Bloomington / Normal, Illinois

Visit the Bloomington-Normal area in your RV rental from RVshare. These vibrant Midwestern communities are located in the heart of Illinois and are only about 2 hours away from Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago. You can visit the downtowns, of both towns, and take a stroll in their cultural districts and enjoy musical venues, bars, restaurants, retail shops, art galleries, and museums with your RV rental Bloomington IL or RV rental Normal IL.

Bloomington-Normal offers a variety of things to do that will both entertain and teach you new things.  

Children’s Discovery Museum

The Children’s Discovery Museum is located in Uptown Normal, Illinois and creates a sense of excitement that will surely spark the love of learning in children. This is not your normal, boring museum, because in Children’s Discovery Museum the kids are actually encouraged to touch, climb on, take apart and put back together the exhibits.

Rader Family Farms

Rader Family Farms aims to educate and entertain visitors. You can have your children check out the corn maze along with other activities that will leave them with a better understanding of agriculture and an appreciation for farming. The Rader Family Farm started out as a dairy farm, but in 1971, its main product was changed to grain. They also grow sweet corn, pumpkins and other produce on an approximately 50 acres of land. This farm offers a unique opportunity to experience country life and connect with and learn about rural America. Rader Family Farms helps bridge the gap between country and city life, making it a great stop for your RV rental Bloomington Illinois.

The Normal Theater

Located in Downtown Normal, this theater has been on the National Register of History Places for almost 20 years. Normal Theater opened in November 1937, and was an innovative cinema at a time when they were built to “show sound movies in the best comfortable environment.” Normal Theater has been fully restored and allows moviegoers to experience a throwback theater experience when they visit in a motorhome rental Bloomington IL.

Campgrounds and State/National Parks

When embarking on a trip with an RV, it is essential to have a good campground to use as a home base. Therefore, we have provided you with a listing of three RV parks that are located in or around the Bloomington-Normal area to help you find the best place for you to stay.

Weldon Springs State Park

This 550-acre park is visually stunning and offers a comprehensive recreational agenda for every season. For example in the spring and summer you can boat, fish, camp, picnic, view wildlife, pitch horseshoes, hike, etc. During the winter, those who love the snow can add tobogganing, skiing, ice fishing and sledding to the already extensive list of activities for your camper rental Bloomington IL. The park can both be enjoyed by a camper rental from Bloomington, IL and an RV rental from Normal, Illinois.  Features include:
 
77 sites
Plumbed restrooms
Showers
Pit toilets
30 and 50 amp
Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Pool Access
Playground
Walking Trails
Boat ramp
Beach access
Recreation Room
Gym
Marina

Hickory Hill Campground

This campground has an older feel to it, but it is well maintained and the staff is really friendly. It is ideal for an RV rental in Bloomington, Illinois and is located close to a number of attractions that spells fun for you and the entire family. Benefits and features:
 
Mini-golf
Playground
Pools
Rec Hall
Basketball court
Laundry
General store
Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Pull through sites
50 amp

Kamp Komfort RV Park

This beautiful RV Park is close to Bloomington and its staff is very helpful for your travel trailer rental Bloomington IL. In addition, the campsites are really clean and relaxing. It is a terrific option for a motorhome rental in Bloomington, Illinois and an RV rental in Normal, IL. Features and benefits:
 
Pet Friendly
Picnic tables
Level patio sites
71 Pull through sites
45 Full hookup sites
50 and 30 amps
Modern restrooms
Laundry
Wi-Fi
Small store
Playground
Swimming Pool
Horseshoes

Events

The Bloomington - Normal area is home to a number of events that will be sure to please you when you rent RV Bloomington IL. Check them out!

Festivals

The Bloomington-Normal area is always festive, but perhaps, the most interesting festival in the area is the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. It starts in May and runs until the middle of August. This unique festival pays homage to the famous bard by performing his famous pieces in a variety of ways that include improvisations, sing-alongs, the classics, and more.

Sports

If you love sports, then you should check out the U.S. Cellular Coliseum the next time you visit the Bloomington-Normal area. It is the home of both the Bloomington Edge (Indoor Football League) and the Bloomington Blaze (Central Hockey League). The coliseum boasts a fixed seating capacity of 7,000 but can hold up to 8,000 when hosting events like concerts, ice shows, family shows, tradeshows, and motorsports shows.

The Bottom Line

If you love to watch live-action sports, theater, or if you love to learn new things, then Bloomington-Normal is the place for you. Our hope is that the above list provides you with some inspiration and activities that will make your trip with your RV rental to Bloomington, IL a memorable one.

Thank you for choosing RVshare for your Bloomington, IL RV rental!