West Peoria 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.
Camp Wokanda
After visiting Camp Wokanda, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in West Peoria
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Amenities are dated
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Clean room, helpful staff, secure area.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
Very clean; staff was very nice; great restaurant
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Breakfast was good as usual. Bar 4*
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
The staff was very friendly the room when i first entered had water running from the faucet, all the way down to the floor. There were maintenance tools in the bathroom as well and after the maintenance employee assured me that the room was ready for habitation, the hot water was shut off in the ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
The breakfast amenities were very good, the hotel staff was very friendly. The lighting on the bathroom vanity mirror needs to be brighter in order to highlight any facial details. I had to request a room cleaning twice because it was never completed after the first request. Overall, the experience ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West 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.
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.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Courthouse Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bartonville
Though Bartonville 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.
