Champaign County Shopping
As you enjoy shopping in the many specialty shops in the Monument Square of Urbana, you will also notice the many examples of Victorian architecture. Most shops are opened Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From spring to fall, there are several events that take place downtown.
Urbana is a quaint and quiet town with many unique shops and wonderful buildings. You can park your car and just spend the day walking from shop to shop. Walk to a twin movie theatre. Eat and wander restaurants and coffee shops and the fresh bakery. Shop at the many antique shops, gift stores, florists a candy shop and more. You never know what discoveries you will find in Urbana, Ohio!
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park