Downtown Peoria Travel Guide
Peoria
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Popular places to visit
Peoria Civic Center
Learn about the events happening in Peoria Civic Center during your trip to Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Peoria Riverfront Museum during your travels in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Luthy Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Luthy Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
If OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Methodist Medical Center
If Methodist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Caterpillar Visitors Center
After visiting Caterpillar Visitors Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Top hotels in Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
Room was great staff was perfect and more than accommodating
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Great room to stay for a show at the civic center especially in Fall/Winter no need to walk outside
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
It was a great stay
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Always a great stay. The staff is wonderful and always friendly and accommodating. Never any issues with cleanliness. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
Good value for the price.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Peoria
West Bluff
Though West Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carver Arena and Peoria City Hall.
North Valley
While North Valley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden.
West Peoria
While there might not be top attractions in West Peoria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carver Arena and Peoria City Hall.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to Contemporary Art Center of Peoria and Carver Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central Peoria
Central Peoria might not have many top sights, but Northwoods Mall and Weaverridge Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
