Guidebook for Champaign
Food Scene
Seven Saints
32 E Chester StGreat food and atmosphere, love the soups, salads and sliders!
Farm-to-table type fare, on the pricier end for Champaign but still not terrible!
38 locals recommend
Big Grove Tavern
1 E Main StFarm-to-table type fare, on the pricier end for Champaign but still not terrible!
Less than a year old classy fried chicken spot. Right in the center of downtown. Owned by a friend of mine, great alcoholic slushies too.
20 locals recommend
Watson's Shack & Rail
211 N Neil StLess than a year old classy fried chicken spot. Right in the center of downtown. Owned by a friend of mine, great alcoholic slushies too.
Arts & Culture
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S Goodwin AveKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion
Shopping
Market Place Shopping Center
2000 N Neil StEssentials
Less than a mile away - just got W on Green and take a right on Mattis Ave. Then it's just on your left after a stopping light.
11 locals recommend
Schnucks Champaign
109 N Mattis AveLess than a mile away - just got W on Green and take a right on Mattis Ave. Then it's just on your left after a stopping light.
Parks & Nature
Idea Garden
South Lincoln AvenueWell done gardens near campus, near the Arboretum too!
If you're looking for a ~4 hour adventure, this is a really nice place with trails that's not rigorous. More for getting into nature and viewing statues/aesthetics.
32 locals recommend
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber RdIf you're looking for a ~4 hour adventure, this is a really nice place with trails that's not rigorous. More for getting into nature and viewing statues/aesthetics.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are two locations, one is a bit more rustic and goes by "The Big Pig" - on Walnut St.
33 locals recommend
The Blind Pig Brewery
120 N Neil St There are two locations, one is a bit more rustic and goes by "The Big Pig" - on Walnut St.
Triptych Brewing
1703 Woodfield DrThey make great beer.