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• Blog - Local Plant Shops to Help Wave Goodbye to Winter

  Whether you're someone who likes to garden outside or you're just eager to bid winter adieu, we have a few local plant shops in town that can help you.

• Blog - Five Must-Do Activities for Fall

  From sneaking a peak at the fall foliage to picking pumpkins, you’ll find countless activities to fill your autumn days. We’ve got five experiences that you can’t miss in the greater Champaign County area this fall.

• Blog - Six September Day Trips in Champaign County

  September marks the end of summer, so a full vacation might be out of the picture. Luckily, there are a ton of day trip possibilities in the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Explore These Bike Paths Around Champaign County

  Check out these popular bike paths around the greater Champaign County area

• Blog - Top Spots to Enjoy Champaign-Urbana's Local Flavor

  Farms, large and small, surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can enjoy or pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Blog - Keep Summer Alive: A Before School Starts Bucket L

  There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2022-2023 school year.

• Blog - Shop Local 2021: Books and Games to Keep You Enter

  Whether it's winter break from school or a little extra time off from work, the holidays are a great time to kick back with a good read or a fun game.

• Blog - Break the Routine with Unique Activities in Champa

  As August plugs along and we start feeling fall around the corner, now is a great time to try something a little Outside of Ordinary.

• Blog - Illini School Year Guide: 7 Tips for New U of I St

  No matter where you go after college, our #OutsideofOrdinary community will always be yours. Here are our tips for new U of I students in the first entry of our Illini School Year Guide!

• 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!