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Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign anchors these twin cities, known for their standout museums, great bars and hip restaurants.

Latest Midwest Living Champaign-Urbana Reviews

Papa Del's Pizza Factory
"Everyone will enjoy the pizza here, but only alums and...
Spurlock Museum
"This sleekly designed museum displays intriguing artifacts...
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion
"One of the largest art museums in Illinois displays an...
Cinema Gallery
"This gallery inside an old movie-theater lobby sells an...
Indi Go Artist Co-Op
"This spacious downtown Champaign gallery showcases the...
Kofusion
"A snazzy-looking restaurant with glowing colors and...
Aroma Cafe
"Serving coffee, smoothies and sandwiches, Aroma Cafe has a...
Art Theatre
"Champaign's long-running Art Theatre continues to...
Legends Bar and Grill
"This comfortable campus bar is filled with historic sports...
Champaign-Urbana
"Champaign/Urbana is not just a college town -- these twin...

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