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• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: National Tourism and T

  For National Tourism and Travel Week, we've put together a social media challenge to get you thinking about why Travel Matters!

• CU on the Trail

  Get yourself some fresh air, reconnect with nature, and explore the best of the Champaign-Urbana Area, from the scenic bluffs of Lake Shelbyville’s hikes and art-lined paths of Allerton Park & Retreat Center to the celestial Dark Sky Trail at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve and t...nbsp;

• Testimonials & Local Work

  Find out what our filmmakers had to say about working in Champaign County

• Host Your Event

  Brilliant meetings start here. With over 240,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 4,500 hotel rooms, and the dynamic energy of a Big Ten university, Champaign-Urbana is where big ideas meet smart planning. Located just a few hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, we offer a ...tour.

• CU on the Farm

  Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and the scent of cider—fall in CU means it’s time to hit the farm! Explore a trail of over 15 working farms in the Champaign-Urbana area, from Amish overnight stays and grain-to-glass distillery tours to elevated on-farm dinners and family-friendly u-pi...nbsp;

• Film Location Application

  Filming At Your Location What to Expect As the Champaign-Urbana area continues to grow as a filming destination, the need to grow our locations of film-friendly residences, office spaces, and local businesses is needed. To be better prepared to be considered as a potential film location, p...nbsp;

• Monticello

  Monticello is equally suited to quiet mornings with coffee and full-on family outings.

• Our Communities

    Champaign Where education, innovation, and micro-urban living meet.   Urbana Art, ideas, and green space thrive in Urbana.   Savoy Easy living with easy access—next door to U of I and Willard Airport.   Rantoul Sports-forward and family-friendly...lity.

• Brilliant Spirit Awards

  Brilliant Spirit Awards Nominations are closed for the 2025 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, Tus...aloma

• CU In Asia Food Trail

  This passport showcases our vast Asian culinary scene, thanks to our diverse population both on and off the University of Illinois campus. Discover flavors from China, Korea, Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, Thailand and Laos at restaurants in the Champaign-Urbana area. Ever...nbsp;