EV Charging Hotels in Bloomington, IL

When planning a trip to Illinois, one historic hub worth visiting is Bloomington, a beautiful city in central Illinois. Stay at hotels with EV charging stations in Bloomington to tour the city’s sprawling downtown strip. Here, you’ll find fascinating museums like The Prairie Aviation Museum and historic landmarks including the McLean County Museum of History, which has a re-created pioneer log cabin on site and details Abraham Lincoln’s time as an attorney in the town. Not far from here, you can tour the striking Victorian-era David Davis Mansion that belonged to the famous U.S. Senator and Supreme Court Justice. And for some fresh air while in town, head to The Constitution Trail for a nice walk or bike ride from this extensive, paved pathway that runs through the city. Taste the local flavors of Bloomington from delicious restaurants across town and enjoy a variety of options, from New American to upscale global cuisine, you won’t have a hard time sniffing out something great while staying in Bloomington.

For a glimpse into the life and times of Supreme Court justice and Senator from Illinois, David Davis, head to Clover Lawn, otherwise known as The David Davis Mansion. This three-story yellow brick Victorian mansion was the residence of the famous Justice and resides in a quaint residential neighborhood on the town’s south side. With a stunning 36 rooms designed in a unique Italian villa style, you’ll be delighted by the pristine architecture and perfectly maintained grounds of this beautiful site. In 1972, the mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.

Get your heart rate up on a bike ride, rollerblade, or jog on The Constitution Trail, now officially named the "Millennium Trail" by the White House Millennium Council. Not far from Bloomington hotels with EV charging, this rail trail occupies an abandoned Illinois Central Gulf Railroad corridor that runs through Bloomington and Normal in McLean County and covers roughly 40 miles of former railways. If visiting during the winter, you can still use this trail for a nice afternoon of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

For any theater lovers visiting town from hotels with electric car charging stations, you can’t miss the opportunity to see a live performance from the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Here, you’ll be entertained all evening by this restored theater’s array of plays, pop concerts, classical and instrumental music, Shakespeare performances, and many other events. With wonderful acoustics and plenty of seating, beautiful balconies, and excellent service, you’ll have a ball from this bespoke theater.

If visiting Bloomington during the summer, make a point to catch the annual Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Established in 1978, this lively event is put on by a professional repertory company that produces mainstage productions, free family-friendly performances, and community events. Spend a night under the stars watching the company’s vivid performances and professional artistry unfold before you.

Have an unforgettable time touring beautiful Bloomington, and don’t forget to check out our other EV charging hotels nearby in Chicago, Evanston), and Lincolnshire.