Lincoln probably spent more time in Bloomington than any other city in Central Illinois outside of Springfield. He had many close political and legal associates from this area, including David Davis whose influence on his legal career and run for the presidency were crucial to Lincoln’s success. Your tour of the David Davis Mansion will reveal just how this happened as well as what life was like for a wealthy Victorian family. The McLean County Museum of History rounds out the Lincoln story by introducing the city and the people that Lincoln would have known. Maps for walking tours featuring historical markers and notable architecture are available at the museum.
The Bloomington-Normal area offers a wide variety of other historic, educational and entertaining attractions. From the Children’s Discovery Museum and Miller Park Zoo to the Funk Prairie Home/Gem Museum and the Prairie Aviation Museum, there’s a lot to entertain your whole family, including the kids. If you are looking for culture and theatre, there’s plenty of that too – from a Broadway show at Braden Auditorium to Shakespeare under the Stars. If you add galleries, unique retail shopping, dining and great summer festivals, Bloomington-Normal is worth a nice long stop.
For information:
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
1-800-433-8226
http://www.visitbn.org
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