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• Blog - 5 Unique Reasons Champaign County is a Top Tourist

  Here are just five reasons that Champaign County is a great place to #PlanForVacation.

• 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!

• Blog - Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurants Open on Christma

  Plenty of Champaign-Urbana area restaurants are either open or offering catering—whether you’re celebrating Christmas, opting out, or just craving a great meal.

• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• Blog - Winter is Here. You Need a (Local) Beer

  Summertime? Forget that, we are going to argue that WINTER is actually the perfect season for drinking a local craft beer.

• Blog - Places to Swim in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Beat the heat this summer with local public swimming pools and splash pads!

• Blog - Where To Hunt Easter Eggs in Champaign County

  We're hopping into Easter weekend and getting our baskets ready for community Easter Egg Hunts. Young or old, there's a hunt on the horizon for you to enjoy this weekend. Check out our list and make your plans!

• Blog - Ways to Play in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  From enriching educational experiences like the Engineering Open House to thrilling outdoor adventures, here's a comprehensive guide on ways to play (for all ages!) in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunts Around the Champaign-

  If your spring plans involve baskets, bunny hops, and the thrill of spotting a shiny golden egg before anyone else, this one’s for you. From downtown shop-hopping (with eggs at every stop) to flashlight-fueled night hunts for grown-ups—and of course, all the kid-centric ones in between�...nity.

• Blog - Interview: Rad Lad Games Opening Soon in Mahomet

  Rad Lad Games is planning to open on Mahomet's Main Street in August and you can learn more about the store in this Q+A with the owner!