Downtown, IL
Champaign





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 make plans for a show at The Virginia Theatre on your trip to 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
Downtown Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Great hotel
Reviewed on Dec 15, 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 Jul 22, 2025

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
A wonderful stay. The room was warm and comfortable and clean. Staff went beyond to make sure we felt welcome. Will definitely stay agin
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
Front desk staff is accomodating, clean room, pool is great. Very limited choice in continenental breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
I did not eat. My brother had to be at the hospital for surgery at 5 in am. Great hotel. Only issue was they had an expresso machine in the room and i am coffee but i brought my own so it was good
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
The hotel was very clean and the staff were wonderful!!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown

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 Illini Union Rec Room.

Hill Street East
When in Hill Street East, you can plan a visit to Illini Union Rec Room and The Virginia Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Campustown
Campustown might not have many top sights, but Illini Union Rec Room and Krannert Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Champaign Northwest
While Champaign Northwest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kaufman Lake and The Virginia Theatre.

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.
