Congratulations on joining the Illini family!
The greater Champaign County area is a better place to live, work, and visit because of the University of Illinois and the students and faculty that make it Outside of Ordinary.
For parents, we know how difficult it is to send your students to a new community to be on their own. Students, our staff has also been in your shoes, coming to the University of Illinois for their studies and learning about the community they now call home. We're here to provide you with the resources you need to make your time in Champaign-Urbana feel like home.
Stay tuned to our social media channels so you can stay up-to-date on all that's happening in your new home! Use #OutsideOfOrdinary to share your experiences with us.
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For any additional information or questions, contact us at 217-351-4133 or marketing@visitchampaigncounty.org. We're here to help!
Print & Digital Resources
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Champaign County Area Experience Guide This comprehensive guide will give you an inside look into what makes this community Outside of Ordinary, from live music to local foods. The annual publication is published annually in August.
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Seasonal Checklists |
Virtual Experiences
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ARTS & CULTURE |
MUSEUMS |
OUTDOOR SPACES |
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AGRICULTURE ADVENTURES |
BREWERIES |
CULINARY SCENE |
COMMUNITY VIDEOS
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OUTSIDE OF ORDINARY |
MAKING MEMORIES |
WHERE THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS |
Helpful Tips for Parents
In an effort to make visiting your student at their new home as easy as possible, we have a few helpful tips to make it less stressful:
- Dad's Weekend (November) and Mom's Weekend (April) are high-demand times for hotel accommodations typically with sell-outs in Champaign-Urbana area hotels. We recommend you make your reservations as soon as possible, and after year one, make your reservation for the following year when you check out. Here is a complete list of all area hotels. If you need assistance finding a reservation, contact our office at 217-351-4133 as we maintain a list of available reservations for peak weekends.
- While your student is early in their college career, graduation will be here before you know it. It is strongly recommended that you make your reservation for graduation a year in advance. Find future graduation dates here, and put in your calendar to make your reservation at the conclusion of the previous year's ceremonies.
- While visiting your students should provide its own fun, we put together our recommendations of Top Things to Do in Champaign County for College Parents. Need more suggestions? Let us know!