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Vrooman Mansion Blog

Category: Outdoor Recreation

June 9th Concert & Stained Glass Restoration Project

We are thrilled to invite you to our Stained Glass Restoration Project at the Vrooman Mansion on June 9th, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, live entertainment, and the chance to win fabulous prizes! … Read more

Fall Date Ideas in Bloomington, Illinois

2023 Fall Date Ideas in Central Illinois   The leaves are about 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 date ideas for couples to tr… Read more
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Route 66 Roadtrip: 10 Illinois Hotspots You Don't Want to Miss

In 1903, two men and a dog made history. Their ragtag group was the first to drive an automobile across the United States.    We have H. Nelson Jackson, Sewall Crocker, and Bud to thank for the first American road trip.  Thirty-th… Read more

5 Best Hikes in Central Illinois

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, Bloomington is the per… Read more

5 Great Places to See Fall Foliage in Bloomington, IL

Warm one day, cool the next. Yep, it’s fall in the Midwest and soon the leaves will let us know there’s no turning back. It might be a harsh reality, but it’s beautiful to witness, especially in central Illinois. Come to Bloomington-Normal and stay a… Read more

5 Reasons to Visit the Pristine Moraine View State Park in Bloomington, IL

For outdoor enthusiasts looking for new places to visit, put Moraine View State Park at the top of your list. Named for moraines, or irregular crests formed by glaciers of the last Ice Age, the Park boasts light swellsand spacious valleys conta… Read more