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About Champaign
Champaign serves as a principal city within the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area of Illinois. It ranks as the tenth-most populous municipality in the state and the fourth largest outside the Chicago metro region. The city recorded a population of 88,302 during the 2020 census.
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Located in the West Urbana neighborhood, bb.q Chicken serves Korean-style chicken.
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Best Hotels in Champaign
37 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Americas Best Value Inn
Americas Best Value Inn is located at 1019 West Bloomington Road.
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Best Western Plus Champaign
Best Western Plus Champaign is located at 516 West Marketview Drive.
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Best Western University Inn
Best Western University Inn is located at 902 West Killarney Street.
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Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites is a hotel located at 1917 Moreland Boulevard.
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Champaign Garden Inn
Champaign Garden Inn is a hotel located at 411 West Hill Street.
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Country Inn & Suites
Country Inn & Suites is located at 602 West Marketview Drive.
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Courtyard Champaign
Courtyard Champaign is a hotel located at 1811 Moreland Boulevard.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Champaign/Urbana
Days Inn by Wyndham Champaign/Urbana is located at 914 West Bloomington Road.
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Drury Inn & Suites
Drury Inn & Suites is a hotel located at 905 West Anthony Drive.
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Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center - Urbana/Champaign
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center - Urbana/Champaign is located at 1907 North Kenyon Road. This hotel offers accommodations and conference facilities for guests in the area.
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Extended Stay America
Extended Stay America is a hotel located at 610 West Marketview Drive.
Best Restaurants in Champaign
116 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aroma Garden
Aroma Garden serves Chinese cuisine in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood.
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Auntie Lee's
Auntie Lee's serves Chinese cuisine in the Seniorland neighborhood.
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Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage
Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage serves barbecue cuisine in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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Basil Thai Kitchen
Basil Thai Kitchen serves Thai cuisine in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Bibibop Asian Grill
Bibibop Asian Grill serves Asian fusion cuisine in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Big Grove Tavern
Big Grove Tavern serves regional cuisine in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Casa Margaritas
Casa Margaritas serves Mexican cuisine in the Holiday Park neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Champaign
56 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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7 Brew Coffee
Located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood, 7 Brew Coffee operates as a local café. It serves as a dedicated coffee shop for residents and visitors in the area.
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Caffe Paradiso
Caffe Paradiso is a café located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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Columbia Street Roastery
Columbia Street Roastery is a café located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Elm City Roastery
Elm City Roastery is a coffee shop located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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Espresso Royale
Espresso Royale serves as a coffee shop option in the Campustown neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Champaign
39 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Analog Wine Library
Analog Wine Library operates as a bar in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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Aspen Tap House
Aspen Tap House is an American bar located in the Seniorland neighborhood.
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Brother's Bar and Grill
Brother's Bar and Grill operates as a bar in the Midtown neighborhood.
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Gallery Art Bar
Gallery Art Bar is a bar located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Champaign
10 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Anita Purves Nature Center
Located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood, the Anita Purves Nature Center serves as a local attraction for visitors to explore.
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Giertz Gallery
Giertz Gallery is an attraction located in the Staley neighborhood.
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Krannert Art Museum
Located in the Frat Park neighborhood, the Krannert Art Museum serves as a local attraction.
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Larry Kanfer Photography Gallery
Larry Kanfer Photography Gallery is an attraction located in the Seniorland neighborhood.
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Spurlock Museum
The Spurlock Museum is an attraction located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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Cinema Gallery
Cinema Gallery is an attraction located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Located in the Frat Park neighborhood, The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music serves as a dedicated attraction for music history enthusiasts.
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American Football House
American Football House is an attraction located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
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Carl R. Woese Museum
The Carl R. Woese Museum is an attraction located in the Campustown neighborhood.
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Experimental Round Barns
Experimental Round Barns is an attraction located in the West Urbana neighborhood.
Best Shops in Champaign
60 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters operates as a shop in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Casablanca Bazar
Casablanca Bazar is a shop located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Circles Boutique
Circles Boutique operates as a shop in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Confidentially Yours
Confidentially Yours is a shop located in the Holiday Park neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Champaign
93 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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AMBUCS Park
AMBUCS Park is a green space located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood.
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Bannon Mini Park
Bannon Mini Park is a green space located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Bannon Mini Park
Bannon Mini Park is a local green space situated in the Holiday Park neighborhood.
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Beardsley Park
Beardsley Park is a green space located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Bridgewater Park
Bridgewater Park is a green space located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Bristol Park
Bristol Park is a green space located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Canaday Park
Canaday Park is a green space located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood.
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