Bloomington Illinois Bed and Breakfast near Illinois State University

Vrooman Mansion - A Bed & Breakfast Hospitality Establishment

701 East Taylor
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
United States
309.828.8816
877.346.6488
FAX: 309.828.2596
vroomanmansion@aol.com
http://www.vroomanmansion.com
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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.

Owner(s): Pam and Dana Kowalewski/Theora Stark Asst Innkeeper
Open Since: 1995
We Accept: American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and Checks
No. of Rooms with Private Bath: three
No. of Rooms with Shared Bath: two (if all rooms are rented)

Location: On wooded site and In city

Amenities: Corporate rate available, Discounts/specials available, Suites available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Children possible, No smoking, Patio, Banquet facilities, Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Antiques, Piano, VCR and Air conditioning

Sight - Seeing: Zoo, Historical site/district, Art galleries and Museum

Other Sports: Bike rentals, Horseback riding, Tennis and Golf

Out In The Town: Bars/night clubs, Farmers market, Concerts, Movie cinemas, Theatre, Espresso bars and Antique shops/malls

Out In Nature: Birdwatching, Nature preserves, Parks, Hiking trails and Bike trails

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.