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• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up—Top Hiking & Biking

• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• 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 - Local Plant Shops to Help Wave Goodbye to Winter

  Whether you're someone who likes to garden outside or you're just eager to bid winter adieu, we have a few local plant shops in town that can help you.

• St. Joseph

  St. Joseph is the kind of place where you’re greeted by name, local teams pack the stands, and a quick errand becomes a friendly chat.

• Blog - Santa Spotting in Champaign County: Week of Decemb

  Another week, another set of opportunities to encounter Santa in Champaign County!

• American Youth Football Tournament

  Where to stay These are the hotels offering special discounts—please reserve your room by the listed cutoff date. Hotel availability (tax not included) Link/Cutoff Date   Drury Inn & Suites  905 W. Anthony Dr.  Champaign, IL 61821 &n...uide!

• Blog - The 2025 Champaign-Urbana Area Holiday Shop Local

  The best gifts have a story—and around here, those stories start with local makers, indie shops, friendly faces, and those little quirks you just won’t find in the land of big boxes. When you shop small in the Champaign-Urbana area, you’re supporting families, dreams, and the creative ...iant.

• Blog - Shop Local Guide!

  Show somebody that you think they’re Outside of Ordinary with a special gift from a local business! The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for great local shopping, which makes it easy to check off every name of your list right here in our community!

• Blog - Where to buy orange and blue in the Champaign-Urba

  It wouldn’t be a CU football season without Fighting Illini gear. And with homecoming a few days away and a top-ranked team (let’s keep it that way!), you gotta stock up!