Review Visit: April 18th, 2012…read more A pretty cool museum. I'm not sure what it is about this museum that I like but it's a fun place to visit. It seems that every time I came here, there was always something new to discover. They had some fun and interactive exhibits that we played with and took a ton of goofy photos of us interacting with them. There were some cool exhibits on the history of certain things from the past. I've been here 3 times in total and each time was a blast. I have a bit of an interest in history, so it was fun to find out some local history of the area. I was surprised to see one of those single-engine planes on one of the lower levels. That was a fun discovery. Since I haven't been there in awhile, I really don't know what else to say about the museum. I'm sure the exhibits have changed since then so I don't want to rattle on too much about stuff that might not be there anymore. It's just one of those places that you need to see in person.

Honestly, this museum is so well done! I was so excited and impressed! There are multiple floors of…read moreexhibits that cover the gamut of McLean County history from agriculture to civil rights to local celebrities and innovators! I really enjoyed the rotating exhibits, too, you can tell a lot of work and care was put in, and everything was well-maintained and recent. Volunteers are there to help, too, would highly recommend a visit!

We spent the last evening at the Candlelight Theater's presentation of "The Four Seasons and More"…read more The atmosphere was amazing with only candles lighting the theater and the stage. The quartet played magnificently and provided great insights into the music. We will be looking forward to future performances.

Visited on a Saturday for a friend's wedding and was not disappointed by this unique and personal…read morevenue. The couple attends concerts at the theater often so it was lovely to know having their wedding there meant so much. My partner and I watched the wedding from the balcony where the view was spectacular and were easily able to move around the upper level and main level when we wanted to mix and mingle during the reception. If I could watch every wedding from that vantage point, I would; so cool! The venue allowed outside catering, so we had the couple's favorite local barbecue. The serving line moved fast and I was glad for the space allowed to line up all 150+ of us. The stage was used for a dance floor later in the night. Though small, it was a fun experience. The stage is a bit difficult to navigate around as there is only one set of narrow steps in the front. The lights also contribute to making the dance floor a bit warm.

What a wonderful, nostalgic place! A neighborhood gem. It opened in 1937…read more. We drove down from the SW suburbs of Chicago, to see the ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD OF AMERICA movie. Only $1 each for popcorn and water! I would come back for another event!

Lovely little theater, giving you comfy and historical movie experience…read more When I sat down to watch the trailers, I started to think to myself "wow, I like this kind of old small screen way better than the 4-story massive IMAX screen". It goes so well with the retrospect movies, and for someone like me who's scared, but still want to watch scary movies, this is the best part: you saw just the right size of scary-funny zombies from The Night Of The Living dead, not too much to scare you to death, but enough to keep you intrigued.

On the grounds of the Ewing Cultural Center is the Genevieve Green Gardens. The gardens are nice…read moreand have a variety of flowers and plant life to look at. Within the gardens lie the Moriyama Japanese Garden. While this garden is small, it does have the features that Japanese gardens are known for. There is a walking trail for you to walk and enjoy the beauty here. Parking is across the street in the church parking lot. While not very large the Genevieve Green Gardens make a nice nature stop and come highly recommended.

Very nice garden walk around this beautiful mansion. The house is infrequently opened for yours,…read morebut the gardens are well worth the trip.

We had such a wonderful time visiting the David Davis Mansion. Our tour guide, Jeff, gave us a long…read moreand detailed tour that was both informative and engaging. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made the history of the mansion come alive. One highlight was learning about David Davis's close connection to Abraham Lincoln, which added an even deeper historical significance to our visit. That piece of history was fascinating and memorable. We highly recommend the David Davis Mansion to anyone visiting Bloomington. It's a beautiful historic home with a rich story, and with guides like Jeff, you're guaranteed an excellent experience.

We toured the David Davis Mansion on a chilly December afternoon. There was one else there for a…read moretour so we had our own private tour. The mansion was beautiful and decorated for Christmas. The house has many artifacts that are true to the Davis family. We learned a treasure of information from our tour guide Jeff. He was able to answer both of our questions and we had many of them. Jeff was able to tailor the tour to our interests providing a personalized experience. This tour of an exquisite mansion was top-notch due to Jeff and his wealth of knowledge and pleasant personality.

Free music most Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to September. Most of the bands are local with…read morevaried genres. Free street parking as well as free surface. Nice way to spend a summer evening.

A great place to enjoy the scenic Illinois River. There's a huge sidewalk along the river that's…read moreused by photographers, joggers, and people that just enjoy walking. There's several eating establishments in the area as well as coffee shops. May thru September one can find the weekly Saturday Farmer's Market. Too bad I missed it by one week darn! Ha! This first Saturday in October there was a flock of geese rummaging in the huge grassy area, and it's always entertaining to watch them.

The venue is an outdoor open space under the I-74 bridge on the waterfront. It's part of the…read moreLimelight family of venues. Cheap Trick and .38 Special, both put on great shows! Limelight always does a good job of lining up the talent! The stage has a place in front for standing room only and the general admission lawn area-where you can bring your own chairs. Sound was good, especially for outside with cars & trucks driving over you! The 3 star rating is due to the inconvenient way the beverages were sold. You had to buy tickets first, then stand in line to buy beer, another line for a cocktail and another line for water...4 lines later to get a drink, you miss part of the show. Fun venue and I'm ready to do it again!

This is an excellent orchestra. I have been attending their concerts for a number of years, and I…read morecontinue to be impressed to this day. From the classic favorites to lesser known pieces, they perform a variety of music and do so with the highest quality. The Symphony is currently searching for a new conductor, and I am sure they will find one who will continue the great tradition this organization has established. Central Illinois is very fortunate to have this orchestra here.