The Black and White House in Bloomington Guidebook

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The Black and White House in Bloomington Guidebook

Local Breweries

If you're a fan of locally crafted beers, unique and tasty food combinations and a welcoming atmosphere, then our listing of some of our favorite local breweries is for you! Be sure to check out their listings of local events, especially during the summer months for live music, trivia and more.
Super close, fun atmosphere, tasty food and great drinks. Kid and pet friendly.
13 locals raden deze aan
Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance Dr
13 locals raden deze aan
Super close, fun atmosphere, tasty food and great drinks. Kid and pet friendly.
Another great, local brewery. "Keg Grove Brewing Company is a community centered brewery, dedicated to crafting beer for everyone."
10 locals raden deze aan
Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire St
10 locals raden deze aan
Another great, local brewery. "Keg Grove Brewing Company is a community centered brewery, dedicated to crafting beer for everyone."
Another local favorite. Weekly events for all types of travelers and visitors, including some pretty epic Trivia Nights.
Casper Brewing Company
3807 Ballybunion Road
Another local favorite. Weekly events for all types of travelers and visitors, including some pretty epic Trivia Nights.
"DESTIHL®​ is an independent craft brewery and restaurant company located in Normal, Illinois. Their food menu focuses on bold flavors that pair well with a wide array of innovative beers for every palate. And their beer menu combines new American craft brewing innovation & artisanship with centuries-old global brewing traditions while producing many beers."
21 locals raden deze aan
DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall
1200 Greenbriar Dr
21 locals raden deze aan
"DESTIHL®​ is an independent craft brewery and restaurant company located in Normal, Illinois. Their food menu focuses on bold flavors that pair well with a wide array of innovative beers for every palate. And their beer menu combines new American craft brewing innovation & artisanship with centuries-old global brewing traditions while producing many beers."
Located in Normal, this is another must see, or taste rather, on our list of local breweries.
White Oak Brewing
1801 Industrial Park Drive
Located in Normal, this is another must see, or taste rather, on our list of local breweries.

For Our Business Travelers

Our home has a great location for those traveling for work through State Farm or Rivian.
Less than 5 minutes to State Farm Plaza for business travelers.
State Farm Plaza
State Farm Plaza
Less than 5 minutes to State Farm Plaza for business travelers.
Rivian Automotive and the Rivian Speedway are approx. 8 miles from our home. A quick drive for any business traveler.
Rivian Automotive LLC
100 Rivian Motorway
Rivian Automotive and the Rivian Speedway are approx. 8 miles from our home. A quick drive for any business traveler.

Sports Fans

You have to catch an Illinois State University Redbird basketball or volleyball game while you're in town. The friendly atmosphere is perfect for families or any sports fan. Be sure to wear your red and white! "Go You Redbirds!"
Redbird Arena
You have to catch an Illinois State University Redbird basketball or volleyball game while you're in town. The friendly atmosphere is perfect for families or any sports fan. Be sure to wear your red and white! "Go You Redbirds!"
Catch an Illinois Wesleyan basketball game or volleyball match in the Shirk Center. Be sure to sport your green and white!
Shirk Center
302 East Emerson Street
Catch an Illinois Wesleyan basketball game or volleyball match in the Shirk Center. Be sure to sport your green and white!
Hancock Stadium is home to Illinois State University's Redbird football team. Catch one of their home games and be sure to bring the kids, decked out in their red and white, of course!
Hancock Stadium
North Main Street
Hancock Stadium is home to Illinois State University's Redbird football team. Catch one of their home games and be sure to bring the kids, decked out in their red and white, of course!
Home to our local ice hockey team and hosts of many other seasonal events.
8 locals raden deze aan
Grossinger Motors Arena
101 S Madison St
8 locals raden deze aan
Home to our local ice hockey team and hosts of many other seasonal events.

Family Activites

27 locals raden deze aan
Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris Ave
27 locals raden deze aan
AMC Classic Normal 14
201 McKnight St
6 locals raden deze aan
Bloomington Ice Center
201 S Roosevelt Ave
6 locals raden deze aan
Check before going due to COVID changes but sometimes open for tours and also features a gift shop.
BEER NUTS
103 N Robinson St
Check before going due to COVID changes but sometimes open for tours and also features a gift shop.
Right down the road!
10 locals raden deze aan
Grady's Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey Dr
10 locals raden deze aan
Right down the road!
Mass VR - Bloomington
4 Currency Dr
Altitude Trampoline Park BLOOMINGTON, IL
1702 General Electric Rd
Artful Designs
502 N Prospect Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
Ropp Jersey Cheese
2676 Ropp Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
Playable arcade museum
Arcadia: America's Playable Arcade Museum
107 S Hamilton St
Playable arcade museum
23 locals raden deze aan
Children's Discovery Museum
101 E Beaufort St
23 locals raden deze aan

Outdoor Activities

Perfect for walking, running and biking.
14 locals raden deze aan
Constitution Trail
Constitution Trail
14 locals raden deze aan
Perfect for walking, running and biking.
"From May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, crafts, and garden. A Bloomington tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture, americana, folk art, vintage advertising, sport memorabilia, or antique linens & clothing you’re likely to find it here."
3rd Sunday Market
1106 Interstate Drive
"From May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, crafts, and garden. A Bloomington tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture, americana, folk art, vintage advertising, sport memorabilia, or antique linens & clothing you’re likely to find it here."
"The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products — including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, pork, beef, free-range poultry and eggs, flowers, plants, herbs, and more grown and produced by the individual selling these items!"
7 locals raden deze aan
Downtown Bloomington Trailside Farmers Market
200 N Main St
7 locals raden deze aan
"The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products — including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, pork, beef, free-range poultry and eggs, flowers, plants, herbs, and more grown and produced by the individual selling these items!"
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
48 Sunset Rd
Open in the Fall.
6 locals raden deze aan
Rader Family Farms
1312 Ropp Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
Open in the Fall.

Museums

Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 E Empire St

Art & Antiques

Art Galleries and Antique Malls
Eaton Studio
411 N Center St
Inside Out: Accessible Art Gallery and Cooperative
200 W Monroe St
Alley Kats Arts & Antiques
McLean County Arts Center
601 N East St
316 Antique Mall
2243 Westgate Dr
Main Gallery 404 Inc
404 N Main St
Joann Goetzinger Art Studio and Gallery
313 N Main St