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Miller Park Zoo is Wild Fun in Bloomington

A popular place for family fun is Miller Park Zoo‚ which has been around since 1891. The Bloomington-Normal landmark features dozens of animal exhibits‚ a “Junior Zookeeper” program and organized parent-child activities.“ It’s really neat to wander through the zoo with your children‚ and then go to the educational programs together and learn more about the animals‚” Lynnette Bixby says.Miller Park is the only zoo around to feature Sumatran...
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Frontier League Baseball Goes to Bat in Normal

Professional baseball arrived in Normal in May 2010 when the Normal CornBelters took the field as part of the independent Frontier League.
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Children’s Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum Offers Hands-on Fun near Bloomington

The Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Illinois attracts 40‚000 visitors each year with a myriad of exhibits designed to enhance interactions between young and old and create a sense of wonder. The hands-on experiences inside the museum include interactive replicas of a grocery store‚ post office and dental office, pizza restaurant, landfill and so much more. Perhaps the most popular exhibit is a washable wall on which visitors can paint. Touching things, taking things apart and even...
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Children’s Discovery Museum

Zoo, Museum and Learning Center Great Activities for County Kids

When it comes to looking for something fun to do‚ McLean County kids have no excuses. They have the benefit of three main attractions that provide education through entertainment:

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The Den at Fox Creek

Golf Courses Abound in Bloomington-Normal Area

It’s hard to think of McLean County without thinking of golf.
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