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
The room was really clean, you couldn’t move the curtains but other than that it was wonderful. The staff was really friendly and helpful especially with finding a pack n play for our baby to sleep in.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
The hotel is clean and beautiful!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Staff was super helpful
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Staff was great. Room very clean and quiet. For some reason the he bed and pillows in this room were not as comfortable as all the other beds we have slept in at this hotel. And we have stayed a lot. The bed and pillows were firm, not cushy like the other rooms. I did not sleep well, nor did my husband. ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Clean rooms and nice fitness center. Pleasant staff too.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Not the cleanest room, expected better for the price. Definitely needs a remodel-too many touch ups all over. Cigarette bitts all over the landscaping right outside multiple entrances.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden 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.
