Explore some of our favorite places in Champaign-Urbana. Let us know if you want more recommendations.
Friday Night Live
Downtown Champaign
Check out live music in downtown Champaign on Friday evening. This family-friendly event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m.
Urbana's Market at the Square
401 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Explore the Urbana Farmers Market on Saturday morning. The market is located at the corner of Illinois and Vine Streets in downtown Urbana, by the Lincoln Square Mall.
Esquire Lounge
106 North Walnut Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Where it all began! Esquire is our go-to place for just about everything—and where we had our first date.
Hound's Court
120 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Formerly known as the Blind Pig, this alley in downtown Champaign is where Chris proposed to McCall. (Yes, she was surprised!)
Old Orchard Lanes & Links
901 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874
Old Orchard has it all—bowling, mini golf, and some of the best thin-crust pizza in town. Bonus points if you do one of our favorite afternoon activities: 18 holes of mini golf followed by bowling (with a canned Mai Tai for Chris).
Punch! Bar & Lounge
217 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820
We've spent many date nights here. Excellent cocktails and appetizers with a great atmosphere. They have the best happy hour in town.
Hessel Park
1400 Grandview Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
Hessel Park has it all: pickleball courts (!!), walking paths, a playground, a splash pad, and more.