Downtown, IL
Champaign
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
So clean, perfect location and amenities!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 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
The Walnut: 1-Bedroom 2nd floor apartment in Downtown Champaign
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
Friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area
Everything was up to date and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 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 Alma Mater.
Hill Street East
When in Hill Street East, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes.
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.
