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.
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 hotel, the room and bathroom were spotless. The staff were extremely courteous and had great smiles.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Beautiful corner view loft in downtown Champaign.
Very nice, clean and well decorated. Had everything we needed and is in a fantastic location. Awesome communication with host. I will stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
The Walnut: 1-Bedroom 2nd floor apartment in Downtown Champaign
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Spotless room. Quiet location.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
Very clean and convenient location to the Champaign Urbana area.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 13 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.
