Lynn & Ray wanted to drive a portion of Route 66 on their way to their daughter’s graduation in St. Louis. But rather than start in Chicago, they decided to start their adventure in Bloomington, IL staying in the Fern Suite. Continue reading
“The hotels don’t hold a candle to you,” shared Marcia & Jim who drove from Cedar Falls, IA for a concert at the Castle Theatre. Looking for an alternative to “the traditional hotel system” they chose to stay in the Rose Suite and were not disappointed! Continue reading
Plan that Concert Date Night you keep talking about like Matt & Melissa did! Only a 2 hour drive via I-74 from Rockville, Indiana brought Matt and Melissa to catch a concert in Bloomington, Illinois. Here they discovered “a beautiful … Continue reading
Instead of a box, give the gift of a local experience. We have 5 unique Valentine’s Day ideas to make new memories with friends, family or your significant other. Continue reading
Ten fun and quirky things to do and see on a Route 66 roadtrip along the Illinois portion of this iconic highway from Chicago to Bloomington to St. Louis. Make Bloomington your overnight stop, recharge, and keep going! Continue reading
The leaves are starting to change! That means new opportunities for date night ideas that only fall weather can bring. We’ve pulled together some of the best Bloomington-Normal, Illinois date ideas for couples to try. Continue reading
Before move-in day, visit their new college town together for a few days. Help them get familiar with the most important places off campus for necessities, fun and emergencies. Stay local and help their college town feel like a hometown by following our checklist. Continue reading
Spring is here and several outdoor events are on the calendar across Central Illinois. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the women in your life for Mother’s Day, or simply want to get out as a couple … Continue reading
Many people don’t think of traveling to Central Illinois for a hiking trip, but the area has great hiking spots to offer and explore. Located only a two-hour drive from Chicago and less than an hour from Peoria and Springfield, … Continue reading
Grammy-winning artist Lauren Daigle is moving on up in 2020. Since the release of her debut album, Look Up Child, she has sold out nearly 70 performances, and is now embarking on her first arena tour. She brings “The Lauren … Continue reading
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