Champaign County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sign for Children's Prairie Farm with a red barn in the background.
An indoor museum exhibit with artifacts and informational displays.
An indoor museum with wooden floors and glass display cases containing pottery and sculptures.
A modern building with a sculpture of a stylized human figure on the facade, and the name 'KRANNERT ART MUSEUM' engraved on the base.
A person walking along a path with tall grasses and trees in the background.

Popular cities in Champaign County

A historic building with a 'GUIDO'S' sign, outdoor seating, and a clock.
Champaign
Known for Dining, Universities and Sports
From barhopping to visiting museums, this college town and Silicon Prairie hub offers plenty to see and do.

Reasons to visit

  • Memorial Stadium
  • Hessel Park
  • Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
A large brick building with a green roof and a central tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and street lamps.
Urbana
Known for Universities, Dining and Festivals
Escape to Urbana! Enjoy its university life, live music and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • University of Illinois Observatory
  • Alma Mater
  • Spurlock Museum
A red covered bridge with a sign that reads "Lake of the Woods Covered Bridge."
Mahomet
Known for Budget, Dining and Family-friendly
Mahomet is calling! Discover its dining, adventures, golf and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Champaign County Forest Preserve District
  • Lake of the Woods Golf Course
  • Lake of the Woods County Park
An aerial view of an airport with multiple aircraft parked on the tarmac, including large commercial jets and smaller planes.
Rantoul
Known for Trendy, Luxury and Universities
Trip time! Discover the university life, coffee and football in upscale Rantoul.

Reasons to visit

  • Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
A tall brick tower with three arches and a central window.
Savoy
Known for Friendly people, Universities and Dining
Explore Savoy: its university life, dining, live music and more!
St. Joseph
St. Joseph
Venture to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and University of Illinois Observatory—just two of the sights around St. Joseph.

Stay near popular Champaign County attractions