Guidebook for Champaign
Food Scene
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut StIt's awesome. Great local food & drinks, best bbq.
Dollar sushi specials, lots of options. Nice outdoor seating.
Next door to Big Grove Tavern which boasts locally-sourced ingredients. However, Big Grove has failed a couple of health inspections, and the prices are high.
23 locals recommend
Kofusion
30 E Main StDollar sushi specials, lots of options. Nice outdoor seating.
Next door to Big Grove Tavern which boasts locally-sourced ingredients. However, Big Grove has failed a couple of health inspections, and the prices are high.
Café Kopi
109 N Walnut StAroma Cafe
6 Taylor StThe Himalayan Chimney
134 W Church StRadio Maria
119 N Walnut StSeven Saints
32 E Chester St
Miga
301 N Neil StWatson's Shack & Rail
211 N Neil StSam's Cafe
115 N Walnut StDrinks & Nightlife
It's a bit divey, but a few blocks away from the house. They often have live music on weekends. Outdoor seating is decent. They close by midnight or earlier.
Hubers
1312 W Church StIt's a bit divey, but a few blocks away from the house. They often have live music on weekends. Outdoor seating is decent. They close by midnight or earlier.
Esquire Lounge
106 N Walnut StPool tables, late night bar food, inexpensive and low key
Crane Alley
115 W Main StLate food, great beer selection, outdoor seating
The Blind Pig Co.
120 N Walnut StParks & Nature
Local flowers and gardens, perfectly maintained by the local Master Gardeners.
6 locals recommend
Idea Garden
South Lincoln AvenueLocal flowers and gardens, perfectly maintained by the local Master Gardeners.
Awesome for a day trip. 30 minute drive to picnic tables, fishing, mountain bike trails, boating, hiking, and a beautiful view.
22 locals recommend
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
39144 Kickapoo Park RdAwesome for a day trip. 30 minute drive to picnic tables, fishing, mountain bike trails, boating, hiking, and a beautiful view.
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
2573 South Homer Lake RoadWest Side Park
400 W University AveMeadowbrook Park
2808 S Race StShopping
Vintage, eclectic, funky, antique place with ever changing furniture, home decor items, diy stuff, and more. Prices are usually reasonable, and new items come in all the time.
Classic Home Consignment
1912 Round Barn RdVintage, eclectic, funky, antique place with ever changing furniture, home decor items, diy stuff, and more. Prices are usually reasonable, and new items come in all the time.
Dandelion Vintage & Used
100 N Chestnut StMarket at the Square
401 S Vine StEssentials
Grocery, drinks, personal care items, and other essentials. Open late.
If you want a lower priced option, go to Ruler Roods, just don't forget your quarter for the shopping cart.
11 locals recommend
Schnucks Champaign
109 N Mattis AveGrocery, drinks, personal care items, and other essentials. Open late.
If you want a lower priced option, go to Ruler Roods, just don't forget your quarter for the shopping cart.
Ruler Foods
2002 W Springfield AveLow cost option close to schnucks and big lots.
Entertainment & Activities
A way cool place where you have an hour to save the world! Check out Adventures in Time and Space online or on Facebook for what's going on now and when you can get in. Great for smaller adult groups of 4-10 people. My friends are doing a great job with this adventure.
Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space
302 N Broadway AveA way cool place where you have an hour to save the world! Check out Adventures in Time and Space online or on Facebook for what's going on now and when you can get in. Great for smaller adult groups of 4-10 people. My friends are doing a great job with this adventure.
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
346 N Neil StArts & Culture
The Art Theater
126 W Church StUnique theatre, local shows, cool place
Virginia Theatre
203 W Park Ave