Vrooman Mansion - A Bed & Breakfast Hospitality Establishment, Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Illinois Bed and Breakfast near Illinois State University
Vrooman Mansion - A Bed & Breakfast Hospitality Establishment
An Historic Retreat in Italianate Grandeur
Come experience the aristocratic lifestyle of the Scotts and Vroomans. The 13,600 square foot mansion was built in 1869 and added onto in 1900. This historical home has 36 rooms on four floors. The first and second floors are available to the guests of the home. Every effort has been made to retain the mansion's authentic decor and ambience.
Stained glass and leaded beveled glass windows await your arrival to the grand two story English style lobby complete with Ingelnook. The family crest in the surrounding stained glass and the intricate woodwork above the fireplace repetitively allude to the presence of European nobility.
Let your imagination carry you through the corridors of the past as you sip tea in the parlour admiring its hand painted ceiling. Enjoy an artistic gourmet, full breakfast at the home's original handcarved dining table where dignitaries such as Adlai E. Stevenson, II and Eleanor Roosevelt have enjoyed meals with the Vrooman family.
The mansion's one acre, park-like setting will help you relax from the cares of modern life. Relive history as you imagine being present during one of Abraham Lincoln's speeches that were given in the southeast gardens of the home. This site is on the National Register for Historical Places.
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Owners: Pam and Dana Kowalewski/Theora Stark Asst Innkeeper
Open Since: 1995
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: three
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: two (if all rooms are rented)
Location: In city and On wooded site
Amenities: Air conditioning, VCR, Piano, Antiques, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Banquet facilities, Patio, No smoking, Children possible, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Discounts/specials available and Corporate rate available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries, Historical site/district and Zoo
Other Sports: Golf, Tennis, Horseback riding and Bike rentals
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Espresso bars, Theatre, Movie cinemas, Concerts, Farmers market and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Nature preserves and Birdwatching
Rides & Tours: Winery tours
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
+ Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association, * National Register of Historic Places, * McLean County Department of Health, * McLean County Chamber of Commerce
Area Attractions:
McLean County Fair - a summer event, Third Sunday Antique & Craft Fair - spring thru fall, Upper Limits - Largest Indoor Rock Climbing Facility, Illinois State University, Illinois Weslyen University, David Davis Mansion, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, McLean County Historical Museum
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 5 miles of Vrooman Mansion - A Bed & Breakfast Hospitality Establishment.
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