Champaign Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks & Lively Downtown Tales

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 am UTC-04:00

Inman Hotel | Champaign

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Champaign Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks & Lively Downtown Tales
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Self-guided audio tour of Champaign. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Above photo: Beyond My Ken, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 



Embark on the Champaign Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks & Lively Downtown Tales

Beneath the neon glow of downtown Champaign, history flickers in stone, bronze, and brick, waiting for curious eyes to uncover its secrets.

This self-guided audio tour invites you to wander city streets and alleys, unlocking stories that escape the casual visitor. Dive beyond surface landmarks to find the drama, heartache, rebellion, and creativity that shaped Champaign’s unique soul.

What fierce controversy once raged beneath the shadow of the Roger Ebert statue? Why did the Inman Hotel’s grand ballroom fall silent overnight, shrouded in whispered intrigue? Which small detail on the City Building carries a forgotten promise made during a time of political upheaval?

Trace every footstep through revolution and revelation, every stride connecting yesterday’s scandal to today’s thriving pulse. Each landmark reveals a hidden chapter, showing Champaign as you’ve never seen before—alive with drama, wonder, and humanity.

Curiosity sparked? Start exploring and let the city’s secrets find you.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 37 minutes
  • Distance: Around 1.1 km (0.7 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 20min
  • Meeting Point: Start at Inman Hotel, only a 2 minute walk from Champaign-Urbana, IL Train Station
  • Stops: 8 captivating landmarks including Inman Hotel, Lincoln Building (Champaign, Illinois), United States Post Office (Champaign, Illinois)

Experience the charm of Champaign like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Champaign's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Champaign on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🏨  Inman Hotel (2min)
  • 🏢  Champaign City Building (2min)
  • 🏪  Champaign Downtown Commercial District (2min)
  • ⛰️  Lincoln Building (Champaign, Illinois) (4min)
  • 📍  Vriner's Confectionery (3min)
  • 🏰  Bailey–Rugg Building (2min)
  • 🗿  Statue of Roger Ebert (3min)
  • 📮  United States Post Office (Champaign, Illinois) (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 


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Above photo: Bordwall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Beyond My Ken, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Narasinha, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: CU Wiki Users/BrianZelip, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Dori, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 US. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Inman Hotel, Inman Hotel, Champaign, United States

Tickets

USD 4.99 to USD 29.99

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