Visit Campustown
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
Enjoy a stop at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, an entertaining place to visit in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
State Farm Center
Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Illinois Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Top hotels in Campustown
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown
Pleasant experience
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Staff were extremely friendly and professional. Very clean ant comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
All good. Late arrival, early depart. No problems, I would stop here again if passing. I "lived" in the Raddison Hotel in Fargo ND 4 nights/week for 5 years. Experienced.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
The hotel, the room and bathroom were spotless. The staff were extremely courteous and had great smiles.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area
yes the newer interior was clean and relaxing-fresh towels and nice to not have carpet flooring including 1st floor breakfast area is clean and inviting :)
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
The sheets were dirty with hair and dirt on them. After they were changed we had a good stay.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Campustown
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit The Virginia Theatre and Alma Mater.
Hill Street East
When in Hill Street East, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Clark
If you're spending some time in Clark, Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
Champaign Northwest
While Champaign Northwest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kaufman Lake and The Virginia Theatre.
Bolten Field
Bolten Field might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
