Champaign Illinois

Alto Vineyards Alto Vineyards owns and operates a retail wine shop and tasting room in Champaign. Along with their award winning wines, one will find a selection of gifts, including custom gift baskets, gourmet foods, and local artwork. They offer indoor as well as outdoor seating to relax and enjoy their atmosphere, as well as live entertainment. Available for private functions too. (217) 356-4784. 4210 N. Duncan Road (Rt. 150 West to Duncan Rd. North) , Champaign http://www.altovineyards.net
Early American Museum The Early American Museum has an extensive collection interpreting 19th and early 20th century life in East-Central Illinois. Two floors of exhibits present architecture, trades and occupations, decorative arts, and childhood and domestic life of the time. The Discovery Room offers hands-on opportunities for children to interact and learn about the residents of the Grand Prairie. Educational programs are offered for all ages throughout the year. (217) 586-2612. North Route 47, Mahomet http://www.earlyamericanmuseum.org
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum is a premier showcase of Illinois Aviation and the 77 year history of Chanute Air Force Base. The museum encompasses over 126,000 sq. ft. of display space, boasting the largest aerospace museum in Illinois. Special memorial items are dedicated in honor of pioneer aviators Illinois and Chanute AFB commanders and heroes. A gift show, visitors reception suite, library, Children's Discover Room, snack bar, and helpful volunteers await visitor's arrival. (217) 893-1613. 1011 Pacesetter Drive, Rantoul http://aeromuseum.org
Orpheum Children's Science Museum The Orpheum Children's Science Museum, located in the 1914 Orpheum Theatre, is one of the finest buildings in downstate Illinois. Children of all ages are given the opportunity to learn science at their own pace in an informal setting. Current exhibits include gosh images, zoetropes, dino-dig, a PVC pipe organ, and many more! Field trips are encouraged! (217) 352-5895. 346 North Neil Street, Champaign http://www.orpheum.science.museum
Spurlock Museum The Spurlock Museum celebrates the people of the world with featured galleries of Africa, Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania, the Americans, and the Ancient Mediterranean. Special facilities include a focus gallery for temporary exhibits, learning center, auditorium, and educational resource center. (217) 333-2360. 600 South Gregory, Urbana Check out Spurlock on YouTube! - http://www.spurlock.uiuc.edu