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  1. Urbana (/ ɜːr ˈ b æ n ə / ur-BAN-ə) is a city in and the county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Urbana had a population of 38,336. It is a principal city of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, which had 236,000 residents in 2020.

    • Spurlock Museum. For visitors the prime attraction on the Urbana side of the U of I campus is this ethnographic museum, with more than 50,000 artifacts in its collections.
    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Tour. If you’re into historic architecture and public art you could pass a very agreeable hour or two touring the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, straddling the boundary between Urbana and Champaign.
    • Crystal Lake Park. The oldest park in the Urbana Park District was laid out as long ago as 1907. This was the site of the first Euro-American settlement in the area, and later in the 19th century became the privately owned Union Park.
    • Historic Urbana Self-Guided Tour. Downtown Urbana also has its fair share of intriguing sights and you can download an itinerary from the city website outlining the main landmarks and filling you in on Urbana’s origins and development.
  2. May 26, 2024 · Urbana, city, seat (1833) of Champaign county, east-central Illinois, U.S. Urbana is contiguous with Champaign (west), about 135 miles (220 km) southwest of Chicago. The two cities are often called Champaign-Urbana. The area was first settled in 1822, and in 1833 the city was founded as the county.

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  3. With the help of four beautiful seasons, a richly diverse population, The University of Illinois, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, Urbana offers a variety of services, recreation, and culture.

  4. Jan 6, 2019 · Urbana. Things to Do in Urbana, IL - Urbana Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Gardens (3) Parks (10) Points of Interest & Landmarks (4) Theaters (4) Architectural Buildings (3) Historic Sites (5) Libraries (3) Top Attractions in Urbana. Map. See all.

  5. Dec 23, 2023 · 1. University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. 2. Downtown Champaign. 3. Urbana's Market at the Square. 4. Krannert Art Museum. 5. Champaign Public Library. 6. Crystal Lake Park. 7. University of Illinois Arboretum. 8. Meadowbrook Park. 9. Spurlock Museum. 10. William M. Staerkel Planetarium. 11. Japan House. 12. Hessel Park.

  6. Explore Champaign-Urbana. Essential Champaign-Urbana. Do. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. See all. The Virginia Theatre. 64. Theaters. Meadowbrook Park. 127. Playgrounds, Parks. Spurlock Museum. 45. Speciality Museums. Memorial Stadium. 128. Arenas & Stadiums. Champaign Public Library. 132. Libraries. Krannert Art Museum.