hiking Trails
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Beautiful trail. I have not explored the entire trail. Used to go for evening walk in the trail stretch near the State Farm buildings.
My favorite place to walk & run- love how wooded and shaded it is. Thank you for the many public restrooms and water fountains.
My favorite thing about Bloomington/Normal by far. I’ve visited and walked/jogged/biked this trail since I was in college and it never gets old. The trail runs through a large majority of Bloomington/Normal and takes you straight to Uptown Normal. I’ve used the path to walk to and from work and it is safe, quiet, serene, and so well kept. I oftentimes walk from different starting points and am always amazed at how long the trail runs. I find new legs of it all of the time! No graffiti, garbage, noise pollution, or negative experiences with other people on the trail. It truly is so nice living in a town with such a great walking space. We typically start at Underwood Park and choose which direction to walk from there. Highly recommend at all times of year!!
Great place to enjoy biking
Amazingly beautiful, well maintained, and safe trail! I am a professor at ISU & I take biking breaks in between work, so relaxing to walk or run or bike! On hot summer days the trail is ~10 degrees cooler. Be careful on quiet cold days...go with someone, there has been very few incidents, I had a close call too. The probability is extremely low, but still be careful ladies!
There's a cat that wanders around the trail and I named them constitution. Say hi to constitution if you see them and give them a head pat and a "how do you do, partner?".
I run a 5k on this trail each year, and it is very beautiful! If I lived closer to the area, then I would definitely use it frequently!
A beautiful and well maintained trail. When I’m back in Bloomington, a long walk on the trail helps me shake off the dust of travel.
McLean County Museum of History
4. McLean County Museum of History
4.7
(353)
Museum
Historical society
County history museum in a century-old domed structure with 7 galleries, 19,000 objects & archives.
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This is a history museum on par with counties that have 10x the population of McLean County, IL. There was an entry level slightly below ground with information and a few exhibits - and then 3 floors that had multiple rooms with different themes such as farming, Abraham Lincoln, jobs in Central Illinois, and even a little kids are to play as if they were on a farm. All told, I counted 11 different rooms - and we spent 3.5 hours there. Some of the exhibits can get a bit wordy; if you read it all - you'd be there all day - but that's great for a deep dive for stuff you're interested in.
This is a great museum with very friendly staff and amazing architecture
Just wanted to add a photo of the nearby Miller Davis building, taken on a clear evening in February of 2025. Interesting fact -- Abraham Lincoln spent some time here in the 1840's when he was a young practicing attorney in his 30's, prior to his political life.
This place was awesome. We went on a free day and spent about 2 hours inside. There are many displays that show artifacts from a past time, all meticulously kept, with easy to read factoids by them. There are 4 floors of things to look at and do, including a miniature farm from ‘back in the day’ with activities for the kids. The library is packed full of books from modern day all way way back to the 1800s. If you are researching something and call ahead, they will pull any information they think could be relevant and have it on a table for you when you get there. All the staff was helpful and extremely polite.
The McLean County Museum of History is a well-curated museum that brings local history to life with engaging exhibits and interactive displays. The building itself is historic and adds to the experience. It’s an educational and enriching visit for all ages, especially for those interested in learning more about the region’s past and cultural development.
Review Date: April 18th, 2012 A pretty cool museum. I’m not sure what it is about this museum that I like but it’s a fun place to visit. It seems that every time I came here, there was always something new to discover. They had some fun and interactive exhibits that we played with and took a ton of goofy photos of us interacting with them. There were some cool exhibits on the history of certain things from the past. I’ve been here 3 times in total and each time was a blast. I have a bit of an interest in history, so it was fun to find out some local history of the area. I was surprised to see one of those single-engine planes on one of the lower levels. That was a fun discovery. Since I haven’t been there in awhile, I really don’t know what else to say about the museum. I’m sure the exhibits have changed since then so I don’t want to rattle on too much about stuff that might not be there anymore. It’s just one of those places that you need to see in person.
I was able to make it to the McLean Museum in time to see the exhibits they had it was a very nice and well kept the museum. Apparently this is actually a courthouse that Abraham Lincoln practiced law in, this time when I went in the exhibit was the pedal cars and stories about the early pioneers and early settlers of the nation. Definitely a nice time, you should try to go, if this is something that interests you.
Awesome museum.. for 10 dollars plus tax… you will learn a rich history about Mclean Town, Abraham Lincoln’s work in this town, towns evolution from Native Americans, Immigrants to what is now today… Great small but full of history museum. Highly recommended.
