Urbana, IllinoisLincoln StatueCentennial ParkDodds ParkAnita Purves Nature CenterLake of the Woods Forest PreserveHenry Ahrens House
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Urbana

Urbana is a town in Champaign district, Illinois, United States of about 42,311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 40 parks and 28 churches. The must-see places are Lincoln Statue, American Football House and Spurlock Museum.

40.1106° N, 88.2073° WPop. 42,311

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Within 30 km125 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see44
Notable232
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lincoln Statue, attraction near Urbana
Must-see

Lincoln Statue

Attraction · 1 km

American Football House, attraction near Urbana
Must-see

American Football House

Attraction · 1 km

Spurlock Museum, museum near Urbana
Must-see

Spurlock Museum

Museum · 1 km

Places near Urbana by type

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One day from Urbana

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Urbana
  2. The Inmanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dodds Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Lake of the Woods Forest Preservelake · 45 min
  5. Centennial Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Prairie Buoynature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Urbana
Today’s loopUrbanaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Urbana?

American Football House (attraction, about 1 km), Spurlock Museum (museum, about 1 km), Alma Mater (attraction, about 2 km), McFarland Memorial Bell Tower (monument, about 2 km), University of Illinois Arboretum (park, about 3 km), Krannert Art Museum (museum, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Urbana?

158 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 28 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Urbana?

Busey's Hall / Princess Theater, about 1 km by road; The Richards-Latowsky House (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Urbana?

Patterson Parklet, about 1 km by road; Carle Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Urbana?

Start in Urbana, visit The Inman, then Dodds Park, then Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, then Centennial Park, then Prairie Buoy, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.