Title: Bloomington Travel Guide: Best of Bloomington, Illinois Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Hotels.d6023714.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Holiday-Rentals.d6023714.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bloomington.d6023714.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bloomington.d6023714.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bloomington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bloomington.d6023714.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bloomington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington.d6023714.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bloomington Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Bloomington which includes night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023714/50a11a12-9a7f-4339-943d-2ce13acec4d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bloomington which includes night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023714/50a11a12-9a7f-4339-943d-2ce13acec4d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Miller Park Zoo featuring a pond, zoo animals and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091383/4a672f8b-382a-4b50-9aa8-4bc841d4c461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bloomington showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023714/94113d2f-9a5d-4a32-b5c9-1be1dd1de3a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bloomington which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023714/c962a176-ea88-4176-a512-f038980b71e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bloomington Things to do #### See tortoises and tigers at the zoo, learn about early flight at the aviation museum or meet locals over a drink at a friendly bar in this bustling regional city. Bloomington is a laidback city with fascinating museums, many open green spaces and plenty of sporting and entertainment venues. Along with the neighboring town of Normal, this midsized, Midwestern city offers an abundance of cultural, outdoor and educational attractions which make it perfect for a family holiday. Visit the downtown precinct for shopping and dining, with more than a dozen malls and a wide range of culinary options to select from. Most of Bloomington’s attractions are centrally located while a car will provide convenience, it is not a necessity. Visit the Miller Park Zoo to see tigers, Galapagos tortoises and sun bears. Nearby stop at the Genevieve Green Gardens to observe the intricately landscaped environment. Embark on a stroll, cycle or rollerblade along the 24-mile (38.6-kilometre) Bloomington-Normal Constitution Trail that connects the two cities and weaves through both downtown precincts. Spend a day exploring the many museums of Bloomington. Discover the early experiments in flight that took place in the region at the Prairie Aviation Museum. The McClean County Arts Centre is among the oldest art galleries in the region. Learn about local history at the McLean County Museum of History. Visit the Miller Park Pavilion and War Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After a long day, relax over a drink and some hearty food. The centre of Bloomington offers a range of dining options, from modern Italian to sports bar food. Arrive in Bloomington from Chicago in just over 2 hours by car. Alternatively, the Central Illinois Regional Airport is served by four major airlines. Amtrak and Greyhound provide train and bus services to the Twin Cities. Once you arrive, use Bloomington’s convenient bus service to take you to all quarters of the city. - Top hotels in Bloomington - Top Holiday Rentals in Bloomington ![Chateau Hotel and Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6439100/6439076/22bafcfb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chateau Hotel and Conference Center 1621 Jumer Dr Bloomington IL £67 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (3,414 reviews) Staff was helpfull, breakfast was good Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=6439076&PinnedHotelID=6439076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023714) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798700/798645/3b83c835_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL 2403 E Empire St Bloomington IL £69 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews) Clean hotel, quiet stay Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=798645&PinnedHotelID=798645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023714) ![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington/Normal IL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11098/fe9857f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington/Normal IL 505 Brock Drive Bloomington IL £46 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 6.6/10 (431 reviews) Nice variety for breakfast. Beds are kind of hard and there was dried blood on the comforter. Staff was apologetic and very kind. The rest of the room was clean and great shape. Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=11098&PinnedHotelID=11098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023714) [See all 159 properties in Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6023714) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105350600/105350544/w1904h1080x16y0-4bf4a78b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! Normal IL Stay at this golf holiday home in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Normal Theater and Children's Discovery Museum ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) We had a great stay! It was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which added an extra charm. The accommodations were very comfortable. There were a couple of things we found that needed to be updated from the current listing. The most important is that the stairs down to the basement are now located ... Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Hotels-Timeless-Charming-Modern-Home.h105350544.Hotel-Information) ![Amazing Value- Spacious Townhouse Unit Walking Distance from DT Bloomington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30080000/30076300/30076284/f85819cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amazing Value- Spacious Townhouse Unit Walking Distance from DT Bloomington Bloomington IL Stay at this holiday home in Bloomington. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bloomington Center ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews) The space was fine for our stay. Only issues were the lock box did not work properly and there is an ant issue in the kitchen and living room area. The house overall was clean. Good parking and location was perfect for our stay. Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Hotels-Amazing-Value-Spacious-Townhouse-Unit-Walking-Distance-From-DT-Bloomington.h30076284.Hotel-Information) ![Modern 2BR Charmer Heart of BloNo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107640000/107632100/107632094/692809d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern 2BR Charmer Heart of BloNo Bloomington IL Stay at this holiday home in Bloomington. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions David Davis Mansion and Bloomington Center for the ... 10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) Great communication, very clean and cozy. Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Hotels-Modern-2BR-Charmer-Heart-Of-BloNo.h107632094.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6023714&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Bloomington hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22)[21 Jan - 22 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23)[22 Jan - 23 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6023714&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Miller Park Zoo which includes zoo animals and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091383/b2523a9d-6c49-4cd4-a814-d18c7ab6f930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Miller Park Zoo 5/5(1 review) Interact with animals and watch them feeding in this eclectic zoo with a rainforest section, a carousel and a Junior Zookeeper Program. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miller-Park-Zoo-Bloomington.d6091383.Attraction) ![Prairie Aviation Museum which includes aircraft and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124420/9971aae7-68f6-4e57-a491-fc42d99ea1c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prairie Aviation Museum A children’s flight simulator will keep little ones amused, while numerous aircraft reveal aviation history. Climb into the cockpit and imagine you’re flying. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Prairie-Aviation-Museum-Bloomington.d6124420.Attraction) #### Illinois Wesleyan University Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Illinois Wesleyan University during your travels in Bloomington. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Illinois-Wesleyan-University-Bloomington.d6124416.Attraction) #### Grossinger Motors Arena Catch an event at Grossinger Motors Arena during your trip to Bloomington. Experience the area's entertainment venues and live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grossinger-Motors-Arena-Bloomington.d553248635389802421.Attraction) #### Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts You can get tickets for a performance at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Bloomington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts-Bloomington.d662618986977153024.Attraction) #### Carle BroMenn Medical Center If Carle BroMenn Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bloomington. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carle-BroMenn-Medical-Center-Bloomington.d6178960.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Skip the Line: Miller Park Zoo General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/637153/1fb16401-4a3a-4246-a620-68f068567b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Miller Park Zoo General Admission Ticket £6 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-miller-park-zoo-general-admission-ticket.a637153.activity-details) [See all activities in Bloomington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bloomington.d6023714.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Other places like Bloomington - Cities near Bloomington - Places of interest - [Illinois State University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Illinois-State-University-Normal.d6091377.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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