What to do in Champaign, IL

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Memorial Stadium

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Memorial Stadium honours WWI veterans with 200 columns inscribed with their names. During Fighting Illini game days, experience the electric atmosphere at this historic venue where tradition meets modern amenities.
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Where to stay in Champaign

Find the best Champaign areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Campustown

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

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North Champaign

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

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Clark

While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.

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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.

Day trip destinations from Champaign

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Savoy

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Mahomet

Frequently asked questions

Is Champaign worth visiting?
From shopping to history and outdoor activities, there are many great things to do in Champaign. Make sure to enjoy the area's blend of cool sights, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Champaign?
Once you've visited popular attractions like University of Illinois Observatory and Champaign County Historical Museum, spend the rest of your day exploring Champaign's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Champaign?
Don't go home without visiting Krannert Centre for the Performing Arts, rated the top tourist attraction in Champaign.
Is three days enough to stay in Champaign?
You can easily visit top sights like Krannert Centre for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois Observatory and Krannert Art Museum with a three-day escape to Champaign. On average, most travellers plan two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to Urbana.
Is Champaign a walkable city?
That comes down to what you plan to do and see in Champaign. Several sights, including Krannert Centre for the Performing Arts and University of Illinois Observatory, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Champaign's neighbourhoods, Downtown is 0.16 kilometers away from downtown, while Midtown is 0.48 kilometers away from the city centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Champaign with kids?
Planning what to do in Champaign with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're taking a trip with teenagers or toddlers, there are plenty of family-friendly attractions to keep everyone busy here.

What to do in Champaign for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Champaign, with activities for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Mount Hope Cemetery.
Are there free things to do in Champaign?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Champaign is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without opening your wallet. University of Illinois Observatory is one spot that doesn't have an admission fee.