is there anything fun to do in Bloomington IL for kids?

Question

My kids grandparents are comming in on Dec. 27 & 28. We are looking for something fun to do with the kids. I live closer to Champaign, but I'm pretty new to the area, if there is anything in Champaign thats ok too. It will be cold outside so it needs to be something indoors. Also if anybody knows of a nice hotel w/ an indoor pool in Bloomington or Champaign please let me know. Thanks

Answer 1

I am a Native of Bloomington, and there doesn't seem to be a whole lot to do indoors main thing that comes to mind is the childrens discovery museum: http://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/

If you are into historical sites, The David Davis Mansion and the McLean County Courthouse Museum are Good Places to Visit. The Funk Prarie Home and Rock Museum (located just outside of Bloomington)are really cool for adults as well as children and I highly reccomend it. New Salem village in Petersburg is also an interesting place to visit, as it has to do with Abraham Lincoln and his life before the presidency.

There is the Miller Park Zoo. It has some indoor Exhibits as well as outdoor. For future refrence durring nicer weather there is the Wildlife Prarie Park near Peoria.

I have been to all of these places(except for the childrens discovery museum) as a child and as an adult. I really enjoyed visiting these historic and educational sites as a child and an adult and am glad to share them with you. Below is some information for Each Place:

David Davis Mansion (Clover Lawn)
1000 East Monroe Drive
Bloomington, IL
[phone]
An example of a Mid-Victorian home. Completed in 1872 for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Davis and his wife, Sarah. Ornamental flower garden and door step garden are currently under reconstruction. Historic barn, and 4.1 acres land surrounding mansion remain from the original estate.

Funk Prairie Home and Rock Museum
McLean County Highway 41
Shirley, IL
[phone]
1864 Colonial Revival Home built by LaFayette Funk. Family museum dedicated to documenting life on the prairie.

McLean County History Museum
http://www.mchistory.org/
Located in the Old Courthouse, Downtown Bloomington

Miller Park Zoo
1020 S. Morris Ave.
Bloomington
309/434-2250

Here is the website for the Bloomington Normal Visitors and Convention Bureau for more information: http://www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org/index.php
This can also help you find a Good Hotel.

This is the web site for New Salem Village:
http://www.lincolnsnewsalem.com/

This is for Wild Life Prarie Park:
http://www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org/

I am sorry, but I am not as Familiar with the Champaign area. I hope the above information is helpful. Also remeber that ther are 3 bowling allys and a Chuck E Cheese if you get desparate!

Answer 2

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