Title: Things to Do in Champaign in 2026 | Expedia.com [Champaign Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Champaign.dx6023715)[Hotels in Champaign](https://expedia.com/Champaign-Hotels.d6023715.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Champaign](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Champaign.d6023715.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Champaign](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Champaign.d6023715.Car-Rental-Guide)[Champaign Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Champaign.d6023715.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Champaign ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Champaign Types of activities Where to stay [Champaign Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Champaign.dx6023715) ![Champaign showing signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/0a8c7dd4-5b6b-4634-bf2b-12d00cc45026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign showing signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/0a8c7dd4-5b6b-4634-bf2b-12d00cc45026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/5ffc12d9-f5bb-4019-bf6d-f5b6f050804c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Spurlock Museum showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091373/45ef3d19-40d1-49b4-b551-3d887c04cc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign showing outdoor art and wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/a89e603d-58e4-4605-b12c-db53a28b678e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6023715) ## Recommended things to do in Champaign | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbana-champaign-scavenger-hunt-hunting-illini.a2568885.activity-details): $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details)[A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbana-champaign-scavenger-hunt-hunting-illini.a2568885.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details)[A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbana-champaign-scavenger-hunt-hunting-illini.a2568885.activity-details) | | With kids | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details) | ## What to do in Champaign --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Champaign? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Champaign ![Crowd of thousands dressed in orange](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091367/c4b9acd5-e23c-4908-9c98-33f3887aadba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Memorial Stadium 4.5/5(98 reviews) Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Memorial-Stadium-Champaign.d6091367.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hessel Park showing signage, wildflowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658342/06498404-46b0-4ba0-88ee-be811fc31511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hessel Park 5/5(9 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hessel-Park-Clark.d553248621532658342.Vacation-Attraction) ![Krannert Art Museum showing interior views and art as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091375/02ef308f-9949-4d26-baa5-15eb8e578e5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krannert Art Museum 5/5(17 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Krannert-Art-Museum-Champaign.d6091375.Vacation-Attraction) ![Champaign featuring modern architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972580/66f7fde2-7c60-44da-9f97-4012766f0c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tribute-To-Olympic-And-Paralympic-Athletes-Champaign.d553248635919972580.Vacation-Attraction) ![Champaign featuring outdoor eating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700755/e1f8a686-d7fd-4980-ae6e-68f16ef0cd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Prairie-Fruits-Farm-And-Creamery-Champaign.d553248635922700755.Vacation-Attraction) #### State Farm Center 4.5/5(87 reviews) Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/State-Farm-Center-Champaign.d6091369.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Illinois Assembly Hall 4.5/5(40 reviews) You can get tickets for a performance at University of Illinois Assembly Hall during your stay in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Illinois-Assembly-Hall-Champaign.d553248621532658353.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marketplace 4/5(186 reviews) During your trip to Champaign, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Marketplace. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Marketplace-North-Champaign.d553248621560871599.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parkland College 4/5(21 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Parkland College, during your travels in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Parkland-College-Champaign.d6124404.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Champaign ![Hessel Park showing a playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658342/f3c0b808-5a8b-43c9-87b0-9858f7bfa83e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Clark If you're spending some time in Clark, Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Champaign-Clark.dx904283698055405568) ![My early dinner for today :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/ff6d00b5-f16f-407f-86c4-4150c2447279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Champaign-Campustown.dx904099970127286272) ![Cajun fries ... Yum yum ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/7b2551e3-a56c-4d12-91df-be11bc83074c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Champaign While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail. [](https://expedia.com/Champaign-North-Champaign.dx904287536552415232) ![Champaign featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/30a8cadd-bbdb-4683-8f27-f3a7c7279847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Champaign-Downtown.dx904099568651034624) ![Tasty Bison Chili Cheeseburger at Scotty’s.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/84019f88-91ff-407b-95ad-cc5082d5f73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Champaign-Bolten-Field.dx904290371465719808) ![Bardeen Quadrangle and Grainger Engineering Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/904099814483210240/37c21db3-7b88-4e86-8404-d32909a1db44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Champaign-Midtown.dx904099814483210240) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Champaign.dx6023715.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Champaign ![Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210/cfcc7a02-fb71-4fda-8ea7-5c529d32af0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Urbana ![Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340802483/8ef0bb18-0e69-4866-80cc-e3c8c3389fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rantoul ![URBANA, ILLINOIS/USA - June 13, 2022: McFarland Bell Tower on the South Quad on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9817/c357d4dc-b375-45b5-ba58-6be2e2673cd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Savoy ![Lake of the Woods Covered Bridge on a Summer afternoon. 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