Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Champaign March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Champaign](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-Hotels.d6023715.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Champaign](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Champaign.d6023715.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Champaign Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Champaign.d6023715.Car-Rental-Guide)[Champaign Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Champaign.d6023715.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Champaign, IL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Champaign Types of activities Where to stay [Champaign travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Champaign.dx6023715) ![Champaign showing heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/0a8c7dd4-5b6b-4634-bf2b-12d00cc45026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/5ffc12d9-f5bb-4019-bf6d-f5b6f050804c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Spurlock Museum which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091373/45ef3d19-40d1-49b4-b551-3d887c04cc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign showing outdoor art and wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/a89e603d-58e4-4605-b12c-db53a28b678e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/a115c8ed-0e99-4c6a-96c2-a243b4785366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Champaign Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Champaign has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Champaign is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Champaign to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Champaign Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Champaign. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Champaign attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Champaign | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbana-champaign-scavenger-hunt-hunting-illini.a2568885.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details)[A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbana-champaign-scavenger-hunt-hunting-illini.a2568885.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details)[A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbana-champaign-scavenger-hunt-hunting-illini.a2568885.activity-details) | | With kids | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details) | ## What to do in Champaign --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Champaign ![Crowd of thousands dressed in orange](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091367/c4b9acd5-e23c-4908-9c98-33f3887aadba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Memorial Stadium 5/5(1 review) Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Memorial-Stadium-Champaign.d6091367.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hessel Park featuring wild flowers, a park and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658342/06498404-46b0-4ba0-88ee-be811fc31511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Hessel-Park-Clark.d553248621532658342.Vacation-Attraction) ![Krannert Art Museum which includes interior views and art as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091375/02ef308f-9949-4d26-baa5-15eb8e578e5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Krannert-Art-Museum-Champaign.d6091375.Vacation-Attraction) ![Champaign showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700755/e1f8a686-d7fd-4980-ae6e-68f16ef0cd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Prairie-Fruits-Farm-And-Creamery-Champaign.d553248635922700755.Vacation-Attraction) ![Champaign showing modern architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972580/66f7fde2-7c60-44da-9f97-4012766f0c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Tribute-To-Olympic-And-Paralympic-Athletes-Champaign.d553248635919972580.Vacation-Attraction) #### State Farm Center 5/5(1 review) Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/State-Farm-Center-Champaign.d6091369.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marketplace 4.5/5(3 reviews) During your trip to Champaign, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Marketplace. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Marketplace-Champaign.d553248621560871599.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Illinois Assembly Hall You can get tickets for a performance at University of Illinois Assembly Hall during your stay in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Illinois-Assembly-Hall-Champaign.d553248621532658353.Vacation-Attraction) #### Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, during your travels in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Research-Park-University-Of-Illinois-Urbana-Champaign-Champaign.d6217224.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Champaign ![Hessel Park featuring a playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658342/f3c0b808-5a8b-43c9-87b0-9858f7bfa83e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Clark If you're spending some time in Clark, Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-Clark.dx904283698055405568) ![Cajun fries ... Yum yum ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/7b2551e3-a56c-4d12-91df-be11bc83074c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Champaign While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail. [](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-North-Champaign.dx904287536552415232) ![My early dinner for today :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/ff6d00b5-f16f-407f-86c4-4150c2447279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-Campustown.dx904099970127286272) ![Champaign showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/30a8cadd-bbdb-4683-8f27-f3a7c7279847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-Downtown.dx904099568651034624) ![Tasty Bison Chili Cheeseburger at Scotty’s.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/84019f88-91ff-407b-95ad-cc5082d5f73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-Bolten-Field.dx904290371465719808) ![Bardeen Quadrangle and Grainger Engineering Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/904099814483210240/37c21db3-7b88-4e86-8404-d32909a1db44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Champaign-Midtown.dx904099814483210240) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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