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Downtown Bloomington

115 E. Washington , Bloomington, IL 61701

Historic Sites

Spend some down time in Downtown Bloomington!

The McLean County Courthouse, capped by a stately dome, serves as a landmark to identify the historic core of the city. Turn-of-the century buildings, many with interesting historical pasts, flank the courthouse square. A visitor can find museums, banks, a legal and governmental center, residential living, a large artists' community, plus an assortment of specialty retail businesses and supportive services in Downtown Bloomington. There is an abundance of restaurants and a lively night scene. Discover all that downtown Bloomington has to offer by shopping, dining, working and playing in this great historical district!

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IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals

Grossinger Motors Arena •  Feb 06 – Feb 07 @ 8AM

The IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals in Bloomington showcase top high school teams performing stunts, tumbling, and spirit, as they compete for state titles in a…

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The main source for information about McLean County’s historic and modern attractions in the Bloomington-Normal area is the "Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66" Visitors Center.

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Stevenson Graves/Evergreen Cemetery

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The Stevenson family brought honor to McLean County for three generations.

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