Winter Fun in C-U

There are no more clouds in the sky. The winter sky is clear and blue. During the coldest season of the year, some people prefer to relax and stay warm inside their houses. However, there are also some people who choose to be out somewhere exposed in a new environment and do a variety of cool and relaxing activities. Champaign-Urbana has fun, laid-back places that would be nice to be in, especially in this time of year when people just usually don’t spend a lot of time going outdoors due to the weather conditions. Instead of feeling bummed because you’re trapped inside the house, enjoy this winter season like never before with this winter lists of places that you can relax and enjoy around the area. Try to make the time a bit more bearable with worthwhile activities. Here it is:

Go Bowling– Bowling is traditionally done indoors. Though many might not want to drive to the bowling alley in bad weather, neither rain, sleet nor snow can stop bowlers once they get inside the nice, warm center. For anyone who is looking for something the whole family can do together, think bowling. Check out one of the bowling centers around the area at:
Arrowhead Lanes Inc.
1401 North McKinley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 352-5288

Library– Get lost in a book this winter season. Winter is a good time to read your novels. Reading interesting books can get your mind off the cold weather and take you away from the ordinary world for awhile. They have services that fit people in different age levels. Check out the local Urbana Free Library at:
210 West Green Street,
Urbana, Illinois 61801
217-367-4057

Ice Skating– Who wouldn’t want to go ice skating especially in this cold season? Ice skating is something that you can enjoy with your family and friends. It provides leisure time, and would really provide you with fun and memorable moments with your loved ones. Check out one of the ice skating places around the area at:
Ice Arena
406 E. Armory Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2081

Cafes– Now that winter is here, obviously we are looking at ways to stay warm. While we can turn up our heaters, put more wood on the fire and curl up in blankets. There is one thing that can warm us from the inside out. A hot drink can take away those winter blues and make us feel toasty and warm again. Now, you don’t really have to go out and get hot drinks, there are many types of hot drinks that you can make on your own. However, going on cafes and enjoying the mood of the place would probably be good if you’re looking for a new environment. Check out one of the cafes here in Urbana:
Starbucks
102 N. Vine St,
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-4502