10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Champaign-Urbana That You Shouldn't Miss

January 13, 2022 Velvet Mowry

The Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, also known as Champaign-Urbana and Urbana-Champaign, is a metropolitan area in east-central Illinois. It is the 191st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is composed of three counties, Champaign, Ford, and Piatt. The Office of Management and Budget has designated the three-county Champaign-Urbana area as one of its metropolitan statistical areas (the Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA), which are used for statistical purposes by the Census Bureau and other agencies.
Restaurants in Champaign-Urbana

1. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61801-3741 +1 217-333-6280 http://www.krannertcenter.com/
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Reviewed By timfl2016 - Urbana, United States

There are 7 stages in the center, if you count the one in the lobby, the one in the basement, and the amphitheater outside. The best is the Foellinger Great Hall, which has fabulous acoustics that keep attracting some of the best symphonies to come and perform. Each year, I buy about 10 sets of tickets for performances at the center, and have seen many of the top 20 symphonies perform here.

2. Jane Addams Book Shop

208 N Neil St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4013 +1 217-356-2555 [email protected] http://www.janeaddamsbooks.com
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Jane Addams Book Shop

Locally owned independent used bookstore with over 70,000 books on 3 floors in a great downtown environment.

3. The Art Theater

126 W Church St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3511 +1 217-355-0068 [email protected] http://www.arttheater.coop/
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

The Art Theater

4. Champaign Public Library

200 W Green St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-5193 +1 217-403-2000 [email protected] http://www.champaign.org/
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Champaign Public Library

Step into our light-filled, open spaces and see our wonderful Peter Sis murals, colorful TeenSpace, quiet meeting rooms, Library Café and Friendshop Bookstore. The library at 200 W. Green St., is open Mondays - Thursdays 9-9; Fridays 9-6; Saturdays 9-6; and Sundays 12-6. Our Douglass Branch Library is located 504 E. Grove St., at the edge of Douglass Park. Stop in for a great selection of books, DVDs, and CDs, plus friendly service, free Internet access, and public meeting spaces. Open Mondays - Thursdays 10-8; Fridays 10-6 and Saturdays 10-4.

Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States

We went there, specifically, to check out the Friend's Bookstore. The Bookstore is in the basement, with shelves and shelves of well organized books for sale. Fiction is alphabetized by author. The non-fiction is broken down into tons of meaningful categories. Upstairs, there is an unbelievable number of DVDs to borrow. There is also a coffee shop, with both indoor and outdoor seating. A very impressive Library!

5. Urbana Public Library

210 W Green St, Urbana, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61801-3953 +1 217-367-4057 http://urbanafreelibrary.org/
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Urbana Public Library

Reviewed By LLL649 - Urbana, United States

Very nice library. I have been coming here since I was a kid many years ago. It has been expanded and upgraded so it's different but meets the needs of our changing world. It is quite pretty, includes a coffee shop and has an extensive children's section. It has connections with many other libraries so you can always get a title that you are searching for. Lastly, they have a very nice website that can tell you what materials they have and can get.

6. Larry Kanfer Photography

2103 N Dunlap Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-7767 +1 217-398-2000 [email protected] http://www.kanfer.com
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Larry Kanfer Photography

Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.

Reviewed By celester780 - Peoria, United States

AMAZING! Larry Kanfer’s skill and body of work has been compared to Ansel Adams’ with good reason. His photographs take the ordinary and show us the extraordinary beauty of nature. His ability to show the beauty in the everyday scenery with his prairiescapes is a gift in particular to Midwesterners. Beyond the prairiescapes, University of Illinois and Chicago photographs, a visit to the gallery is a chance to see Kanfer’s international work which is equally stunning. The artist himself, because his work is true artistry, is gracious with his time and very welcoming.

7. Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space

302 N Broadway Ave #100, Urbana, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61801 +1 217-898-7158 [email protected] http://CUadventures.com/
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5.0 based on 101 reviews

Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space

Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space is an interactive real-life escape room game for friends, family, and coworkers! Teams of 2-10 players have 60 minutes to find clues, complete puzzles, discover secret doors, and solve a greater mystery. Each game takes place in a different themed setting and time period. From dispelling evil spirits in a haunted cabin to foiling the plot of a medieval wizard, each scenario is designed to make players feel like they are living out a movie! Players must use observation, communication, and critical thinking to win. It makes for a great night out or an exciting twist on corporate team building.

Reviewed By hanbot22 - Frankfort, United States

This is going to be hard to beat! Our group did the "Wizard" and "Cabin" rooms and they were both incredible. The puzzles were challenging yet attainable, the rooms were completely immersive, and the attention to detail was at another level. I've done a handful of escape rooms and none of them came close to this experience. The location has easy parking, and is near a lot of places to eat. Our group opted to do two rooms and had a break in between, so we went across the street for some food. Easy to get to with lots around! Hope we can go back soon!

8. Brainstorm Escapes

61 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4109 +1 217-693-7678 [email protected] http://Brainstormescapes.com
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Brainstorm Escapes

Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!

9. LabEscape

300 S Broadway Ave Ste 115A, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61801-3449 +1 815-683-8193 [email protected] http://LabEscape.org
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

LabEscape

Dr. Schrodenberg disappeared three weeks ago, amidst fears that hostile agents were after her research. Now it's up to you to find out what happened to Dr. Schrodenberg and her breakthrough technology before hostile forces get there first. You'll have to search her secret lab, solve mind-blowing puzzles to reveal clues, and hopefully find a way to escape!

Reviewed By minjoo - Kyoto, Japan

Went twice with family (including children age 8-12) and really enjoyed both times. It's exciting and a little suspenseful. The science aspects are both effective and really help drive the plot forward. They also provide powerful science lessons, though there's not much time to talk about it while you're trying to escape!

10. Krannert Art Museum

500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913 +1 217-244-0516 http://kam.illinois.edu
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Krannert Art Museum

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