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Things to see in Bloomington, Illinois (United States): 16 places and when to go
Bloomington, Illinois is a city in United States with around 129,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Food and drink (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are David Davis Mansion, George H. Cox House and Camelback Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.4846, -88.9936
- Population
- About 129,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Food and drink (5) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3) · Architecture (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 190 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bloomington, Illinois
The places in and around Bloomington, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- David Davis MansionHouse museum in Bloomington, Illinois1.1 km
- George H. Cox HouseHistoric house in Illinois, United States1.0 km
- Camelback BridgeBridge in United States of America1.7 km
- John Patton Log CabinHouse in Lexington, Illinois26 km
- McLean County Museum of HistoryHistory museum in Bloomington, Illinois513 m
- Miller Park ZooZoo in Bloomington, Illinois2.0 km
- Normal TheaterMovie theater in Normal, Illinois, United States2.8 km
- Sprague's Super ServiceBuilding in Illinois, United States of America3.8 km
- Scott–Vrooman HouseHistoric house in Illinois, United States1.2 km
- Casper Brewing CompanyBrewery7.6 km
- DESTIHL BreweryBrewery6.4 km
- Felmley PlanetariumPlanetarium2.9 km
- Grady's Family Fun ParkWith kids3.1 km
- Lil Beaver BreweryBrewery3.3 km
- Sunset Lake Vineyards And WineryWinery15 km
- White Oak BrewingBrewery2.7 km
When to go to Bloomington, Illinois
The best time to visit Bloomington, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulBest time14:37
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In March, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bloomington, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 190 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Peoria, Illinois14 places62 km
- Urbana, Illinois24 places79 km
- Springfield, Illinois8 places93 km
- Joliet, Illinois14 places138 km
- Aurora, Illinois18 places154 km
- Galesburg9 places156 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bloomington, Illinois?
The best known: David Davis Mansion, George H. Cox House, Camelback Bridge, John Patton Log Cabin, McLean County Museum of History. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bloomington, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Bloomington, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 190 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bloomington, Illinois as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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