"Focus on Education" Bloomington by deecat

Bloomington Travel Guide: 29 reviews and 54 photos

Allan Walking Illinois Wesleyan University Campus

Day/night in Bloomington was "Educational"

On Friday, November 2, 2007, Allan and I visited and stayed overnight in Bloomington, Illinois. We traveled from our home in Libertyville, Illinois, via our new automobile, and it took us about two hours to travel there. While in Bloomington and her sister city, Normal, Illinois, we explored Illinois Wesleyan University [Bloomington] and Illinois State University [Normal]. Our visit was quite delightful, our meal that evening was good, and our overnight stay was pleasant.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people, Great Universities, Revitalized Town

Last visit to Bloomington: Nov 2007
Intro Updated Nov 9, 2007
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Sister City: Normal and Illinois State University - Bloomington

Sister City: Normal and Illinois State... Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you look at the map enlarged, you will see how close Bloomington and Normal really are. We visited Normal on Thursday... more travel advice

College Sports Abundant at Illinois... Sports & Outdoors (1)

While visiting the Illinois Wesleyan campus, Allan and I were impressed by the wonderful Sport Facilities. The... more travel advice

Enjoy the "Eye Candy" Architecture Things to Do (1)

While visiting the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University, I really enjoyed all the beautiful buildings. Some is quite... more travel advice

Bronze Statue in front of Ames Library - Bloomington

Illinois Wesleyan University Favorites (1)

If you are one who loves schools and higher education as my husband and I do [teachers for over 30 years], you would no... more travel advice

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Nemorino Dec 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM

Very interesting and comprehensive tips, as always. As I mentioned here a few years ago, one of the long-time singers in the Frankfurt opera ensemble (she's now retired) used to be the head of the Opera Workshop at the University of Illinois.
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Faiza-Ifrah May 27, 2010 at 5:05 PM

i enjoyed visiting this university town. informative tips and great accompanying pictures. i especially liked reading about the two universities.
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hunterV Feb 5, 2010 at 12:10 PM

Dee, you make me want to visit that nice place... Thanx for your interesting story....
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misterrabbit Oct 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM

What a lovely school and interesting town. Of course, I enjoyed the restaurant tip because yours are so always well done.
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scottishvisitor Jan 16, 2009 at 1:13 PM

Nice University town with wonderful architecture both old and new :) glad to hear your restaurant reminded you of your trip to Lucca
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VeronicaG Oct 27, 2008 at 7:04 AM

Your info. on Illinois Wesleyan U. was terrific. It looks like a very nice campus! College towns are so appealing--I imagine there are several B&B's to choose from, too. Thanks, Dee.
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olja1234 Oct 22, 2008 at 12:13 PM

As always... excellent!
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evaanna Jun 21, 2008 at 2:24 AM

Nice university, except for the exorbitant fees. You must have wonderful memory or do you copy of the menu? I'd choose not to move near the school team as well :)
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Yaqui Apr 1, 2008 at 2:47 PM

Lovely car Dee and your pages always make me hungry..lol!
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toonsarah Mar 16, 2008 at 9:09 AM

Suddenly realised how long it was since I stopped by Dee! And how nice to find one of your lovely little glimpses of a US town :) I thought Natatorium was a great name for a swimming pool too ;)