Downtown Peoria Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Peoria Civic Center
From Broadway shows to the Bradley Braves basketball team, this venue hosts a packed calendar of events, games, trade shows, concerts and more throughout the year.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
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
Escape the city bustle and discover over a dozen themed gardens, a sculpture exhibit, tropical plants and flowers, and a standout rose garden.
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.
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
We had rooms connected and the room my husband and the boys were in didnt have hot water in my room the ac didnt work right it was hot in my room the bed was to hard majority of the hotel smelled like pot i could hear music so loud i was having issues sleeping also i paid over 600 for 2 rooms that ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. I would have liked to see coffee / tea in the lobby for guests after restaurant business hours.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Room did not have sheets for the pull out. There were coffee pods, but no sugar or creamer and only one lid for two cups. The remote was missing in the bedroom and there was no hair dryer. I call the desk for the sheets, but after 40 mins went down to the desk and he had forgotten.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Clean room. Great staff. Nice view of the river. Pillows were HARD, shower was mediocre
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Great stay
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
We enjoyed our stay, the elevator was down but the staff communicated that very well, and we are able to take the steps. Our room was nice, the housekeeper had missed some trash in the room. The breakfast meal was very good and though it was busy at the time we ate, there was plenty of food and ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Courthouse Square.
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 Kartville and Carver Arena.
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 O'Brien Field and Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 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.