Grossinger Motors Arena
5. Grossinger Motors Arena
4.3
(1005)
Arena
Sights & Landmarks
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Enjoyed the entertainment from our local hockey team. It has been great to have a team back in town. The crowd was perfect harmony of encouragement and banter. Concessions staff were fantastic. The pausing people walking to their seats is kind of funny for the type of league it is, but I get it.
Wonderful staff and a decent size venue. Parking is kinda of complicated however there are many paid lots nearby for easier access to the venue. We had an amazing time seeing my favorite band live. Definitely would go to another concert here
REO SPEEDWAGON and Loverboy put on a very good concert! Fairly quick in and out of building. Parking could be better as well as the floor seats, but overall, a good evening. We were on the floor, 2nd row center. The sound quality was decent. A pretty nice arena.
Went here for Disney on Ice and the whole experience was magical! Seats were comfortable and spacious. The bathrooms were clean and family bathroom was huge. The concessions weren’t badly priced either. We would come back again for another event.
Went to see WWE SuperShow on June 22nd 2024. The Arena is lets just say unique for seating it's normal ballpark like seats. For handicap it didn't see accessable as I witnessed a woman on crutches be told to go up and down steeper steps with no regard of her safety downward. Staff didn't seem like they cared about the people outside of the guardrail by the main stage for the wrestling event. Good lighting, sound and usage of video boards. The event was 5/5 from the crowd and performers themselves. Staff wasn't very helpful for when they opened as well just opened and door and didn't say anything about if we could proceed further. Parking is really simple. Option one the parking garage or option two the lots they charged $10 for one and $20 for the other. Online it didn't mention this so to some I'm guessing this was a slap in the mouth.
I had a good time last night seeing Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Bayley, and Gunther. The Grossinger arena was a decent arena. My only complaint is that Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were on the flyer for the show. However, they didn't wrestle last night.
Avoid at all costs. Attended Megadeth show here Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The show must not have been well advertised, because the stage was in the middle of the main floor and there were a lot of available seats. With less than three songs left in the set, "security" got ahold of a fan, one guy. It must have been brutal, because of what happened next... The band's singer, Dave Mustaine STOPPED THE SONG to tell the FOUR "security" guards to stop hitting the guy. The scuffle (if you can call it that) moved to the aisle and from where I was, I could see two staff holding the guy up and two punching him in the face. In what world is this ok? Even if he was drunk, you gotta rough him up like that?? Mustaine continued on, he said the show was over unless those bully "security" were removed from the building. A few minutes (and more wasted time that could be spent playing music) later, it was reported the problematic people were gone from the building, along with Megadeth's time to perform. They played their final number and the show ended, but the atmosphere was definitely changed. If this is the way this place runs at a fraction of capacity, imagine how crazy it would be with MORE people in attendance? The arena has not issued any kind of public statement to explain, justify, apologize for, etc the actions of it's staff and the incredibly unprofessional and dangerous manner in which they conduct themselves, despite repeated requests to. Many others, as well as myself will issue our reply though, do not visit this venue. You are not safe here, you are not welcome here. Maybe it's just a heavy metal thing, maybe it's just we who aren't welcome or safe here. I'd love some clarity, but I doubt I'll ever receive any. So whatever, I'm gonna do what's best for me, and that's never return to this dangerous, unsafe space.
I have spent many hours in this arena, with my son's hockey practices and games, professional hockey and concerts and it is a great venue! Went to one of the 1st concerts since Covid. Plenty of free parking within walking distance. The security check, food sales seating all went smooth. Mask policy was being followed and everyone in our group had a great time! The sound was awesome and I would definitely go back for other events
Prairie Aviation Museum
6. Prairie Aviation Museum
4.7
(134)
Permanently Closed
Museum
Non-profit organization
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Delightful museum. Great history and wonderful staff.
Well-displayed wartime memorabilia. Outdoor walk-through with steps up to various cockpits of aircraft. The Huey helicopter was particularly interesting.
Great museum - we went on Open Cockpit day where they had the planes opened up. They had many volunteers who shared their stories of flying and combat that really enhanced the experience. $5 entry fee was well worth it!
Review written 9/21/2025. Note that you don’t need to pay admission to still be able to drive up and walk past the jets which is what I did Very cool to see the real jets up close
Born and raised in Bloomington but this was my first tjme coming and Im so glad we did. The open cockpit day was so interesting, educational and fun. My son loved sitting in the planes! Definitely recommend.
