Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Bloomington-Normal Airport

2403 E EMPIRE ST

Bloomington, IL US

Rating: MOBIL 2

-All rooms and suites have new Serta pillowtop mattresses -Suites have welcome amenity of non-alcoholic beverage and popcorn -Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet Access in all rooms

Directions

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From Airport: Turn left onto Empire St (Route 9), drive past the hotel located on the left side, at the next light, turn left onto East Port Drive. East Port becomes a 'T', turn left. Image Air can accommodate corporate aviation and Platinum Jet Services.

Restaurants

Olive Garden

1701 E. Empire St. Phone-309-663-7375

Hooters Restaurant

409 N Hershey Rd - Bloomington, IL (309) 663-4668 Located 1/2 mile or 5 minute southwest of the hotel

Applebee's

502 N Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL 309-663-2134 Located 1 mile or 7 minutes away

Jim's Steak House

2307 East Washington St, Phone-309-663-4142. 1 block east off Veterans Parkway. 1.5 miles or 9 minutes from hotel.

Red Lobster

714 Eldorado Rd - Bloomington, IL 309-663-9405 Located 2 miles or 10 minutes away

Bob Evans Restaurant

801 IAA Drive -Bloomington, IL (309) 663-5131 Located 1.5 miles or 10 minutes away

Biaggi's Ristorante

1501 N Veteran's Parkway -Bloomington, IL (309) 661-8622 Located 2 miles or 12 minutes away

Breakfast Room

-Renovated and expanded Breakfast room -Children must be accompanied by an adult guest.-A variety of hot and cold items

Buffalo Wild Wings

Right out of hotel parking lot, 1 mile on left side (Route 9). 3220 E Empire Phone-309-661-8027

J. Bucks

Named after the broadcasting Jack Buck Family. 1/2 mile east of hotel. 3212 East Empire, Bloomington, IL 309-662-1114

Area Attractions

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Shoppes of College Hills

Outdoor mall that opened October 2005 with anchor stores such as; Cold Creek, Gordmans, Ann Taylor, Chico's, Starbucks, Flat Top, Cold Stone, Dress Barn, Children's Place and many more. Target and Von Maur are also attached.

David Davis Mansion

1000 East Monroe, Bloomington, IL www.davismansion.org A visit to Judge Davis' estate offers a glimpse into the wealthy and powerful of its day. Davis helped Abe Lincoln win the 1860 election and President Lincoln appointed him to the Supreme Court.

Eastland Mall

1615 East Empire, Bloomington, Il 61701. 309-663-5361, www.ishopeastlandmall.com. Indoor shopping mall with a food court. Anchor stores such as Macy's, JC Penney, Bergners and Kohls.

Fairview Family Aquatic Center

309-454-9540 www.normal.org 949 North Main, Street, Normal, IL 61761. Aquatic Park (seasonal).

Grady's Family Fun Center

15011/2 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 6171 309-662-3332 Restaurant, 18 holes mini golf, batting cages and bumper boats. Mini Amusement Park and restaurant.

Illinois State University

www.ilstu.edu. Comprehensive 4 year state university. Home of Redbird Arena, Braden Auditorium, Horton field house,Hancock Stadium, ISU Bowling and Billiards Center, and Bone Student Center

Illinois Wesleyan University

www.iwu.edu Home of Shirk Center, Presser Hall, Evelyn Chapel, Hornenberger Filed.

Interstate Expo Center

2301 West Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-3976 www.inerstatecenter.com. Trade Shows and Conventions. Seasonal craft and antique shows, Auto Show and McLean County Fair.

Miller Park Zoo

1020 South Morris Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701 309-434-2250 www.millerparkzoo.org With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, Miller Park Zoo welcomes curious explorers year round. Please call the zoo for hours and feeding schedule.

Mitsubushi Motors Manufacturing America

100 North Mitsubishi Motorway, Normal, IL 61761 309-888-8200. Tours take place on Thursdays at 9am and 1pm. The tour is free of charge. Please call the Bloomington/Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-433-8226 to make reservations.

Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino

Riverboat Gambling Casino

Prairie Aviation History Museum

2929 East Empire, Bloomington, IL 61704, 309-662-7632. For group tours 309-663-7636. Come see an actual Navy F-14 Tomcat, the plane from Top Gun. Museum features indoor and outdoor displays, revolving aviation exhibits and mini theater.

Upper Limits Rock Gym

Indoor Climbing Facility. Known to have the tallest indoor rock climbing facility in the world.

Challenger Learning Center

2901 East Empire, Bloomington, IL. Phone 309-661-1621 www.challengercentralillinois.org One of three Challenger Learning Centers in Illinois where through scheduled mission support our country's goals of improving science, math, and technology education.

Constitution Trail

Bicycles, roller blades and joggers welcome with no fee.

Children's Discovery Museum

101 East Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761, 309-433-3444. www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. Package available. Explore, imagine, create and play with three floors of unique, hands on exhibits. Shop at the museum store. Please call for hours of operation.

Pepsi Ice Center

201 S Roosevelt, Bloomington, IL 61701 309-434-2737 www.pepsicenter.com. The Pepsi Ice Center is adjacent to US Cellular Coliseum. Offers ice skating lessons, open skating sessions, and a hockey program, along with skate rental and a concessions stand.

US Cellular Collisieum

101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL www.uscellularcolisuem.com. The premier venue for downstate sports, entertainment, and family recreation. Corn Palace Restaurant on site. Home of Bloomington Extreme Indoor Football and Prairie Thunder Hockey.

McLean County Museum of History

200 North Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701 309-827-0428. www.mchistory.org The Museum traces its roots back to 1982. From Kickapoo Indians to early European settlers.