Downtown
Champaign
Popular places to visit
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
The Virginia Theatre
You can make plans for a show at The Virginia Theatre on your trip to Champaign. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
The staff was courteous & accommodating. The room was spacious & clean. Location was convenient & safe.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Another great stay!
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
Staff has been very understanding and helpful
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
Upon arrival there was plenty of parking in a well lit lot. Free, self parking. Check in area was small, but sufficient. Staff was amazing from the moment we walked in the door. Was checked in fast! There are elevators located in a couple of areas. Hotel common areas were very clean. Room was spotless! ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Champaign
Room was clean.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was very nice before and during the stay.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Campustown
Campustown might not have many top sights, but Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
