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• 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 - 5 Things I enjoy About the Krannert Art Museum

  As the second largest general fine art museum in the state of Illinois, I had to make another stop in light of National Museum Day on the 17th of September.

• 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 September–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 - From Field to Fork: Farm-to-Table Finds for Champa

  If you get excited about seasonal menus, farm-fresh produce, and dishes that really taste like where they’re from, this lineup’s for you! Here are a few delicious ways to eat local during Restaurant Week.

• 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 - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Outdoor Art

  Check out some of the state's must-see outdoor art as you plan your day and weekend road trips!

• Blog - Popular Trails and Outdoor Spaces to Visit Outside

  Whether you’re a hiker, bike-rider, dog walker, or simply an outdoor enthusiast, we’ve compiled some trails well-worth the drive for you to visit outside the greater Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - Greener Goods: An Earth Day Experience

  In lieu of Earth Day, I decided to visit Greener Goods—an eco-friendly pop-up shop in Mahomet, Illinois. I admit, I didn’t know much about “sustainability” other than opting out of the plastic bags when I shop at Aldi’s, or drinking out of straw-less cups provided by Starbucks. I a...rong.

• Blog - Places to Check Out on Campus When Students Are Aw

  When the students are away, campus doesn’t shut down—it just shifts into a slower gear. Go ahead: park a little closer, stay a little longer, and enjoy having campus (almost) all to yourself.

• 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.