Cynthia's Guidebook
Recreation
Just 7 miles down the road, is Lake Evergreen and Comlara Park, a lovely place for fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, or mountain biking.
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Comlara Park
13001 Recreation Area DrJust 7 miles down the road, is Lake Evergreen and Comlara Park, a lovely place for fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, or mountain biking.
Lake Bloomington, in Hudson, IL is a nice place to rent a pontoon boat and go for a day-long picnic, fishing, or swim out on the water.
Lake bloomington park
18174 P J Keller HighwayLake Bloomington, in Hudson, IL is a nice place to rent a pontoon boat and go for a day-long picnic, fishing, or swim out on the water.
Sightseeing
Nature preserve near Lake Bloomington, along the Mackinaw River basin. Bluebells in the spring, and lots of birds year round.
Merwin Nature Preserve
25777 N 1925 East RdNature preserve near Lake Bloomington, along the Mackinaw River basin. Bluebells in the spring, and lots of birds year round.
One road over from Shady Grove, Ropp Dairy is a nice place to visit some Jersey cows, get some handmade cheese, and grab an ice-cream cone as you head out.
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Ropp Jersey Cheese
2676 Ropp RdOne road over from Shady Grove, Ropp Dairy is a nice place to visit some Jersey cows, get some handmade cheese, and grab an ice-cream cone as you head out.
Food Scene
Lake Road Inn
25106 North 1750 East RoadLocal fish fry place near Lake Bloomington. Great atmosphere, good people.
Grocery
Local co-op in downtown Bloomington, selling organic produce, bread, coffee, and lots more. Features local farmer's products, and they have a nice selection of locally produced craft beer/wine/meade.
Green Top Grocery
921 East Washington StreetLocal co-op in downtown Bloomington, selling organic produce, bread, coffee, and lots more. Features local farmer's products, and they have a nice selection of locally produced craft beer/wine/meade.