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#6 Traders Circle
Normal, IL 61761
Nightly Rates: ($87.99 - $90.99)
2 Star
This Normal, Illinois hotel is the closest lodging to Illinois State University and offers a variety of amenities such as a courtesy airport shuttle and a continental breakfast. Situated right off Illinois Interstates 55 and 74, the Best Western University Gardens features all of the amenities and services guests have come to expect from the Best Western name. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, this Normal hotel provides convenient access to all of the right places including shopping, dining, corporate locations and outdoor activities. The hotel is also the closest accommodations to Illinois State University just one mile away and Heartland College, just one half mile away. Each of the 100 well-appointed guest rooms features cable television and wireless high-speed Internet access. Start the day off with a delicious complimentary continental breakfast before exploring Normal. The Best Western University Gardens also features an indoor heated swimming pool, dry sauna, airport courtesy shuttle, 24 hour business center and meeting facilities with room for up to 50 people. Pets are welcome! The Best Western University Gardens offers convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities including world class golfing and fishing, camping, boating and swimming at one of the many nearby lakes. Take an afternoon to visit Champion Fields or spend the day touring one of several historical sites including the Eyestone One Room Schoolhouse, the Constitution Trail, Franklin Park and the Funk Prairie Home. Guests traveling on business will appreciate being close to corporate locations such as Mitsubishi, Growmark Inc, Shirk Products and Electronic North America. The U.S. Cellular Coliseum hosts a variety of concerts and sporting events throughout the year, bringing people from Normal and the surrounding areas. Make a reservation today and save at the Best Western University Gardens!

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· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 P.M.
· Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
· Time Zone is Central Standard Time
· 100 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.
áFrom: North Take Interstate 55 South to Exit 165A. Turn left onto Business Route 51 South, also called Main Street. Turn right onto Raab Road and the Best Western University Gardens is on the right. áFrom: South Take Interstate 55 North to Exit 165. Merge onto Business Route 51/Main Street and head South. Turn right onto Raab Road and the Best Western University Gardens is on the right. áFrom: West Take Interstate 74 East to Interstate 55. Head North to Exit 165A. Merge onto Business Route 51/Main Street and head South. Turn right onto Raab Road and the Best Western University Gardens is on the right. áFrom: East Take Interstate 74 West to Interstate 55. Head North to Exit 165A. Merge onto Business Route 51/Main Street and head South. Turn right onto Raab Road and the Best Western University Gardens is on the right. áFrom: North on I-39 Take Interstate 39 South to Exit 2. Turn Left onto Business Route 51/Main Street heading South. Turn right onto Raab Road and the Best Western University Gardens is on the right.
Central Illinois Regional Airport 6 miles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport 120 miles
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Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.
* 3 mile(s) from Electronic North America * 3 mile(s) from Mitsubishi * 4 mile(s) from Growmark Inc. * 5 mile(s) from Country Insurance * 6 mile(s) from Shirk Products, makers of Beer Nuts * 6 mile(s) from State Farm, Insurance Company * 8 mile(s) from Nestle Beich Candies
- Recreation:* On premises Swimming * 1 mile(s) from World Class Golf * 2 mile(s) from White Oak Park Lake * 5 mile(s) from Miller Park Lake * 6 mile(s) from Evergreen Lake, 700 acre lake * 15 mile(s) from Dawson Lake, camping * 15 mile(s) from Lake Bloomington, 635 acre lake * 25 mile(s) from Clinton Lake, a 4,900 acre lake
- Nearby Cities:* 3 mile(s) from Bloomington * 5 mile(s) from Towanda * 6 mile(s) from Hudson * 15 mile(s) from Lexington * 28 mile(s) from Morton * 35 mile(s) from Peoria * 50 mile(s) from Decatur * 59 mile(s) from Champaign * 70 mile(s) from Springfield * 120 mile(s) from Chicago
- Education:* 0.5 mile(s) from Lincoln College * 0.5 mile(s) from Heartland College * 1 mile(s) from Illinois State University * 3 mile(s) from Illinois Wesleyan University
