- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near Champaign, Illinois, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Mini Golf.
- From Champaign Public Library to Hessel Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Champaign and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Urbana.
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4.5 Miles
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3902 South Duncan Road, Champaign, IL 61822
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Buy apples, pumpkins and other items at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch in Champaign-Urbana. The area includes a country store, activities just for kids, and other special events on the farm.
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The Krannert Art Museum is opened for anybody who wishes to enjoy exhibitions covering a wide variety of art schools from all over the globe and from any different periods of time – some archeological findings are a couple of thousands years old.
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201 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
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Located within a modern 340,000 square-foot facility, the Activities & Recreation Center - ARC provides a number of recreational amenities and facilities available for visitors. These amenities include a 35-foot climbing wall, four gymnasiums, two 50-meter pools, and numerous others.
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1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
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Also named State Farm Centre, the University of Illinois Assembly Hall has been the guest of many types of shows since 1961. From Broadways shows to family shows, with superstars like U2 and Frank Sinatra, this arena can accommodate more than 16,000 spectators.
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The Champaign Carmike Cinemas is a movie theater multiplex that shows newly released Hollywood films in all digital video and sound. The theater offers an array of specials and promotions.
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Located on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ice Arena hosts public skate sessions for the community. Visitors can also enroll their children in learn-to-skate programs and figure skating lessons.
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Public shows astronomy shows are put on display at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium during the week. The planetarium also offers educational programs for school groups, civic groups, scout troops, and others.
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Morrissey Park is 20 acres and includes a soccer field, tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables and benches and a trail for running and biking. The park also features artistic sculptures and a floral display.
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102 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL
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Documenting the history of the Champaign-Urbana county area, the Champaign County Historical Museum contains artifacts from local residents. Exhibits hold military memorabilia, antique toys, a ballroom with dresses and suits, and a replica grocery store.
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Open seasonally, Prairie Farm gives visitors a chance to experience a replica of a turn of the century working farm, complete with animals for kids to see and pet. The farm also has walking paths and gardens.