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• Blog - Live & Local: Your Guide to Music Every Night in C

  From nightly gigs to weekend festivals, here’s a peek at some of our favorite spots to tune in, hang out, and fall in love with the local music scene.

• Blog - All About Arts & Culture

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

• Champaign

  Places to Explore Downtown Champaign A walkable mix of indie restaurants, bars, boutiques, and live music, plus summer staples like Friday Night Live. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery Award-winning goat cheeses, seasonal gelato, and laid-back farm vibes. Stop by for tastings, goat hike...cnic.

• Blog - Top 8 Ideas for Your Girlfriends’ Getaway

  Sometimes, the best getaway is one with your girlfriends, where you can escape the everyday stresses, let your hair down and explore with your best friends. We’ve assembled our top stops to help you plan an Outside of Ordinary girlfriends’ getaway!

• Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend

  After the race at the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, celebrate at the Meijer 14th Mile Celebration.

• Blog - 5 Can’t Miss Events the First Weekend in June

  The weekend is a great time to get out in the community and have some fun! Luckily, this weekend is stacked with fun events, summer festivals, and some Outside of Ordinary attractions that are sure to make this weekend a memorable one!

• Paxton

  Paxton pops with small-town hospitality and a downtown powered by women-owned shops, tasty stops, and vintage digs.

• Blog - Thanksgiving Day Restaurant Openings

  Thanksgiving is a busy day, and not just for those who are cooking! Here's a guide of places that you could grab a meal on Thanksgiving!

• Brilliant Spirit Awards

  Brilliant Spirit Awards Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Brilliant Spirit Awards. These celebrate individuals or organizations who have shown innovation, creativity, or collaboration in welcoming visitors and residents to the greater Champaign-Urbana area, including Monticello, T...aloma

• ­­Visit Champaign County’s Champaign County Area Restaurant Week Returns for a Takeout Edition

  The annual Champaign County Area Restaurant Week, presented by Visit Champaign County, kicks off this Friday, January 29, 2021 for its fifth year. 28 area restaurants will offer specials during the nine-day celebration, with numerous changes in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.