Downtown
Champaign
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Illinois Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Top hotels in Downtown
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
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
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
Stayed Friday-Sunday. There were some stains on the room carpeting. Bed was comfortable, but only had a top sheet and a light blanket, for November. Saturday night, the smoke detector started to beep every minute (old battery?). Went to the desk and the employee gave me a different room for my last ...
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign
The service was great
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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.
