Guidebook for Champaign

Joanne
Guidebook for Champaign

Food Scene

The best BBQ in town. There are many sauces to choose from but really the ribs are so delicious you don't even need sauce. Get there early because some favorites can sell out--ask for "burnt ends" which is a crazy name for something so good.
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Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut St
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The best BBQ in town. There are many sauces to choose from but really the ribs are so delicious you don't even need sauce. Get there early because some favorites can sell out--ask for "burnt ends" which is a crazy name for something so good.
Vegan food that even meat eaters like! I recommend the veggie lasagna and the pasta Alfredo. Save room for giant cookies and (my favorite) chocolate cake. Or don't save room and get the dessert to go! Upstairs is a quirky and cool place to eat that's a living room/dining room overlooking Main Street.
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The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery
126 West Main Street
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Vegan food that even meat eaters like! I recommend the veggie lasagna and the pasta Alfredo. Save room for giant cookies and (my favorite) chocolate cake. Or don't save room and get the dessert to go! Upstairs is a quirky and cool place to eat that's a living room/dining room overlooking Main Street.
Nice, casual, family run Mexican restaurant where I recommend the Francisco Special--the shrimp has been perfectly cooked each time I've ordered it. Yum. I want some now.
El Patio
2506 Village Green Pl
Nice, casual, family run Mexican restaurant where I recommend the Francisco Special--the shrimp has been perfectly cooked each time I've ordered it. Yum. I want some now.

Sightseeing

Don't be shy about climbing up the beloved Alma Mater for a photo op!
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Alma Mater
1409 W Green St
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Don't be shy about climbing up the beloved Alma Mater for a photo op!
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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UIAS Observatory Open House is held just about every second Friday of the month for anyone to attend. It's a great opportunity to see the night sky through the historic telescope..
Observatory
901 South Mathews Avenue
UIAS Observatory Open House is held just about every second Friday of the month for anyone to attend. It's a great opportunity to see the night sky through the historic telescope..

Shopping

You never know what you'll find at this constantly changing, good quality furniture and decor consignments store.
Classic Home Consignment
1912 Round Barn Rd
You never know what you'll find at this constantly changing, good quality furniture and decor consignments store.
This store has a little bit of everything including the artwork of local artists, shabby chic furniture and fun clothing. Located close to the Dancing Dog Eatery.
Bohemia
135 W Main St
This store has a little bit of everything including the artwork of local artists, shabby chic furniture and fun clothing. Located close to the Dancing Dog Eatery.
This shoe store carries many, many shoes that are good for your feet. I bought slippers that actually have a real arch in the sole and my feet have never been happier! The staff will help you find just what you need.
Heel To Toe
106 W Main St
This shoe store carries many, many shoes that are good for your feet. I bought slippers that actually have a real arch in the sole and my feet have never been happier! The staff will help you find just what you need.

Entertainment & Activities

Featuring independent, foreign and art house films. This is a great old time theater in the heart of Champaign. Popcorn prices cannot be beat. Check out the movie poster bin.
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The Art Theater
126 W Church St
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Featuring independent, foreign and art house films. This is a great old time theater in the heart of Champaign. Popcorn prices cannot be beat. Check out the movie poster bin.
Seriously every employee we encountered said hello or asked how was the show. The friendliest crew east of the Mississippi (with the Art Theater coming in as a close second!).
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GQT Savoy 16 IMAX
232 Burwash Ave
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Seriously every employee we encountered said hello or asked how was the show. The friendliest crew east of the Mississippi (with the Art Theater coming in as a close second!).
Learn about the sky at the Planetarium. Most Friday and Saturdays at 7pm and 8pm.
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
2400 W Bradley Ave
Learn about the sky at the Planetarium. Most Friday and Saturdays at 7pm and 8pm.

Parks & Nature

This park features wide, winding walkways through tall prairie grass. Water here is part of the Upper Kaskaskia Watershed which flows south westerly to the Mississippi.
Robert C. Porter Family Park
2310 S Rising Rd
This park features wide, winding walkways through tall prairie grass. Water here is part of the Upper Kaskaskia Watershed which flows south westerly to the Mississippi.

Essentials

The prettiest grocery story in the area.
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Harvest Market
2029 S Neil St
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The prettiest grocery story in the area.
Next day service available if in early-ish and they'll text you when your cleaning is ready.
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Starcrest Cleaners
611 S Neil St
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Next day service available if in early-ish and they'll text you when your cleaning is ready.

Arts & Culture

Check out the KAM events page for up to date exhibits, speakers, and performers. We've been to a few of the talks on the provenance of artwork and it's been fascinating!
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Krannert Art Museum
500 E Peabody Dr
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Check out the KAM events page for up to date exhibits, speakers, and performers. We've been to a few of the talks on the provenance of artwork and it's been fascinating!