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• Blog - Museum May: A Walk Through History

  Two of our favorite area museums, Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Champaign County History Museum, have great programs and opportunities featured in the coming months.

• Blog - Fall Festivals Make a Return

  After a year off, our fall festivals are making a safe return to our community, providing everything from film-going experiences to live music to cultural celebrations. Check out what’s returning and make your plans for your weekend visit around these must-attend events!

• Film Office

  Situated in the heart of the Midwest, just hours south of Chicago, Champaign County offers an ideal film location for a variety of projects. Whether you're looking for historic architecture, farmland, a university campus or wide open spaces, Champaign County offers a diverse landscape with affordable, local services.

• 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.

• Blog - Support Local During Coronavirus: Krannert Center

  Read about how the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is adjusting to COVID-19 closures.

• Blog - Back-to-College Eats: Champaign-Urbana’s Must-Tr

  From beloved classics to creative new spots, our community offers flavors for every craving. Below, a guide to some of the restaurants that help make CU one of the Midwest’s best food towns, according to Midwest Living.

• Blog - Local Fall Flavors to Try around Champaign County

  Got a hankering for some fall flavors? You're in the right place!

• Blog - Women-Owned Businesses to Support and Shop in the

  Shopping women-owned businesses helps to support the creative, innovative women in the Champaign-Urbana Area community who run our favorite shops and stores.

• Blog - Turning Your Tailgate into an Orange & Blue Weeken

  Tailgating is a way of life in Champaign-Urbana, with Fighting Illini Football weekends taking center stage from August–November. The party doesn’t have to stop with game day. Take your orange & blue pride and make a weekend visit on the University of Illinois campus and beyond.

• Blog - Great Spots for Fall Photoshoots

  Whether you’re looking for professional portraits or just looking to up your Instagram game, we’ve got your guide to the five best spots for fall photoshoots in the Champaign-Urbana area! With so many incredibly scenic spots around our area, plus iconic locations that make for a great ba...Fall.