Downtown Peoria Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Camp Wokanda
After visiting Camp Wokanda, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Illinois Central College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Illinois Central College during your travels in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
Room and hotel were clean, actually smelled good, within walking distance of restaurants and Hockey game. Staff was super nice. Even had flowers for moms on Mothers Day.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
This was our first stay at the hotel and the front desk staff were helpful and professional. The parking garage is easy to navigate and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
My family was in Peoria to see my college son's orchestra performance. Check in was easy and seamless. Tom the manager was incredibly helpful and friendly, and made our stay more special by upgrading my oldest son and his girlfriend to a suite so our entire family would have the possibility of hanging ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Amenities are dated
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Very nice and clean. The pillows were a bit too firm for me but otherwise great room
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
Clean room but no ice machine available on our floor. Ice machines were only available on even number floors.
Reviewed on 12 May 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 Giant Oak Park and Carver Arena.
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 Riverfront Museum.
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 Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum, 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.
