Travel

I’ve consumed a lot of things out of a pitcher, all of them liquid. This is honestly an approach I’ve never considered, but I think it’s kind of fun and hilarious, and I suppose makes …

Did you know that Illinois State University has a whole circus troupe that’s been performing since 1929? Gamma Phi Circus is the oldest collegiate circus troupe in the U.S. Growing up in Normal, not far …

The Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet is really lovely. It’s a relatively small area, perfect for an easy stroll or walk with your child or dog. There’s a nice …

The Town of Normal Parks and Recreation department has a permanent outdoor ampitheatre, just down the road from Uptown Normal. It’s nestled in a lovely park, with a large grassy area for folks to bring …

Amos Lee is one of those artists that pops into my Spotify mixes on the regular, alongside artists like Brandi Carlile, Nathaniel Rateliff, Avett Brothers, Norah Jones, etc. The folk-blues-soul singer will be performing at …

A year ago, Fiala Brothers opened in Uptown Normal. Owned by Steve and Ryan Fiala, who own the Champaign and Normal D.P. Doughs, respectively, it serves various forms of grilled cheese sandwiches (and they have …

After a couple of solo adventures to small communities near Champaign-Urbana, I decided it was time to bring my husband along for the ride. This particular trip was going to take me a bit farther …

A little unhinged, maybe, but amazing. I’ve never wanted to visit a railway museum more. H/T to Jacob Rajlich for sharing this on Twitter. Take a look at the Monticello Railway Museum website if you …

On Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m., you listen to some retro music while enjoying food and drinks on North Street in Uptown Normal. Medici, a solid restaurant that I’ve visited a few times, is …