While primarily a university town, Champaign offers several notable attractions for visitors:
* **The Virginia Theater**: A beautifully restored 1920s movie palace and performing arts center in downtown Champaign. * **UIUC Campus Landmarks**: Visitors often explore the historic **Alma Mater statue**, the **Morrow Plots** (the oldest continuous agricultural research fields in the U.S.), and the sprawling Main Quad. * **Krannert Art Museum**: Located on the university campus within Champaign, it holds a rich collection of fine art ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary pieces. * **Champaign County History Museum**: Housed in the historic Cattle Bank building (the oldest commercial structure in the county), this museum preserves and exhibits the region's local history.