A small but fascinating museum full of aviation history and passion. The staff is friendly and clearly love what they do. Great place for the whole family.
Review Date: May 18th, 2012 These birds have been permanently grounded. Every childhood boy likes one of three things: planes, trains, or automobiles. I leaned towards things that could fly, especially at supersonic speeds. So, it came to my surprise that there was a aviation museum within a reasonable driving distance from my home. I have actually been here about 3 times total since my first visit. I think I was with Matt the first time here. I think we explored a bit of Bloomington-Normal before a concert in the evening. The museum itself is just a little ways off the one of the main busy roads that runs through Bloomington. I actually think this up the road from the Bloomington Airport. How fitting! It’s not a massive museum by any means. The building itself is probably no larger than your local fast food eateries. But within those small confines is a tremendous amount of history. Each time I’ve come here, I’ve signed the guest book and donated a few bucks on top of paying the admission fees. The price is listed on their website. It was $5/each for adults. As I said, the building itself housed a ton of information regarding aviation. They had a section dedicated to NASA. They had tons of props and displays scattered throughout. They had graphs with a ton of information. Suffice to say, I can’t put in words what photos do better. While I did supply photos below, due to limited storage space, I couldn’t upload nearly enough photos to show everything. While the inside was full of information and relics from aviation’s past, the things I was dying to see were outside. The things that flew in another time and in another place. On one of the trips, we lucked upon a volunteer who was giving tours. He gave us a quick tour of the jets, planes, and aircraft outside and then let us explore to our hearts content. A few of my family members were veterans of the military, mostly in the Rangers and Marines. My dad tried to enlist but due to a hearing issue, wasn’t allowed in. By the time I was ready to join, my body had too many injuries to even think I could try to enlist (I was a very active kid and while I never broke a bone, I did do a lot of damage to my joints). Matt was also in the Marines for an undetermined about of time. So, suffice to say we all had some interest in the military in some way, shape, or form. Following the path outside winds you around all that there is to see. It was extremely cool to be able to go up to any of the aviation vehicles and see them in person. Some of them had ladders that you could take up and see in to the cockpit. They are locked shut so don’t get any wild ideas of hopping in and taking off. I do think they have special events where they open them and allow people to get in and have their photos taken. Check their website for details on that and other events they have. In the end, this place was great to check out. I loved getting to see the jets up close and person. I took one of my favorite photos ever and it’s included below. Can you guess which that is? If you have kids that love aircraft or have a general interest yourself, do oneself a favor and check this place out if possible. “Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.”
Self guidance. Excellent receptionist. Feeling of the best locals.
Eastland Mall
7. Eastland Mall
3.4
(1799)
Shopping mall
Shopping
Well-known brands populate this long-standing, 1-story mall with an enclosed floor plan.
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I remember when I used to be so many stores opened in this mall. Probably not that many days until it closes at this point. Couldn't have been more than 10 stores, but I didn't count. So weird walking through and seeing how deserted it was.
Well. Sad to say This mall like so many others across the United States slowly dying Thanks to Amazon It still has a few good stores But most of the large anchor stores have already pulled out, but I will say this Lots of good parking available
Y’all Need To Do Better With This Mall, It’s A Shame that there’s literally NO STORES In This Mall What So Ever.. Is It Because You Guy Raised The Rent So High That Those Who Had A Store There Could Not Afford It ?? Why Not Change It To An Outlet Mall Or DO SOMETHING All The Fast Food And Other BS In Bloomington Normal.. The Least Y’all Can Do Is Do Something about Them Empty Ahh MALL.
If you like walking, this is the place for you. If you like shopping, this is not the place for you. There's probably about five stores that are currently operating in this downfall of a mall. Place has seen better days
Owners of the Mall have let the building age and fall apart, while increasing rent. Running the majority of the stores out of the location. Shame on the City of Bloomington for allowing this.
I LOVE THIS STORE IT'S NEVER OPEN ‼️ WHEN I GO⁉️
It's ok not much to look at anymore with everything closing...it's like a ghost town in here no pretzel place barly any stores....I mean what's the point of a mall with like 7 stores atleast there's a kids play area....other than that I would t be here if my wife wasn't at coles
Idk why the building is still standing, there's nothing else to do here besides walk, the only things on are the exits signs
New Vision Theatres Ovation Cinema Grill
8. New Vision Theatres Ovation Cinema Grill
4.0
(815)
Permanently Closed
Movie theater
Concerts & Shows
Cineplex with 3D & jumbo digital screens showing first-run films, opera productions & sports events.
