The Top 18 Attractions in Champaign County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Champaign County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Champaign County is a region where 18
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 24, 2025
Meadowbrook Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Meadowbrook Park is a great refreshment break to refill water and use the restroom. This park is open every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens, and trails.
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Busey Woods Boardwalk Trail
Highlight • Trail
Busey Woods is home to a small network of trails, boardwalks, and paths that wind through the wetland and forest ecosystems on the property. Bikes and dogs are not allowed …
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Sangamon River Forest Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Best known for its hiking, fishing, bird watching, and picnicking offerings, Sangamon River Forest Preserve is a popular spot in the Wildcat Slough portion of the river valley. The trails …
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Buffalo Trace Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve features miles of paved and unpaved paths open to a variety of trail users. The Buffalo Trace Prairie area features most of the trails …
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Highlight • Settlement
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign boasts a stunning campus, and Green Street takes cyclists right through it! This university is also home to NCSA, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, …
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Homer Lake Natural Playscape
Highlight • Rest Area
During spring, summer, and fall months, the Homer Lake Natural Playscape is open from 9:45am until dusk each day. This area was created so that kids have a natural place …
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Kaufman Park
Highlight • Lake
Kaufman Park is home to some paved paths and the popular Kaufman Lake. There are numerous picnic sites and day use areas around the shores of the reservoir. You are …
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Grassy Path in River Bend Forest Preserve
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Most of the trails in the River Bend Forest Preserve have natural surfaces and are pretty flat. This particular path is a mowed grass path with some informational signs along …
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Homer Lake
Highlight • Lake
Homer Lake on Homer Lake Forest Preserve is an 814-acre preserve with scenic trails and a great opportunity for recreation year-round, from sledding in winter to fishing and boating in …
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Wooden Dock at Crystal Lake Park
Highlight • Lake
Crystal Lake Park is a popular spot for fishing, walking, running, and biking. There is a small network of paved paths and sidewalks in the park that create intertwining loops …
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