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.
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.
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
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
The hotel is clean and beautiful!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
Very clean room. Beds very comfortable. Only hiccup was next door neighbors quite loud late in evening but finally fell asleep
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Everything was nice and clean!!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Everyone was nice and there was a great breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to O'Brien Field and Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 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.
