Welcome Gamers & Fans to Champaign-Urbana!
We're thrilled to welcome the inaugural Illini Esports Invitational to Champaign-Urbana and the State Farm Center. As a community and campus that thrives on technology and innovation, we're positive that your experience between the action at State Farm Center and your time spent in the community, you'll understand we why call ourselves "Outside of Ordinary." Below are several things we suggest you take advantage of while you're in our area.
About the Invitational
Dining Guide
We have many places to eat in the Champaign-Urbana area! From downtown Champaign through campustown and into downtown Urbana, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Check out our map that features all local restaurants in these districts.
We're highlighting some late night spots to check out when the gaming is done for the day.
Downtown Champaign
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Cowboy Monkey, 6 Taylor St. A stylish bar & Tex-Mex restaurant that serves burritos, nachos, quesadillas, cocktails and beers on tap. |
Esquire Lounge, 106 N. Walnut St. A local favorite that serves pizza, sandwiches, liquor & beer with outside seating. Try their signature pineapple margarita! |
Fiesta Cafe, S. 1st St. A local Mexican restaurant offering outside seating witha huge list of margaritas. |
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Guido’s Bar & Grill, 2 E. Main St. A relaxed tavern-style restaurant & bar serving burgers, beer and liquor. |
Jupiter's Pizza & Billiards, 39 E. Main St. Sports-minded pub with pizza, a large beer selection, pool tables, and a handful of arcade games. |
La Bahia Grill, 132 W. Church St. Offering a Nayarit-style Mexican food with a focus on seafood! |
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Seven Saints, 32 E. Chester St. Stylish, wood-trimmed American tavern for creative burgers, sliders, craft beer, cocktails & wine. |
On/Near Campus
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Burrito King Mexican Grill, 408 E. Green St. Unfussy counter serve with late-night hours serving generous portions of familiar Mexican fare. |
The Empanada's House, 404 E. Green St. This Argentinian spot will serve up empanadas will fillings to suit every taste. |
Fat Sandwich Company, 502 E. John St. Quirky counter-serve cafe featuring hearty sandwiches with creative ingredients & irreverent names. |
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Jurassic Grill, 404 E. Green St. Burgers, fries, and chicken for days at this campustown spot! |
Merry Ann's Diner, 1510 S. Neil St. A classic American Diner and have been proudly serving Champaign-Urbana for over 35 years |
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Vinny's Pizza by the Slice, 50 E. Green St. Casual pizzeria offering New York–style pies, slices, pasta & calzones, with takeout & delivery |
Downtown Urbana
Bunny's Tavern, 119 W. Tavern St.
Burgers & cocktails served in an enduring neighborhood watering hole with an outdoor patio.
Entertainment
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March 31–April 2 EOH provides an outlet for everyone to explore engineering and STEM related fields. This year we welcome 200+ exhibits to EOH ranging from drone demonstrations to prosthetic hands and a wind tunnel demo. We believe that every exhibit at EOH has the ability to make an impact on our visitors and highlight the prestige of the Grainger College of Engineering and our students. We hope that by exploring our student exhibits, special events and corporate talks, EOH will help to inspire future generations to become involved in engineering and reimagine The Future, Today. |
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302 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana CU Adventures offers theatrical immersive experiences unlike anything else in central Illinois! Their escape rooms have been recognized nationally and internationally for their genius games that integrate technology, theatre, and top-notch story-telling. |
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Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab 1301 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana The Champaign-Urbana (CU) Community Fab Lab is a makerspace located on the University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign campus. You’ll find tools and software you can learn and utilize to make projects all your own. During open hours, we are open to visitors from all around the community and campus. |
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106 N. Race St., Urbana The Rose Bowl Tavern has been home to live music since 1946. This honky-tonk style bar features live music every day of the year with local, regional, and national artists. |