Bloomington’s best local businesses

The 110 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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110 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants34 places · newest: DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: Prima Beauty Studio, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Crossroads Fair Trade Goods & Gifts, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Grossinger Motors Arena, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Crawford's Corner Pub, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Janet's Cakes & Catering, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Old House Society, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture9 places · newest: All About Dance Bloomington, Aug 2
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Craftify DIY Studio, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods4 places · newest: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Jul 21

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• Anderson Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Recreation venue with a pool, playground, walking trail, picnic areas, and athletic fields.

  503 E College Ave (Normal) · normal.org ↗

• Eastland Mall

  Other

  Well-known brands populate this long-standing, 1-story mall with an enclosed floor plan.

  1615 E Empire St · ishopeastlandmall.com ↗

• Shoppes At College Hills

  Other

  Department stores, name-brand retailers & casual eateries offered in a spacious outdoor plaza.

  314 S Towanda Ave (Normal) · theshoppesatcollegehills.com ↗

• HomeGoods

  Home & Garden

  Home-decor chain stocking a variety of furnishings, bedding, kitchenware, holiday goods & more.

  1608B E Empire St · homegoods.com ↗

• Martin's Home Furniture

  Home & Garden

  From sofas and sectionals to dining tables, mattresses, and those finishing touches like rugs and lamps, Martin's Home Furniture has the…

  501 Chancellor Dr · martinshomefurniture.com ↗

• Serenity MedSpa

  Health & Wellness

  Serenity MedSpa has the good stuff: advanced laser services that make hair reduction and skin resurfacing surprisingly comfy, plus…

  2 Yount Dr · theserenitymedspa.com ↗

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