Matt's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the home of Judge David Davis, good friend of Abraham Lincoln. It’s an impressive estate with a rich history right in the middle of town!
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David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe DrThis is the home of Judge David Davis, good friend of Abraham Lincoln. It’s an impressive estate with a rich history right in the middle of town!
It’s the childhood home of Adlai Stevenson; the former Governor of Illinois, UN ambassador, and Democratic presidential candidate in the 1952 and 1956 elections.
1316 E Washington St
1316 East Washington StreetIt’s the childhood home of Adlai Stevenson; the former Governor of Illinois, UN ambassador, and Democratic presidential candidate in the 1952 and 1956 elections.
3rd Sunday Market is an indoor/outdoor art and and antiques market featuring 450 dealers from 17 states. There are also many food trucks on site to give you a sampling of Bloomington’s food scene. It runs from May until October, 8AM until 4PM on, you guessed it, the third Sunday of each month. Adult admission is $6 per person, kids under 13 get in free! Bloomington has a rich history of hand-blown glass art which is my favorite part of this market. What will yours be?
2301 W Market St
2301 West Market Street3rd Sunday Market is an indoor/outdoor art and and antiques market featuring 450 dealers from 17 states. There are also many food trucks on site to give you a sampling of Bloomington’s food scene. It runs from May until October, 8AM until 4PM on, you guessed it, the third Sunday of each month. Adult admission is $6 per person, kids under 13 get in free! Bloomington has a rich history of hand-blown glass art which is my favorite part of this market. What will yours be?
Ang Teatro ng Kastilyo
209 E Washington StEwing Cultural Center
48 Sunset RdOld House Society
214 Douglas StNeighborhood Thrift Store
406 N Main StBloomington Antique Mall
311 W 7th StThe Flea Thrift
Retrofit Culture
1014 W Washington StBronze Giraffe Antiques
Many famous people from Illinois are laid to rest here. One of them is Dorothy Gage, the little girl the "Wizard of Oz" is based on.
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Many famous people from Illinois are laid to rest here. One of them is Dorothy Gage, the little girl the "Wizard of Oz" is based on.
Food scene
Epiphany Farms serves fresh, locally grown ingredients from their own farm in a variety of well-flavored dishes. Many options are vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian friendly. From a Marylander: try the Crab Oscar add-on with your meal. It’s one of the best crab dishes I’ve had in the Midwest!
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Epiphany Farms Restaurant
220 E Front StEpiphany Farms serves fresh, locally grown ingredients from their own farm in a variety of well-flavored dishes. Many options are vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian friendly. From a Marylander: try the Crab Oscar add-on with your meal. It’s one of the best crab dishes I’ve had in the Midwest!
Most cities have a decent Thai restaurant but Thai House is truly excellent. They have a no-frills ambiance, serving great food at great prices!
Thai House of Bloomington IL
805 Morrissey DrMost cities have a decent Thai restaurant but Thai House is truly excellent. They have a no-frills ambiance, serving great food at great prices!
Another farm-to-table option in Bloomington; Bakery and Pickle serves delicious meals in a speakeasy pub setting. Great for a night out while the kids are visiting grandma!
Bakery and Pickle
513 N Main StAnother farm-to-table option in Bloomington; Bakery and Pickle serves delicious meals in a speakeasy pub setting. Great for a night out while the kids are visiting grandma!
Harmony Korean BBQ
Reality Bites
414 N Main StBloom Bawarchi Indian Restaurant & Bar