Ever wondered what it is like to live in Champaign, IL? While you may spend most of your time in class or studying, there is tons around to explore in this area we call home!
Whether you’re from the area or a Champaign newcomer, you’ll find something to love within steps of Latitude. Explore our town’s best and brightest local attractions, starting with these six things to do, see, and eat.
Champaign's downtown area is within walking distance of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The best time to visit is in the morning as breakfast is the most popular meal here. The whole street smells of eggs, bacon, and other delicious items when you walk along. Aroma Cafe, Sam’s Cafe, and Bacaro are some of the staple places you must check out.
At Everyday Kitchen, they curate the best ingredients the Midwest has to offer and prepare them in fresh, inspired ways to create what they call Midwest Modern comfort cuisine. Because they are a scratch kitchen, they take advantage of the seasons and bounty of the region. Every dish and beverage is sourced and prepared with expertise, imbued with vibrant flavors and bold combinations, and presented with love.
Bearology vows to never use any powder or syrup to build your beverages. Your drink is always made with real ingredients, sourced locally from surrounding farmer's markets. While they feel good that they can provide you a drink that's farm-to-cup, you can feel good about supporting your community.
The farmers' market is one of the most exciting places to check out here. Get a grip on the local taste and flavor, and make your way to this local market. No matter your age, the farmer’s market can be entertaining for you all. You will be delighted at the different flowers and plants sold here. There are a lot of delicious fresh goodies to eat, too.
The Krannert Art Museum is known to lift visitors' moods with its colorful facade. Did you know the museum is one of the largest in Illinois? It also holds art pieces so old that you would not be able to guess their age. Some were even made in 4 B.C. The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 artworks.
Sourcing local ingredients is fresher, tastes better, is more nutritious, reduces environmental impact, helps to build a more prosperous and connected community and is just way more fun! Along with all these benefits, another important goal of Cloud Mountain is to utilize the uniqueness of the Midwest’s ecological diversity and climate to showcase the abundance of growable plants and native species that provide not only incredible flavor, but sustenance as well.
