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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
"You can definitely tell that my room wasn’t properly clean due to the fact that I found a dirty black used glove under the bed, old water caps and a very nasty smell coming from the bathroom once to air freshener they sprayed wore up. my room had no number on there and the gentleman at the front ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
"This was our first stay at the hotel and the front desk staff were helpful and professional. The parking garage is easy to navigate and the room was clean."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
"My family was in Peoria to see my college son's orchestra performance. Check in was easy and seamless. Tom the manager was incredibly helpful and friendly, and made our stay more special by upgrading my oldest son and his girlfriend to a suite so our entire family would have the possibility of hanging ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
"Nice, clean, convenient. Well-maintained with a helpful staff."
Reviewed on 18 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
"Clean room that was very large. Smooth and quick check in. Would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Riverfront Museum.
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 Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum, 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.
