Lincoln Square Mall, established in 1964 in the heart of downtown Urbana, is a vibrant community hub just blocks from the University of Illinois campus. This historic mall, home to the Urbana-Lincoln Hotel (now Hotel Royer), offers a diverse array of dining, shopping, and business opportunities, with ample parking available. While some visitors feel the mall could benefit from additional amenities like water fountains, benches, or events to enliven the atmosphere, others appreciate the mall's strong community focus, featuring locally-owned shops and artisanal talents. The mall's center court is praised for its aesthetics, and popular destinations include the Idea Store, Urbana Acupuncture, Baldoratta's, and the Art Coop and International Galleries. Though some areas may feel a bit quiet at times, Lincoln Square Mall continues to build on its rich history and move towards an even brighter future.
Love shopping so of course I enjoy any mall. Im from Ohio, here for my husband to work. Nice stores with very helpful and polite workers. Picked up some things from the @bathandbodyworks store
July 2026
Originally we just needed a restroom break from the farmer's market, but ended up wandering around the different shops and the flower show. They've definitely created a unique experience inside an abandoned mall.
July 2026
Very Interesting went to the LaZy Daisy Diner &Cafe.
