The first Steak 'n Shake restaurant, where you can still go for a steakburger and a shake, is located in Normal at 1219 S. Main St.. Additionally, for all you history/trivia buffs, the first Pullman "sleeper" car, which later became President Lincoln's funeral car, was manufactured in Bloomington.
Eats:
Double Nickel Drive Inn ΓÇó 1701 S. Veterans Pkwy., tel# 309-662-7225
Steak 'n Shake ΓÇó This drive-in restaurant was the first Steak 'n Shake. It has served locals and Route 66 travelers ever since it opened in 1934. 1219 Main St. (Business 51, City 66), tel# 309-452-0095.
Lucca Grill ΓÇó 116 Market (IL 9 & Business 51 N.(old City 66)), tel# 309-828-7521
Sleeps:
L&L Motel ΓÇó 1507 Morrissey, tel# 309-663-2361
Ramada Inn Veterans Parkway ΓÇó 1219 Holiday Ln., tel# 309-662-5311 or 800-385-0000
Sites:
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site ΓÇó 1000 E. Monroe, tel# 309-828-1084
Miller Park ΓÇó 1020 S. Morris Ave., tel# 309-823-4250
Beer Nuts (Shirk Products) ΓÇó Make plans to drop by the factory for a tour. Bloomington is the only place in the world where Beer Nuts are manufactured. 103 N. Robinson, tel# 309-827-8580
The Apple Barn ΓÇó This is McLean county's oldest commercial orchard and a great place to stop and pick or buy this local specialty during the fall months. Located 5 miles West of Bloomington/Normal off County Rd. 1650 N., tel# 309-963-5557