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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Normal
1715 Parkway Plaza Dr
Normal, Illinois

Super 8 Motel Normal Bloomington
2 Traders Cir
Normal, Illinois

Hampton Inn Suites BloomingtonNormal
320 S Towanda Ave
Normal, Illinois

Motel 6 Normal - Bloomington Area
1600 North Main Street
Normal, Illinois

Howard Johnson Normal/Bloomington
101 Veterans Pkwy
Normal, Illinois

Courtyard Bloomington Normal
310a Greenbriar Dr
Normal, Illinois

Candlewood Suites Bloomington
203 Susan Dr
Normal, Illinois

Americas Best Value University Inn
6 Traders Circle
Normal, Illinois

Comfort Suites
310B Greenbriar Dr
Normal, Illinois

Motel 6 Bloomington-Normal, IL
202 Landmark Drive
Normal, Illinois

Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Cen
201 Broadway Street
Normal, Illinois


Hotel Tips

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.

Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!



Things To Do

Normal keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Normal has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.

Normal hosts several events per year for your listening enjoyment but visit your piano shop to learn how to play and possibly purchase your grand, upright or digital piano. Don't forget the specialty work involved such as tuning and moving which are performed by skilled technicians.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Cathrine Sutton
Cute shops

Randy Mazzocco
Iam on my way next month

Debi
We will be making our first visit to downtown Grant's Pass and would love to have a discount card to use while shopping there.

DIANA MUEHLHAUSEN
Whenever we travel north, we stop for a couple extra days of shopping and relaxing in Ashland Oregon. Quaint, pretty, relaxing Ashland.

Diana wheelen
Fun!


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