2013 Travel Guide
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A-Ri-Rang
Traditional korean dishes with undilluted authentic flavours! Simply put, the focus is good food, not trendy garnish, so enjoy!
CITY: Champaign
ACM Tours
ACM Tours is a full service, receptive tour guide company with many special services available at no additional cost. We literally open the door to fabulous Illinois Amish Country! We are ready to assist you with meals, attractions, lodging and step on guide service. We have available trained, professional, local step-on guides who are well versed in the history, customs and folklore of this most unique part of Illinois.
CITY: Arthur
Act Your Age - Champaign Urbana
A young out-of-work actor does research for the role of an old man by spending time in a nursing home, where he learns to respect the elderly and ponders his own life choices.
CITY: Champaign
Akademika
AKADEMIKA BED & BREAKFAST offers clean rooms in a safe and quiet neighborhood at walking distance from the University of Illinois and the downtown area. Akademika is located on Michigan Avenue, a prime location in Urbana with beautiful houses, cobblestone streets, and trees. Within a family neighborhood, Akademika offers amenities and a close location to campus, just one block from the southeast section of campus and a few minutes walking distance from the Main Quad and the Assembly Hall. This is a historic, quiet, safe and beautiful residential area with beautiful houses, cobblestone streets, and trees. Great for jogging!
CITY: Urbana
Alexander's Steakhouse
At Alexander’s Steakhouse, each guest has the opportunity to select their own Steak from the locker and cook it their own special way over a live charcoal grill. Guests can select from twelve different Steak Cuts, such as Ribeye, T-Bone, Filet or our own “Santa Maria” Top Sirloin. All steaks are hand cut daily by our in-house butchers from aged USDA choice Midwestern Beef. Perfect place for groups!
CITY: Champaign
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Allerton Park was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton, who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It features 1,500 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and more than 100 sculptures. The park is open to the public for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and leisurely garden strolls.
CITY: Monticello
Alto Vineyards Tasting Room
Alto Vineyards' retail wine shop and tasting room offers custom gift baskets, gourmet foods and local artwork. Indoor and outdoor seating offers a place to relax with a glass of Alto's finest. Alto's original location is situated in Alto Pass, on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
CITY: Champaign
Ameri Host Inn - Tuscola
59 rooms with 2 jacuzzi suites, indoor pool, free deluxe continental breakfast.
CITY: Tuscola
Amish Country Heirlooms, LLC
Area's largest of hand-crafted Amish and oak furniture, collectible prints, and accessories, along with Country Dreams furniture exhibit.
CITY: Tuscola
Amish Country Tours
A step on guide will accompany your tour of the Amish countryside. The tours will also include meals in Amish homes, and Amish home, buggy shop, dairy farm and woodworking tours. Additional highlights include an Amish museum, local attractions, restaurants, and accommodations.
CITY: Arcola
Amishland Red Barn Buffet
400 seat award-winning buffet with local recipes, Amish bread, desserts, apple butter, butcher shop meats and great Amish country decor.
CITY: Tuscola
Amishland's Country Restaurant
Enjoy Atwood's meat services, award winning meats. Home cooked meals include drink and dessert. Open for breakfast and lunch.
CITY: Atwood
Amishland's General Store
Nostalgic general store filled with Amish wood crafts, quilts, food products and souvenirs.
CITY: Tuscola
Amishland's Illinois Shop
Official Illinois cabin featuring Illinois information literature, Lincoln memorabilia, Illinois artisans and Illinois food products and souvenirs.
CITY: Tuscola
Andrew Carnegie Library - The Arcola Public Library
An original Andrew Carnegie built in 1905. The library boasts all of its original classic revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Arcola
Anita Purves Nature Center
Located at the north end of Crystal Lake, this nature center is an environmental education facility that provides a natural resource for people interested in learning more about the outdoors.
CITY: Urbana
Antiques & More at Staley Road
Antiques & More at Staley Road is the largest antique, primitive, retro and collectible store around the Champaign area. With over 70 vendors, something is bound to catch your eye. From blue mason jars, vintage chairs and antique toys to antique bed frames, signs and artwork, you'll find something to check off of your list. Our store features Bella Ruth Vintro Style Boutique and is equipped with jewelry, clothing and accessories to add a vintage and retro feel to any outfit. On any day, you can find the owner in vintage clothing to help customers find inspiration for retro outfits.
CITY: Champaign
Antonio's Pizza
Located on the University of Illinois campus for students needing that late pizza craving Antonio's is for the mouthwatering pizza lover loaded with toppings on freshly made crust, and a variety of scrumptious appetizers and hearty sandwiches, look no further than Antonio's!
