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Urbana, IL is a thriving city located in the area east of Champaign. It has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly residents and charming downtown. Visitors to Urbana will find plenty of activities to do, from visiting the Krannert Art Museum to exploring the University of Illinois campus. Shopping and dining are both popular pastimes, with an array of unique boutiques and restaurants scattered throughout the city. The reviews for Urbana, IL are overwhelmingly positive with travelers noting how lively it is, especially during the summer months. There's something for everyone here, from outdoor activities like biking or hiking at nearby state parks to cultural events like the annual Taste of Urbana festival. People praise its friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home even if you’re just passing through. These warm reviews make it easy to see why Urbana is such a great place to visit!
based on 7 ReviewsGet to know Urbana with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Urbana
Save yourself the headache and never live here - 7/26/2021
This town is horrendous. I cannot figure out why they think they are so important, as they wouldn't even exist if the college was not here. Just another worthless 40,000 dot on the map. The residential neighborhoods literally make you pay $400+ per year to park on the street outside your own house, even though the streets are constantly empty and their is no demand for parking even during the weekend free days. This town is completely backwards, no one would live hear in their right mind. There is absolutely nothing of interest to do, but for the cost of living you'd think you were in a hub of a major city. Save your time and skip Urbana, IL altogether.
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single source - 1/27/2009
Greetings:
Urbana is a good college town to live but it comes with the usual dependency on the university for most of its cultural entertainment. Thankfully, it has a good channel for decent options.
The city itself takes care of its parks although the recent controversy, early 2009, is in the closing of the city's only outdoor pool b/c the leadership thought the price for repairing it was too high. (The setting is a wonderful park and yet private). The indoor facility is great but definitely not enough to accommodate the hot summers.
There are few novel choices to go out and most of the good restaurants are in
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Okay For Some People - 10/10/2008
Urbana really doesn't have much in the way recreation unless, your into the partying scene and even then there are only a few hangout places. Urbana is more of a residential town. We have to go to Champaign, IL to do any thing. The people that are born and raised here have a tendency to be rather
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Good and Green Lifestyle - 7/2/2007
I have lived in Urbana for 6 years now and it is great place to live if you want to reduce your auto dependence. The neighborhoods are well connected to local grocery stores, schools, jobs, and the transit system is fabulous.
The schools have been great for my children. The schools are diverse, which presents its own challenges, but the curriculum offerings are great with lots of AP classes and great teachers.
Urbana-Champaign was ranked on of the top ten places in the USA you can live a green lifestyle. Urbana is the green jewel. There is an excellent farmer's market, locally grown organic food, clean air, excellent water, and biking and walking to work are easy in most of the
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Summer in Urbana - 7/1/2007
There are lots of little parks (forest preserves, town parks, state parks) in town and within 20 minutes away with lots of fun things to do (boat rentals, float trips, horse back riding, bike rides, picnics). The farmer's market every saturday morning is great too. The town is very geared toward families, especially ones with very young
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Urbana rocks! - 2/5/2007
Urbana has a great vibe! It's a very well-educated city with a lot of culture and entertainment. The downtown is thriving with art galleries, bakeries, restaurants, an organic grocery store, and other terrific shops. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts hosts an amazing number of shows each year, featuring artists like Yoyo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Philharmonic featuring guest conductor Marvin Hamlisch. A lot of new housing developments have been constructed within the last few years, so you have a wide variety of living options (old neighborhoods, downtown apartments/condos, upscale housing subdivisions overlooking golf courses, etc.). And the Urbana Free Library is one of the best libraries I've ever been
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Informal information about Urbana Illinois - 7/6/2006
culture in this relatively small university town is complex and interesting. There is a wide nternational community and diversity due to the strenght of the universtiy of illinois, and i view this as a positive characteristic.
Urbana is also fairly politically liberal most likely for similar reasons, as well as the high level of education among its population. Also positive. It is easy and safe to live here. 2 hours driving distance to
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