Things to Do in Normal, IL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Normal, Illinois, features the top 49 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Normal, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Normal, IL , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bloomington
  • Our list of the best things to do in Normal, Illinois, features the top 49 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Normal, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Normal, IL , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bloomington
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47.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Farms & Ranches 2202 W Kirby Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Prairie Farm gives visitors a chance to experience a replica of a turn of the century working farm, complete with animals for kids to see and pet. The farm also has walking paths and gardens.
47.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks Champaign, IL MoreLess Info
Centennial Park Champaign offers numerous areas for sports, including tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer and swimming. There are numerous walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, outdoor grills, and a hill for sledding in the winter months. Food and drink are available at seasonal concession stands.
47.6 Miles
93% 45 votes
Children's Museums 55 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL MoreLess Info
Intended especially for children aged between 3 and 12, Children's Museum of Illinois is a hands-on educational centre. In here, little children can be familiarized with domains such as science and art.
47.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Zoos 71 S Country Club Road, Decatur, IL 62521 MoreLess Info
A small, manageable zoo geared toward younger visitors, the Scovill Children's Zoo features a collection of animals including grey wolves, meerkats, giant tortoises, and many more. There is also a play area for kids.
47.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur, IL 62521 MoreLess Info
Situated in a prairie, Rock Springs Conservation Area offers visitors a hiking spot to view wildlife like deer and hawks. The visitor center has maps that show the locations of the trails at the park.
47.8 Miles
80% 20 votes
Parks 400 W. University, Champaign, IL 61821 MoreLess Info
The West Side Park located in Champaign-Urbana is an exotic location for children's games in a large playground area. There are many iconic statues and tributes placed around its lush park area and walking paths.
47.9 Miles
35% 23 votes
Children's Museums 346 N. Neil, Champaign, IL MoreLess Info
The Orpheum Children's Science Museum is intended for children with ages ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade. It hosts programs such as school field trips, birthday parties and special educational events.
47.9 Miles
98% 56 votes
Movie Theaters 126 West Church Street, Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
Opened for the first time in 1913, the Art Theater is an independent theatre meant for true moviegoers. It can be rented for special events, such as private movie screening, corporate meetings and even weddings.
47.9 Miles
95% 43 votes
Theaters 203 W. Park, Champaign, IL MoreLess Info
Virginia Theatre is the place where dance, music, film festivals and theatre plays are always welcomed. This year's film festival Ebertfest is a tribute to the late Pulitzer Prize winner Roger Ebert.
47.9 Miles
77% 114 votes
Zoos 71 S. Country Club Road, Decatur, IL MoreLess Info
Home to more than 400 animals from the 6 continents, Scovill Zoo welcomes each year nearly 100,000 visitors. Besides the regular attractions, this zoo also offers educational programs for children, including winter classroom programs.
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