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 B-N Night Out
Need help planning the perfect night out in Bloomington-Normal? Here are a few ideas for everyone, whether you're going out with family, friends, or that special someone.
If you've had the perfect night out already in Bloomington/Normal, send us a description and/or a photo. Or tell us what you would do on your perfect night out.
Family Night Out
Lunch/Dinner
Many kids say these are their favorite places to eat in Bloomington-Normal.
• Grady's Pizza
• Avanti's Italian Restaurant
• Monicals Pizza
What are you and you in the mood for after a good meal?
A little exercise? You can take the family:
• bike riding or roller blading on Constitution Trail;
• go bowling at Circle Lanes, Pheasant Lanes or Savage Lanes;
• or try rock climbing at Upper Limits Climbing Gym
If your family just likes hanging out together:
• take in a movie at one of the many cinemas in B-N;
• stay at home and play some board games
• check out the video arcades at Eastland Mall or College Hills Mall
Would you rather do something fun while learning something new?
• McLean County Arts Center
• McLean County Museum of History
• Children's Discovery Museum
Night out with Friends
Lunch / Dinner
Try one of these very local establishments, for good food and lots of local atmosphere:
• Lucca Grill, downtown, Blm
• Schooners on East Grove, Blm. (a popular local hangout)
• Pub II, Nrml (It's packed when ISU sturdents are in town, more relaxed when they're not.
• Beningo's Restaurant on West Chestnut St, Blm.
Entertainment
• TreeHouse Lounge Comedy Club on Ireland Grove Rd. presents live shows every Saturday night at 8:00p.m. & 10:30 p.m.)
• Bowling at Circle Lanes, Pheasant Lanes or Savage Lanes
• See a play performed by local residents at Community players
• How about a day in the park? Miller Park, Blm., has a Frisbee golf course. And there's lots of space the romp at Fairview Park, Nrml
A nice way to wrap up the evening:
• Play darts, pool or billiards at Shooters/Ride The Nine (Prospect Rd, Blm.). They even have Karaoke on Thursday Nights!
• Check out any one of the local downtown Bloomington night spots offering live music on Friday and Saturday nights! The Lizard's Lounge also has live music on Tuesday nights.
Couple's Night Out
Start the night off right:
• flowers or a gift from Casey's Garden Shop, 1505 N. Main St., Blm., or Forget Me Not Flowers, Towanda Plaza, Blm.
• chocolate from The Chocolatier, 514 N. Main St., Blm.
Maybe a quiet, intimate dinner? Try one of these:
• Biaggi's, Veterans Parkway, Blm. (Italian)
• Lancaster's (N. Main in downtown Blm.)
• Michael's (on the square in downtown Blm)
For a special treat, why not book a room at one of B-N's three Bed & Breakfasts:
• Burr House (210 E. Chestnut, Blm, on Franklin Park Square)
• Vroomen Mansion (701 E. Taylor, Blm)
• Davis Manor (1001 E. Jefferson, Blm, near the entrance of David Davis Mansion)
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