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Blog - Shop Local Guide!
Show somebody that you think they’re Outside of Ordinary with a special gift from a local business! The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for great local shopping, which makes it easy to check off every name of your list right here in our community!Blog - Bring on the Beer
Across the greater Champaign County area, local breweries make art out of brewing. From all corners of Champaign County, you can find a beer that suits your tastes. Head to the tap room or pick up a growler to enjoy these crafted beverages.Blog - A Celebration of Fresh, Local Flavors
With some of the richest soil in the world, the greater Champaign County area has a bounty of fresh ingredients. Discover our top recommendations for eating local.Blog - 10 Experiences for your Summer Road Trip that Won
Keeping your summer road trips close to home this year? While we continue to fill our tank to get us around, missing out on summer experiences is still a must. Champaign County is bursting with budget-friendly activities so you don’t have to miss out on summer fun. Here are our top ten ide...mmer.Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos
Check out the best tacos in the state of Illinois!Blog - Engaging with AAPI Culture in Champaign County
Getting started with these ways to engage with AAPI culture can help to expand our knowledge of the traditions and values our neighbors and friends share here in Champaign County and beyond.Blog - Around the World in One (Champaign-Urbana Area Res
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is the easiest way to “travel”—one meal at a time. From Vietnamese comfort classics to Northern Indian spice, Congolese favorites to Japanese fusion, these spots are serving big, bold, adventurous flavors!Blog - Boneyard Arts Festival: Our Tips to See ALL the Ar
The Boneyard Arts Festival, presented by 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council, is something entirely Outside of Ordinary. If this is your first time taking part in this event, we’re here to help you learn how to “Boneyard.”Blog - This Week’s Egg-stra Special Events in the Champ
Whether you're hopping from one event to the next or settling in for your local favorite, this week is packed with ways to celebrate. Grab your basket, your bunny ears, and your sense of adventure—spring is officially here!Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 5/27
Happy Memorial Day! It’s a short week for some, and the start of summer for others. Even if your work week is unchanged, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a few ways to break the routine and Live #OutsideofOrdinary!