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• 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!

• 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.

• Sip, Savor, Shop, Stroll

  SIP, SAVOR, SHOP (and stroll!) in Downtown Champaign Downtown Champaign offers endless opportunities to experience the local food, drink, and retail scene. Whether you're looking to sip craft cocktails, savor delicious bites, shop for unique finds, or take a leisurely stroll, we’ve go...HERE.

• Events - Pour Bros. Beer Festival on Market St.

  Join us for our 3rd Annual Beer Festival on Market St. Keep an eye out for a brewery list and event details, including food trucks and music. We'll be announcing details as they come in. Once again we will be selling beer tickets (used to get festival beer from our outside beer tents).

• New Experience Guide Highlights Community Experiences

  After a year of digital-only content, Visit Champaign County published their annual Champaign County Area Experience Guide. The 60-page publication, released each July/August, shares compelling editorial and useful information for residents, visitors, and students so they can explore all the community has to offer.

• Family Downtime Guide

  FOR FAMILIES: SPORTS & EVENTS DOWNTIME GUIDE Need something to do between competitions? We have you covered. Whether you're looking to unwind, burn off some energy, or need a change of scene, Champaign-Urbana offers plenty of fun, family-friendly activities. CHAMPAIGN Arrowhead LanesB...erary

• 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.

• 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.

• Visit Champaign County Promotes Community Pride through Fall Campaign

  Visit Champaign County is launching a new campaign, “Your Places. Your Spaces. Our Community.” to encourage residents to share their favorite experiences in the area. From restaurants to shops to parks and attractions, the destination management organization is wanting to see and share photos and video directly from area residents.

• Host Your Event

  Brilliant meetings start here. With over 240,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 4,500 hotel rooms, and the dynamic energy of a Big Ten university, Champaign-Urbana is where big ideas meet smart planning. Located just a few hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, we offer a ...tour.