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• 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 - Celebrating CU Pride Weekend

  If you’ve never experienced Pride Weekend in Champaign-Urbana, you’re in for a real treat.

• 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 - All About Arts & Culture

  Here’s our top recommendations for integrating arts and culture into your visit to the greater Champaign County area.

• Blog - A Celebration of Fresh, Local Flavors

  With some of the richest soil in the world, the greater Champaign County area has a bounty of fresh ingredients. Discover our top recommendations for eating local.

• Blog - Spotlight: Uniting Pride with Nicole Frydman

  With over 15 years championing the needs of our local LGBTQ+ community, I sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of Operations of the UP Center, to learn more about United Pride’s history, programming, and her role in helping sustain such an important organization in our community at large.

• Blog - 5 Unique Reasons Champaign County is a Top Tourist

  Here are just five reasons that Champaign County is a great place to #PlanForVacation.

• Blog - Top Events for Spring in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Whether you’re exploring local art, participating in cultural showcases, joining a fun run through the city streets, or witnessing the magnificence of colorful blooms, there are countless springtime experiences for every interest and every age in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - Art Lives Here

  As you traverse the community, it becomes immediately clear that arts and culture are an integral part of the Champaign County area’s landscape. From public art to museums to events, local and national talent is on display all around you to discover. Here’s our top recommendations for in...area.

• Blog - Top Restaurants to try for Hispanic Heritage Month

  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a short list of the top restaurants you should try throughout September and October.