Bloomington-Normal Sports Facilities for Tournaments
With top-notch facilities and incredible attractions, this Illinois hotspot makes tournament-planning easy.Introduction
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, IL
Looking for the perfect day or evening getaway? Explore Bloomington-Normal. This charming area is home to a variety of great attractions. The only public zoo on Historic Route 66, Miller Park Zoo began around 1900 and features a Sumatran tiger, snow leopard, river otters, and a recently updated Animal Building, as well as varieties of viewing opportunities.
Families can also visit the rest of Miller Park while there, which features paddle boats, disc golf, and a full-scale train to explore. Children’s Discovery Museum is a three-story building that provides interactive learning activities in a safe, fun, inclusive and engaging environment. Kids can enjoy the two-story climber, get creative with art, theater, and music exhibits, or learn about agriculture, healthcare, and gardening. There’s so much to see and do – including a visit to the Gift Shop to keep the learning fun going!
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Don’t just take our word for it, hear what these planners had to say.
“Bloomington-Normal has a rich tradition of hospitality and first-class sporting events. Thanks to the partnership with the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission, our association has hosted and grown its championships in the community for the past 50 years. If you choose Bloomington-Normal to host your event, it will be popular, well-supported, and highly respected by the community.”
— Beth Sauser, Associate Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association
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Arts and Culture
The Bloomington/Normal area in Illinois puts on constant arts and culture events at their local bookstore, performing arts center and Methodist church. Bobzbay Books is Bloomington-Normal’s local bookstore that offers frequent author signings, readings and open mic poetry sessions. This free event of open mic poetry invites a welcoming culture that is perfect for those who want to attend a unique evening activity on Saturday’s from 4pm-5pm. There are a variety of art galleries in this area that contain every piece from textiles to photography!
Rich History
Individuals curious about experiencing history in the Bloomington-Normal area will be interested to find a number of museums and historical buildings during their visit. One museum is the Eyestone School Museum which features an old fashioned school that was rehabilitated and relocated due to the Illinois State Alumni raising $10,000 to keep this historical building alive. Another museum that requires reservations to visit is the Funk Prairie Home and Gem & Mineral Museum. This residence was home to the well known family of Lafayette Funk who was Illinois State Senator and rancher in 1864. The museum features historic memorabilia from his family, as well as gems, minerals and unique Indian artifacts.
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