The Scratching Post
The Scratching Post is a café in Champaign City Township, Illinois which is located on East University Avenue. The Scratching Post is situated nearby to Cattle Bank, as well as near the sports venue Boneyard Boulders.- Opening hours: Wednesday—Sunday 2:00 PM—10:00 PM
- Email: info@scratchingpostcafe.com
- Type: Café
- Address: 114 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Illinois Terminal and Cattle Bank.
Illinois Terminal
Railway station
Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Illinois Terminal is an intermodal passenger transport center located at 45 East University Avenue in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The facility opened in January 1999 and provides Amtrak train service and various bus services to the Champaign–Urbana area. Illinois Terminal is situated 900 feet west of The Scratching Post.
Cattle Bank
Bank
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The Cattle Bank is a historic bank building located at 102 E. University Ave. in Champaign, Illinois. Built in 1858, it is the oldest documented commercial structure in Champaign.
Champaign City Building
Town hall
The Champaign City Building serves as a symbol of the city, with its likeness featured on the city logo. Designated a Champaign Landmark on July 18, 2005, the ornate decoration, art deco architecture, and copper roof distinguish the building as one of the most recognizable in downtown Champaign. Champaign City Building is situated 1,400 feet west of The Scratching Post.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wilbur Heights and Savoy.
Wilbur Heights
Hamlet
Wilbur Heights is an unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Wilbur Heights is a northern suburb of Champaign and Urbana. Wilbur Heights is situated 2 miles north of The Scratching Post.
Savoy
Village
Savoy is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,857 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area. Savoy is situated 4½ miles south of The Scratching Post.
Champaign-Urbana
The Scratching Post
Latitude
40.11647° or 40° 6′ 59″ northLongitude
-88.23808° or 88° 14′ 17″ westOpen location code
86GH4Q86+HQOpenStreetMap ID
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