- 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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.