Downtown
Champaign
Visit Downtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
"Great."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
"Great experience. Very convenient to the campus, everything was very clean, friendly staff… wonderful experience"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana
"Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location and walkable to arenas."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
"Good breakfat and clean room"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
"Clean property with free parking. We did not eat breakfast there though."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana
"My room is OK. It was clean and quiet, but there was something strange about the bed and I just about cracked my head open on the nightstand because it’s impossible to sit on the side of the bed without sliding off. I fixed it by putting a towel on the bed for friction staff. We’re all really nice ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
Clark
While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.
North Champaign
While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.
Campustown
When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Champaign Northwest
Champaign Northwest might not have many top sights, but Kaufman Lake and Sholem Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