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This was our first visit here since we don’t live in Bloomington. My whole family got food and drinks. Our service and food were great! We spent about $50 for 3 dinners and some drinks with a tip. It’s kind of expensive but to me it is no different than dropping the typical $30 - $40 for popcorn and sodas at our theatre back home. You just expect to pay more at a theatre. At least with this you get dinner and it is served to you. The chairs lean back a bit. There is so much leg room and space. Sooo comfortable! You also have a service button and your own little light button. The sounds and picture quality are fitting with any other cinema. Great quality. If you’ve never been.... I highly recommend giving it a try! You’ll love it!
Reserved seats are comfortable and clean (even for larger or elderly patrons) with lots of leg room. Sound and screen are excellent. Food is quite good and cooked when you order, so it usually arrives about 20-30 minutes into the movie. Servers are friendly and helpful. Free refills on non-alcoholic beverages is a great perk, although the glasses are large enough you might not need any. Arrive early to order with the lights up :)
Such a great time! The seating and theater were immaculate. The service was excellent and the food was really good.
The movie experience itself is great; audio and visual is pretty good. Spacious reserved seating is a godsend which really improves the overall experience. Ordering food is quick and easy; not as intrusive as you might think. Unfortunately the quality of the food has gone down over time; they're banking on the convenience factor. If you eat somewhere else before you go you aren't missing out on anything.
First time at this theater, and I was disappointed. When we came into the building, we were greeted by a very cheerful waitress, which was nice. We went into theater 6, and immediately were thrown off by a foul smell, similar to the smell of stale diapers. We ordered the bottomless popcorn, and not only was it cold, they also did not come back to refill it. The seats were comfortable, and the staff was very helpful and welcoming.
The seats are decent enough but not super comfortable. The food/concessions are expensive, but are of a decent quality. The quality of their screens and sound are both excellent. What makes this place worth 5 stars is the servers. Not having to wait in lines, having concessions brought to you is the absolute best. Just push the call button on your seat and you are set!
I greatly enjoy the concept of dinner and a show. A full menu to choose from, ranging from burgers to pasta dishes. The servings are not skimpy either. Nice big chairs with a swivel tray for you to set your food or drink on. However, one of my main contentions is I have never been offered a refill on the coffee. I understand they are looking to balance service without disrupting the movie, but if I ordered coffee chances are I want more than one cup. Service needs some work at this place. Party of 3 and one of us received food 10 min before the other two. The popcorn bowl is awesome.
I love this concept! And Ovation is doing some things right. I enjoy the comfy seats and the atmosphere as well as the movie tickets are reasonable. However, the food leaves a lot to be desired. The cheese curds tasted like funnel cakes. The burger I had was tasty, but I'm not sure it was 13 dollars worth of tasty. Finally, the service was good, but slow. Which it was obvious that they were understaffed and quite busy, so that isn't really something I'm unhappy with. Like I said, the concept is good great, however I feel like the food quality isn't worth how much it cost.
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
9. Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
4.4
(23)
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
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Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful grounds, grass, trees. Occasional joggers and dog walkers on the property - people need to pick up their pet's waste. Thank you!
Why u close on weekends? What if I wanna go on weekends? And I can't go on weekdays cuz of school. I hate that. Atleast make it available for weekend for a couple of hours. Good cemetery tho
We had a wonderful time on the cemetery walk through the cemetery today.
It is a very well-maintained cemetery. I've visited many cemeteries in my lifetime, but I have never seen a cemetery that offers a scavenger hunt. It's a list of things you can find in the cemetery: star, lamb, dog, acorn, heart, wings, etc. There's a wooden structure near the entrance where you can pick up a list, if you'd like to participate in the scavenger hunt.
Cemeteries are for the living and Evergreen has always been a positive experience! I've been coming here for the annual Cemetery Walk in the autumn and to look after two (2) plots. Pathways are clear to ride your bike and walk your dogs. Friends, please do your part and keep Evergreen clean! Lastly, if you see a person (including myself) at a grave, that is NOT an open invitation to walk over to that person and impose your religious beliefs. Religion and/or lack of religion is a personal choice. Be respectful of others- even if they don't share your religion/practices.
