Champaign, Illinois

If you are a resident of Champaign County or a visitor you’ll find our community rich in culture and full of interesting things to do. It is true that Champaign County provides a number of entertainment opportunities yet it is also serious about education, being a home to the University of Illinois. The county is proud to offer a rich variety of attractions while staying a friendly, small-town-like place.

Where else could you play golf in the morning and cheer on a Big Ten team in the afternoon? For sports fans, the University of Illinois has at least hundred home games each year – this makes Champaign County the sports capital of Illinois.

Additionally to all these attractions, Champaign County offers 80 parks with something for everyone. Also nearby, are three Champaign County Forest Preserve parklands. Finally, the Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council, is dedicated to cultivating a lively and blossoming environment for the arts, culture and entertainment advancing Champaign County's growth and elevating the quality of life for everyone.