CITY: Champaign
Apple Dumpling
Looking for a friendly family like service restaurant, and excellent dining options? Well unlike any other restaurant in Urbana; the Apple Dumpling can't be more of a family-style dining establishment. With their featured menu item, the fried chicken which receives 4 stars in the local review you can't beat the food here at Apple Dumpling.
CITY: Urbana
Arcola Architectural Tours
Arcola is a pristine showcase of small-town America that still retains many examples of more than a century of architectural changes in the American home. Two tours daily from April through October.
CITY: Arcola
Arcola Camper Stop
30 campsites; 28 have water, 30 amp electric and cable TV. Restroom with showers. Sites are grass and gravel, flat and level.
CITY: Arcola
Arcola Historic Train Depot & Information Center
This 1885 train depot displays Illinois Central Railroad memorabilia, the largest Louis Klein collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, and interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. Because Arcola is the birthplace of Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls and collectibles are also on display.
CITY: Arcola
Arthur Amish Country Information Center
This visitor's center offers maps and information on the entire Amish area, including the 150 Amish craft shops that dot the countryside surrounding the village of Arthur.
CITY: Arthur
Assembly Hall
From rock shows to Broadway to family shows to Fighting Illinois basketball and much more, the Assembly Hall has hosted the top names in show business, as well as, numerous University and community events.
CITY: Champaign
Atlanta Bread Company
Bakery, Pastry, and Sandwich (Hot or Cold) place for all. Either for small talk with a friend or friends OR a hook-up for laptop users either for business or pleasure with Wi-Fi available.
CITY: Champaign
Atwood Visitor & Information Center
Early trains made an "at-the-woods" stop, and in 1873 the town of Atwood was formed. Main Street today features split-rail fences, benches, grassy areas and country crafts, collectibles and antiques.
CITY: Atwood
bacaro
Upscale wine bar in Downtown Champaign offering an eclectic menu and outstanding wine list. A lounge on one side is great for small groups desiring an intimate evening.
CITY: Champaign
Bath & Body Works -- Tanger Outlet Center
Integrating health, beauty and well-being. Combining the introduction of spa products that are easily used at home with the incorporation of simple rituals into daily life, Bath & Body Works is committed to helping consumers improve their emotional and physical being. Purchase lotions, creams, hand soap and more in a variety of scents.
CITY: Tuscola
Baymont Inn & Suites
At the Baymont Inn & Suites you'll enjoy a relaxing stay with our luxurious pillow-top mattresses, hot breakfast, and complimentary amenities. Our friendly staff is waiting to show you what Baymont's signature brand of Hometown Hospitality is all about.
CITY: Champaign
Bentley's Pub
This traditional pub in Downtown Champaign is off the beaten path and likes it that way. A great selection of beers and a crowd of regulars keep this bar hopping. Live music weekly.
CITY: Champaign
Best Western - Gateway Inn
44 guest rooms. Inside entrances, elevator. There are some extended stay rooms with kitchenettes. Conference facilities including banquet room (350), meeting space/conference room, olympic indoor size pool and extensive outdoor deck area that is available for private events.
CITY: Monticello
Best Western-Paradise Inn - Savoy
Need to stay overnight for an overdue plane? Stay within seconds at this nice, quiet, and cozy Best Western just a few miles from Willard Airport. Enjoy the outdoor pool, and cable television hook up as you possibly await to depart Champaign County.
CITY: Savoy
Best Wok
Customers' satisfaction is our first priority. We always serve good authentic Chinese food in fair price.
CITY: Champaign
Bevande Coffee Shop
Smalltown coffee house for those on the go, or sit down inside to catch up with friends or family. Business and Pleasure settings.
CITY: Urbana
Beverly Cinema
Located in the heart of the shopping district take some time away from shopping, and come watch the latest premieres in the film industry!
CITY: Champaign
Bevier Cafe'
Bevier Cafe offers an outstanding selection of food, beverages, and services. Whether you’re planning a breakfast meeting, working luncheon, or afternoon reception, you’ll find our selections versatile and accommodating to your budget.
CITY: Urbana
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Combines a friendly & exceptionally knowledgeable staff with affordable, freshly prepared Italian cuisine to create an authentic Italian dining experience.
CITY: Champaign
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill
Perfect sports atmosphere along with terrific food selection.
CITY: Champaign
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
This pub is known for its great house-smoked barbecue, including pulled pork and ribs glazed with vinegary, North Carolina-style sauce. Choose from an eclectic selection of tap and bottled beer.
CITY: Urbana
Blind Pig Brewery
Located in downtown Champaign, Blind Pig brews its own craft beers. With its beautiful wood interior, casks full of local brews and friendly locals, this bar is a must-see. When the weather is nice, venture outside and enjoy the large outdoor beer garden.