I have never buried someone there, but everyone seems to be resting comfortably. I go here about once a week to walk, think, talk to God, and read headstones. It is fascinating some of the graves are so old and in such good shape. This is a wonderful piece of history.
While beautiful and full of history, I am deeply disappointed with Evergreen Cemetery’s policy of throwing away grave decorations and memorials only a week after they were placed on the grave. While I understand real flowers need to be discarded, I fail to understand why fake flowers and other items are tossed after one week. And then to require people to purchase a $300 vase from the cemetery in order to avoid their items being discarded? That is wrong. Many people who visit weekly simply cannot afford to bring new decorations every week. It is incredibly disrespectful to visitors, and gives off the impression that this cemetery views the family and friends of the deceased as profit rather than grieving members of the community.
I have loved ones buried here and have always found the staff to be very helpful and supportive. They go above and beyond to take care of the families they work with. I've also attended their events and am truly inspired by the staff's dedication to the community and the families whose loved ones are buried there.
3rd Sunday Market
10. 3rd Sunday Market
4.4
(174)
Market
Shopping
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Very good market with a wide selection of antiques, collectibles and crafts which would make for great gifts for the home, as gifts for friends and family or just personal collections. Indoor, open air buildings and field vendors carrying a large array of things to see and purchase. When you need a rest, there are picnic tables and different types of food vendors. Well worth checking out.
We live close by and so will go back, we always pick up some interesting things…this captain was not one of them but is typical of the wide variety of items you might see…as well as handcrafted items and delicious coffee cake!
Nice people, great weather, LOTS of booths and vendors. Multiple groups of booths. Bring cash.
It has really gone down hill. Same greasy food trucks, a lot of repeat items for sale, I didn’t feel like there was as many antique items as in the past, a lot of the booths looked like garage sales, half as many booths so they’re used to be.
At the Interstate Center. Used to be monthly, but since other events have interfered, the August market was the first since May. We've been attending for years. Usually find some things to buy. This month, we came across 2 record albums of the New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band from the 1960's. Very timely since we're planning a trip to N. O. later this year! Market offers not just antiques and collectables but also fresh produce, clothing, crafts, etc.
The dealers for Kind. The dealers were laid out very nice. But it was not as big as I thought it would be.
Paying admission to shop an antique fair is crazy. Pass that fee onto the vendors. I can just drive to El Paso for free and get all the antiques I want.
Seven bucks per person, mostly under roof, lots of antiques and collectibles, come early.
Herb Eaton Studio Gallery
11. Herb Eaton Studio Gallery
5.0
(12)
Art gallery
Museums
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Beautiful, captivating artwork. Art for every person. Unique, it draws you in... it speaks to you. You feel part of it. The most attractive and welcoming gallery space I have ever set foot in! Herb and Pam are truly wonderful souls. But don't listen to me.
Wow! What an incredible artist!! So impressed by his art and beautiful studio
Exceptional artist, passionate about his work, much of which is done in house, lots of variety, true fan of nature, city life, circus, and relationships. Family, volunteers, and friends give off a sense of hospitality, warmth, and knowledge about the works, nostalgic building, and artist. Will return, especially like the once a month open house.
This a great gallery! I really appreciate Herb’s unique art style… Make sure to check out the second floor especially! Plus, the gallery is usually involved with First Friday, a local art gallery event.
Great studio ... Herb and Pam are great hosts. Very cool and interesting works by Herb
Great art, fun hosts
Nice large studio downtown.
Wonderful gallery.
Bloomington Ice Center
12. Bloomington Ice Center
4.4
(223)
Ice skating rink
Fun & Games
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First hockey game I have ever been to. It was fun and I will be going back!
My grandson is five and has just recently started playing hockey. The coach and staff are absolutely amazing with kids, very patient and try hard to help them succeed!
Went to Bisons Hockey game. Had a great time
The ice center was great. The bleachers were a little rough, but I am up in age a bit. The bar and grill were very nice, the food was very good, and the beverage selections and prices were easy on the budget. The employees were pleasant helpful and hardworking.
Here for free skates, and figure skate lessons - kids love it. Bring a jacket if you're gonna be sitting it out. Great facility. Great staff.
Great place for kids to learn ice skating. Staff is very friendly and very caring towards kids. My daughter was doing ice skating for the first time and I see the staff were very dedicated and very sweet. So you can be well assured of your child safety. Good thing is they are following COVID protocols very well. Masks are mandatory for everyone entering the arena and the staff also does wear mask. Overall I’m very pleased.
