Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Hessel Park

Choose the pattern of the fountain jet with the push of a button, get the grill going and see 50 different species along the tree walk.

Hessel Park
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Krannert Art Museum

Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.

Krannert Art Museum
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Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
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Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

Find out about the history of Champaign when you spend time at Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
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The Virginia Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at The Virginia Theatre during your stay in Champaign. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

The Virginia Theatre
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Orpheum Children's Science Museum

You can take time to visit Orpheum Children's Science Museum during your travels to Champaign. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Orpheum Children's Science Museum

Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
3.5 out of 5
217 N Neil St, Champaign, IL
The price is AU$204 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Beautiful corner view loft in downtown Champaign.
Beautiful corner view loft in downtown Champaign.
Champaign
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Champaign. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and patios. Popular attractions State Farm Center and The Virginia ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful loft!
"What a wonderful spacious loft! It had everything we needed. It was immaculate with the best views! The first night we were there the air conditioner wasn’t working but the owner immediately responded and it was fixed the next morning. Amazing trip and would not hesitate to stay again! Highly ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2024

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Beautiful corner view loft in downtown Champaign.
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
4 out of 5
1900 South First Street, Champaign, IL
The price is AU$220 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,278 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hotel stay. I wish I had had a mini fridge for cold water. Breakfast was not great."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign
2.5 out of 5
1900 Center Dr, Champaign, IL
The price is AU$133 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Very Pleasant Amd Clean"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
2.5 out of 5
516 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL
The price is AU$183 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"no"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
Red Roof Inn Champaign - University
Red Roof Inn Champaign - University
2 out of 5
212 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL
The price is AU$108 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Too close to interstate. So noisy"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Red Roof Inn Champaign - University
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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Midtown

While Midtown isn't home to many top sights, The Virginia Theatre and Illini Union Rec Room are some notable places to visit nearby.

Midtown
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Hill Street East

While Hill Street East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Illini Union Rec Room and The Virginia Theatre.

Hill Street East
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Campustown

When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Illini Union Rec Room and Krannert Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Campustown
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Clark

While Clark isn't home to many top sights, Hessel Park and West Side Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Clark
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Champaign Northwest

Champaign Northwest might not have many top sights, but Kaufman Lake and West Side Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Champaign Northwest
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North Champaign

While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.

North Champaign

Downtown Travel Guide

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