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• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Geocaching

  Read about geocaching spots all over the state of Illinois!

• Blog - It's Time to Boneyard

  Each spring, we get a big reminder of how vibrant and talented our arts community is in the greater Champaign-Urbana area thanks to the Boneyard Arts Festival. An event like no other, this festival, happening April 14–16, takes place across over 70 venues countywide, showcasing hundreds of...plan!

• Blog - Starting a New Business in the New Normal: Tasty T

  Tasty Tart opened right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Find out what that process is like and what they've done to keep patrons safe and smiling as they try a new treat!

• Blog - Where to buy Local Art in the Champaign-Urbana Are

  Looking to discover authentic, locally made art in the Champaign-Urbana area? Here are some galleries and events where you can purchase creative, one-of-a-kind works—perfect for collectors, gift-givers, or anyone who appreciates the local arts scene!

• Ag for Everyone

  Champaign-Urbana: The Heart of Agriculture Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, we’re home to some of the richest soil in the world—supporting a thriving agricultural economy and a brilliant array of farm experiences, food destinations, and cutting-edge innovations. From traditio...HERE.

• HOT ROD Power Tour Returns to State Farm Center

  Visit Champaign County is excited to give the local economy a boost this summer by safely bringing the popular HOT ROD Power Tour presented by HP Tuners and driven by Continental Tire back to Champaign County on Friday, August 27, 2021, the fourth time it will pass through Central Illinois.

• Blog - Ways to Play in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  From enriching educational experiences like the Engineering Open House to thrilling outdoor adventures, here's a comprehensive guide on ways to play (for all ages!) in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - 10 Experiences for your Summer Road Trip that Won

  Keeping your summer road trips close to home this year? While we continue to fill our tank to get us around, missing out on summer experiences is still a must. Champaign County is bursting with budget-friendly activities so you don’t have to miss out on summer fun. Here are our top ten ide...mmer.

• 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 - Pie on the Mind for Pi Day (3/14)

  Pi Day brings to mind one thing here at VCC: delicious, decedent pies! We’ll leave the math to students at Parkland and U of I, because today we’ve got local pie on the brain!