Guidebook for Normal

Laura
Guidebook for Normal

Food Scene

It's within walking distance for morning coffee and breakfast.
Starbucks
307 Veterans Pkwy
It's within walking distance for morning coffee and breakfast.
Local brewer, within walking distance, that has good appetizers and outdoor garden. I recommend the fried asparagus or bavarian pretzels!
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DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
318 S Towanda Ave
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Local brewer, within walking distance, that has good appetizers and outdoor garden. I recommend the fried asparagus or bavarian pretzels!
Healthy cuisine; Its a 'you pick it and they grill it' buffet within walking distance.
Flat Top Grill
Veterans Parkway
Healthy cuisine; Its a 'you pick it and they grill it' buffet within walking distance.
Within walking distance.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1601 E College Ave
Within walking distance.

Parks & Nature

Daily exercise, escape to nature, and or travel anywhere in cities.
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Constitution Trail
Constitution Trail
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Daily exercise, escape to nature, and or travel anywhere in cities.
I grew up around this lake. It hosts lots of trails and wildlife. When I'm in town, this is a fav place on weekends to escape. Approximately 15 minute drive from Normal.
Evergreen Lake
I grew up around this lake. It hosts lots of trails and wildlife. When I'm in town, this is a fav place on weekends to escape. Approximately 15 minute drive from Normal.

Shopping

Has just about everything.
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Shoppes at College Hills
314 Towanda Ave
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Has just about everything.
Live music on circle, eateries, pubs, movie theater and unique shops.
Uptown Normal
11 Uptown Circle
Live music on circle, eateries, pubs, movie theater and unique shops.

Essentials

They have the best organic selection in town. And you can get about any essential at this grocer, including a pharmacy.
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Kroger
1550 E College Ave
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They have the best organic selection in town. And you can get about any essential at this grocer, including a pharmacy.
Pharmacy within walking distance.
Walgreens
1525 N Veterans Pkwy
Pharmacy within walking distance.

Entertainment & Activities

If you like artsy, foreign or indie flicks ~ this restored theater is a treat. I love it.
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The Normal Theater
209 W North St
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If you like artsy, foreign or indie flicks ~ this restored theater is a treat. I love it.
This place will serve you dinner, drinks at the movies. Lounge like atmosphere. Pretty neat. Reserve tickets ahead of time if you want a seat!
Ovation 10 Bloomington
415 Detroit Dr
This place will serve you dinner, drinks at the movies. Lounge like atmosphere. Pretty neat. Reserve tickets ahead of time if you want a seat!
Why not climb inside a grain bin while in central Illinois?!
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Upper Limits Climbing Gym
1304 W Washington St
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Why not climb inside a grain bin while in central Illinois?!

Arts & Culture

I've seen every play by Shakespeare. Well worth your time. This is not a winter activity as it is an outdoor amphitheater. Lovely space.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
48 Sunset Rd
I've seen every play by Shakespeare. Well worth your time. This is not a winter activity as it is an outdoor amphitheater. Lovely space.
Troupe puts on exceptional plays all year round.
Heartland Theatre
1110 Douglas St
Troupe puts on exceptional plays all year round.
Music, comedy, and dance acts all year round.
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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
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Music, comedy, and dance acts all year round.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you like live music, this is the place to go. Great fun.
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Teatr Zamkowy
209 E Washington St
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If you like live music, this is the place to go. Great fun.
A wine festival every weekend with live music. A magical space in the middle of cornfields.
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Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
33633 IL-9
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A wine festival every weekend with live music. A magical space in the middle of cornfields.