Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Wonderfull food, great environment , family friendly and great micro brewery.
21 locals recommend
DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall
1200 Greenbriar DrWonderfull food, great environment , family friendly and great micro brewery.
Taqueria El Porton
901 N Main StGreat authentic mexican food. Real deal mexican food. Little place but worth it!
Chick-fil-A
101 Veterans PkwyWhat is there to say...its Chick-fil-A
Another new small Nashville style chick place that is fantastic! Chicken is all they do, won't regret this place!!
Pop Up Chicken Shop
409 E Lincoln StAnother new small Nashville style chick place that is fantastic! Chicken is all they do, won't regret this place!!
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
407 S Main StClose by house and good food
Anju Above
220 E Front StGreat food and nice place to relax
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
1603 Morrissey DrGood BBQ chain restaurant
Flingers Pizza Pub
1503 E Vernon AveGreat pizza and beverages
Great pizza and really cool environment in downtown Bloomington. Lots to see in this area
13 locals recommend
The Lucca Grill
116 E Market StGreat pizza and really cool environment in downtown Bloomington. Lots to see in this area
Maggie Miley's
126 E Beaufort StGood Irish food and beverages
Tobin's Pizza
1513 North Main StreetOld school italian food. Great Pizza. Close to house
Epiphany Farms Restaurant
220 E Front StVery good upscale food with farm fresh ingredients
Stave Wine Bar & Market
111 W North StThe name says it all...nice place
Fat Jacks Bar
511 N Main StNice place that has imports and lots of microbrews on draught
Rosie's Pub
106 E Front StGreat food and nice atmosphere.
Great BBQ and nice selection of beers. They smoke and cook all BBQ there at restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse
602 N Main StGreat BBQ and nice selection of beers. They smoke and cook all BBQ there at restaurant.
They have the best wings in town. Don't waste your money on any other wings. Thy have this peanut butter/bacon wing with jelly that is just awesome! Won't regret it.
DR. McKay's
909 N Hershey RdThey have the best wings in town. Don't waste your money on any other wings. Thy have this peanut butter/bacon wing with jelly that is just awesome! Won't regret it.
The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room
306 N Center StGreat place - worth a try!
Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire StLocal micro brew - Holley Jeans is a must try!
Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance DrMicrobrewery - check out their website!
Grove Street Bakery
812 E Grove StGreat local bakery - Food next door at Schooners!
Sugar Mama Bakery (Uptown Normal)
109 West Jefferson StreetNeat bakery!
Joe's Station House Pizza Pub
305 Veterans PkwyNeat place!
Coffee Hound Roasters and Cafes
407 N Main StGreat coffee and breakfast in downtown area.
Fort Jesse Cafe
1531 Fort Jesse RdSmall cafe and fills up fast. Local favorite. Great food
Aroma Indian Restaurant
716 S Eldorado RdNew brewery and nice. Will start serving food beginning 2021. Can order food in until then
13 locals recommend
Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance DrNew brewery and nice. Will start serving food beginning 2021. Can order food in until then
Dunkin'
1603 N Main StSeoul Mama
2103 Veterans PkwyGood Korean food.
Annie's Eats Carry-Out And Catering
606 N Clinton StGreat BBQ...Its real deal
Gracie's Tacos and Wings
1414 1/2 South Main StreetHome made corn tortillas!
Tony's Tacos
304 N Main StBest chocoflan in town. Tacos are great and good portions.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
202 Landmark DrChicago classic place with great food.
The Original Pinsaria
211 North Veterans ParkwayThis is really good pizza. Pizza recipes from Italy.
Sightseeing
Things to see and do in the area.
Great place to take the kids. Corn maze, pumpkins, and tons of fun. About 5 Min from house
6 locals recommend
Rader Family Farms
1312 Ropp RdGreat place to take the kids. Corn maze, pumpkins, and tons of fun. About 5 Min from house
MUSEUM SQUARE
West Washington StreetFarmers Market downtown Bloomington on Saturday mornings from 7:00-1:00
7 locals recommend
Downtown Bloomington Trailside Farmers Market
200 N Main StFarmers Market downtown Bloomington on Saturday mornings from 7:00-1:00
Children's Discovery Museum
101 E Beaufort StFun place for the kids and adults too
Fresh cheese and kids can pet the calfs. About 10 min from house
6 locals recommend
Ropp Jersey Cheese
2676 Ropp RdFresh cheese and kids can pet the calfs. About 10 min from house
Corn Crib Stadium
1000 W Raab RdCatch a Corn Belters Baseball game when season on.
Upper Limits Climbing Gym
1304 W Washington StAwesome Rock climbing facility
Merlot and A Masterpiece
412 N Main StGreat place to have some wine and learn how to paint a master piece
If you enjoy shooting at the range, this is the place and close to house. They have guns you can use.
Darnall's Gun Works & Ranges
6125 County Rd 1175 NIf you enjoy shooting at the range, this is the place and close to house. They have guns you can use.
Shoppes at College Hills
314 Towanda AveShopping!!!
Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris AveNice Zoo
David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe DrNice place to see. Lots of history and great tour.
Adler Planetarium
West College AvenuePlease see sure to check time and days they are open,
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th StFun trip!
Artful Designs
502 N Prospect RdFun for kids and any artist
C. I. Shooting Sports
700 Wylie DrIndoor range and sales. Nice place
Golf
Den At Fox Creek Golf Course
3002 Fox Creek RdGreat Course to shoot
Just up the road from house. Great ISU golf course open to public. Very challenging
Weibring Golf Club
800 Gregory StJust up the road from house. Great ISU golf course open to public. Very challenging
Highland Park Golf Course
1613 S Main StIronwood Golf Course
1901 N Towanda AvePrairie Vista Golf Course
502 W Hamilton RdGrocery
Jewel-Osco
901 S Cottage AveThis store is just down the street form property. Can easily walk too.
Kroger
1550 E College AveHy-Vee
1403 N Veterans PkwyWinery
Nice Winery with weekend entertainment and good wines. Just a short drive west of town on Rt 9.
7 locals recommend
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
33633 IL-9Nice Winery with weekend entertainment and good wines. Just a short drive west of town on Rt 9.