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• Blog - Fight the Heat with Frozen Treats

  It can be hard to keep cool when the humidity, sun, and temperature are all trying to outdo each other. Don’t sweat it! There are plenty of places in the greater Champaign County area to grab a frozen treat to fight the heat.

• Blog - Champaign County Area Road Trip Guide: St. Joesph

  Nothing beats a great road trip, and with so many things to see and do in St. Joe and Homer, plan a visit with this handy road trip guide!

• Foundation Year in Review

  With strong support for the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation, we were able to hit major milestones in a variety of destination development initiatives to support our mission. 2022 MAJOR PROJECTS   Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Led by co-chairs...sp;

• HOT ROD Power Tour Returns to State Farm Center

  Visit Champaign County is excited to give the local economy a boost this summer by safely bringing the popular HOT ROD Power Tour presented by HP Tuners and driven by Continental Tire back to Champaign County on Friday, August 27, 2021, the fourth time it will pass through Central Illinois.

• Blog - Terri's Tuesday Trails: Lake of the Woods

  A perfect fall Tuesday morning to follow Terri along on her run at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet, where she watched the sunrise over the scenic botanical gardens.

• Visit Champaign County to Sponsor AJGA Junior All-Star at Urbana American Junior Golf Association Event

  Visit Champaign County joins the AJGA again in 2021 in sponsoring the AJGA Junior All-Star in Urbana. The 78-player field hosted at Urbana Country Club will bring together the top 12 to 15-year-old junior golfers from around the world.

• Tourism Reaches Record Growth in the Greater Champaign County Area Prior to COVID-19

  Tourism to the greater Champaign County area flourished in 2019 with significant increases in jobs, payroll, state and local tax receipts, and visitor spending. Prior to COVID-19, people continued to discover the benefits of living and working in the greater Champaign County area, while visitors contributed to the economic growth, spending over $448.7 million at hotels, restaurants, shops, attractions and more.

• Tourism to the Greater Champaign County Area Contributing to Robust Economic Growth in Illinois

  Illinois is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a new experience – whether it’s an outdoor adventure, a scenic road trip, incredible nightlife, or a family-friendly activity.

• Sip, Savor, Shop, Stroll

  SIP, SAVOR, SHOP (and stroll!) in Downtown Champaign Downtown Champaign offers endless opportunities to experience the local food, drink, and retail scene. Whether you're looking to sip craft cocktails, savor delicious bites, shop for unique finds, or take a leisurely stroll, we’ve go...HERE.

• HOT ROD Power Tour Makes a Safe Return to State Farm Center

  Visit Champaign County is excited to give the local economy a boost this summer by safely bringing the popular HOT ROD Power Tour Driven by Continental Tire back to Champaign County on Friday, August 27, 2021, the fourth time it will pass through Central Illinois.