Location: Champaign-Urbana
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The Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, also known as Champaign-Urbana and Urbana-Champaign, is a metropolitan area in east-central Illinois. It is the 191st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is composed of three counties, Champaign, Ford, and Piatt. The Office of Management and Budget has designated the three-county Champaign-Urbana area as one of its metropolitan statistical areas (the Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA), which are used for statistical purposes by the Census Bureau and other agencies.
Restaurants in Champaign-Urbana
1. Meadowbrook Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By ChocolateKisses1 - Toronto, Canada
We were visiting Urbana and were told about this wonderful park. It was a beautiful day for a walk and this was the perfect place to see and experience its beauty. It was during the week and it was not too busy. We were able to relax and enjoy the unusual park artwork and sculptures. There is a paved walking path around the park. Children were playing in the playground. The park is lovely and peaceful.
2. Champaign Public Library
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5.0 based on 130 reviews
Step into our light-filled, open spaces and see our wonderful Peter Sis murals, colorful TeenSpace, quiet meeting rooms, Library Café and Friendshop Bookstore. The library at 200 W. Green St., is open Mondays - Thursdays 9-9; Fridays 9-6; Saturdays 9-6; and Sundays 12-6. Our Douglass Branch Library is located 504 E. Grove St., at the edge of Douglass Park. Stop in for a great selection of books, DVDs, and CDs, plus friendly service, free Internet access, and public meeting spaces. Open Mondays - Thursdays 10-8; Fridays 10-6 and Saturdays 10-4.
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States
We went there, specifically, to check out the Friend's Bookstore. The Bookstore is in the basement, with shelves and shelves of well organized books for sale. Fiction is alphabetized by author. The non-fiction is broken down into tons of meaningful categories. Upstairs, there is an unbelievable number of DVDs to borrow. There is also a coffee shop, with both indoor and outdoor seating. A very impressive Library!
3. Busey Woods
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By jennyw1999
We really enjoyed wandering the trails here on a hot humid afternoon. We saw many deer. We were sad that some of the watering places were drained so it appeared the deer had a harder time getting water. There also used to be turtles and frogs but there stream was drained so we did not see any of those either. There were several trails but they were not really clearly marked. We figured we would eventually find our way out.
4. Urbana Public Library
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By LLL649 - Urbana, United States
Very nice library. I have been coming here since I was a kid many years ago. It has been expanded and upgraded so it's different but meets the needs of our changing world. It is quite pretty, includes a coffee shop and has an extensive children's section. It has connections with many other libraries so you can always get a title that you are searching for. Lastly, they have a very nice website that can tell you what materials they have and can get.
5. LabEscape
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
Dr. Schrodenberg disappeared three weeks ago, amidst fears that hostile agents were after her research. Now it's up to you to find out what happened to Dr. Schrodenberg and her breakthrough technology before hostile forces get there first. You'll have to search her secret lab, solve mind-blowing puzzles to reveal clues, and hopefully find a way to escape!
Reviewed By minjoo - Kyoto, Japan
Went twice with family (including children age 8-12) and really enjoyed both times. It's exciting and a little suspenseful. The science aspects are both effective and really help drive the plot forward. They also provide powerful science lessons, though there's not much time to talk about it while you're trying to escape!
6. Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Escape to the country at Curtis Orchard from July 20 - December 23. This farm in southwest Champaign features apples, pumpkins and a large country store. Shop for specialty food items and take home the farm's fresh apple cider. Try their famous donuts & pies, along with great meals in September & October. The orchard offers free admission & parking. Entertainment options for a fee include a giant slide, obstacle course, corn maze & pony rides. Free activities include a playground & petting zoo. Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins are purchased in the store.
Reviewed By ReallyNiceClark - Edmond, United States
Stopped here over the Thanksgiving break for fresh cider and had to get an apple pie too. It’s the best apple pie I have ever had. The peach pie was the best I ever had too. Perfect crust like grandma made.
7. Memorial Stadium
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By chezbuc - Antioch, United States
It had been a few years since I set foot in Memorial Stadium. I can only take so much bad football. I was impressed with the upgrades to the stadium since my last visit. While the Illini got whacked badly by a Northwestern team they were supposed to crush, at least beer sales helped ease the pain. No more sneaking in booze...like I heard other people do.
8. Hessel Park
9. Spurlock Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
The Spurlock Museum’s five feature galleries house exhibits representing peoples of the following cultures and geographic areas of the world: Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and Africa; Ancient Greece and Rome; East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania; Europe; and American Indian Cultures of North and South America.Special exhibits, based in the Campbell Gallery, serve as a springboard for unique programs, tours, and special events.Through our collections and educational programs, we help interpret the diversity of cultures through time and across the globe.
Reviewed By 277emelina - Chicago, United States
Wonderful exhibits featuring a great variety of time periods and places around the world. The tour of the South American materials was especially rewarding. Well labeled, which is important for the visitor. Enjoyed this very much.
