Local Highlights
Live Music
Rose Bowl Tavern
106 N Race StLive music nearly every day of the week.
World class venue, world class performing arts. A gem of the Midwest. I can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend the facility tour - an amazing history.
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Krannert Center voor de Podiumkunsten
500 S Goodwin AveWorld class venue, world class performing arts. A gem of the Midwest. I can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend the facility tour - an amazing history.
Food scene - nearby
Food options within an easy walk from Cedar st. A two minute drive from Cottage Grove. Note that there are more options within ten minutes in the "Food Scene" section.
A variety of food options - a high quality food court with healthy options.
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Broadway Food Hall
401 N Broadway AveA variety of food options - a high quality food court with healthy options.
The Courier Cafe
111 N Race StHomey spot for a comfortable breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Freshly made pastries, cakes, tea, coffee - one of our personal favorite stops for baked goods. Tamales, burritos, empanadas as well.
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Rick's Bakery
124 W Main StFreshly made pastries, cakes, tea, coffee - one of our personal favorite stops for baked goods. Tamales, burritos, empanadas as well.
Cafe (attached to World Harvest Grocery) with a variety of middle eastern and breakfast options.
Strawberry Fields Cafe
306 W Springfield AveCafe (attached to World Harvest Grocery) with a variety of middle eastern and breakfast options.
Family-owned authentic Sicilian/Italian sandwich shop (with gelato) inside the historic Lincoln Square mall
Baldarotta's Porketta & Sicilian Sausage
300 South Broadway AvenueFamily-owned authentic Sicilian/Italian sandwich shop (with gelato) inside the historic Lincoln Square mall
Large farmer's market - Every Saturday late spring through autumn. Local produce, meats, prepared food, arts and crafts, live music.
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Market at the Square
401 S Vine StLarge farmer's market - Every Saturday late spring through autumn. Local produce, meats, prepared food, arts and crafts, live music.
New location in Lincoln Square mall (card on bulletin board lists location and hours). Gluten free bakery.
RegCakes
801 North Dunlap AvenueNew location in Lincoln Square mall (card on bulletin board lists location and hours). Gluten free bakery.
This is a few extra blocks, but straight down Washington (head east)! Great Mexican food. You will not regret it. It's also fine to drive, of course.
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Huaraches Moroleon
805 Philo RdThis is a few extra blocks, but straight down Washington (head east)! Great Mexican food. You will not regret it. It's also fine to drive, of course.
Sakura Japanese Cuisine
132 West Main Streetwe love Sakura for Sushi or it's wonderful ramen !
Shops and Galleries - nearby
Bohemia
135 W Main StMuch of our Cedar St decor came from Bohemia. Clothing, art, furnishings.
The Gilbert Gallery
102 W Main StSpacious 2nd floor art gallery with a variety of art for view and sale
Cinema Gallery
120 W Main StHigher-end art gallery with beautiful art in many genres
Record stores still survive - Record Swap has been through all the ups and downs and is a great one to visit.
Record Swap
119 Lincoln SquareRecord stores still survive - Record Swap has been through all the ups and downs and is a great one to visit.
art coop, inc
150 Lincoln SquareExtensive art supplies, a unique find in C-U for artists.
Grocery - nearby
Grocery co-op. Local, health food-oriented grocery, small deli coffee shop and bakery in the store.
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Common Ground Food Co-operative
300 S Broadway AveGrocery co-op. Local, health food-oriented grocery, small deli coffee shop and bakery in the store.
World Harvest International & Gourmet
306 W Springfield AveInternational groceries - a long-time Urbana staple.
Parks, Hiking, Family Fun
For an up-to-date local, family events calendar see the .com chambanamoms.
Beautiful seasonal gardens - a wonderful place to visit with a book and lawn blanket any time of year, but especially spring with the cherry trees in bloom.
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Japan House, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2000 S Lincoln AveBeautiful seasonal gardens - a wonderful place to visit with a book and lawn blanket any time of year, but especially spring with the cherry trees in bloom.
Historic estate that has been converted to a public park with hiking, formal European gardens, many sculptures. Approx. 30 minute drive (near Monticello, IL - which also has a downtown square with shops and restaurants.
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Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber RdHistoric estate that has been converted to a public park with hiking, formal European gardens, many sculptures. Approx. 30 minute drive (near Monticello, IL - which also has a downtown square with shops and restaurants.
Carle Park
400 W Indiana AveSpacious park, mature trees, playground - within a few blocks of 804 S Cedar.
Large playground and restored prairie with miles of hiking; sculpture installations on hiking trails.
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Meadowbrook Park
2808 S Race StLarge playground and restored prairie with miles of hiking; sculpture installations on hiking trails.
Pool, water slides and other water features. Short drive, minutes from 804 S Cedar.
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Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center
1401 N Broadway AvePool, water slides and other water features. Short drive, minutes from 804 S Cedar.
Urbana Boulders
1502 N Cunningham AveSmall but nice bouldering / climbing gym.
Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space
302 N Broadway Aveescape room adventures
Misc. Shops / Food
European-styled snack/grocery shop, good wine selection, deli, cheese and olives, bakery, coffee bar, clothing, kitchen/cook ware, and the best kids game selection in town. Unique and eclectic, high quality throughout.
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Art Mart
1705 S Prospect AveEuropean-styled snack/grocery shop, good wine selection, deli, cheese and olives, bakery, coffee bar, clothing, kitchen/cook ware, and the best kids game selection in town. Unique and eclectic, high quality throughout.
I'm not sure why this is listed as a liquor store. Grove stone sells truly special olive oil and balsamic vinegar made in on the owners family olive Grove in Greece! trust me, it's worth a quick drive down Kirby avenue to the Old Farm shops in Champaign.
GROVESTONE
1707 West Kirby AvenueI'm not sure why this is listed as a liquor store. Grove stone sells truly special olive oil and balsamic vinegar made in on the owners family olive Grove in Greece! trust me, it's worth a quick drive down Kirby avenue to the Old Farm shops in Champaign.
while you're at old farm shops buying olive oil at Grove stone, order a delicious sandwich at Cheese and Crackers. It's worth the few minutes it takes for them to put it together in this old fashioned style deli.
Cheese & Crackers
1715 West Kirby Avenuewhile you're at old farm shops buying olive oil at Grove stone, order a delicious sandwich at Cheese and Crackers. It's worth the few minutes it takes for them to put it together in this old fashioned style deli.
Food Scene
Suzu's Bakery
114 N Walnut StA lovely japanese bakery with gluten free options and soft serve!
Big Grove Tavern
1 E Main Stvaried menu with local food selections
Punch! Bar & Lounge
217 North Neil StreetInteresting cocktails!
Watson's Shack & Rail
211 N Neil StThe best chicken in town!
Stango Cuisine
500 Lincoln SquareZambian restaurant that recently moved to downtown Champaign.