Downtown Travel Guide
Champaign
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Great location
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Always a pleasant stay!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
Another good stay at a Drury Inn. We love the happy hour and the staff are exceptionally helpful, friendly and make you feel welcome. The bed was comfortable, but would recommend a non-courtyard room to others as it was a bit awkward when exiting or entering the room as everyone below was able to ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
Perfect
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean and the vibes were just amazing! Staff greeted us with kindness, and the hotel was just beautiful with many accessible amenities.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
Rooms were gross-bathroom was locked from the inside. Pool was broken with no warning about that when booking. We ended up not staying a single night and were told we wouldn’t get a refund. Would never book again.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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.
