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.
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.
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Grand Prairie during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in North Valley
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Not all of the staff should have a bad review but some here need to understand your in the hospitality industry, if you can't or don't want to do your job and act like your happy to customers/ guest then maybe you need to find another career. Most of the staff otherwise was polite and guest friendly. ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Check in was easy, the room was extremely clean and comfortable! The bed was nice and firm, the pillows were very comfortable as well! Yea, I will stay here again when I travel to the Peoria area!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
The breakfast is spectacular!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
Clean room. Responded to questions before or during ur stay. Flexible about rooms for my situation. Nice staff, clean and courteous.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
Room was very clean, check-in was smooth
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
The hotel was nice for the quick stay! The only complaint we really had was our shower in the room was not very hot, it was actually quite chilly for bathing temps.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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, Peoria City Hall and Carver Arena 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 Giant Oak Park and Carver Arena.
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 City Hall.
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.
