North Valley 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.

Bradley University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Bradley University during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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.
St. Mary's Cathedral
After visiting St. Mary's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Grand Prairie during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in North Valley

Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Great social staff! Needed to add a night and they were super accommodative to allow us to keep the same room for the next night even though it was two different bookings! Liked the separate space away from main lobby for our group to visit.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Nice hotel clean! Casino was tight on the slots no winners in our group! Comfortable beds a plus Melissa was so sweet at the front desk! Wishing the check in was a little more helpful!! I thought she could have told us about the amenities like morning coffee or something????
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Peoria
The elevator was not working but they were able to get us a first floor room. My husband has a heart condition and cannot do stairs. Juan, the evening front desk, was very nice and friendly. Breakfast was fresh and good with a variety of foods.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Was a beautiful room and the nicest people I had stayed with
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
Room was very clean, check-in was smooth
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
I did not like that I could only go up to 73 degrees on the heater. They had it set that you could not go higher than this. it was below 30 degrees at night on this weekend. The elevator connected to the parking garage was out of order. the parking garage was not worth $10 per night extra. it was ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Valley

East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Courthouse Square are top sights worth seeing.

West Bluff
Though West Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Giant Oak Park and Carver Arena.

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.

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.

South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to O'Brien Field and Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
