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• Blog - Top Places to Spend Time with Animals in the Great

  From exotic animals like Alaskan Reindeer & zebra to cuddly baby goats, here are some places where you can spend time with animals in the Greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Black History Month in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  We compiled a growing list of BHM events, as well as Black-owned businesses and restaurants to support all-year-round!

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 8 Outside of Ordinary Events in Nov

  Sometimes, by this point in the year, it’s hard to believe November is already here. With the snow we saw earlier this week, it’s a little more believable!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 3/2

  Make the first full week of March memorable with these seven #OutsideofOrdinary ideas!

• Blog - Six LGBTQIA+ Events to Participate in for Pride Mo

  Drag shows, live music, dancing, face-painting, and so much more—we invite you to check out all of the queer-friendly events the greater Champaign county area has to offer this month.

• Blog - Stay Comfortably in Champaign-Urbana

  Regardless of what brings you to our brilliant community, we have ample choices to lay your head at the end of what we hope is a good day in the Champaign-Urbana area. With over 45 hotels, bed & breakfasts, camping, and a few unique overnight destinations, we have a cozy place to curl up for...ight.

• Blog - 2021 Champaign County Christmas Restaurant Opening

  If you're looking for where to eat on Christmas in Champaign County, then you're in the right place! Plus, check out catering options for your at-home holiday celebrations.

• Blog - From Seedlings to Student Farmers: The Sustainable

  The Sustainable Student Farm serves as a hands-on classroom where vegetables become teaching tools and fields become learning labs. For farm manager Matt Turino, it’s also about helping students gain the confidence and skills to shape the future of local food systems.

• 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 - On a Dime: Eating Out

  There are some amazing deals around the greater Visit Champaign County area. If you know where to look, you can find amazing deals for any meal of the day, including food trucks, free kid’s meals, and more!