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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Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Ewing Cultural Center • Jun 23 – Aug 05
Established in 1978, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory company that produces mainstage productions, free family-friendly performances, and numerous community events over the summer.
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Bloomington-Normal Pridefest
The Bistro • Aug 03 @ 4PM
Join us for the 6th annual Pridefest event - the largest outdoor drag show in Central Illinois.
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Lincoln's Eighth Judicial Circuit - Bloomington-Normal Hub
Bloomington
The home of two of Lincoln’s greatest friends and supporters, Jesse Fell and Judge David Davis, Lincoln spent a great deal of time in Bloomington-Normal, making…
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McLean County Museum of History
Bloomington
Founded in 1904, the museum is housed in a magnificent courthouse that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in downtown Bloomington, the museum…
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