Things to Do in Urbana, IL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Urbana, Illinois, features the top 54 nearby activities — including 25 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Urbana, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Urbana, IL , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Champaign
  • Our list of the best things to do in Urbana, Illinois, features the top 54 nearby activities — including 25 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Urbana, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Urbana, IL , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Champaign
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0.9 Miles
99% 76 votes
Theaters 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
Hosting a wide variety of concerts, plays and recitals, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts dedicates itself to the exploration and expansion of human experiences.
1.8 Miles
99% 103 votes
Parks Windsor Road and Race Street, Urbana, IL MoreLess Info
Covering 130 acres, with 3 miles of hard surface trails, Meadowbrook Park is ideal for jogging, skating or cycling. For children, it has the biggest playground in the district.
0.1 Miles
97% 35 votes
Libraries 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL MoreLess Info
Urbana Public Library is a cozy little place that has a huge collection of books and is also equipped with a video library. It also has a cafe, wifi and reading rooms.
1.3 Miles
90% 41 votes
Botanical Gardens 1800 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL MoreLess Info
University of Illinois Arboretum is a collection of flora that helps teaching and research. Enthralling artistry of the Welcome Garden, Japan Home and the other gardens serve as major attractions.
1.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Architectural Buildings 1409 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
The historic Altgeld Hall Tower is a bell tower that consists of fifteen bells that weigh a total of seven and a half tons. The bells were cast by McShane Bell Foundry in Maryland.
1.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Dog Park 1501 E. Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61803 MoreLess Info
Dogs are allowed to run free at the Urbana Dog Park. For added safety and convenience, the park is equipped with a tall fence, small-dog section and a few benches where dog parents can take a rest.
0.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Parks 206 W. Park, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
Crystal Lake Park - Lake House abounds in scenic beauty. Boating enthusiasts can rent canoes, row boats or paddle boats for a small fee. The lake house that can be rented for various occasions and can accommodate unto 100 people.
0.8 Miles
86% 22 votes
Natural History Museums 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
Artifacts representing cultures from all around the world are exhibited at the Spurlock Museum, dating back to Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Public events are organized all around the year, as well as private events.
0.6 Miles
86% 29 votes
Historic Homes 200 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802 MoreLess Info
Extracting its philosophy from the Japanese way of life, Japan House builds its program around the Art of Tea, or Chado. It is surrounded by a quiet and peaceful garden.
0.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Recreation Centers 1102 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61803 MoreLess Info
Located in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Campus Recreation Center East offers amenities like an aquatic center, a gym, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and more. The aquatic center has a pool, spa, and water slide.
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