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We invite you to be a part of the vitality that is uniquely Champaign County. Visit, take a look around and get to know our community members and key leaders. You will see why this is such a great place to explore, live, work and raise a family!
Come to Champaign County, Ohio to experience a true representation of rural America’s quality of life. We have farmers’ markets, a virtual farm market, family farms and high-tech agribusinesses. We are home to both time-honored history and a diverse concentration of local, national and international manufacturers with state-of-the-art technology. We welcome new business ventures and are proud of our spirited entrepreneurs. We have good local schools and are home to a respected university. Our county offers exciting family destinations and events just waiting for you to experience them! When you are here, you will see that much of our county is scenic, rural farmland. But we also have towns flourishing with businesses. You will especially like the quaint boutiques, antique & vintage shops, art galleries, and over 70 local eateries and aromatic coffee houses throughout the area. We have charming bed-and-breakfasts and hotels at which you can relax during your stay. |
About Champaign CountyThe county was founded in 1805 by French settlers, who named it “Champaign” for its vast open countryside. Our industrial base represents 6 of 9 critical growth industries as identified by the State of Ohio. Our unemployment rate is consistently below the state and national averages. Click here for popular destinations. |
Explore the great outdoors in Champaign County. Try out the Disc Golf Course at Miller Park. Discover the rare plants and animals of Cedar Bog, Ohio’s first nature preserve. Bicycle the scenic Simon Kenton Trail, linked to Ohio’s network of bike paths. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of fly fishing or canoeing on the Mad River, or camp, hike, swim or boat at the peaceful Kiser Lake State Park. You can even check out Champaign County underground, where the temperature is pleasant year round— a cool 54°-- in the beautiful, crystalline Ohio Caverns.
Explore the history of our communities. Take in a movie or performance at the historic Gloria Theatre. The Grimes Airport is home to two museums that feature aviation history, including the ongoing restoration of the Champaign Lady, a B-17 Flying Fortress. Stroll down the sidewalks of Urbana’s Scioto Street and in our villages to see the grand homes built during the Industrial Age. Check out the Piatt Castles, which highlight 200 years of Ohio’s land and people. And the Johnny Appleseed Museum at
Urbana University will delight people of all ages.
Champaign County’s events calendar is packed with festivals and special events. Join us in celebrating the arts, Ohio’s Fish & Shrimp Fest, the airport’s 50th regional fly-In, the Annual Home and Garden and Urban Loft tours, Pony Wagon Days, Chili Festival & Hoopla Parade, and one of Ohio’s best county fairs! There are nearly 20 special events hosted here annually, and there are many opportunities to volunteer with the orchestration of these great events.
We welcome you to join us and enjoy ALL that is uniquely Champaign County. Plan to spend some time with us today!
Warm personal regards,
The Chamber Team and Board of Directors
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Explore the history of our communities. Take in a movie or performance at the historic Gloria Theatre. The Grimes Airport is home to two museums that feature aviation history, including the ongoing restoration of the Champaign Lady, a B-17 Flying Fortress. Stroll down the sidewalks of Urbana’s Scioto Street and in our villages to see the grand homes built during the Industrial Age. Check out the Piatt Castles, which highlight 200 years of Ohio’s land and people. And the Johnny Appleseed Museum at
Urbana University will delight people of all ages.
Champaign County’s events calendar is packed with festivals and special events. Join us in celebrating the arts, Ohio’s Fish & Shrimp Fest, the airport’s 50th regional fly-In, the Annual Home and Garden and Urban Loft tours, Pony Wagon Days, Chili Festival & Hoopla Parade, and one of Ohio’s best county fairs! There are nearly 20 special events hosted here annually, and there are many opportunities to volunteer with the orchestration of these great events.
We welcome you to join us and enjoy ALL that is uniquely Champaign County. Plan to spend some time with us today!
Warm personal regards,
The Chamber Team and Board of Directors
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
