Visit South 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.
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.
Kindred Hospital Peoria
If Kindred Hospital Peoria is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Peoria
Staybridge Suites Downtown Peoria by IHG
It was prefect
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
Clean room and beautiful view. They’re a long wait times at the breakfast with only a single cook doing made to order. If you wanted to get bacon or sausage, you had to wait in that line as well.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
Staff was great. Room was spotless
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Peoria
Manager was very pleasant. Room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
The room was clean. Staff was friendly and parking was free and easy to access.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Peoria
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.
Bartonville
Though Bartonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Contemporary Art Center of Peoria and Carver Arena.
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.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Peoria City Hall and Carver Arena 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.
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.
