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.
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.
Methodist Medical Center
If Methodist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Top hotels in Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
the property was nice. I had no heat in my room the first night and I was very, very cold. I complained and this was fixed. Nice hotel !
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Clean
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Celeste was awesome!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Very nice lodging!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Great location, beautiful hotel and great staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North
The room and facility was bit worn and needs a facelift. I loved the fact they had makeup wipes by the sink since I had forgotten mine, that was a little thing but huge to me. The deep tub was fantastic and the room was exceptionally clean. The breakfast was good and the young woman who worked breakfast ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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 Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum, 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.
