BOOK HISTORY | Niki & Nora from Brooklyn, MI

A Mother Daughter Trip Three milestone moments in one weekend at their first B&B?! A college graduation roadtrip turned into a Mother’s Day and Birthday celebration when Niki & Nora decided to take a little detour and treat themselves at … Continue reading

BOOK HISTORY | Lynn & Ray from Pittsburgh, PA

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

BOOK HISTORY | Marcia & Jim from Cedar Falls, IA

“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

BOOK HISTORY | Clyde and Amanda from Stamping Ground, KY

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

BOOK HISTORY | The Summers Family Wedding from San Diego, CA

The Summers Family found “the most outstanding place to stay, eat and be” for their daughter’s wedding when they chose Vrooman Mansion in Bloomington, IL. Read their guest review and what they loved so much about their experience, then find the suite that fits your personality, and choose to celebrate in a mansion. Continue reading

2022 Graduation Dates & Lodging in Bloomington-Normal

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

Presidential Connections at Vrooman Mansion

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