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
This property has a great well maintained pool area.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Everything was great!! I would plan on staying here again! We didn’t get in until late and my son was excited the pool was still open. Everyone was nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
I noticed that the lobby was not super clean the stairs going up were dirty .
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Disappointed there was no breakfast option.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Excellent!!
Reviewed on 15 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.
