Sierra & Kyle

October 12, 2024 • Downs, IL

Sierra & Kyle

October 12, 2024 • Downs, IL

Illinois State University

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100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
(309) 438-2181

Visit the place where it all started! We met on an Alternative Breaks trip, organized through ISU while we were both Juniors. The campus is a registered arboretum, and is a beautiful place to have a nice fall walk!

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Uptown Normal

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11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
(309) 454-9777

Uptown Normal is a shopping and dining district located right by the campus of Illinois State University! It features several of our favorite restaurants such as 'The Rock', 'Coffee House', 'Pizza Paya' and more. There are plenty of local shops, as well as an old time movie theatre, a new Acai bowl place, and more!

Pop-Up Chicken Shop

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409 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
(309) 827-3999

Kyle's favorite restaurant in town, and it's just down the road from the hotel! Features a menu of Nashville Hot Chicken items as well as a variety of Smash Burgers.

Theo's Microcreamery

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107 E Beaufort St b, Normal, IL 61761, USA
(309) 454-9375

Enjoy ice cream and shakes both dairy and vegan! This was where Sierra and Kyle went on their second date!

Tony's Tacos

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304 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
(309) 585-1332

A local Mexican restaurant that is a favorite among ISU students!

Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center & Kegler’s Pub

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804 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
(309) 663-8556

If you want to enjoy an activity closer to the hotel, Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center is right down the road from the hotel. They offer bowling, an arcade, sand volleyball courts, and mini-golf, as well as an in house bar and restaurant!

McGraw Park

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3202 Cornelius Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
(309) 434-2260

This is one of our favorite parks to talk walks and have picnics! It is just down the road from the hotel!