Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
This is the nicest hotel I have stayed at in a long time. Everything is clean and new. The room was spacious and comfortable. Great breakfast, constantly monitored for freshness. I have a new favorite place to stay in Champaign-Urbana.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Clean room, convenient parking area. Nice breakfast for starting a day.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
I was upset because my room was very noisy that night. It almost sounded like drilling or construction but because it went on very late at night I believe it was caused by the elevator and the placement of my room. They also still have not released the $50 incidental charge on my bank account. They ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area
Room was clean and maintained great. Hot breakfast included a good variety of choices, area was clean and food was good.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana
I was traveling with my dog and this was his first stay at a hotel. From the moment we entered the lobby we felt comfortable and welcomed. From the welcome bag with dog treats, a toy, and pup amenities, the smiles and ear rubs my dog received at check-in to the time we checked in, we felt like valued ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
Stayed from 1:30 am to 7:30 am. Had to stop to sleep on a long drive. Everything was clean and nothing to complain about. Would stay again on other trip intake this way.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Midtown
While Midtown isn't home to many top sights, The Virginia Theatre and Alma Mater 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 Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room.
Campustown
When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, 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.
