Popular places to visit
Hessel Park
Choose the pattern of the fountain jet with the push of a button, get the grill going and see 50 different species along the tree walk.
Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
Find out about the history of Champaign when you spend time at Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
Enjoy a stop at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, an entertaining place to visit in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Krannert Art Museum
Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.
Sholem Aquatic Center
Bring your family to Sholem Aquatic Center and enjoy this exciting theme park in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
State Farm Center
Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Illinois Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
Top hotels in Kenwood
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Loved everything about the hotel. Will definitely return
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
Beautiful room. Nice to have a taller toilet. Very clean. One of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a hotel. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area
Everything was up to date and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
We didn't use the bar or the breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana
Room was spotless. Breakfast was well stocked and had plenty of options! Bed was extremely comfortable!
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
Bathroom was clean and towels were good. Nothing bad about the two double bed rooms, just nothing great. Good value for an Illini Football weekend.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kenwood
Champaign Northwest
Champaign Northwest might not have many top sights, but Kaufman Lake and Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bolten Field
While Bolten Field isn't home to many top sights, Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Clark
While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While Midtown isn't home to many top sights, The Virginia Theatre and Alma Mater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Campustown
When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
