Located just five miles from the downtown district of Champaign and the University of Illinois, Country Inn & Suites Champaign lodging is the perfect home base for exploring the area. Our hotel is in close proximity to several popular downtown Champaign attractions such as the John Phillip Sousa Library and Museum, William M. Staerkel Planetarium and Champaign County Historical Museum. With its central location and comfortable amenities, our Champaign lodging near the University of Illinois is the perfect stop for exploring the area.
We recommend the following Champaign attractions:
Champaign County Historical Museum (2.4 miles) Housed in one of Champaign's oldest commercial buildings, the historic Cattle Bank, this Champaign museum preserves the history of Champaign County through displays such as a quilt collection and a restored popcorn wagon built in 1919. Phone: (217) 356-1010
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch (7.4 miles) This 80-acre entertainment farm is a bushel of fun for the whole family. Guests can enjoy picking their own apples, pumpkins and peaches in season, the country store stocked with unique gifts and the Flying Monkey Cafe and Bakery. Phone: (217) 359-5565
John Philip Sousa Library and Museum (3.4 miles) A must-see for any music lover, this unique museum in Champaign houses 75% of the musical scores written by John Philip Sousa as well as his personal library, many letters, period band costumes and musical instruments. Phone: (217) 244-9309
Market Place Mall (0.6 miles) Bergner's, Sears, Macy's and JC Penny's anchor this Champaign shopping center which also houses a Carousel, indoor playground, 10 restaurants and more than 100 clothing and specialty shops. Phone: (217) 356-2700
Orpheum Children's Science Museum (1.8 miles) This delightful Champaign children's museum allows children and their families to explore the world around them through educational, hands-on displays. Phone: (217) 352-5895
University of Illinois(2.1 miles) Since 1867 the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign has been providing students with excellent quality education through over 16 colleges and institutions. Campus attractions include the campus library system, which owns over 10 million volumes, Krannert Art Museum, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Japan House and Arboretum and the Afro-American, Asian- American and Native American cultural centers. Phone: (217) 333-1000
William M. Staerkel Planetarium (2.6 miles) Come on a Solar System Safari, gaze upon the Prairie Skies, or follow the Pawnee Native American Nation who built their culture on the lore of the skies at this family-friendly Champaign attraction. Phone: (217) 351-2446
When you think of Urbana, think of the University of Illinois, which is its most prominent resident. This college town has approximately 39,400 residents and is the twin city to nearby Champaign. In fact, the university divides the two towns, and its ever-changing student and faculty presence has contributed to a highly educated community that cultivates big city amenities while maintaining small town charm. Visitors enjoy browsing collections at the Krannert Art and Spurlock Museums, and live entertainment abounds at the university's performing arts center and in a variety of local theater companies. Other attractions include Urbana's symphony orchestra and Orpheum Children's Science Museum. Local folks are inevitably University of Illinois sports fans, and they take great pride in their hometown teams. When they're not cheering at games, they can often be found swimming, fishing, boating, biking, and jogging at the county's 50-plus parks. Lake of the Woods County Park, an area favorite, is prized for its 26-acre lake.
Did you know?
Open from August through May on Wednesdays only, the Japan House on Lincoln Avenue provides an authentic brush with Eastern culture. Beautiful landscaping around the house includes a Zen rock garden, a Japanese tea garden and a strolling garden. The interior, meanwhile, features three distinct tea rooms wherein guests may participate in tea ceremonies. Reservations to do so must be made well in advance.
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