Melanie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Sunny, prairie park. Great spot for a walk, a bike ride, a picnic or gathering.
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Meadowbrook Park
2808 S Race StSunny, prairie park. Great spot for a walk, a bike ride, a picnic or gathering.
Beautiful forest in the city limits, great spot for meditation, bird watching, trail running, and hiking.
Busey Woods
Beautiful forest in the city limits, great spot for meditation, bird watching, trail running, and hiking.
Fantastic farmer's market, great people watching, local produce and wares.
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Market at the Square
401 S Vine StFantastic farmer's market, great people watching, local produce and wares.
Such a gorgeous, landscaped park.
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Japan House, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2000 S Lincoln AveSuch a gorgeous, landscaped park.
Food scene
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut StNationally award winning bbq.
Local organic market. Lots of local produce and wares.
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Common Ground Food Co-operative
300 S Broadway AveLocal organic market. Lots of local produce and wares.
Delicious & authentic, family owned Chinese food. This place is a Champaign treasure!
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Golden Harbor Authentic Chinese Cuisine
505 S Neil StDelicious & authentic, family owned Chinese food. This place is a Champaign treasure!
Farren's Pub & Eatery
117 N Walnut StThis is the spot for a fantastic burger.
Flying Machine Avionics
202 S 1st StA fine cuppa.
Maize at the Station
100 N Chestnut StPhenomenal Mexican cuisine.
Triptych Brewing
1703 Woodfield DrExcellent local craft beer.
Great coffee and breakfast, 10 minute walk from our place. Excellent wifi if you want a change of scenery while you work.
Pekara Bakery And Bistro
811 W Springfield AveGreat coffee and breakfast, 10 minute walk from our place. Excellent wifi if you want a change of scenery while you work.
Delicious, beloved breakfast spot. You can get on the waitlist for a table on their website, highly recommended on the busy weekends. You can walk here in 10 minutes from our place, though you'll have to cross a busy street at a traffic light.
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The Original Pancake House
1909 W Springfield AveDelicious, beloved breakfast spot. You can get on the waitlist for a table on their website, highly recommended on the busy weekends. You can walk here in 10 minutes from our place, though you'll have to cross a busy street at a traffic light.
Excellent wine, bakery, deli, market, and a high end selection of gifts, kitchen ware, childrens toys and more. This ecclectic shop is a treasure. The wine tastings are out of this world!
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Art Mart
1705 S Prospect AveExcellent wine, bakery, deli, market, and a high end selection of gifts, kitchen ware, childrens toys and more. This ecclectic shop is a treasure. The wine tastings are out of this world!
This is a great spot to pick up picnic supplies. The sandwiches are out of this world!
Cheese & Crackers
1715 West Kirby AvenueThis is a great spot to pick up picnic supplies. The sandwiches are out of this world!
Live music
Fantastic townie bar and music venue. Live music daily. Friendly staff.
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Rose Bowl Tavern
106 N Race StFantastic townie bar and music venue. Live music daily. Friendly staff.
Neighborhoods
Walkable neighborhood with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, art, and music. Come here for local color on week nights and for brunch on the weekends.
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Downtown Champaign
Walkable neighborhood with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, art, and music. Come here for local color on week nights and for brunch on the weekends.
R & R
Soul Care Urban Retreat Center
507 South Broadway AvenueCome here if you need a restful reset during your stay.
Amara Yoga & Arts
Lincoln SquareA gem of a yoga studio
If you need to unwind from your travel, come see Amy for an incredible renewing massage.
Pure Being Urbana
1210 East Main StreetIf you need to unwind from your travel, come see Amy for an incredible renewing massage.
If you need a mani/pedi, this place is my favorite. Small, friendly, clean, affordable, and highly skilled nail techs.
Anna's Nail Salon
905 South Neil StreetIf you need a mani/pedi, this place is my favorite. Small, friendly, clean, affordable, and highly skilled nail techs.
Basic needs
This is a 5 minute walk from our place. Very convenient if you need to pick up any essentials.
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Walgreens
1801 Philo RdThis is a 5 minute walk from our place. Very convenient if you need to pick up any essentials.
Harvest Market
2029 S Neil StGrocery store with excellent selection and deli.