Central Peoria 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.
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.
Northwoods Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Northwoods Mall during your trip to Peoria. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
UnityPoint Health - Proctor
If UnityPoint Health - Proctor is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Donovan Park
Donovan Park is just one of the places to see in Peoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Top hotels in Central Peoria
Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North
Breakfast was fresh, they have a waffle iron. Eggs tasted a little powedery, but rest of breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Peoria
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Peoria
It was good.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Comfort Suites Peoria I-74
Plenty of options
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Peoria
Exactly what I hoped.
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Residence Inn By Marriott Peoria
The room was very clean , smelled good , didn't eat breakfast . It was very quite . I love that ! I will stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northwest Peoria
If you're spending some time in Northwest Peoria, Shoppes at Grand Prairie and Weaverridge Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum are top sights worth seeing.
