Things to Do And Places to Stay

Things to Do...

The list of resources below is in no way comprehensive but it should certainly help satisfy your entertainment pallet. You'll find fine and casual dining establishments, concerts, theater, family fun, children's entertainment and more.

* Don't miss the Farmers Market in downtown Urbana, offering the absolute best in locally produced vegetables, meat, art and more.

* Check out the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information for Things to See and Do, Sites and Attractions, Parks and Recreation, Theaters and Music, Museums, Galleries, and more.

* Visit the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) Visitors Guide for an introduction to Sites and Attractions, local Museums & Galleries, Parks and Recreation, Theaters, and a calendar of activities.

* For arts happenings check out the Arts Council website: 40 North / 88 West or local Alternative Weeklies: The Buzz.

* And check out The Urbana Free Library, founded in 1874, which is ranked among the top one percent of American public libraries both statewide and nationally for the fourth time.

Urbana School District 116 has 11 first-rate schools, as well as a comprehensive adult education program. An innovative school district, Urbana offers special services, gifted programs, vocational training, college prep curriculum and more.

Urbana is home to the University of Illinois. This world-class institution boasts 10 programs ranked among the top 10 in the country, including the engineering program. The University is also recognized as one of the top universities in the world offering over 150 fields of study for its 36,000 students.

The Urbana Park District formed in 1907, when it acquired Crystal Lake Park. Today the district has grown to 22 parks and seven facilities, including a community center, an indoor miniature golf course, an outdoor pool in a beautiful wooded setting, a new Indoor Aquatic Center and a Dog Park, where dogs run free without a leash.
Urbana Park District and Champaign Park District for activities for the whole family.

Places to Stay...