Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

Name: Illinois Wesleyan University
Address: 1312 Park St, Bloomington, United States

#32 among attractions in Bloomington

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Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

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Illinois Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 1850, the central portion of the present campus was acquired in 1854 with the first building erected in 1856. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 40°29'32"N, 88°59'27"W

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1312 Park StBloomington United States

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Illinois Wesleyan University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grossinger Motors Arena, Illinois State University College of Business, McLean County Museum of History, David Davis Mansion.

1 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington
26 min walk • Grossinger Motors Arena is an arena in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. It is on the southwest corner of Madison Street and Front Street. The arena opened to the public on April 1, 2006.
1 miN
Park
Illinois State University College of Business, Normal
27 min walk • The Illinois State University College of Business is the business school at Illinois State University.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum
McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington
22 min walk • The McLean County Museum of History is an AAM accredited institution located in Bloomington, Illinois. It is the principal asset of the McLean County Historical Society, an Illinois nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1892 to study local history.
0.9 miSE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
David Davis Mansion, Bloomington
23 min walk • The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn, is a Victorian home in Bloomington, Illinois that was the residence of David Davis, Supreme Court justice and Senator from Illinois. The mansion has been a state museum since 1960.
1.1 miN
Tower
Watterson Towers, Normal
29 min walk • Watterson Towers is a student residence hall at Illinois State University, and is one of the tallest dormitory buildings in the world at 298.5 feet. Located in Normal, Illinois, at the corner of Fell and Beaufort Streets, it was completed in 1969.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Normal Theater, Normal
31 min walk • The Normal Theater is a cinema located in the downtown area of Normal, Illinois of the United States of America, which is located in McLean County. The theater closed for a time in the early 1990s but reopened in 1993 after being purchased and renovated by the town of Normal.
1.2 miN
40°30'33"N • 88°59'3"W
University Galleries of Illinois State University, Normal
31 min walk • Art museum, Museum
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Camelback Bridge, Bloomington-Normal
15 min walk • The Camelback Bridge is a restored historic wooden bridge that arches over the Constitution Trail in Normal, Illinois. It is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The bridge's main span is a wooden kingpost pony truss.
0.8 miS
40°28'53"N • 88°59'38"W
Merlot and a Masterpiece, Bloomington
20 min walk • Classes and workshops, Museum
0.8 miS
40°28'54"N • 88°59'41"W
Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, Bloomington
20 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
~1240 ftS
40°29'20"N • 88°59'28"W
Ames Library, Bloomington
7 min walk • Cafe, Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Illinois Wesleyan University?

Nearby attractions include WESN 88.1 FM in Bloomington, Bloomington (4 min walk), Ames Library, Bloomington (7 min walk), Franklin Square, Bloomington (11 min walk), Camelback Bridge, Bloomington-Normal (15 min walk).

How to get to Illinois Wesleyan University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Illinois Wesleyan University:

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Bloomington-Normal (31 min walk)