We think you will find our attractions, unique festivals, sporting events and, of course, our distinctive restaurants and hotels make our area the best tourism destination in Central Illinois.

You will be enchanted with the revitalization of downtown Bloomington and Normal.  Both include retail shopping, nightlife, dining and more.  Bloomington boasts the McLean County Arts Center, while Normal features the new innovative Children's Discovery Museum, the historic Normal Theater and the Performing Arts Center at Illinois State University.

For the best shopping in Central Illinois, visit Eastland Mall, Shoppes at College Hills, Factory Stores or one of more than twenty shopping plazas.

We are proud to be the home of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University who offer the finest in higher education.  State Farm Insurance, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Country Insurance and Financial Services and Beer Nuts are just a few of the companies who are headquartered here in McLean County.