What to do in Central Illinois, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

Champaign showing heritage elements and signage
Bloomington
Spurlock Museum showing heritage elements and interior views
Prospect Park Zoo which includes zoo animals, a pond and bird life
Prairie Aviation Museum showing aircraft and military items

Central Illinois Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central Illinois 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

Central Illinois 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 Central Illinois 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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Central Illinois 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 Central Illinois.

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 Central Illinois attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Recommended things to do in Central Illinois

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Skip the Line: Miller Park Zoo General Admission Ticket: CA $11
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What to do in Central Illinois


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Old State Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and heritage elements

Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield is popular for its interesting museums, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum or Old State Capitol.

Downtown Springfield
Champaign which includes street scenes as well as an individual female

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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North Champaign

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

North Champaign
Hessel Park showing a garden

Clark

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

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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.

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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

 

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Day trip destinations from Central Illinois