Downtown, IL
Champaign
Popular places to visit
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Hessel Park
Choose the pattern of the fountain jet with the push of a button, get the grill going and see 50 different species along the tree walk.
Krannert Art Museum
Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
Enjoy a stop at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, an entertaining place to visit in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
Find out about the history of Champaign when you spend time at Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
The Virginia Theatre
You can make plans for a show at The Virginia Theatre on your trip to Champaign. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Great location and helpful staff
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Clean, spacious room, continental breakfast was a benefit. Staff could be more friendly otherwise I would go again.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area
Stay was safe and pleasant.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
Great place to stay during my travels.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
Very clean, great front desk personnel.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Illini Inn & Suites Hotel - Rantoul/Gifford/Champaign/Urbana
Parking felt safe. Staff was friendly and helpful. The hallway carpeting on the way to our room was quite stained in a few places which made me nervous about the potential condition of our room. My fears were unfounded as the room, while dated, was very clean. Our bed was exceptionally comfortable. ...
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit The Virginia Theatre and Alma Mater.
Hill Street East
When in Hill Street East, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Campustown
Campustown might not have many top sights, but Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Clark
If you're spending some time in Clark, Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
Champaign Northwest
While Champaign Northwest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kaufman Lake and The Virginia Theatre.
Bolten Field
Bolten Field might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
