What to do in Champaign, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

Champaign showing heritage elements and signage
Champaign showing heritage elements and signage
Champaign showing signage
Spurlock Museum which includes signage
Champaign showing outdoor art and wild flowers

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.

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Champaign Attractions

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What to do in Champaign

Discover the most popular places to visit in Champaign

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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.

Memorial Stadium
Hessel Park featuring wild flowers, a park and signage

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.

Hessel Park
Krannert Art Museum which includes interior views and art as well as a couple

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.

Krannert Art Museum
Champaign showing modern architecture and a monument

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.

Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
Champaign showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

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.

Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery

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.

State Farm Center

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.

University of Illinois Assembly Hall

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.

Marketplace

Parkland College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Parkland College, during your travels in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Parkland College

Explore areas of Champaign

Hessel Park featuring a playground

Clark

If you're spending some time in Clark, Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library are top sights worth seeing.

Clark
My early dinner for today :)

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.

Campustown
Cajun fries ... Yum yum

North Champaign

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

North Champaign
Champaign showing signage

Downtown

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

Downtown
Tasty Bison Chili Cheeseburger at Scotty’s.

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.

Bolten Field
Bardeen Quadrangle and Grainger Engineering Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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.

Midtown

 

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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 kilometres away from downtown, while Midtown is 0.48 kilometres 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.