Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Champaign, Illinois (IL)

December 15, 2021 Alice Mieles

Champaign (English: /ˌʃæmˈpeɪn/) is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The city is 135 miles (217 km) south of Chicago, 124 miles (200 km) west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 mi (286 km) northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The United States Census Bureau estimates the city was home to 84,513 people as of July 1, 2014. Champaign is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois, and the state's fourth-most populous city outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is included in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Champaign

1. The Art Theater

126 W Church St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3511 +1 217-355-0068 [email protected] http://www.arttheater.coop/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

The Art Theater

2. Champaign Public Library

200 W Green St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-5193 +1 217-403-2000 [email protected] http://www.champaign.org/
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Champaign Public Library

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. Larry Kanfer Photography

2103 N Dunlap Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-7767 +1 217-398-2000 [email protected] http://www.kanfer.com
Excellent
90%
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Larry Kanfer Photography

Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.

Reviewed By celester780 - Peoria, United States

AMAZING! Larry Kanfer’s skill and body of work has been compared to Ansel Adams’ with good reason. His photographs take the ordinary and show us the extraordinary beauty of nature. His ability to show the beauty in the everyday scenery with his prairiescapes is a gift in particular to Midwesterners. Beyond the prairiescapes, University of Illinois and Chicago photographs, a visit to the gallery is a chance to see Kanfer’s international work which is equally stunning. The artist himself, because his work is true artistry, is gracious with his time and very welcoming.

4. Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch

3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61822-6702 +1 217-359-5565 [email protected] http://curtisorchard.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 228 reviews

Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch

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.

5. Krannert Art Museum

500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913 +1 217-244-0516 http://kam.illinois.edu
Excellent
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Krannert Art Museum

6. Memorial Stadium

Stadium Dr University of Illinois, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL +1 217-333-1400 http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/2015/3/24/memorialstadium.aspx
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Memorial Stadium

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.

7. Sholem Aquatic Center

2205 Sangamon Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61821-4981 +1 217-398-2581 http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/facilities/sholem/
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Sholem Aquatic Center

8. The Virginia Theatre

203 W Park Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3928 +1 217-356-9063 http://www.thevirginia.org/index2.html
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

The Virginia Theatre

9. Hessel Park

1401 Grandview Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6826 +1 217-398-2550 http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/parks/hessel.htm
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Hessel Park

10. West Side Park

400 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3827 +1 217-398-2550 http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/parks/westside.htm
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

West Side Park

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