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• Blog - Making a Memorable Leap Day in Champaign County

  Leap Day only comes once every four years. Seems like a perfect opportunity to do something Outside of Ordinary! Let's talk ways to make Leap Day memorable!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 2/24

  Get out of hibernation and check out seven Outside of Ordinary events and attractions this week!

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in Champaign County

  Whether you’re hosting guests, staying around town, or just curious about what sort of menu to play as the holidays season continues, we hope this list of Christmas Day openings around the greater Champaign County area helps!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 2/3

  The first full week of February is already here! Take time to slow down 2020 before it gets away from you with these seven #OutsideofOrdinary activities!

• Heritage Trail Bus Tours

  Imagine stepping back in time and experiencing African American history through the Reconstruction era, the Great Migration, and the Civil Rights movement right here in the community. Spanning more than 170 years, the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail invites you to dive into incredible stories of resilience, creativity, and progress that have shaped the heart of our area.

• New Resident Resources

  New to the greater Champaign County area? We're here to help you settle into this Outside of Ordinary community so that you love it as much as we do from the moment you arrive. Check out our list of resources or contact us with any questions! We'll guide you in the right direction for the best local resources so you can be proud to call Champaign County home.

• Blog - Amazing August Food Fests

  Summer and food festivals: we challenge you to name a better combination! A ton of great end-of-summer food festivals happen all over the greater Champaign County area, and we want to make sure you have August all planned out!

• 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 Activities to Check Out in 2020

  With cooler weather coming, you need to check out these fall attractions this weekend!

• Blog - Tuesday Trails with Terri: Carle Park

  This morning's run showcased the historic State streets in Urbana and Carle Park, just East of the University of Illinois campus, where fall continued to showcase its beauty.