Downtown Travel Guide
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.
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 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.
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 room was clean and smelled fresh! All amenities were restocked.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
staff was wonderful. only thing was personal preference to have full shower curtain or bigger glass walll
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
The staff was very courteous, the room was not spotless in fact I had to ask for a different room because of the bed, the smell of mold and mildew. The staff was very accommodating, addressed the issues immediately and changed rooms for me. The breakfast was good and the pool and exercise room was ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area
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Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
Staff very helpful & accommodating. Handicap parking convenient to room, well lit. Breakfast uninspired but fresh & hot.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Midtown
While Midtown isn't home to many top sights, The Virginia Theatre and Alma Mater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room.
Campustown
When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Clark
While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.
Champaign Northwest
Champaign Northwest might not have many top sights, but Kaufman Lake and The Virginia Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bolten Field
While Bolten Field isn't home to many top sights, Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
