North Valley Travel Guide
Peoria
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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.
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.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
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.
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.
St. Mary's Cathedral
After visiting St. Mary's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Top hotels in North Valley
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
I stayed at Stoney Creek in Des Moines & it was a fantastic experience a few years ago. I was expecting same experience but it was not… the pool was very dirty, scum all around, no towels on Thursday or Friday. The hot tub was broken, I asked how long it had been broken & I was told 4 years… the ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Fabulous staff and hotel room
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
As with most hotels, when they see you booked with a third party, they stick you in the furtherest room away from the front desk, highest floor, end of the hall. The suite was less space than what the internet indicated, although there were no pictures of the seating area anywhere on the net. The ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Always a great stay. Shout out to the guys in the pancake/omelet station. They were fantastic!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
It was a good place to stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
Pool was closed
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Valley
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Courthouse Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
