4K - Bloomington-Normal, IL/ISU Campus

Bloomington–Normal, officially known as the Bloomington, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, is a metropolitan area in Central Illinois anchored by the twin municipalities of Bloomington and Normal. The two-city area is colloquially known as "Blo-No". According to Nielsen data, Bloomington-Normal is home to the most restaurants per capita in the entire country and has the third highest restaurant growth index in Illinois, only behind Chicago and Springfield. This college town is filled with hidden culinary gems and is known for being the original home of Steak ‘n Shake. Locals love places like Epiphany Farms Restaurant and Baxter’s American Grille, while its unpretentious bar scene offers plenty of spots to unwind with a cold one. Bloomington-Normal is a hotspot for schooling as well. Home of school District 87 and McLean County Unit District No. 5, the two combine with a total of 24 elementary schools, 5 junior high schools, and 3 high schools (Bloomington High School, Normal Community High School, and Normal Community West High School.) Thomas Metcalf Elementary and Junior High School and University High School, located on Illinois State University’s campus, as the only laboratory schools in the Blo-No area. Central Catholic High School and its three daughter schools are opportunities for Catholic education in the area as well. In this video, we'll drive around the cities of Bloomington and Normal, as well as, the ISU and Illinois Wesleyan University campuses. The video starts and ends at the ISU visitor parking garage on University Street. 📅 Recording Date: July 13, 2020 ⏳ Timestamps: 1:43 - University Street, Normal 4:06 - Willow Street, Normal 7:25 - Fort Jesse Road, Normal 14:48 - Towanda Barnes Road, Bloomington 20:08 - Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington 23:10 - Hershey Road, Bloomington/Normal 33:24 - Shephard Road, Normal 34:54 - Veteran's Parkway, Normal/Bloomington 47:01 - Main Street, Bloomington/Normal 1:00:12 - Northtown Road, Normal 1:01:26 - Linden Street, Normal/Bloomington 1:09:22 - Empire Street, Bloomington 1:12:39 - Lee Street, Bloomington 1:16:44 - Wood Street, Bloomington 1:25:19 - Downtown Bloomington 1:29:32 - North Bloomington 1:31:59 - Illinois State University 1:34:26 - Campustown