In her 70s, Connie found Curt and the adventure began! Newly married they had their first B&B experience with Vrooman Mansion in the Rose Suite, explored their shared love of American History, and indulged in epic breakfasts. Read more about their stay! Continue reading
Put on a robe. Raid the snack closet. After 8 hours from Kansas, Michelle stepped into vintage + modern at Vrooman Mansion. Read her review and book your stay. Continue reading
TJ and Lisa Duncan from Danville, Iowa decided to take a different approach to celebrate their 8th Wedding Anniversary (as opposed to the more traditional Bronze and Pottery gifts). A short two and a half hour car ride from the Iowa/Illinois border brought them to Vrooman Mansion to celebrate! Continue reading
Steve and Carmela drove from Pearl River, NY to visit family and stopped at Vrooman Mansion along the way., “…our first stay at a B&B and we absolutely loved this experience! This home has such amazing charm and beauty.” Read more about Steve & Carmela’s experience, then book your road trip or finalize your anniversary plans with an intimate historic experience off of Route 66 at the center. Continue reading
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
Have you ever stayed at a mansion and had Abraham Lincoln show up? Imagine Steve and Tammy’s surprise after they drove from Lincoln, Nebraska and discovered two local actors who portray US presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S Grant?! Literally the history of the mansion came to life as they shared a gourmet breakfast with the talented men. Read more about their stay! Continue reading
A search for “Top B&Bs” set Clyde and Amanda on a Midwest roadtrip from Kentucky to Illinois for a much-needed escape from the responsibilities of work and life. The Carl Vrooman Suite was the ideal backdrop for new memories together. Continue reading
Graduation season will be here soon! Plan ahead with family and friends, so that everyone has a place to stay, a place to celebrate, and can share in your student’s huge milestone as they walk across the stage. We’ve compiled all of the graduation dates and locations in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, as well as some tips to help make your celebrations historic. Continue reading
Vrooman Mansion has always been a place where people connect. It still is. What you might not know are the presidential connections linked to Vrooman Mansion and the broader Bloomington-Normal, IL community. This President’s Day start making plans to explore more on your own, and consider central Illinois as your next historic road trip. Route 66 is waiting! Continue reading
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