Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Urbana April 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Urbana](https://expedia.co.uk/Urbana-Hotels.d6210.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Urbana](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Urbana.d6210.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Urbana Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Urbana.d6210.Car-Hire-Guide)[Urbana Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Urbana.d6210.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Urbana, IL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Urbana Types of activities [Urbana travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Urbana.dx6210) ![Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210/cfcc7a02-fb71-4fda-8ea7-5c529d32af0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University Architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210/a4517d1b-0031-44fc-bed9-7299e543a3d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - June 13, 2022: Foellinger Auditorium, view from main quad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/b351930a-076a-4342-bed5-30d37ee33187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scenic view of a park near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210/d699be1f-3edf-4ebd-ad66-37d30d88ac69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign campus building in 2003](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210/b9a95f78-833d-4f66-9a3f-b60e013766b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Urbana Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Urbana has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Urbana, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Urbana with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Urbana Urbana is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Urbana, and make it a breeze to explore Urbana and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Urbana to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Urbana, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Urbana. #### Urbana attractions Urbana has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Urbana to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Urbana. Looking for things to do in Urbana can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Urbana | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbanaachampaign-scavenger-hunt-hu.a2568885.activity-details): £10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details)[A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbanaachampaign-scavenger-hunt-hu.a2568885.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details)[A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/urbanaachampaign-scavenger-hunt-hu.a2568885.activity-details) | | With kids | [Astounding University Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](/things-to-do/the-great-quest-in-illinois-university-scavenger-hunt.a50664899.activity-details) | ## What to do in Urbana --- ### Popular places to visit ![The University of Havana in Cuba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658394/d7627e5a-8824-4c97-8049-011c371a369b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alma Mater You can learn about the history of Urbana with a stop at Alma Mater. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alma-Mater-Urbana.d553248621532658394.Attraction) ![A beautiful astronomical observatory against the sky with clouds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091371/0624fd08-fbf6-4d87-9d5f-ff55b550c71a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Illinois Observatory Enjoy a stop at University of Illinois Observatory, an entertaining place to visit in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Illinois-Observatory-Urbana.d6091371.Attraction) ![Spurlock Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091373/853a5539-d003-4889-bc9f-317c65be8e44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spurlock Museum With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spurlock-Museum-Urbana.d6091373.Attraction) ![Anita Purves Nature Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892235368/60e07481-fa52-4021-8e59-2a0dde306a5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anita Purves Nature Center An impressive nature complex offers different ways to experience this woodland area. Follow trails or listen to wildlife inside the center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anita-Purves-Nature-Center-Urbana.d553248635892235368.Attraction) ![University of Illinois Arboretum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658354/87ca9e76-8051-41db-99a1-f7476d5a94eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Illinois Arboretum Wander this living museum of trees and other plant life, a manicured space that is educational, visually striking and a lovely place to enjoy the sun. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Illinois-Arboretum-Illinois.d553248621532658354.Attraction) ![Crystal Lake Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892235368/60e07481-fa52-4021-8e59-2a0dde306a5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal Lake Park Explore the great outdoors at Crystal Lake Park, a lovely green space in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-Lake-Park-Urbana.d6172986.Attraction) #### Carle Foundation Hospital If Carle Foundation Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Urbana. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carle-Foundation-Hospital-Urbana.d553248635924387556.Attraction) #### Champaign County Fairgrounds Enjoy an outing to Champaign County Fairgrounds during your stay in Urbana. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-County-Fairgrounds-Illinois.d698120747695308800.Attraction) #### Illini Union Rec Room Enjoy a stop at Illini Union Rec Room, an entertaining place to visit in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Illini-Union-Rec-Room-Urbana.d553248621532658393.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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