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• Blog - 7 Things you Should Try as a New Student at the Un

  We understand how daunting it can be to get adjusted to the new “home away from home” as a new student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Here is a short list of experiences you should try as you settle-in for your first year!

• Blog - The Great Pumpkin Patch: A Harvest of Color, Creat

  Fifth-generation farmer Mac Condill invites visitors to slow down, wander, and rediscover a sense of curiosity—using pumpkins, squash, and gourds! Rooted in more than 165 years of family farming, the experience blends tradition with creativity at every turn.

• Blog - Winter is Here. You Need a (Local) Beer

  Summertime? Forget that, we are going to argue that WINTER is actually the perfect season for drinking a local craft beer.

• Blog - Where the Music Never Stops

  The saying “the music never stopped” reigns true when it comes to the sounds of the greater Champaign County area.

• Blog - A Celebration of Fresh, Local Flavors

  With some of the richest soil in the world, the greater Champaign County area has a bounty of fresh ingredients. Discover our top recommendations for eating local.

• Blog - Photography Spots to Visit During Spring in the Ch

  Whether you’re looking to participate in family portraits, photograph flora and fauna, or you simply want to elevate your selfie game, here are 10 photography spots to visit during springtime in the Champaign-Urbana Area

• Blog - Lunar New Year Celebrations at UIUC and Beyond

  We sat down with Dr. Sang Lee, Assistant Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) at the University of Illinois, to get more insight on this important holiday, what it looks like throughout UIUC campus, and what events to look out for during the Lunar New Year festivities.

• Blog - 5 Top BBQ Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend

  We’ve included our top 5 BBQ destinations you must try for Memorial Day Weekend. It’s time to whip out your napkins and get those wet-naps ready!

• Blog - 2022 Champaign County Christmas Restaurant Opening

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

• Blog - 36 Hours of Local Food in Champaign-Urbana

  Fancy yourself a foodie? Then check out the ultimate, mouthwatering guide for 36 tasty hours of fresh, local flavors in the Champaign-Urbana area of eastern Illinois.