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.
Methodist Medical Center
If Methodist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Caterpillar Visitors Center
After visiting Caterpillar Visitors Center, 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 Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
My family had a great time. Staff was very polite. Will come back. Is my go to place. highly recommend.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Great room to stay for a show at the civic center especially in Fall/Winter no need to walk outside
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
The heating never reached the temperature we set at 69F. The shower door handle is soon to fall off. A trainer of the young front desk receptionist was demeaning towards her as she was checking us in. It made us very uncomfortable and I’m sure she was embarrassed. We were very happy with the easy ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
place is great! front desk were very accomodating and friendly! would come back!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
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Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
This is a nice property and I will definitely stay here again. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The place was very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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 Peoria City Hall.
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 Contemporary Art Center of Peoria and Carver Arena, 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.
