Sam's Guidebook
Food and Drinks
Great little pub with excellent food and service
Rosie's Pub
106 E Front StCJ's Family Restaurant & Catering
Piano bar and great steaks and service. Good seafood options also
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
3010 E Empire StWonderful food and great atmosphere
Ancho & Agave
3006 E Empire StAtmosphere is amazing and margaritas are delicious
Reality Bites
414 N Main StGreat downtown tapas restaurant
Baxters American Grille
3212 E Empire StGreat food and wine selections
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
318 S Towanda AveLocal beer and outdoor seating area
Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire StLocal craft beer, on the constitution trail
Have to try the beef roll.. the pizza is good also. Lots of beers on tap
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Joe's Station House Pizza Pub
305 Veterans PkwyHave to try the beef roll.. the pizza is good also. Lots of beers on tap
Alexander's Steakhouse
1503 E College AveGood steaks and grill your own atmosphere
Pub II
102 N Linden StGood ISU bar on campus
Maggie Miley's
126 E Beaufort StNice Irish bar in uptown Normal
Rob Dob's
801 North Hershey RoadGood food and atmosphere
Pop Up Chicken Shop
409 E Lincoln StThe best chicken you will ever have!!
Schooners
810 E Grove StOnion rings, wings and schooner of beer.. nice beer garden(seasonal)
The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room
306 N Center StGood downtown vibes
Sightseeing/entertainment
Children's Discovery Museum
101 E Beaufort StGreat place to take kids
Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris AveWonderful variety of cool animals
Ewing Cultural Center
48 Sunset RdNeat place close by
Jump Spot
1 Yount DriveGood kid friendly fun
Constitution Trail
Constitution TrailBeautiful trails throughout Bloomington Normal
Grady's Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey DrMini golf, go carts and rides for younger kids
Pheasant Lanes
804 N Hershey RdBowling, sand volleyball, mini golf
Grossinger Motors Arena
101 S Madison StConcert venue in Downtown Bloomington
The Corn Crib
1000 West Raab RoadAmateur baseball and concerts
Downtown Bloomington Trailside Farmers Market
200 N Main StSeasonal farmers market
Slottets teater
209 E Washington StLive music venue in Downtown Bloomington
The Stable Music Hall and Lounge
236 East Front StreetLive music
Iron Coyote Challenge Park
4113 Oakland AveLet your inner ninja come out
David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe DrLake Bloomington
Pizza
The Lucca Grill
116 E Market StMy favorite in town.. must try the al a baldini its the best
Joe's Station House Pizza Pub
305 Veterans PkwyGood pizza and many beers on Tap
Tobin's Pizza
1513 North Main StreetGreat local pizza
Tobin's Pizza
1513 North Main StreetGood pizza, must love sweet sauce!
Monical's Pizza
1067 W Jackson StGood thin crust.. family pleaser is a good deal
Brewery
Local craft beer, good food and atmosphere.. nice outdoor seating area
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Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance DrLocal craft beer, good food and atmosphere.. nice outdoor seating area
Take a tour of a local brewery, have a pint and enjoy the scenery
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DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall
1200 Greenbriar DrTake a tour of a local brewery, have a pint and enjoy the scenery
Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire StHoly jeans with the sugar rim is my favorite in town
Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
127 East Beaufort StreetNew to uptown Normal
White Oak Park
1514 Cottage AvenueNice off the beaten path brewery.. good beer
Tacos/Mexican food
Veracruz
1704 Eastland DriveFavorite tacos
Tony's Tacos
304 N Main StGood tacos on ISU campus
Hacienda Leon
407 N Hershey RdGood food and bar area
Herradura
909 N Hershey RdGood food and margaritas
Fiesta Ranchera
2103 Veterans ParkwayStaple in Bloomington
Golf course
Den At Fox Creek Golf Course
3002 Fox Creek RdArnold palmer designed course.. 18 holes
Prairie Vista Golf Course
502 W Hamilton RdPublic 18 hole course
Ironwood Golf Course
1901 N Towanda AvePublic 18 hole course
The Links At Ireland Grove
3807 Ballybunion RoadExecutive par 3 with a lighted driving range