Modern brewpub with gourmet American fare plus craft beer flights, organic wines & spirits. Their brunch menu is also fantastic!

With a selection of house-made signature salsas and hand-smashed guacamoles, freshly prepared tortilla chips, signature tacos and other fresh takes on classic Mexican fare in a trendy setting, Ancho & Agave doesn't disappoint! They offer a great selection of drinks, too! Also has a great weekend brunch.

Upscale bi-level restaurant & bar serving seasonal American fare, pizzas & over 30 drafts in a modern space.

Rated the 19th best Irish pub in America! Maggie's is a Dublin-inspired pub with cottage-meets-Victorian decor, classic Irish fare, import beers & Irish whiskey.

Traditional Thai fare and vegetarian options.

Best Indian food in town! Lunch buffet, tandoori dishes & other classic fare plus beer & wine.

Casual and modern, brick-walled place for Mediterranean options & American eats, from gyros to burgers.

Try the baklava!

Straightforward, family-friendly eatery serving pizza & Italian-American standards in cozy digs.

The bread is famous!

American taphouse serving flatbreads, burgers & pasta in Abraham Lincoln's former law office.

Cheerful cafe serving hearty, diner-style breakfast, burgers & salads in bright, welcoming digs. One of Blo-No's most popular breakfast spots!

Bloomington-Normal's most beloved locally-owned coffee-shop. Famous for their bubble and boba tea, it's also a great place to find cocoa, coffee, tea, espresso, smoothies, and more!

Carly's Favorite: Fusion Milk Tea with Yogurt Pop Boba (served cold)

Cranberry Orange Slush (served cold)

Nick's Favorite: White Chocolate Symphony with whipped cream (served hot or cold)

Bloomington's first and only arcade bar, specializing in craft beer and vintage games. Great selection of drinks, and games are free so long as you're drinking!

Explore a vibrant part of Central Illinois' twin cities! Uptown Normal, located adjacent to Illinois State University, is a great place to do some window shopping, grab a coffee or cupcake, and snap a photo in the Circle garden or in front of one of the colorful murals!

Nick and Carly's recommendation: Stop into the Garlic Press -- you never know what you might find in that quirky little gift shop! Bonus: an attached old-fashioned candy store!

Kids get a hands-on education in science & engineering with 3 stories of interactive exhibits.

Spend some time with Bloomington-Normal's most exotic residents! Miller Park Zoo is open year-round with affordably-priced tickets.

Nick and Carly's recommendation: See the kangaroos! You can get up close and personal in the marsupial open enclosure.

Get your kicks on Route 66! Experience a bit of local history in the heart of historic Downtown Bloomington. Located in the old Courthouse, you can dress up like a pioneer and learn about homesteading life, or about the mobsters that made Central Illinois their home!

Nick and Carly's recommendation: Sit on Abraham Lincoln's lap!

Beautiful in every season, see the home of Bloomington's cement tycoon of yesteryear. Admission to the manor grounds is free, with parking across the street at St. John's Lutheran Church.

Nick and Carly's recommendation: Stop and sit in the tranquil Japanese Garden.

Admission for the open skate is $6/person, and skate rentals are available for only $2.