in a commercial area off i-74, this casual extended-stay hotel is 2 miles from the virginia theatre, 3 miles from dodds park and 4 miles from the state farm center. other amenities include a business center, a meeting room and guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies include hot breakfast and weekday evening socials with snacks. theres also a convenience store, bbq/picnic areas, and a patio with a fire pit, as well as an indoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room. the 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. the bright studios offer fully equipped kitchens, desks and pull-out sofas, along with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 47 min
Cattle Bank (7 min) Artifacts & exhibits related to the county's past showcased in a 19th-century building. Hessel Park (10 min) A scenic path runs through this park, which boasts 50 tree species, sports courts, grills & more. West Side Park (7 min) Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain. The Senior Memorial Chime of Altgeld Hall Tower (13 min) University of Illinois Arboretum (13 min) Lush botanical garden & wedding venue featuring cherry trees & flowering plants. Orpheum Children's Science Museum (6 min) Children's museum featuring interactive educational exhibits in a former vaudeville theater. Crystal Lake Park (12 min) Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields. 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. Spurlock Museum (11 min) Museum with artifacts from ancient cultures & geographic areas, including ancient Egypt & East Asia. Krannert Art Museum (13 min) Museum offering changing exhibits of works in a variety of media by contemporary international arts. Visit Champaign County (7 min) Shopping, art, lake, outdoor recreation, and camping Dodds Park (8 min) Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens. William M. Staerkel Planetarium (11 min) Anita Purves Nature Center (8 min) Venue featuring hands-on learning programs, a nature-themed play area & environmental exhibits. |