We fell a couple of times, but that's part of the fun. Nice experience
Great atmosphere with heaters above the bleacher seating. I went to watch a local league playoff hockey game. Snack center attendants were attentive and happy to help me. The seating and floors were clean. Definitely worth the visit.
Inside Out Accessible Art (IOAA)
13. Inside Out Accessible Art (IOAA)
4.8
(23)
Art gallery
Museums
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Had a wonderful time looking at the artwork by a local artists. There is definitely something for everyone here. I particularly enjoyed the steampunk renderings.
It is a wonderful place. One of the best pieces of art can be found here.
What an amazing place to view and purchase beautiful works of art made by extremely talented Artists! This is truly the best place to find treasures in Bloomington/Normal! And since this is a co-op the money raised goes directly to the artist! I love that!
There is a wide variety of art available in the gallery and boutique. There are usually classes available and activities for families and children. The volunteer staff is knowledgeable about the art and artists shown in the gallery.
Very friendly people. They had a fun activity for the kids and lots of inspirational art for the adults. Their art is very reasonably priced if you are looking for original authentic art.
Inside Out: Accessible Art is a diamond in the rough. An art gallery that is a non-profit is almost unheard of, and the work they do supporting local artists like myself is quite amazing.
Fun space with a great number and variety of artwork. Definitely worth a stop!
Community treasure, a wonderful resource to expand your knowledge of local art offerings, and connect with local artists directly.
Lil Beaver Brewery
14. Lil Beaver Brewery
4.7
(1060)
Brewpub
Food & Drink
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We've been here a few times, and we always have a great experience! The drinks and food are amazing. This past time we went, I tried the blue raspberry cider and the tropical mango cider. Both were scrumptious. For the meal, I had ordered the birria tacos, and let me tell you, these birria tacos are LEGIT. So so so GOOOD. I just wish there was more than three tacos on the plate because I could definitely eat more than three lol. Also more consomme to dip them in because it's DELICIOUS. The service is also great and helpful. This is definitely one of our favorite places!
I want to take a moment to thank Lil Beaver Brewery for all there help leading up to and the day of our event. Cassie was who I coordinated with the whole time via email. When we showed up and needed more space for our silent auction and raffle they were super accommodating and we were able to have an amazing event. We had a Jeep Event for Mental Health and I am not from the area so being able to show up and have an accommodating staff was amazing. From giving us extra room by bringing tables down to accommodating those who had dogs to sit outside. I think our waiter was Adam who was so amazing the whole time as well! Highly recommend for a small event! Thank you again!
Located in Bloomington ,this casual brew pub is kid friendly serving up some great IPAs,stouts and sours. We stopped in for a light dinner driving back from St. Louis. It was very crowded but luckily we found a table. I tried their Logger lager and it was very light and refreshing. My wife had an Orange seltzer. We shared their Beef Birria Nachos which were delicious. Also ordered a side of onion rings for only 2.00. Its a fun place with many different pictures of Beavers. The Lil Beaver is so cute I even bought one of their many tshirts! Definitely will be back when doing another road trip along I55.
Great vibe, awesome indoor and outdoor space, well-managed and staffed, and good beers with plenty of selections. Next time I’ll try the food!
Came here on a recommendation and glad we did. Great Beer, Great Service, fun & lively place on a Friday evening. but parking can be a problem. Had the Tacos, good but you need a bib. Wife had the Ruben & onion rings and our friend a grilled cheese. No complaints. Will be my place of choice next time I'm in Bloomington.
My complete honest opinion on this place was a 2 to 3 out of 5. My cross county team came as nice treat for the families and runners, since it was around 7 girls plus all of there family you can imagine that it was a pretty group. We all sat on the outside back patio and the ordering was a little chaotic. Everyone got different things and I got the Birria tacos that I saw were popular. I have had a lot of birria before and this birria was awful. The birria was falling apart, super soggy, the birria dip was super small, and so much more. The service was kind enough to still serve us even though it started to rain. The reason that I ended up lowering the rating was because when about half of our group went inside to get takeout and merch, the workers were talking loud enough for us to hear there complaints on why we were standing there waiting. We were standing there because we were waiting for skillet cookies that took almost 20 minutes to make. We didn’t go back outside because of the fact that it was raining. It was not our fault that there was no seating for people that were waiting and the fact that it was a large group so no matter were we stood, there was no room for us. I really didn’t appreciate the comments of the staff working there. We tried our best to cram into the merch corner but there was staff working behind there too. I rated the atmosphere a 5 because it was an overall really cute, cozy, clean, and large area. I really had high hopes for this place but it just brought negative eyes on us.
