Urbana Audio Tour: Innovation, Chimes & Champions of Champaign County
A bronze figure watches silently as roaring football crowds and quantum breakthroughs collide under Midwest skies. Champaign’s iconic spaces hide secrets pulsing beneath their familiar façades. This self-guided audio tour leads down tree-lined walks and through hallowed arches, unlocking stories that textbooks and campus visitors pass right by. What crisis once unfolded beneath the Memorial Stadium lights, high-stakes and almost forgotten? Who among the Beckman Institute’s geniuses harbored an unsolved mystery, hidden deep within its labs? Which unnoticed detail on the Alma Mater statue sparked a campus-wide superstition? Move through shifting eras and strike up a conversation with the history that shaped every corner. Each stop peels back layers of ambition, scandal, and sheer perseverance. Feel the energy of the Fighting Illini surging through streets and sculptures alike. Ready to watch the city’s secrets reveal themselves beneath the gaze of bronze and stone? Begin the journey now.
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About this tour
- scheduleDuration 30–50 minsGo at your own pace
- straighten3.9 km walking routeFollow the guided path
- headphonesAudio guide1+ languages available
- wifi_offWorks offlineDownload once, use anywhere
- all_inclusiveLifetime accessReplay anytime, forever
- location_onStarts at Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
Stops on this tour
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the tour?
After purchase, download the AudaTours app and enter your redemption code. The tour will be ready to start immediately — just tap play and follow the GPS-guided route.
Do I need internet during the tour?
No! Download the tour before you start and enjoy it fully offline. Only the chat feature requires internet. We recommend downloading on WiFi to save mobile data.
Is this a guided group tour?
No — this is a self-guided audio tour. You explore independently at your own pace, with audio narration playing through your phone. No tour guide, no group, no schedule.
How long does the tour take?
Most tours take 60–90 minutes to complete, but you control the pace entirely. Pause, skip stops, or take breaks whenever you want.
What if I can't finish the tour today?
No problem! Tours have lifetime access. Pause and resume whenever you like — tomorrow, next week, or next year. Your progress is saved.
What languages are available?
All tours are available in 50+ languages. Select your preferred language when redeeming your code. Note: language cannot be changed after tour generation.
Where do I access the tour after purchase?
Download the free AudaTours app from the App Store or Google Play. Enter your redemption code (sent via email) and the tour will appear in your library, ready to download and start.
If you don't enjoy the tour, we'll refund your purchase. Contact us at [email protected]
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