Champaign Illinois Attractions

Amusements

• Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
  500 South Goodwin Avenue • Champaign, IL 61801
  217-333-6700
  Showcases internationally renowned performers in its vast complex of theaters and concert halls. more...

• Olympic Tribute, The
  Dodds Park, N. Mattis Avenue
  217-398-2550
  Dedicated July 4, 1991, this Tribute to Olympic Athletes honors the extraordinary achievements of... more...  map

• Parkland College Theatre
  2400 West Bradley Avenue • Champaign, IL 61821
  217-351-2528
  Watch many performances by Parklands theatrical, choral, and instrumental groups. more...  map

• Prairie Farm
  Centennial Park, West Kirby Avenue • Champaign, IL 61820
  1900 W. Sangamon
  217-398-2550
  Have a picnic and pet and feed the farm animals. Memorial Day through Labor Day. more...  map

• Station Theatre
  223 North Broadway • Champaign, IL 61801
  217-384-4000
  Four major productions per year offer a wide variety of live theater from musicals and classical... more...

• Virginia Theater
  203 West Park Avenue • Champaign, IL 61820
  217-356-9053
  Enjoy Gospel musical performances and off Broadway productions at this 1921 Renaissance palace. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Champaign County Historical Museum
  102 East University Avenue • Champaign, IL 61820
  217-356-1010
  The museum is located in the oldest commercial building in Champaign County and offers exhibits... more...  map

• Early American Museum
  North Route 47 (1 mile north of I-74) Mahomet
  217-586-2612
  The Early American Museum has an extensive collection interpreting 19th and early 20th century life... more...  map

• John Philip Sousa Library and Museum
  1103 South Sixth Street • Champaign, IL 61820
  217-244-9309
  See Sousa's Personal music library, period band uniforms, musical instruments and more. more...  map

• Krannert Art Museum/ Kinkead Pavilion
  500 East Peabody Drive • Champaign, IL 61820
  217-333-1860
  This art museum offers sculpture, African art, and the 20th century. more...  map

• Monticello Railway Museum Depot
  Located at I-72, Exit 166
  217-762-9011
  Featuring a historic passenger coach and caboose rides from the restored Illinois Central Depot at... more...  map

• Museum of Natural History
  1301 West Green Street • Champaign, IL 61801
  217-333-1361
  Explore exhibits on anthropology, biology, and geology. more...  map

• Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
  1011 Pacesetter Drive • Champaign, IL 61820
  Rantoul
  217-893-1613
  A premiere showcase of Illinois Aviation and the 76 year history of Chanute Air Force Base. The... more...

• Orpheum Children's Science Museum (circa 1914)
  346 North Neil Street • Champaign, IL 61820
  217-352-5895
  Childrens science museum more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Curtis Orchard
  3902 South Duncan Road • Champaign, IL 61822
  217-359-5565
  Take a trip to the petting zoo, pick some apples, and shop at the market store for fresh produce. more...  map

• William M. Staerkel Planetarium
  2400 West Bradley Avenue • Champaign, IL 61821
  217-351-2446
  Enjoy the stars and planets at Illinois second largest planetarium. more...  map