CITY: Champaign
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Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
Bloomington Gold is not only the longest running national Corvette event, but also is noted for innovations that have been commonly copied by many other automotive events. Corvette auctions, swap meets, certification, SURVIVOR®, educational seminars and special museum-type displays all began at Bloomington Gold. Over 4,000 Corvettes will descend on Champaign County for the first time and over 1,00 0 are expected to take part in the Gold Tour, showcasing the open roads.
CITY: Champaign
28 - 29
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
The stages will be sure to be rocking all day, showcasing our featured Blues bands and singers, featuring such artists as Eric Sardinas, Shirley Johnson, Jerry Lee & the JuJu Kings and Shane Dwight. This street festival also features some the nations top, and award-winning so it will be hard to go home hungry.
CITY: Champaign
Boltini Lounge
Charming and elegant. Sophisticated liquor selection, light gourmet menu and outdoor patio.
CITY: Champaign
Boltini Lounge
BOLTINI LOUNGE is the quintessential cocktail lounge of the Champaign-Urbana community. Located in the heart of downtown Champaign, Boltini offers a great selection of liquor, food, entertainment and fun. It truly is the adult playground of downtown welcoming any and everybody from the downtown hipster to the professional enjoying a happy hour cocktail to our own service industry friends and everybody in between.
CITY: Champaign
Bombay Indian Grill
At Bombay Indian Grill - We have added a fresh new twist to Indian Cuisine. Our cuisine honors the authentic recipes of India. Each dish has its own distinctive flavor and aroma which cannot come from Curry powder, but spices which have to be separately prepared fresh for each individual dish. The blending and preparation of spices is a centuries old craft and indispensable to indian cuisine. All of our food is prepared light, healthy, and nutritious. Come to our Bombay Indian Grill and try a new taste of India.
CITY: Champaign
Boomerang Bar & Grill
This laid back local bar has pool tables, great food and no cover charge except when bands play.
CITY: Urbana
Bridget's Blarney Stone
Bar & Grill - Small Town Hang Out Spot; with Karoke every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
CITY: Ivesdale
Brown Bag Deli-Restaurant
The Brown Bag boasts a large selection of homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pies and cookies. All pies are homemade at "Pies by Inge". Informal atmosphere and no reservations required. Gourmet food shop and card/gift shop all under one roof.
CITY: Monticello
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bar/Grill serving the best wings around and providing THE spot to be for big time prime time sporting events for your favorite team!
CITY: Champaign
Bunny's Tavern
Stop by after work for Happy Hour with colleagues or other friends, or party late into the evening with friends either for a special occasion, perhaps its just the weekend, or just need a place to kick back and relax while having a few beverages. Food establishment too.
CITY: Urbana
Cafe Kopi
Consistently voted that best cafe in the area, Cafe Kopi offers gourmet coffees, a full cappuccino bar, and a wide selection of loose teas. Unique to local coffee-houses we also feature fresh-squeezed vegetable juices, fruit smoothies, and light lunch fare. A full liquor menu allows us to supplement your coffee with Baileys, amaretto and Irish whisky, or choose from a fine selection of beers, wines, ports, Scotches, and Cognacs.
CITY: Champaign
Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Along with Amish Oak furniture, the Calico Workshop offer a lot of, you guessed it, calicos and fabric. Pre-made quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies.
CITY: Arthur
Candlewood Suites
Brand new to the already busy and buzzing street near Prospect Ave and Neil Street. Located in the heart of the shopping center with numerous stores on Prospect, and Market Place Mall on the other side of it's location. Free parking at the hotel, or easy shuttle access via the C-U MTD bus service.
CITY: Champaign
Canopy Club
Canopy Club is committed to diversity in the entertainment it provides for its diverse patron base. The Canopy Club also strives to foster an environment of activism for positive social and environmental change through hosting various benefits and informational gatherings. In striving to achieve the highest level of entertainment, the Canopy Club prides itself on being able to offer entertainment for all walks of life. Whether you like rock, country, hip hop, jazz, funk, indie or anything in between, the Canopy Club has something to offer you. If you're a fan of live music and entertainment, the Canopy Club is your home in central Illinois! Come see live music at the Canopy!
CITY: Urbana
Champaign County Farm Bureau
The Farm Bureau acts as an intermediary to set up specific tours of area farms for visitors to Champaign County.
CITY: Champaign
Champaign County Historical Museum at the Cattle Bank
The museum is located in the oldest commercial building in Champaign County, the beautifully restored Cattle Bank, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits showcase more than 150 years of Champaign County's people, events, architecture and lifestyles. A feature of the museum is the 19th century dry goods store and businesses. The museum has a gift shop and publishes the Champaign County Historical Quarterly.
