- TripBuzz found 43 things to do with kids in or near Bloomington, Illinois, including 21 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Normal.
- From Miller Park Zoo to Urban Warfare, the Bloomington area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- A thriving city with just over 76,000 residents, Bloomington is the 12th most populated city in the state of Illinois. The family-friendly community offers many recreational opportunities including sports, gaming, dining, shopping, arts and theatre. The centrally located city is also largely known for their historical sites and various city tours.
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As a community park, Shepard Park offers children two playground areas with slides and climbing structures. There is also a gated dog park where dogs can frolic without a leash.
3.8 Miles
The Shepard Park, Dog Park is a recreational park for dogs that includes a wide-open space for dogs to run around in. The park is also nearby a baseball diamond, a hard surface trail, and two playgrounds.
3.8 Miles
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1238 Ropp Road, Normal, Bloomingto, Normal, IL 61761
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Rader Family Farms is open to the general public in its fall season with attractions like a pumpkin patch, corn maze, weekend tram rides through the fields, and a straw bale castle. The farm also has an on-site café and gift shop that is open throughout most of the year.
28.6 Miles
Featuring a number of war displays and memorabilia, Heritage In Flight Museum is especially dedicated to honoring the contribution aviation has played in war efforts. This includes World War II and other conflicts.
29.7 Miles
The Lincoln Speedway is a dirt race track that hosts a variety of auto races, including modifieds and stock cars, on a quarter mile track. Refreshments are available, as well.
29.9 Miles
Dedicated to the American president, the Lincoln Heritage Museum exhibits artifacts pertaining to Lincoln's life, as well as artifacts from the Civil War. Among these can be found Mary's mourning clothes, as well as her blood stained clothes.
30.1 Miles
A recreational space in Logan County, Kickapoo Creek Park provides for a variety of both winter and summer sports/activities. This includes trails for hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, along with water for canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
30.3 Miles
The world's largest covered wagon, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, the Railsplitter Covered Wagon is the number 1 roadside attraction in America according to the Reader's Digest magazine.
30.4 Miles
Showing on average four films at a time, Lincoln Cinema 4 features the latest films and blockbuster hits in its auditoriums. Visitors can receive free popcorn from the concession stand if they sign up for the cinema's newsletter.
31.2 Miles
Providing more than just bowling, Logan Lanes offers a variety of recreational fun for all ages to enjoy. This includes cosmic bowling (a popular weekend activity), along with a golf simulator and gaming machines.