Downtown Peoria Travel Guide
Peoria
Visit Downtown Peoria
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spirit of Peoria
You can find out about the history of Peoria with a trip to Spirit of Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
"The parking garage was a hot mess and there was feces in the staircase. There was also a word of hair in the shower wall."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
"The front desk was friendly and extremely helpful. The location was perfect and walking distance to all attractions and activities."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
"Lobby was very clean"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
"Awesome pool. Hot tub doesn’t work. Breakfast was good and bar on property is open until 11 on weekends. Great place."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
"Fun stay. Really nice king size room"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
"Well maintained hotel. Staff were polite and helpful. Very quite even though there were numerous baseball families staying at the hotel."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Peoria
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.
North Peoria
While visiting North Peoria, you might make a stop by sights like Galena Marina and Boyds Hollow Woods.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Peoria
If you're spending some time in Northwest Peoria, Shoppes at Grand Prairie and Weaverridge Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Bartonville
Though Bartonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like O'Brien Field and Carver Arena.
