Guidebook for Champaign
Food Scene
Great pastries and baked goods. A recent addition to our neighborhood. Their primary location is in downtown Champaign.
Pekara Bakery And Bistro
811 W Springfield AveGreat pastries and baked goods. A recent addition to our neighborhood. Their primary location is in downtown Champaign.
I love this place. They have wine, deli, small grocery and home goods. You can get baked goods, salads and sandwiches to go.
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Art Mart
1705 S Prospect AveI love this place. They have wine, deli, small grocery and home goods. You can get baked goods, salads and sandwiches to go.
This is an old favorite. Wonderful Italian cooking with seasonal menu offerings. Also famous for their super thin crust pizza that was previously served at his dad's restaurant, The Jolly Roger. Perfect for a nice night out and before you head across the street to Krannert.
Timpone's
710 S Goodwin AveThis is an old favorite. Wonderful Italian cooking with seasonal menu offerings. Also famous for their super thin crust pizza that was previously served at his dad's restaurant, The Jolly Roger. Perfect for a nice night out and before you head across the street to Krannert.
A quaint little bakery in the middle of residential neighborhood.
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Hopscotch Bakery + Market
802 W John StA quaint little bakery in the middle of residential neighborhood.
If you like deep dish or stuffed pizza, this is the place to go. Expect the pizza to take at least an hour, but well worth the wait!
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Papa Del's
1201 S Neil StIf you like deep dish or stuffed pizza, this is the place to go. Expect the pizza to take at least an hour, but well worth the wait!
Great food and dining in the middle of a wine and spirits shop. A great lunch spot.
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Sun Singer Restaurant, Wine & Spirits
1115 W Windsor RdGreat food and dining in the middle of a wine and spirits shop. A great lunch spot.
Arts & Culture
Larry is a well known local photographer and his gallery is fun to view. In addition to photographs of the local scenery, he has photos from his travels across the world. Prints are reasonably priced, but you can also buy a book or calendar as a souvenir of your time in central Illinois.
Larry Kanfer Photography
2103 N Dunlap AveLarry is a well known local photographer and his gallery is fun to view. In addition to photographs of the local scenery, he has photos from his travels across the world. Prints are reasonably priced, but you can also buy a book or calendar as a souvenir of your time in central Illinois.
Krannert has theatre, dance, symphony, music. You name it, they have it. Professional, student and community organizations perform.
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S Goodwin AveKrannert has theatre, dance, symphony, music. You name it, they have it. Professional, student and community organizations perform.
Essentials
Not far from my home, they have a great selection of everything, including organics and gluten free.
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Schnucks Champaign
109 N Mattis AveNot far from my home, they have a great selection of everything, including organics and gluten free.
Entertainment & Activities
An old time movie theatre that features films and live entertainment. For special events they have a live organ to accompany the movies.
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Virginia Theatre
203 W Park AveAn old time movie theatre that features films and live entertainment. For special events they have a live organ to accompany the movies.
Parks & Nature
A complimentary Garden Tour is offered the third Saturday of every month, April – October. They are also host to special events that include star gazing, live music and holiday festivals.
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Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber RdA complimentary Garden Tour is offered the third Saturday of every month, April – October. They are also host to special events that include star gazing, live music and holiday festivals.