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Uptown Normal

11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761

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Uptown Normal is a unique destination. It is easy to spend an entire day discovering the district, including the one-of-a-kind locally owned businesses, the three-story Children's Discovery Museum, the Historic Normal Theatre, and more.

Multiple parking decks, surface parking lots, and on-street parking makes visiting Uptown by car easy (and particularly fun thanks to the new roundabout!) However, wide sidewalks, plenty of benches and bicycle racks, and access to the community's multipurpose Constitution Trail also make it a breeze to visit Uptown on foot or by bicycle.

This is a place for everyone. Residents and visitors alike will find plenty to enjoy in Uptown, and there is always something new to experience in the district. Seasonal events like the Sweet Corn Circus Festival and the Sugar Creek Arts Festival, one of the region's largest juried art shows, are just a few more reasons among the many to spend some time in Uptown.

Uptown Normal invites you to visit old favorites and discover new ones today!

What's happening nearby...

Sunflower Days Festival

Rader Family Farms •  Aug 15 – Aug 16

Explore acres of vibrant sunflowers at Rader Family Farms! Stroll scenic paths, snap stunning photos, and enjoy a fun-filled outdoor experience perfect for families, friends, and…

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Sweet Corn Circus

Uptown Normal •  Aug 22 – Aug 23 @ 10AM

Over 50,000 ears of fresh sweet corn, sidewalk sales, arts, crafts, and flea market vendors await you on the streets of Uptown Normal!

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