Experience Champaign-Urbana
Discover all that awaits you in the Champaign-Urbana area. With vibrant arts and culture, an award-winning culinary scene, serene outdoor spaces, thrilling sports, and endless innovators and artisans, there's always an experience to be had. Learn more about all you can see and do in C-U!
Brilliant Spirit Awards 2025: Laura Raney, Comfort Suites
Brilliant Spirit Awards 2025: Jan Seeley
Brilliant Spirit Awards 2025: The Little Theatre on the Square
Brilliant Spirit Awards 2025: Ruthie Harper
Brilliant Spirit Awards 2025: Irene Macedo Hernández, La Paloma
2024 Tourism Impact Award Winner: State Farm Center
2024 Tourism Impact Award Winner: The Great Pumpkin Patch
2024 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Ebertfest
2024 Tourism Impact Award: Uniting Pride
2024 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Urbana Boulders
Why I Give to Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation
Champaign-Urbana. Brilliant.
2023 Tourism Impact Awards: The Japan House
2023 Tourism Impact Awards: Neil St. Blues
2023 Tourism Impact Awards: B-52 Hanger MX
2023 Tourism Impact Awards: Triptych Brewing
2023 Tourism Impact Awards: Michael's Catering
2022 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Syl Keller, Monticello Railway Museum
2022 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Kayla Brown, Fire Doll Studio
2022 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Riggs Family, Riggs Beer Company
2022 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Michael McDonald, Wood N' Hog Barbecue
2022 Tourism Impact Award Winner: Jon L. Seydl, Krannert Art Museum
Impact of COVID-19 on Champaign County Local Businesses
2021 Tourism Impact Award Winners: Rantoul Family Sports Complex
2021 Tourism Impact Award Winners: Middle Fork River Dark Sky Park
2021 Tourism Impact Award Winners: Marie DiBello
2021 Tourism Impact Award Winners: Maize Mexican Grill
2021 Tourism Impact Award Winner: CBPB Popcorn Shop
We Are Ready
CU in the Kitchen: Stango Cuisine