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
It was great. Clean room. Nice ataff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Friendly staff all around, with clean comfortable rooms. Definitely a dated property but that’s part of the charm. Unfortunately the area outside the hotel felt somewhat unsafe, and the unloading/parking situation was cumbersome. Would not recommend with young children.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Great casino, basic room
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Room was clean, but dated. There was some staining and visual damage to ceiling and walls. Bed was soft and good for one night. Carpet in bedrooms were clean. I wore white socks and they didn’t get filthy. Pool area was nice. Hot tub not working. Breakfast was okay, watery eggs, bagels, pancakes, ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
The room was clean, hallway was clean. Breakfast was clean and a good amount of options. Staff was the sweetest.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 Riverfront Museum.
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 O'Brien Field 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.
