Downtown Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington:

Shopping

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing browse, searching for a particular title or on a mission to find that special gift, you’ll enjoy visiting the shops in Downtown Bloomington.

McLean County Museum of History

200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701

The McLean County Museum of History traces it roots back to 1892, the year the McLean County Historical Society was founded. It is a nationally accredited award winning museum with 5 permanent exhibit galleries and 3 rotating galleries. The museum features seven exhibit galleries, preserves more than 20,000 objects, makes available more than 15,000 rare and hard-to-find books on local history and genealogy, and manages 2,000 feet of historical papers and images in its archives. 

McLean County Arts Center

601 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

MCAC encourages and promotes the appreciation, study, cultivation, development, and practice of the Arts in McLean County. An independent 501c-3 non-profit organization.

Castle Theater

209 E Washington St #1, Bloomington, IL 61701

Ornate historic theater first opened in 1916 featuring diverse live music acts, plus 2 full bars.

Friday, March 29th 8:00-10:00pm: Ha Ha Hot Comedy with David Yates