The beer and seltzers were refreshing and the decor and whimsy were fun. We would love to stop again when we have more time to try more items on the food and beverage menus.
A nice hangout spot for medium and larger groups since they have a nice outdoor space. Fun beer options. The food has been hit or miss for me. The birria and cheese curds are solid. The house potato chips are always disappointing.
Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market
15. Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market
4.7
(214)
Farmers' market
Food & Drink
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Visited the farmers market for the first time, and we really enjoyed it! What friendly people, both visitors and vendors. Tons of delicious baked goods, in addition to fresh and interesting produce. People, dogs, kiddos, and lots of smiles. Great way to start a Saturday morning. The market is essentially set up like a U, wrapping around three sides of the square. Stop at Lab Coffee, inside the Red Raccoon game shop, for a great cup of coffee, specialty drink, or acai bowls! There aren't really any food vendors at the market, just a lot of baked goods, produce, crafts, and preserves - just fyi, in case you are planning on grabbing a bite while here - you'd be limited to a good number of excellent quality baked goods. We can't wait to go back, and would definitely recommend visiting!
Looks small, simple and nice. Had a great stroll and nice food.
Fantastic farmers market with a bunch of amazing vendors. I could easily spend a couple hours shopping here every week
Great crowd today and lots of friendly vendors. Lots of food stuff and non-food stuffs. And we have a local celeb from Forged in Fire selling his wares.
Awesome food, friends, kindness and fresh vegetables
Love going to the farmers market. There are so many different vendors there that have fresh vegetables. I also like the honey vendors. New this last year were two cheese vendors both of which have wonderful products.
The farmer's market is a great place to buy sweets, meats, sauces, and hand crafted items like some really pretty jewelry. There is usually a singer present as well as some open store fronts for galleries. Nice to just walk around even if not buying anything.
This one of the larger farmers markets that I have attended. There is a large selection of local grown produce and meat. We have made it a habit of getting some mushrooms from one local dealer and always try to different types prepared with leeks and garlic. I have never been disappointed with anything we have purchased at the local farmers market from brats to micro greens. Everyone we dealt was very knowledgeable and friendly. We make the trip every weekend.
Community Players Theatre
16. Community Players Theatre
4.8
(171)
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
This modest playhouse, a local fixture, showcases popular Broadway musicals, dramas & comedies.
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Community Players Theatre is an all volunteer organization which I am proud to support. They just celebrated their 100th year in operation! The quality of the performances is always wonderful. Everyone involved puts their heart and soul into each performance. Check them out! There's not a bad seat in the house!!
Great show, so much fun music tonight. The actors did a wonderful job.
Saw "Elf the Musical" tonight, and enjoyed it very much. Buddy was fantastic, acting with much feeling, and Mrs. Hobbs' singing voice was also especially good. Despite wearing masks (see-through performance masks), the actors' voices projected fine. The sets were fine, nothing fancy. The scene changes were very efficient and seamless. The box office person and the usher were very pleasant. I have attended several shows here and recommend this theater to others.
Love this place! Everything I've seen here has been great!
Wonderful facility. Simple, older theater structure inside. Yet it is quite roomy between rows and the seats are reasonably comfortable for long shows. Lights are perfect, and they're everywhere - behind and above the audience, and above the stage as well. Staff is helpful. Online presence is solid. Parking nearby in the post office lot is free. Bathrooms are updated, clean, and quite lovely for an older building. The shows are well done. And the local talent is worth seeing.
Mamma Mia was fabulous! Our seats were great and we had great leg room. Definitely a fun Sunday afternoon out with friends. The upcoming shows look great, too.
I have lived here for 18 years and just went to see my first play here and i'm super sad I never went before. I saw their production of Little Women on Sunday and they did a really good job! I was most impressed by the theater techs - the lighting, sound, and set design were top notch compared with other small community theaters I've been to. I also really liked the casting decisions they made on this production - the actors seemed well suited for their roles. I'll definitely return - they're doing Addams Family this summer!
Great play with excellent acting! Nice venue, we sat near the back and could hear and see everything well. No photos allowed.

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