amenities include an exercise room and an indoor pool. in a commercial area off interstate 74, this unassuming hotel is 2 miles from the orpheum children's science museum and 3 miles from the university of illinois at urbana-champaign. straightforward rooms offer wi-fi and flat-screens, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites feature whirlpool tubs and separate living areas. parking and breakfast are available. there's also a coin-operated laundry Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 48 min
Orpheum Children's Science Museum (6 min) Children's museum featuring interactive educational exhibits in a former vaudeville theater. University of Illinois Arboretum (13 min) Lush botanical garden & wedding venue featuring cherry trees & flowering plants. Crystal Lake Park (12 min) Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields. Visit Champaign County (7 min) Shopping, art, lake, outdoor recreation, and camping West Side Park (7 min) Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain. William M. Staerkel Planetarium (11 min) The Senior Memorial Chime of Altgeld Hall Tower (13 min) Anita Purves Nature Center (8 min) Venue featuring hands-on learning programs, a nature-themed play area & environmental exhibits. Dodds Park (8 min) Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens. Spurlock Museum (10 min) Museum with artifacts from ancient cultures & geographic areas, including ancient Egypt & East Asia. Busey Woods (8 min) 59-acres of native woodland with a raised boardwalk to view the birdlife & wildflowers. Helms Park (9 min) Small, grassy park featuring a stone bridge & fountain with several waterfalls, plus a walking path. Hessel Park (10 min) A scenic path runs through this park, which boasts 50 tree species, sports courts, grills & more. Krannert Art Museum (12 min) Museum offering changing exhibits of works in a variety of media by contemporary international arts. Cattle Bank (7 min) Artifacts & exhibits related to the county's past showcased in a 19th-century building. |