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1. Anita Purves Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Blue Waters Supercomputer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Champaign County History Museum at the Historic Cattle Bank

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Urbana Park District Park System

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5. Japan House

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6. Krannert Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Spurlock Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Staerkel Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. The Sousa Archives Center for American Music

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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10. University of Illinois Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. University of Illinois Morrow Plots

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12. Alto Vineyards and Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. BrewLab Coffee

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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14. University of Illinois Ice Arena

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15. The Virginia Theatre

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16. State Farm Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Champaign, Illinois an appealing destination?
  • Answer: Champaign is a small, friendly town in Illinois with an array of attractions and activities, great shopping, excellent restaurants, casual cafés, and gracious hospitality.
  • Question: What kinds of attractions can visitors find in Champaign County?
  • Answer: Champaign County offers arboretums, breweries, wineries, nature centers, museums, art galleries, coffee shops, and a planetarium.
  • Question: What are some specific activities to enjoy in Champaign?
  • Answer: Taste award-winning wines at the Alto Vineyards and Winery, sip freshly roasted coffee at BrewLab Coffee, take in a stargazing show at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium, and soak up fine art at the Krannert Art Museum.

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