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• Blog - Juneteenth in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Juneteenth, commemorating the day when the last enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, is a deeply meaningful holiday rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural significance—especially on a local level. Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, Juneteenth isn’t j...2025!

• Blog - Local Fall Flavors to Try around Champaign County

  Got a hankering for some fall flavors? You're in the right place!

• Blog - Spotlight: Plant Mode

  If you asked Matthis if he would ever have envisioned having his retail shop, Plant Mode, on Walnut St., one of the main roads heading through downtown, he wouldn't have believed it. To understand how he got there, you have to go on a little journey with him.

• Blog - The Ultimate Guide to the IHSA Wrestling State Fin

  If you're in town for the IHSA State Wrestling finals as a competitor, supporter, or fan of the sport, here are some ways to make Champaign-Urbana home during your visit!

• Foundation Year in Review

  With strong support for the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation, we were able to hit major milestones in a variety of destination development initiatives to support our mission. 2022 MAJOR PROJECTS   Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Led by co-chairs...sp;

• Blog - Restaurant Openings During Christmas in the Champa

  If you’re not planning on cooking this Christmas, the Champaign-Urbana area is full of options for dining out!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos

  Check out the best tacos in the state of Illinois!

• Events - Historical Games: Korean and American Edition

  Enjoyed the hit show Squid Game on Netflix? Stop by and try your hand at some classic Korean children’s games and their American counterpart! Learn about the origins of each game, how to play them, .../div>

• Toast to Tourism

  The Visit Champaign County Foundation will celebrate our resilient hospitality industry working toward recovery during our annual Toast to Tourism, held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at The Virginia Theatre.

• Blog - Love is in the Air Throughout the Greater Champaig

  From spending an intimate date night with your sweetie at the Literary to cozying up at the Rose Bowl accompanied by live music—regardless of your spirit for Valentine’s Day, we have a fun list of events for you to check out during one of the loveliest times of the year.