- Local Attractions:* .5 mile(s) from Lincoln College * .5 mile(s) from Fairview Park and Water Slide, outdoor pool, slide, tennis courts and playground * .5 mile(s) from Heartland College * 1 mile(s) from world class golf * 1 mile(s) from Illinois State University * 1 mile(s) from Champion Fields/Maxwell Park * 2 mile(s) from Factory Outlet Stores * 2 mile(s) from Illinois State University Redbird Arena * 2 mile(s) from Normal Theater, a 1937 restored theater showing classic movies and art films * 2 mile(s) from Eyestone One Room Schoolhouse, tours by appointment only for groups of 10 to 30 * 2 mile(s) from White Oak Park Lake, fishing from the shore, no boating * 2 mile(s) from Franklin Park, a National Historic site with historic scenic homes * 3 mile(s) from Illinois Wesleyan University * 3 mile(s) from The Sphoppes at College Hills * 3 mile(s) from Historic Route 66 * 3 mile(s) from McLean County Historical Museum * 3 mile(s) from Interstate Center * 3 mile(s) from McLean County Fairgrounds * 4 mile(s) from U.S. Cellular Coliseum / Pepsi Ice Center * 4 mile(s) from Ewing Museum of Nations, Ewing Manor * 5 mile(s) from American Passion Play * 5 mile(s) from Miller Park Lake, non-motorized boat rental only including paddle boats, canoes and rowboats * 5 mile(s) from Eastland Mall * 5 mile(s) from Miller Park Zoo, the only zoo in Central Illinois, featuring Sumartran Tigers, visit the Tropical Rain Forrest * 5 mile(s) from McClean County Historical Society Museum * 5 mile(s) from McLean County Soldiers, and Sailors Civil War and Korean/Vietnam War Memorial * 5 mile(s) from David Davis Mansion, built in 1872 with 20 rooms, 8 fireplaces, home of Supreme Court Judge David Davis * 6 mile(s) from Prairie Aviation Museum * 6 mile(s) from Evergreen Lake, 700 acre lake, camping 10 horsepower motor maximum, 2 boat launches and non-motor boat rentals * 10 mile(s) from Funks Grove, foliage viewing * 13 mile(s) from Funk Prairie Home, 90 minute tour, Gem & Mineral Museum included * 13 mile(s) from Funk Prairie Home, Civil War era mansion * 15 mile(s) from Dawson Lake, camping, fishing with a 10 horsepower limit most places * 15 mile(s) from Moraine View State Park * 15 mile(s) from Lake Bloomington, 635 acre lake, 40 horsepower maximum, bait and tackle, boat dock * 25 mile(s) from Clinton Lake, a 4,900 acre lake, no horsepower limit most places, camping and fishing * 30 mile(s)from Par-a-Dice Riverboat Casino
- Calendar of Events:March:* 5 miles from Spring Bloom Arts Festival June:* 5 miles from Glorious Garden Festival at Davis Manor * 6 miles from Twin City Festival, held at the McLean County Fairgrounds July:* 2 miles from Sugar Creek Arts Festival * 5 miles from Illinois Shakespeare Festival August:* 2 miles from Normal Corn Festival, held in downtown Normal * 5 miles from Cultural Festival & Gospel Festival, multi-ethnic festival with music, dance and cultural hertiage December:* 5 miles from Once Upon a Holiday, downtown building
- Transportation:* Free local shuttle from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * .3 mile(s) from Bloomington-Normal Transit bus stop * .3 mile(s) from Amtrak train station * 6 mile(s) from Avis Car Rental * 6 mile(s) from Bloomington-Normal Airport * 6 mile(s) from Central Illinois Regional Airport * 120 mile(s) from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Shopping:* 2 mile(s) from Factory Outlet Stores * 3 mile(s) from The Shoppers at College Hills * 5 mile(s) from Eastland Mall

Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near IllinoisWhile in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to: Lincoln, Illinois: World's Largest Wagon And Big LincolnA giant Abe Lincoln sitting on a covered wagon reading a book. Moved here from Pawnee in 2007. Springfield, Illinois: Museum of Funeral CustomsA collection of embalming artifacts, coffins and other historic items from the funeral industry. Springfield, Illinois: Lincoln LedgerLincoln's personal record of deposits and withdrawals is on display. Essex, Illinois: Jack Barker's Metal Art SculpturesA dense variety of metal creatures and characters created by a junk art sculptor. © roadsideamerica.com, Doug Kirby, Ken Smith, Mike Wilkins. Information provided as an unofficial resource on attractions as a convenience to our visitors. Information and status -- location, hours open, admission prices, current exhibits, and other aspects -- are subject to change without our knowledge. |
