Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 get tickets for a performance at The Virginia Theatre during your stay in 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.
Activities
Self-Guided Illinois Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Great hotel
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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 22 July 2025
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
We have stayed at the I Hotel several times over the years and we love everything about the hotel! The staff is very courteous and the breakfast is great also the rooms are spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
The room was clean. The staff was nice.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 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 9 Dec 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 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Midtown
While Midtown isn't home to many top sights, The Virginia Theatre and Illini Union Rec Room are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hill Street East
While Hill Street East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Illini Union Rec Room and The Virginia Theatre.
Campustown
When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Illini Union Rec Room and Krannert Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Clark
While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.
Champaign Northwest
Champaign Northwest might not have many top sights, but Kaufman Lake and The Virginia Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bolten Field
While Bolten Field isn't home to many top sights, Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