CITY: Champaign
Champaign Courtyard by Marriott
Our staff at the Courtyard by Marriott is 100% focused on providing you with an exceptional level of customer service! Conveniently located near the University of Illinois and many great local attractions such as Market Place Mall, Memorial Stadium, Staerkel Planetarium and much more!
CITY: Champaign
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Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots Festival
The fifth annual Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival will be held throughout downtown Urbana on November 1st and 2nd, 2013. This all-volunteer-run, grassroots festival will present over 80 free and low-cost all-ages/abilities participatory activities and high-quality folk performances running continuously in businesses, cultural institutions and arts centers. The festival will include dances, instructional sessions, jams, song-circles, storytelling and hands-on workshops. The festival delights in presenting unique and cutting-edge forms of folk art and music, especially those that break down the barrier between audience and performer and increase the accessibility of that form. At the same time, the festival also provides the occasion to preserve local traditions and histories through thoughtful collaborations with existing area folk arts organizations, cultural institutions, arts organizations and the University of Illinois.
CITY: Urbana
Chester Street Dance Club
Located in downtown Champaign, this huge dance club features DJs spinning everything from Top 40 remixes to electro-industrial dance. Cool down on the outdoor patio.
CITY: Champaign
Chevy's Fresh Mex
Fresh flour tortillas roll off the machine every 53 seconds. Fresh chips and salsa made all day long. You'll love it.
CITY: Champaign
Cinema Gallery
The landmark Busey’s Hall/Princess Theater in downtown Urbana is home to Cinema Gallery, representing over 50 professional artists of the Midwest. Media on display are ceramics, drawings, glass, mixed media, paintings, sculpture, and studio furniture. The gallery also hosts 7 special shows each year.
CITY: Urbana
Cisco Farms
Stop by this roadside market for in-season fresh strawberries, tomatoes, beets, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant and peppers.
CITY: Cisco
Clinton Lake Marina
Services include boat rentals, beverages, bait, propane tank exchange, slip rentals and an on-site boat service department.
CITY: Weldon
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Enjoy 9,300 acres of great outdoor picnicking, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing. Fall foliage, winter offers ice fishing, snowmobiling on frozen lake. 308 campsites, Private marina.
CITY: Dewitt
Clybourne
The class of campus town. During the day have lunch with friends and at night enjoy cocktails in a refined atmosphere.
CITY: Champaign
Coffee Station
Come in, sit and chat about business for a business meeting/conference, OR just come in and chat about anything with friends enjoying a nice cup of coffee, tea, etc. drive-up accessible if your on-the-run in a hurry! Always start your day with a nice hot cup of coffee!
CITY: Mahomet
Comfort Suites - Urbana
New to the already growing Lincoln Avenue. Located right off of Interstate 74, and just minutes from the University of Illinois campus. Nearby the Champaign County Fairgrounds (Fair every end of July), and nearby to Carle Clinic.
CITY: Urbana
Country Cheese & More
Sandwiches, soups, cheese, quilts & crafts. An excellent variety of cheese!
CITY: Arthur
Country Inn & Suites
This award winning property is located only 10 minutes from the University of Illinois. Chosen as a Carlson Companies Worldwide Property of the Year.
CITY: Champaign
Courier Cafe
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Consistently voted best restaurant in Champaign-Urbana.
CITY: Urbana
Cowboy Monkey
Nightlife Bar for casual chatting with friends and family. Dining options during the day as well as full service bar during dining hours.
CITY: Champaign
Crane Alley
COME SEE WHAT CRANE ALLEY HAS TO OFFER.... THE BEST SANDWICHES, ENTREES AND FRESH SEAFOOD SPECIALS IN TOWN, 16 BEERS ON TAP AND OVER 100 IMPORT AND DOMESTIC BOTTLES, EXTENSIVE WINE LIST, 4 DIAMOND PROFESSIONAL POOL TABLES AND 80 SEAT BEER GARDEN.
CITY: Urbana
Crane Alley
4 professional diamond 8 foot pool tables, full service with 16 beers on tap, extensive bottle selection, creative food menu, and private mezzanine area - all nestled in the heart of Downtown Urbana.
CITY: Urbana
Crist Orchards
This orchard offers strawberries, peaches, apples, cider and other fresh in-season fruits.
CITY: Atwood
Curtis Orchard
Curtis Orchard is an 80 acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and entertainment farm offering activities for the whole family. Open July 20th through December 16th, the orchard country store and bakery offers a wide variety of gift and food items, including pies, fritters, apple crisp donuts, and award winning cider.
CITY: Champaign
Das Cafe
German lunches and dinners. European beer and wine. Soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Breakfast anytime. Specialty coffee and espresso drinks in the heart of downtown Urbana.
CITY: Urbana
