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Young, friendly, vibrant, interesting town!
Con
a bit small and quiet, far from Chicago
In a nutshell
A beautiful college town, with a diverse population.
reddaydrm Says: A charming old building in the downtown area houses a fabulous used bookstore with three floors packed with books on every topic I can think to look for! A definite destination for book lover's when visiting Champaign/Urbana
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Champaign, and a lot of the midwest, has some land which is just incredible to bike along. It doesn't quite have the drama of the California coast, or the prestige of the Tour de France, but it does give you straight, relatively unoccupied roads stretching for miles and...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Champaign-Urbana Hotel
1 Review and 81 Opinions If you are looking for an EXTENDED STAY property that really makes you feel at home.... look no...
1 Review and 35 Opinions I've stayed here three times and never had an issue. The front desk associates are very friendly,...
Radio Maria: Gotta Love the Mamosas!!!
Marisola Says: The ambiance of this restaurant is very cool. It's eclectic, modern, classic and fashionable. I love having a choice from a variety of different ethnicities, but it also makes it hard to choose! They've got an internationally inspired menu, with Asian, Indian, Caribbean,...
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano: Affordable Italiano
Marisola Says: Biaggi's is a very fancy looking place, without the fancy prices! They have all of your Italian favorites, as well as their own unique dishes. Try them! Everything is good here! They also have a nice choice of wines by the glass or the bottle. They have a beautiful...
Boardman's Art Theater: Timeless Theater
HasTowelWillTravel Says: This theater, seated in downtown Champaign, is a remarkable little place that seems to be blissfully immune (so far) from the ravages of time. The prices are decent, and there are concessions like any other theater. It was also retrofitted with modern digital sound...
Mike & Molly's: Who Likes Booze?
casablancaPOO Says: Mike & Molly's is hands down the best local watering hole in Champaign with more to offer than its' extensive beer selection and freshest Guinness taps in town. It also boasts the most beautful beer garden in Champaign, great DJs playing rock, punk, 80s, garage, etc. great...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: With relatively flat terrain, well-marked streets, and little traffic, Champaign is a great place to bike around. It is an easy bike ride to most places in the area, and you're rarely 15 minutes from downtown or any extremity you would like. I highly recommend using biking...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Champaign-Urbana finds itself to be quite a transportation hub. It is easy to get to Champaign via plane, train, bus, or automobile. There is the Willard Airport, which has regional access to Chicago. Amtrak has access through Champaign, and can connect to Chicago,...
Gameday Sports: All Things Illini
HasTowelWillTravel Says: This store, located in Campustown near the UIUC campus, has pretty much everthing you could ever want stamped with a "Illinois" logo. From caps to couches, jerseys to sweatshirts. Very chill atmosphere, very often have sales on t-shirts and related apparel. Anything for the...
Gameday Spirit: Gotta Get the Gear!!!
Marisola Says: The Official Fighting Illini Fanstore! Buy anything here with the Illini logo -- from sweatshirts and t-shirts, to keychains and coffee mugs. Support your team! Gotta get the gear! When in Rome, do as the Romans do -- Buy Illini Gear! Everyone's got it here, so you need it,...
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If you happen to be Champaign on the first Friday of March, you may wonder why there are students drunk in the streets at 7am. This is our own little holiday that we fondly refer to as "Unofficial" - short for Unofficial St Patricks Day. The bars open early. People miss class, and the ones that do attend are usually drunk. Have fun, be safe, and wear green! Remember: "Irish Today, Hungover Tomorrow!"
Written Mar 2, 2006
GHosafat Says: So some guy on here crawled around taking pictures of stick piles in people's yards to post here as a warning to all. I bet he was scared as *** while doing it too. That's a freaking riot, and I hope one day someone catches HIM on film doing it.Yeah, the Bradley corridor is...
jamieconrad Says: I live in a duplex off of Randolph between University and Bradley Ave. I'm here for school at U of I. From the perspective of someone who actually lives in this neighborhood, it's not a "very dangerous" place to live as another post stated. It's definitely not as nice and...
carlredrick Says: I must agree that any area around the bradley/beardsley/state streets is a very dangerous place. it is a cruising route for "donks", which leads to loud music 24/7, I always hear people yelling/fighting, police are always called around the area, drug deals, violence, noise,...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Just about an hour outside of Champaign-Urbana, there is a delightful state park in Indiana, Turkey Run State Park. This landscape is filled with deciduous forest, with a canyon cutting through the area. It is delightful place to hike about, with a lot of trails running...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: The Middle Fork River, Illinois' only National River, runs right through Kickapoo State Park. This park is just 30 minutes away from the C-U area, yet it feels miles further. It is a brilliant place to do some kayaking or canoing. The river is gentle with a good current,...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Come to U of I to see the women's soccer team take on the Big Ten conference. In 2006, the Illini went 9- 2- 0 in conference and 16- 8- 0 overall, scoring over 40 goals for the 24 games! They're a delight to watch, and this season looks to be a strong one as well. If you're...
Marisola Says: If you have the chance, go to see an American football game at Memorial Stadium! Football is a very popular American sport, and the Illini are one of the "Big Ten" teams for college sports! Make sure you bundle up -- it gets very cold in the stands!!Greet the players as they...
meteorologist1 Says: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Big campus and lots of students. There are lots of campus souvenir shops and a diverse selection of restaurants on Green Street and Wright Street. There are several Chinese restaurants that serve typical Chinese food, Greek...
yooperprof Says: Most C-U'ers will tell you that Urbana has better neighborhoods than Champaign - and essentially, they're right. But there are plenty of beautiful 19th century homes in Champaign, and many of them are excellent examples of their type. This one is right behind the public...
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I'm very impressed by this small town city. At only 2 1/2 hours drive from Chicago, it's like another world down there! Their world is the University of Illinois! Dominated by the university life,...
I have created this page as an introduction to those who have come here from far away places. There is not as much tourism in this area, being in the middle of corn and soy fields. But people do...
Champaign: Illinois' second city
Champaign may not be the second-largest city in Illinois - that dubious honor goes to the ugly, industrial Peoria - but it's certainly the most happening place outside of Chicago. When I was in high...
Champaign is the home of the University of Illinois. It is a nice campus to walk. Other than that, I can't tell you much more. I only come to Champaign every couple years for a football game.
Beautiful Campus of University of Illinos
The single most important place in Champaign is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or UIUC. When we refer to Champaign we always have to mention its twin city, Urbana. The combined population...
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